Nixon Returns to Warm Welcome After Turbulent Tour
Vice President Richard Nixon arrived in Washington to a roaring reception led by President Eisenhower and thousands of diplomats, politicians and citizens. Nixon, who faced mob attacks in Lima and Caracas, credited most people with friendliness to the U S while a minority caused disruptions. Paratroopers and Marines were redeployed from the Caribbean as security concerns eased.
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De Gaulle Says He Is Ready To Take Power In France
Paris dispatch reports General Charles de Gaulle declares readiness to assume the powers of the republic if called, amid France’s Algeria crisis. The move follows Pflimlin securing Socialist help for a new government as military factions and public safety committees surge in Algeria.
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Pupil Teams Chase State Rankings In Scholarship Tests
Logan High School and Rockbridge High School pupils placed in state rankings across multiple subjects in the general scholarship testing program. Several district honorees include Gretchen Ott and Gretchen Parsons, with top finishes in biology, bookkeeping, algebra, Spanish, and English 9 among others.
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Gallipolis High School
General Tax Cut Hope Fades In Congress
Washington reports indicate a shift in Congress against a general tax cut in favor of selective excise reductions. Four key senators back trimming auto, freight, and passenger taxes while opposing broad income tax cuts. President Eisenhower reportedly opposes a wide tax cut, noting funding concerns.
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Navy Plane Crash Kills Five Sailors in Taft
A four engine R7V Super Constellation crashed in clear weather Wednesday night near Taft California, killing all five crew members. The aircraft struck a hill and exploded on impact.
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Citizen Of Ewing Erects Town Sign
A resident of Ewing along Route 75 placed a sign to identify the tiny community after many locals struggled to locate it. The Ohio Department of Highways has left several signs missing or unreplaced in counties including Hocking, Starr and Gibisonville though officials promised they will assess options and may install new signs.
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Compromise Eyed In Trade Dispute
The House Ways and Means Committee moved toward a compromise on Eisenhower’s reciprocal trade extension. A key vote was set on giving Congress a veto over the President’s authority to ignore Tariff Commission findings. If injury to U S producers was found, tariffs or quotas could be overridden by a two thirds vote in both houses.
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Prices Still Rising Across Consumer Goods in Year-Over-Year Gain
The National Industrial Conference Board reports consumer prices up 3.2 percent from a year ago, marking a 24th straight month of increases. Food costs rose the most.
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Unknown Dead of Korean War to Be Selected in Hawaii
In a simple ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Hawaii, MSgt. Ned Lyle will place a wreath on one of four unidentified Korean War dead. The chosen serviceman will be flown to Arlington to join the Unknown Soldiers of World Wars I and II.
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Hocking June Draft Call Set At One
Ohio Selective Service announces its June induction call for 766 men. The youngest eligible registrant must be 22 by June 1, 1958, unless volunteering or delinquent. Inductions by county include Franklin 38, Athens 10, Ross 6, Clark 4, Perry 4, Madison 1, Fairfield 3, and others.
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Beirut in Turmoil as Rioters Attack City Center
Beirut endured explosions and sniper fire as protests against President Camille Chamoun escalated. Police detained hundreds while clashes disrupted business, though some areas began reopening amid ongoing unrest and rival opposition leadership losing control in places like Tripoli.
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Thomas L. Stokes Dies After Long Newspaper Career
Washington columnist Thomas L. Stokes, 59, longtime Washington newspaper writer for nearly four decades, died Wednesday from a brain tumor.
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Licenses For Bicycles Go On Sale Here Monday
Bicycle licenses, under the city's new traffic code, go on sale Monday at the Logan police station. The announcement emphasized compliance and the need for timely renewal by cyclists in the area.
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Three Jet Transports Bought for High Officials Use
The government approves buying three four jet Boeing 707s costing $5 million each for use by President Eisenhower and other top officials on cross country and intercontinental trips. The planes may be delivered by year end and will not be assigned to Eisenhower alone.
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Senate backs car pricing bill to require MSRP disclosures
In Washington the Senate passed a bill mandating that all new passenger cars display the manufacturer's suggested retail price along with prices of optional extras and accessories to boost automobile sales.
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Ohio natural resources panel warns of crowded rural areas
At the Mid-Century Conference on Natural Resources in Columbus, officials warn that Ohio farm and forest land are vanishing into cities at 42,000 acres per year, risking future food supply and requiring higher hunting and fishing license costs. They urge a broader land use strategy and stronger water policy to manage growth, pollution, flood control, and storage.
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Third Soviet Satellite To Be Visible Tonight
The Soviet Union launched its third and largest Sputnik, an 11.9 foot cone weighing nearly a ton and a half, packed with instruments to study outer space. It orbits about every 106 minutes, reaching roughly 1168 miles high, with signals monitored in Germany and by Long Island stations in the United States.
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Khrushchev Calls West to Join Talks After Sputnik Launch
In Moscow Khrushchev urged the West to enter talks following the Sputnik I launch. He said the Soviet Union does not seek to harm humanity or blackmail the world and urged sitting down to seek peaceful coexistence. The speech at the Kremlin was attended by President Nasser and senior Soviet officials.
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