Wife Pushes Defense Chief to Quit This Summer
Washington report says Secretary of Defense Charles E. Wilson faces pressure to resign by summer, spurred by his wife who has urged retirement. Wilson, noting he has not decided, may trigger a Pentagon leadership change as Deputy Sec. Robert R. Anderson leaves next month. Donald A. Quarles is named deputy secretary, fueling talk he may be groomed for Wilson’s post.
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Plowing Urged In Fight Against Pink Bollworms
The Oklahoma State Department of Agriculture urged farmers in nine eastern counties to plow under cotton stalks to curb pink bollworms. Entomologists said overwintering worms are avoided when residue is plowed, with heavy cooperation from farmers amid a state quarantine on infestation. Counties added to the eastern area include Mershall Johnston Coal Hughes Okla sku Okmulgee Tulsa Rogers and Craig.
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Ike Caravan Speed Question Sparks White House Debates
Reporters traveling with Eisenhower describe a fast pace along the route from Gettysburg to the capital. Officials cite discretion over tickets for press cars while Secret Service and police discuss speed, red lights, and road conditions. The article notes red light incidents and comments from Hagerty and others.
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Veteran sniper Hardtack recalls world war memories and medals
Hardtack, famed as a crack sniper, recounts his varied service from cavalry campaigns on the Mexican border to German campaigns and a 1200 mile march as a WWII prisoner. He lists medals including Silver Star, Bronze Star and Purple Heart with Oak Leaf, and shares recollections of air raids, a rescinded fire, and a Fort Sill retirement in 1948.
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State Toll Rises to 131 After Tulsa Crash
A 62 year old Tulsa County woman, Mrs Myta Lewis of Turley, died in a head on collision on State Highway 11, one mile north of Turley, Saturday night. Her son Harold Lewis was uninjured in the car. The other driver, Lt J Washburn, 25, Tulsa, had minor injuries.
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Oklahoma grocers face state crackdown on overcharges
Oklahoma City investigators say 13 agents in 10 cities will begin checks on groceries as the weights and measures unit broadens its sweep. Eighteen stores have been inspected. violations include excess packaging weights with overcharges up to 21 cents per package. Offenders may face misdemeanor charges with up to 30 days in jail and a $100 fine.
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Well Fire Keeps Burning On Gowers Property
Flames four to five feet high belched from the well on Saturday and burned steadily through the afternoon. If gas pressure remains, the well stayed lit late into the night as Gowers weighed risks of explosion. He doubted drilling another location would yield water unless oil or pipeable gas could be found.
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Kidnappers Hold Anita Carroll as Iran Border Forces Watch
Authorities press Pakistan and Iran for vigilance as the Paula Carroll kidnap case widens. A white woman seen with nomad bandits near the Iran Pakistan frontier fuels a search by police and foreign offices. Rewards and talks accompany ongoing efforts to secure her release without harm.
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NATO picks Edward to lead Mediterranean forces
Paris March 30 The NATO commander in Europe U S Gen Loruis Morstad named British Admiral Sir Ralph Edward as commander in chief of allied forces in the Mediterranean Edward will succeed Admiral Sir Guy Grantham on April 10.
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Truman Nixes Cabinet Disability Decision
Former President Truman and House Leader McCormack condemned President Eisenhower's plan to let the cabinet decide when a disabled chief executive cannot run the government. They warned of cabinet power grabs and urged a clear constitutional path, with McCormack predicting Congress will reject the idea. Hagerty said the White House prefers an amendment to fix the issue.
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Latins Call U.S. To Pay More For Panama Canal
Latin American legal experts urge higher canal fees for Panama at a Panama University conference. They contend Panama should receive up to half of canal receipts after amortizing digging costs and challenge the perpetual sovereignty clause, urging negotiation rather than unilateral action.
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Mexico
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Cuba
Polio Vaccine Seen As Potential Cancer Weapon
Cincinnati report notes Dr. Albert Sabin of the University of Cincinnati says live polio vaccine shows promise against cancer in animal studies but remains in early stages with no evidence yet for human cancer destruction. Johns Hopkins and Texas teams also reported live polio viruses destroying cancer cells. Sabin plans to pursue polio immunity research.
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