Britains Cyprus self government plan eyed for late week
Britain plans a fresh offer of local self government to Cyprus aiming to end the rebellion. The proposal would allow a Cypriot elected government with a vote on union with Greece at a future date perhaps ten years away, while Britain retains defense and foreign affairs. Violence continues with bombs in Nicosia and executions in a court ruling against Greek Cypriots tied to a 1941 incident.
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Ten Hurt in Gas Blast at Cumberland Glass Plant
Ten construction workers were critically burned when a gas explosion ripped through a silo at Pittsburgh Plate Glass's new 34 million dollar plant in Cumberland Maryland. The blast occurred just before 8 am as fumes leaked from a bottled container used in construction.
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Steel Strike Authorized Separate Talks Launched
The United Steelworkers started negotiations with 11 steel firms after a strike vote, ending joint talks with U S Steel Bethlehem and Republic. Talks with firms including Pittsburgh Steel Inland Steel and Youngstown Sheet & Tube to wrap by Wednesday. Union warns time is short for a walkout by 650,000 workers unless June 30 contract expiration is avoided.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court Denies Catlin Motion
The Wisconsin Supreme Court refused Assembly Speaker Mark Catlin Jr. request to make ethics charges more specific. It granted him until July 9 to file an answer and plans to appoint a referee after the response to conduct a hearing on alleged unethical conduct involving accepting money from prisoners and families to influence their release.
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Doctors in Athens begin three day strike protests over pay
About 4,500 doctors in Athens and suburbs walk out for three days to protest government inaction on their pay and working conditions. They demand higher salaries and equal treatment for doctors in government service clinics and hospitals.
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Athens
Martin and Lewis Split Sparks Uncertain Future
Hollywood reports that Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis will end their multi million dollar partnership next month after completing an Eastern night club tour to celebrate their 10th anniversary and the film Pardners. Hal Wallis has allowed each to make separate movies, ending a marquee team once among cinema’s top draws.
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Dean Martin
Bing Crosby
Jerry Lewis
Charlie Chaplin
Hal Wallis
Thomas J. Watson Dies At 82 In New York
Thomas J. Watson chairman of IBM died of a heart attack at Roosevelt Hospital. He was active in IBM affairs and led the firm from a small concern to a global enterprise. Cairo source says USSR offered Egypt 1.12 billion dollars to fund the Aswan Dam but Nasser will study the offer before deciding.
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Thomas J. Watson
International Business Machines Corp
Roosevelt Hospital
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Egypt
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Soviet Union
Aswan
Nasser
Senate Republicans Seek Compromise on Air Force Increase
Washington lawmakers report that Democrats have the votes to raise Air Force appropriations to 1.16 billion dollars but Republicans aim for a compromise short of the Appropriations Committee’s approved hike.
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Senate
Appropriations Committee
Dig for Victims Of Quarry Slide In Riverdale N J
Nearly 50 rescuers worked to reach bodies buried by a quarry slide at Pompton Crushed Stone Co. in Riverdale New Jersey. Wallace Van Orden Jr. 29 Bloomingdale was found crushed in his truck as crews cut away the cab. Charles Baldwin 40 Cedar Grove and Grant Harris 56 Pompton Lakes remained missing.
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House OKs Lower Rate For Clergy on Planes
Washington report says the House voted to allow big airlines to carry clergymen at reduced fares matching existing privileges for trains and interstate buses. The measure carves out reduced fares for airlines not receiving federal subsidies, applying to major lines already in operation.
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House
Senate
Food for the Hungry Overseas aid effort appeals to churches
Millions overseas are helped daily by U S surplus food supplied by faith groups. Protestant Catholic and Jewish agencies run the work at low costs, with each dollar providing over 100 pounds of cod. Support through your church or synagogue can ease much suffering.
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U. S
Keep Faith With Those in Need Overseas
Public service notice urging continued support for aid abroad through faith channels. Highlights cooperation with The Advertising Council and emphasizes compassion for overseas relief efforts.
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Dems Claim Influence in Cuba Nickel Plant Expansion
Democrats on a House committee accuse political and private influence in a 43 million dollar expansion of a Cuban nickel plant at Nicaro. Republicans call the report sweeping and unsubstantiated, urging further hearings and perjury probes while DOJ holds private files.
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Cuba
Jack Brooks
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Refugees Flee Yugoslavia After Tito Russia Talks
An official reports a new wave of Yugoslav refugees entering neutral Austria after Marshal Tito’s visit to Russia. He says residents flee fear of Moscow Yugoslavia alliance following Kremlin talks.
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Marshal Tito
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Council Debates Retirement and Insurance Measures
City council in Kenosha confronts calls to retire city employees at 65 under Local 71 rules and questions on insurance for city property. Council President Fechner calls for order as Lourigan and others challenge the plans, while a unanimous vote approves reviewing insurance positions and forwarding industry lists to state officials.
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Richard Custer
Edward Fechner
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Lourigan
Harry Cepen
Earl Morton
Madison
John Serpe
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Custer
Kenosha
Insurance Committee
House Group Approves New One-Year Debt Increase
The House Ways and Means Committee approved a one year increase of three billion dollars in the national debt limit bringing the temporary cap to 278 billion for the new fiscal year starting July 1. The Treasury expects to end the 1956 year with debt under 273 billion by using a 1.8 billion surplus for debt reduction. Secretary Humphrey said the plan leaves no room for individual tax cuts this year.
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Eisenhower
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Humphrey
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Senate Committee
Weather Summary for Kenosha and State
A heavy rain fell in Kenosha before dawn with clearing skies at noon. Thunderstorms are forecast across the state by night while temperatures stay comfortable into tomorrow. Rain recorded at the sewage plant totalled .44 inches between 5 and 6 am.
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American Motors
Britain Explodes Second Atomic Device Near Australia
Britain launched a second nuclear test off Monte Bello Islands near Australia in the current series. The Sydney report says the British Ministry of Supply announced a successful blast with safety measures in place and data collection for evaluation. It notes the tests are believed to seek a trigger for Britain's first hydrogen bomb.
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Monte Bello Islands
Senate backs larger foreign aid amid NATO concerns
Secretary Dulles urged the Senate Appropriations Committee to back President Eisenhower's 4.9 billion foreign aid request, warning allies may relax and imperil free world ties. The panel considered 4.502 billion, 703 million above the House limit, with NATO commitments a key debate point.
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Foreign Relations Committee
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Lyndon Johnson
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Safety Director Nabbed in Radar Speeding Charge
Safety director of the State Motor Vehicle department R C Salisbury was fined eight dollars in Superior County on Monday after being clocked at 38 miles per hour in a 25 mile zone.
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R. C. Salisbury
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UN report warns Bikini and Eniwetok may be permanently uninhabitable
A United Nations mission says Bikini and Eniwetok atolls in the Marshall Islands face irreversible radiation from U S atomic and hydrogen tests. Islanders have been displaced and may never return, though Rongelap residents may. No deaths among islanders were reported despite irradiation.
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