Senators Allege Waste in Air Force Construction Abroad
Senators Chavez and Robertson told a Senate appropriations subcommittee the Air Force wasted millions on construction in England and Alaska as requests near 13 billion dollars. They cited UK plans and Alaska projects with high maintenance and weather issues, urging full facts before approving the defense funding.
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Adlai in Portugal Critiques Colonialism During Stop
Adlai Stevenson on a Lisbon layover said communism is not a major issue south of the Sahara. He urged focus on Africa moving from colonial rule to industry and governance, noting gains except in South Africa. His plane was nine hours late due to Dakar fuel troubles.
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Churchill sees new Soviet leadership favoring world peace
At a Woodford campaign rally Churchill, 80, praised the Vienna east west agreement and said a united Western Big Three could push for world peace, disarmament, and prosperity. He noted recent Soviet changes, hinted at unnamed forces, and recalled his 1953 proposal for a similar conference after Stalin's death. He also congratulated Eden and noted Eisenhower’s openness to attend.
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Tokyo Water Shortage Hits 14,600 Homes Say Officials
Asahi Evening News reports a summer water shortage in Tokyo with 14,600 homes affected. City officials call the situation “hope- Tess,” describing the crisis as a growing strain on supply and demand across urban districts.
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Soviet Plans Split to Boost Industrial Output
Premier Bulganin announced splits of the State Planning Commission into futures and current planning groups to accelerate productivity and implement new techniques across ministries. He urged focus on technology, efficient use of equipment, reduced administration costs, and meeting the year’s state plan amid five year plan targets. Khrushchev and leaders have criticized low output and urged improved industrial efficiency to sustain the USSR’s world power status. Moscow Radio quoted Bulganin saying the Union lags in machine tools, air metals, and chemicals production.
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Foster Mother Faces Charges in Boy's Death
Detroit police said a manslaughter warrant will be sought against Rosemary Jacques 31 for the fatal spanking of 6 year old Robert Szabo. An autopsy cites hemorrhages and shock after a severe beating on the buttocks forearms and hands. Jacques told officers she spanked twice with a three quarter inch wooden paddle.
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Cigar-Smoking Maharanee Seeks Paris Decree
Paris court considers Princess Sita Devi seeking a legal separation from her ex-husband Prince Fateh Singh. The 36-year-old Maharanee of Baroda, living in Cannes, requests an apartment in Paris and a financial settlement. A French Riviera petition, filed Monday, faces questions of court competence and reconciling the estranged couple amid a 1951 government action.
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Mining Expert Dies in Boston Age 68
Dudley Denison Homer, 68, leading mining expert and longtime director and treasurer of Minas de Matahambre in Cuba, died Sunday in Boston. Born in Mystic, Connecticut, he served 22 years with the Cuban copper mine.
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Pair Catches Cornets in Elmira River
Fishermen Frank Ames and Royce Angell hauled two shining cornets from the Chemung River in Elmira New York. The unearthed instruments are playable and add a curious note to the day’s catch.
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