Suez Crisis Talks and Western Backing Grow Tension
Britain rejects Soviet proposals to expand the conference and delay talks as 22 nations show willingness to attend. Egypt threatens boycotts while Iraq backs Egypt on canal nationalization. Dulles seeks bipartisan support at the White House for a Sunday Suez session with congressional leaders, while Hammarskjold attends UN talks.
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Gruenther Talks on US Military Manpower Cuts
Gen. Alfred Gruenther, retiring NATO commander, visiting the White House with President Eisenhower to discuss possible reductions in US forces in Europe. The talks aim to shape Western Europe defense posture amid budget plans for the new fiscal year and mounting German protests over potential reductions.
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Explosion Aboard freighter Heidberg off Delaware Bay
An explosion at sea aboard the German freighter Heidberg near Delaware Bay killed two crewmen, injured six, and damaged the engine room while the ship was inbound to Philadelphia from Venezuela. German nationals comprised the crew. investigation planned.
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Dixie Denies Civil Rights Lawlessness Insurrection
A heated Democratic platform hearing in Chicago saw Southern delegates deny civil rights lawlessness and insurrection charges over school desegregation. Senators and delegates challenged invective, with Sen. Sara Ervin Jr. and Fred J. Casibry urging restraint while defending Southern officials. A District of Columbia Negro delegate withdrew a questioning request against Gov. Timmerman Jr. as tensions rose among witnesses on racial justice and party loyalty.
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Adlai Bids Hard for HST Endorsement at Convention
Reported discussions in Chicago center on a Truman endorsement for Harriman or neutrality as the Democratic forces maneuver before the convention. Key figures including O Mahoney Monroney and Carmine DeSapio push for a Truman nod while Stevenson backers press Rayburn to stay neutral.
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Kefauver Seeks Second Spot At Democratic Convention
At the Chicago Democratic National Convention, Kefauver pushes for the number two position while denying fresh deal details. Stevenson aides signal openness to Humphrey as a potential running mate. Hodges notes Southern backing for Humphrey but cautions about past positions. The talk centers on public versus private power and a Mississippi Valley contract tied to TVA rivals.
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Eisenhower vetoes flood and river bill over pork barrel concern
President Eisenhower Friday vetoed a $1.6 billion flood control and harbor development bill, citing unreviewed projects and public-interest questions. He warned the next Congress could reconsider provisions, despite most projects receiving prior study. The action marks a rare postwar veto of such legislation.
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Refauver signals stance at Democratic National Convention
The Tennesean notes that the nominee who quit the fight for the presidential nomination still has solid local friends. He said he would not work actively but would not reject second place. Refauver announced this after arriving for the Democratic National Convention opening and before conferring with Adlai E Stevenson.
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