Collapse At Niagara Falls Highlights Control Program Collapse
A National Geographic style overview notes Niagara Falls erosion and a United States project to slow it by redistributing flow through submerged weirs and upper flank fills. It describes historic rock collapses, rate of retreat on both sides, and the goal to preserve scenery while allowing water for viewing and power.
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Rep Shafer of Michigan Dead at 61
Washington reports that senior Republican Rep. Paul W. Shafer of Michigan died at age 61 after 18 years in the House. He recently had liver surgery at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. The House adjourned in respect and the chamber composition stands with 916 Republicans, 1 Democrat, 1 independent, and three vacancies. Born in Elkhart, Indiana, Shafer previously published newspapers in Michigan.
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Negro Rome Embassy Attache Named in Rome Posting
Dr. Frank M. Snee den Jr., a Negro professor and director of the Howard University summer school in Washington DC, has been appointed cultural attache of the 1.5 Embassy in Rome.
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Howard University
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Congress Approves Farm And Atomic Bills In Night Session
Washington 47 President Eisenhower signs two key bills to advance farm and atomic programs. Senate to midnight approves general farm measure shifting to flexible supports and a bill opening private industry to atomic work with allied information sharing. Hoover Jr. nomination to be under secretary of state advances in Senate. Additional bills include boosting Commodity Credit Corporation borrowing authority. McCarthy investigations subcommittee schedules meetings to resolve charges and countercharges with Army officials.
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Steel Confab Is Planned Between Weir and Eisenhower
Weir, chairman of National Steel Corp., will meet President Eisenhower in a few days to discuss a Brazilian firm's request for a 40 million dollar government loan to expand steel-making capacity. Weir opposed government financing of mills that would compete with U S output. Berlin notes mention charm sweepers used to attract attention during big conferences.
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Strike Vote Due Friday In Westinghouse Labor Dispute
Sharon Pennsylvania reports Local 617 CIO International Union of Electrical Workers set Friday as the strike deadline against Westinghouse Electric Corp. Union executive board approved the action by more than a 4 to 1 vote, affecting about 6,000 workers amid unresolved grievances on rates and work changes. Westinghouse offered no comment.
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Benzine Car Explosion Affects Athens Train Near Corinth
A benzine fueled car exploded on a passenger train traveling from Athens to Kalamata near Corinth yesterday, injuring more than ten people. Emergency crews and railway authorities initiated response as investigations begin into the incident.
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India appoints Lall as permanent UN delegate
Arthur S. Lall, India's longtime New York consul general since 1951, has been named India's permanent delegate to the United Nations. Gazette classifieds note the appointment and reference the publication.
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India
Vanderbilt home hosts hospital benefit drive on Long Island
Alfred Brookville N Y Bert Lyne Vanderbilt and financier Baruch organize a hospital benefit at the Vanderbilt house five miles away. A man flew from LaQuatcha Airport during the pilot's first helicopter ride, and Baruch guided the pilot through the event amid estate activity backed by the Long Island Industry Fund.
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Michigan Rep Shafer Dies at 61 in 18th House Year
The Associated Press reports Representative Paul W. Shafer of Michigan died Tuesday at age 61, ending his 18th year in the House. Howard Tooley, 57, PR director for the 360ys Clubs of America and author of radio and television plays, also died Tuesday. Native of Columbus, Ohio.
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The GOP Struck out in Dixie in 56
Mississippi editor Hodding Carter argues six reasons the Democrats will win the South in 1956 by a landslide. The piece cites Senator McCarthy as a factor and appears in this week’s Saturday Evening Post.
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