Stevenson Still Has Half Votes Needed
Adlai Stevenson maintains a slim lead in the party delegates, with Kefauver and Harriman trailing as Democratic National Convention votes unfold. The Kentucky effort and state delegations show a split, while Eisenhower remains the GOP standard bearer awaiting renomination.
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Aid Cut Seen Requiring Bigger US Army
Secretary of Defense Wilson told Congress that sharp cuts in foreign military aid would force a much larger U.S. armed force at high cost. He urged approval of a three billion dollar foreign aid program while noting the Allies’ forces equal several times the size of America's. Moscow Radio meanwhile accused U.S. planes of trailing Soviet warships near Shanghai, likening them to tiresome bumblebees.
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Diana Dors to Hollywood for big film deal
Diana Dors explained she will not go to Hollywood for fame or fortune but to advance her career. She negotiated a film offer rising to 75000 dollars for the movie plus 750 a week living expenses and declined appearing on Ed Sullivan without pay. She contrasted British film success with Hollywood expectations and praised her English reputation.
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Formosa Peace Plan Offer by Reds Seen
The Central News Agency reported that Red China’s rubber stamp parliament at its current session would offer the Nationalists peaceful negotiations to settle the Formosa situation. The dispatch notes Beijing seeks a peaceful resolution and hints at possible terms for talks.
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Arizona fights California over Colorado River rights in high court
Arizona testified before Supreme Court special master Simon Rifkind seeking 3.8 million acre feet of Colorado River water and arguing for a 4.4 million acre foot cap while California presses for 6.36 million acres. Historian Russell Ewing presented diaries and mission records from central Arizona in a bid to anchor water use to early settler practices and to support Arizona's position in the ongoing suit.
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French Arabs Battle in Eastern Morocco
Armed clashes erupted this morning between French troops and a large band in eastern Morocco near Ain Chair. Casualties were reported on both sides as French forces pushed south from the Mediterranean to seal Algeria’s frontier. The Moroccan Army of Liberation remains active near the Algerian line, with leaders pledging to resist until independence threats disappear. The United Nations Security Council planned a session to discuss the Algerian conflict, a move sought by thirteen Asian and African nations.
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Bolt Splits Water Pipe Floods St Edward’s School
Racine Wis firemen responded to an alarm at St Edward’s Grade School on Tuesday as a lightning bolt split a water pipe flooding the interior. Mops were used to clean up the mess.
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British Note Hits Greece Over Buzzing Airliner Incident
In Athens Britain protests to Greece over a British European Airways Viscount aircraft being buzzed by two Greek jets. Captain Climcke says the fighters passed within 30 yards and he was detained for baggage search after landing. Britain cites safety and demands explanation, amid Cyprus tensions.
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