Eisenhower Says FBI Is Nation's Bulwark Against Communism
President Eisenhower described the FBI as the nation’s bulwark against Communist infiltration and urged support for a radio television report to be delivered by Attorney General Brownell. He warned against violence tied to Congress and noted unemployment signals leveling off while cautioning against sweeping emergency programs. He said Soviet aims rely on power, warned of satellite weaknesses, and urged allied unity to defend freedom worldwide.
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Supreme Court rules gift shows legal with limits
The Supreme Court held that radio and television giveaway programs are legal unless contestants must pay money or valuables. The decision, written by Chief Justice Warren, says the FCC overstepped its interpretive boundary in attempting to ban such shows, and upholds the contentions of NBC, CBS and other networks.
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Supreme Court
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Warren
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CBS
Helicopter Missing With Two Aboard From Navy Flight
A Navy helicopter based at Ream Field disappeared in thick fog with two officers aboard during a search for a torpedo bomber crash victim. Radio contact ceased Monday night and fuel would have run dry by 11 p.m. Local residents Lt Cmdr J P Smith and Gay L M Kyle were aboard. The prior bomber crash left Robert Mark, 22, and three others rescued by the submarine Bream after exposure and injuries.
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Atomic Pact Still Valid Says Truman
Former President Harry S. Truman said the Anglo American wartime atomic agreement remains in effect though it excludes the hydrogen bomb. He recalled renewing the pact with Clement Attlee and Mackenzie King after Potsdam in 1945, noting lawmakers were present and there was nothing secret about it.
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Californian Thomas OKd as Navy Boss
The Senate confirmed President Eisenhower's nomination of Charles Sparks Thomas of California as Secretary of the Navy. It also approved, on a void vote, Robert B. Anderson of Texas, former Secretary of the Navy, as Deputy Secretary of Defense.
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Robert B. Anderson
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Visit by Ike to London Would Delight Churchill Says
London. Prime Minister Churchill said he would be delighted to welcome President Eisenhower to London for talks on the hydrogen bomb and global issues but added the President could not leave the United States at this time. He expressed hope a visit might be possible, though heavy duties prevent it now.
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Churchill Blunder Triggers Bitter British Commons Storm
In London Churchill faces sharp criticism as he disclosed Britain's wartime atomic pact with the United States and blamed the Attlee government. Labour and some Conservatives demand resignation amid chants of resignation and shock at his tactics. Rumors persist he may resign or hand over to Eden this summer.
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Sears Quits McCarthy Probe Post Amid Hearings
The article notes Sears stepping down temporarily from the McCarthy Army inquiry chair as Mundt leads the panel. It covers renewed calls by Sen. MacCarran to press the probe, stressing efforts to uncover Communist influence and the goal of exposing conspirators behind the government.
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Border Break Jail Alert In Mexico And Europe
Border authorities hunt 10 prisoners after a Tijuana jail breakout as NATO officials warn of risk if war erupts. Two fugitive prisoners identified as Ricardo Napoles Venegas and Angel Chaves Quintanar, 29 and 25, remain at large while a guard wounded a fugitive in the escape.
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U S seeks Allied support on Indochina pledge
U S asks Britain France Australia New Zealand Thailand and the Philippines to back a common warning declaration to the Chinese Communists over Indochina. Dulles delays press meeting amid reports of Indochina focus as Morano urges US to skip the April Geneva conference unless Red China proves nonaggression. Foreign Affairs Committee members fear choosing between stronger Indochina action or losing Southeast Asia to communism.
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Scelba Introduces Italian EDC Ratification Bill
Premier Mario Scelba presented in the Chamber of Deputies a bill for Italy to ratify the European Defense Community treaty amid jeers from Communist benches. The six nation alliance would include West German troops. Belgium and others had yet to act. Scelba stood firm, noting the bill as a project of law with likely passage despite protests.
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Two U S Soldiers Freed After Bavarian Border Seizure
Russian army headquarters notified U S officials that two American soldiers seized by a Soviet patrol on the East West zonal border in Bavaria were released after four hours of questioning. Two Bavarian border police accompanying the patrol were also seized and later freed.
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Palm Fronds Blaze Kills Four Children
In Cordoba Spain an overturned lamp set fire to dried palm fronds in a small shop preparing palms for Palm Sunday. Four children died in the blaze and two Americans were reportedly held.
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