No Answer To Delinquency in New York Law
Governor Harriman signs a bill aimed at parental delinquency but critics say it piles on statutes without solving juvenile crime. The piece argues old paternal authority gave way to rights, noting Lea County and Hobbs juvenile officers mostly “talk to” youths, and urges families to repair damages caused by children rather than rely on added penalties.
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Harriman
New York
Lea County
Hobbs
Childen
Yorktown Monument to get larger Liberty statue
The Yorktown Virginia monument may receive a bigger statue of Liberty after lightning knocked off the head and arms of the original in 1942. The Interior Department questions whether the base can support the heavier sculpture, raising debate about the role of morality and faith in liberty.
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Yorktown
Virginia
Oskar J. W. Manson
U. S. Interior Department
Horace Greeley
Mayan City Tikal to be Explored and Restored
University of Pennsylvania announced work will begin this year with the Guatemalan government to explore and partially restore Tikal in Peten Guatemala. The city once thrived for 2,000 to 3,000 years, now a focal point for scholars, tourists, and development. It features five shrine temples and pyramidal platforms with carvings, and is connected by causeways and roads.
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Philadelphia
Tikal
Guatemala
University of Pennsylvania
Froelich G. Rainey
University Museum
Peten
Rainey
California gold and oil wealth compare in state history
California reports gold production since 1849 totaling over 12 billion dollars while petroleum surpassed it with nearly 9 billion dollars in value, marking oil as the leading wealth source for the state.
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Sacramento
Calif
California
Tea and Jute Dominate Bengal Exports
Chittagong, East Pakistan's largest port, handles ships up to 25 000 tons annually as tea remains second only to jute among Bengal's exports.
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Bengal
Chittagong
East Pakistan
Russians Assail U S on Disarmament as Economy Shield
The United Press notes Russian claims that U S disarmament threatens the economy, citing auto and farm-implement sector woes. Economists argue past demobilizations caused mild recessions but did not trigger collapse, and reduced defense spending could curb inflation and taxes while boosting civilian industries. Also: 91-year-old John E. Miller begins a third career as a writer researching Mississippi Valley history.
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United Press
United States
Russia
Moscow
Red Armed Forces
Miller
St. Clair County
Ill
Mississippi Valley
Italian Christian Democrats Gain Seats in Cities
Proportional representation laws in Italian cities over ten thousand residents boosted opposition gains in Monday and Sunday elections. The Christian Democrats lost control of several key cities as councils now reflect vote percentages rather than a winner takes most system.
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United Press
Italy
Christian Democratic Party
Christian Democrats
US Air Force leaders vow knockout strike against aggression
Major General E J Timberlake told the Aviation Writers Association in San Francisco that jet fighters and light bombers can deliver an atomic punch to paralyze enemy forces. He said mobile striking forces can be rushed overseas within hours via in flight refueling. Deputy Chief A B Metsger spoke on a man made moon project with uncertain chances of success.
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E. J. Timberlake
San Francisco
Air Force
Tactical Air Command
Timberlake
Aviation Writers Association
A. B. Metsger
Naval Research
United States
Russia invites U S air chief to Moscow air show
Russia extended an invitation to General Nathan Twining, head of the U S Air Force, to attend an air show in Moscow next month. Washington diplomats say a reciprocal invitation from the United States could follow, a possibility the Kremlin may be seeking. The Air Force indicated the offer is under consideration, with a decision likely by President Eisenhower.
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United Press
Russia
United States
Air Force
Nathan Twining
Moscow
Washington
Twining
Kremlin
Eisenhower
California Geese Prove to Be Great Travelers
The California Department of Fish and Game dyed 859 geese green pink and yellow and released them in early spring 1955. Since then observers report sightings from Banks Island in the Arctic Ocean off Canada to Alberta along the MacKenzie River and near Great Slave Lake in the Northwest Territories.
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Sacramento
Calif
California
State Department of Fish and Game
Banks Island
Arctic Ocean
Canada
Alberta
MacKenzie River
Great Slave Lake
Northwest Territory
Captiol Dome view on Russian air show invitation sparks debate
The piece argues that inviting U S air force officers to Russia for a June 24 air show would fuel propaganda favorable to the Communists and widen the Iron Curtain myth. It notes Moscow may invite U S military chiefs and hints at an exchange of visits that could affect the open skies debate.
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Russia
United States
Stalin
State Department
Women prefer wool for cool weather clothing study says
The Department of Agriculture reports a national study finding women aged 18 to 65 still favor wool for suits skirts and sweaters in cool weather. Wool remained leading fiber in suits and skirts last year and topped sweaters in 1955 purchases despite synthetic competition.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Breakfast Muffins Turn Sweet with Sour Cream Jam Glaze
New York breakfast feature offers oatmeal muffins finished with a glaze of sour cream jam and confectioners sugar. The glaze combines one tablespoon sour cream one tablespoon strawberry jam and three tablespoons sugar for a tangy sweet finish.
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New York
Outside Conditioning for Workers Emphasized by Professor
A University of Los Angeles professor says shipping clerks and housewives need outside exercise to stay fit for their tasks. He argues daily work is not enough to maintain proper conditioning for their duties.
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Los Angeles
University of Los Angeles
Local Democrats seek control at Hobbs Pow Wow this week
Bob Bensing of Hobbs is poised to lead the Democratic Pow Pow at Hobbs City Hall this week. Lea County talk centers on road work on the Ole Swimmin Hole Road after years of neglect and county politics involving former commissioners.
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Bob Bensing
Hobbs
Finis L. Heidel
Lovington
Bensing
Heidel
Lea County
O'd Knowles
Carl Denson
Page Bensing
Dodge County
Nebraska
Fremont
R. V. Graff
Earl Pennington Shifts Party Lines and Sheriff Race Ties
The Grapevine reports Earl Pennington switching from Republican to Democrat and voting for Jewell Mc Adoo for sheriff amid noted campaign activity. Pennington’s filming work is also mentioned as part of the unfolding political scene.
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Earl Pennington
Jewell McAdoo
Clampitt of Eunice Fails to File Expenses Claim
Max Clampitt, one of two Lea Candidates, says he knew nothing of the filing deadline for expenses. He received only a sheet from county clerk John Love to list expenses and waited for more bills before filing. He planned to file Friday while continuing his campaign, like Alex Trimble, who stays active after a narrow defeat and ongoing 1958 bid.
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Max Clampitt
Eunice
Lea
John Love
Clampitt
Alex Trimble
Trimble
Forcible Removal Of Inspectors Urged By General In South Korea
An American officer urged quick removal of neutral truce inspectors in South Korea saying they should be removed within about a week. Czech and Polish inspectors were accused of obstructing the truce group’s work amid Communist violations. The officer compared handling inspectors to the Montgomery Ward case where Sewell Avery was carried out by troops for defying a government order.
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South Korea
United States Army
United Press
Montgomery Ward
Sewell Avery
Avery
U. S
Navy Grads Told To Be Ever Alert
Admiral Arthur Radford, old Annapolis grad and former Joint Chiefs chair, urged 681 midshipmen to be ready for anything. He said their futures would be challenging and interesting and stressed a duty to live daily for the country’s betterment.
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United Press
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Annapolis Naval Academy
Arthur Radford
Russia Opens Vacationland To Limited Number
The Soviet Union will issue visas to a limited number of American tourists this year, with Cosmos Travel Agency predicting about two thousand visas to Russia and several hundred to the Satellites. Round trip fare via New York is 890 dollars. first class is 250 dollars more. Visitors typically stay two weeks and spend 25 dollars daily for food and lodging, plus 80 to 200 dollars for internal travel. The Soviet government will cap groups at 50, with visas issued through the Russian Embassy in Washington.
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United Press
Russia
Soviet Union
Washington
Comos Travel Agency
New York
Moscow
Cosmos
Thomas Cook and Sons
Leningrad
Miller Pontius
Pontius
Red Cross
Westchester County
Spencer Stewart
Probers Blast Administration Housing Program
A congressional investigating group faults the housing program, accusing officials of blocking slum clearance with red tape and inertia. The subcommittee says publicity dominates work and the program is far from adequate and likely to fail without swift action.
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Congressional
House
Subcommittee
Man to eat 180 free meals in Charleston jail
A man told the judge he broke open a parking meter to get money for food and was granted 180 free meals in Charleston West Virginia city jail under the modest sentence.
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Free Meals
Charleston
W. Va
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