Talks With Red China Supported By Both Parties
Washington reporters note broad bipartisan support for the administrations plan to hold face to face talks with Communist China in Geneva. Senators urge caution with Mansfield Knowland and Sparkman calling for measured steps and readiness to talk with any party if results may follow. McCarthy seeks to invite Chiang Kai Shek’s government to the talks triggering a clash with George over broader ministerial discussions.
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Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
U.S
Geneva
Mike Mansfield
Dmont
Senate
William F. Knowland
Calif
Asia
Joseph R. McCarthy
R-Wis
Peiping
McCarthy
United States
Chiang Kai-Shek
Walter F. George
Dga
Foreign Relations Committee
George
John J. Sparkman
D-Ala
Sparkman
Ninety Nuns Rescued As Convent Fire Rages
In Dubuque Iowa a three story Mon Carmel Convent infirmary fire after 10 pm left ninety elderly nuns endangered with minor injuries to a few. Firemen fought for over an hour and a half as an attic explosion occurred and the infirmary roof collapsed about 43 minutes after ignition.
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Dubuque
Iowa
Mon Carmel
Order of the Blessed
Wirfire
New York Mayor Urges $1.25 Minimum Wage Goal
Mayor Robert F. Wagner told a Fraternal Order of Eagles convention that reformers should strive for a $1.25 hourly minimum wage law. He cited Bureau of Labor Statistics figures claiming a family of four needs about $80 a week for bare essentials in New York.
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Milwaukee
Robert F. Wagner
New York
Order of Eagles
Bureau of Labor Statistics
New Continental Air Routes To Serve Chicago
The Civil Aeronautics Board backs expanding Continental Air Lines routes from Denver to Chicago via Kansas City and a new Denver to Los Angeles link. CAB examiner Moran endorsed extending Denver Kansas City service and adding the Los Angeles route. Continental President Robert F. Six welcomed the decision as advancing Denver’s air service and Continental’s 50 city western network.
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Continental Air
Chicago
Civil Aeronautics Board
Continental Air Lines
Denver
Kansas City
Los Angeles
Ferdinand M. Morar
CAB Examiner
Continental
Examiner
Moran
CAB
Smithen Cleared By Grady Jury
CHICKASHA Okla UP A Grady county grand jury cleared County Attorney Wilson Smithen of criminal wrong while questioning ethics of his office. Judge Wood allowed Smithen to assist the investigation and lead remaining inquiries. Jury asked State Bar to review an alleged fee split with assistant John Paul Walters. Next targets include Sheriff Perrin.
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Chickasha
Okla
Grady County
Wilson Smithen
L. A. Wood
Smithen
Grand Jury
Judge Wood
Justice of the Peace
Calvin Strother
Strother
State Bar Association
John Paul Walters
Walters
Hack Perrin
Foss-Cobb Dams Given New Life
Washington report states the House interior committee approved a 40.6 million reclamation bill for the Foss-Cobb creek dam project. Two dams on the Washita river watershed would serve water supply irrigation flood control and recreation, with authorization allowing federal funds and irrigation districts to form.
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Foss-Cobb
Washington
House Interior Committee
Foss-Cobb Creek
Congress
House
Washita River
Foss
Clinton
Fort Cobb
Anadarko
Ontario Hosts Majority of U S Visitors to Canada
About 60 percent of all United States visitors to Canada cross the border at Ontario, reflecting Ontario's key role in Canada US travel flows and tourism access. The data highlights Ontario's prominence among border crossings and regional travel patterns.
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United States
Canada
Ontario
Canal Dredging Nearing Finish In Tomlinson
City Engineer Douglas L. Smith said maintenance on Squaw creek drainage canal between Gore and Bell west of 25th street should wrap up Saturday. Afterward crews will clean out widen and improve grade from Dee Dee park to Gore with riprap funding under consideration. Weeds have been cleared about three blocks toward the city limits from Frisco bridge and further weed cutting is planned to restore drainage effectiveness.
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Squaw Creek
Gore
Bell
25Th Street
Douglas L. Smith
Dee Dee Park
Smith
Frisco Bridge
Signs Bill Extending Oil And Gas Compact
President Eisenhower signed a four year extension of the interstate oil and gas compact. The pact, formed in 1935, binds member states to conserve resources through efficient tapping and enforcement of related laws. More than half the states, representing most U S oil production, are members.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Ike Braves 90 Degree Heat For Afternoon Of Golf
President Eisenhower endured 90 degree heat for an afternoon golf game at Burning Tree Club and planned a Western vacation next month. He expected to depart for a so called summer White House in Colorado within five to 16 days after Congress adjourns to handle bills passed at session end.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Burning Tree Club
White House
Colorado
Congress
Bus Trip Cut Short By Love Stolen Greyhound Bus
Frank Lamar a 33 year old mechanic stole a Greyhound bus from a New York garage on Thursday and headed toward Virginia to visit his wife. He reached Bordentown New Jersey before authorities halted him.
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Bordentown
N.J
Frank Lamar
New York
Virginia
Miss Oklahoma Finalists Named For Atlantic City Contest
Corrie Belle Unthank 23, Tulsa radio singer, is approved to represent Oklahoma in the Miss America pageant after a mix up. Tracy Silvester reversed an earlier ruling deeming her ineligible and gained approval from Miss America officials. Entries tonight include Carole Hicks and Mary Ann Coffey among others. judging emphasizes personality poise intellect and performances.
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Oklahoma City
Atlantic City
Tulsa
Corrie Belle Unthank
Tracy Silvester
Silvester
Twilight Time
Carole Hicks
Marietta
Southern Oklahoma
Mary Ann Coffey
Woodward
Okeene
Joe Alison Eby
Perry
Noble County
Luella Lawrence
Lawton
Louise Rimmer
Idabel
Ann Campbell
University of Oklahoma
Betty Salmon
Pontoon Dock Work Planned on Lake Law tonka
City Engineer Douglas L. Smith said the city will begin erection of a steel pontoon dock on the west side near the dam. The city council authorized hiring a welder to build the pontoons, with an estimated cost of 800 dollars. A concrete landing may be added to aid boat unloading. Smith also inspected the lake filter plant with officials MecMillian and Duke.
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Lawtonka
Douglas L. Smith
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