Mayor Weiner Faces Barney Ross in Vancouver Exhibition
Hardrock Harry Weiner a Stetson crowned champ of foot racing seeks a new crown in a three round boxing exhibition in Vancouver against former world welterweight Barney Ross. The bout supports Israel bonds with $100 bond admission. Ross, 230 pounds, hasn’t fought in 22 years while Weiner emphasizes a clean life and hopes for a decisive win. There will be no TV or radio broadcast of the event.
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Harry
Hardrock) Weiner
Vancouver
Barney Ross
Chamber of Commerce
Weiner
Ross
State of Israel
32 Bodies Located In Wreck
AP reports 32 bodies recovered near Bolivia North Carolina from a National Airlines DC 6B crash that killed 34 aboard. The plane apparently disintegrated in the air, with a veteran crew and an emergency landing attempt prior to impact.
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Bolivia
N.C
National Airlines
Wilmington
John L. Morris
Prisoners Riot at Connecticut State Prison
In Wethersfield Connecticut prisoners overpowered two guards seized keys and sparked a riot by more than 400 inmates. State police and guards suppressed the disturbance in about two and a half hours using tear gas and high pressure hoses. One fireman and a prisoner were mildly injured. Warden Mark Richmond said a dozen ringleaders overwhelmed staff and freed about half the prisoners. The outbreak began around 9 pm.
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Wethersfield
Opposition to Gas Export Grows as Hearings Continue
Ottawa hearings proceed on Trans-Canada gas export plans with opposition questions over market forecasts. Counsel for Canada argues estimates were understated to boost export attractiveness, while coal industry attorneys demand detailed data on how projections were built.
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Ottawa
Pipelines Ltd
Canada
Trans-Canada
B. D. Carrick
U.S. National Coal Association
United Mineworkers’ Union
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway
National Coal Association
John McNeill
Charles King News
Ottawa Bureau
National Energy Board
U.S
Trans
Weyburn Mayor Resigns After City Power Plant Row
Weyburn Saskatchewan mayor Jon Staveley said he will not withdraw his resignation given after a council dispute with newly elected alderman Rev Shaun Herron over negotiations to sell the city power plant to Saskatchewan Power Corporation The 50 year old Liberal candidate cited politics as the reason and noted he will not return to office Alderman Herron said he has been approached by people to seek the mayoral post and the council would meet to consider the decision
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Weyburn
Sask
Jon Staveley
Shaun Herron
Herron
Governaent
Saskatchewan Power Corporation
Mr. Staveley
Saskatchewan
Staveley
T. C. Douglas
Ald. Herron
United Church
Council
Maid Gives Evidence In Murder Case
Marie Ann Lidholm a 19 year old Swedish maid testified in the murder trial of Dr. R Bernard Finch and his mistress Carole Tregoff describing finding Mrs Finch dead in the garage and hearing shots after being forced into a car. She identified a grapefruit sized hole in the garage wall as made by her head during the assault.
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Los Angeles
R. Bernard Finch
Carole Tregoff
Dr. Finch
Marie Ann Lidholm
Millionaires Daughter Freed After Three Days
Two Canadian girls linked to prominent families were freed with 82 defendants after pleading guilty to obstructing police at Harrington rocket base. The group, part of the Direct Action Committee Against Nuclear War, was discharged conditionally as they refused fines or peace undertakings.
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Northampton
England
Harrington
Nell Dun Sandford
James Dunn
Philip Dunn
Mildred Slater
Brandon
Dian
London
Greville Janner
Direct Action Committee Against
Swaffham
Norfolk
An Slater
Barrette Named New Premier of Quebec
President Eisenhower urged wealthier nations to boost aid to poorer nations in his State of the Union addressing the fight against poverty and a planned nuclear test ban. He touted U S strength but pressed for increased investment among Europe Japan and others to aid India Pakistan and less fortunate countries. A 17 nation European Economic Cooperation commission should guide initial studies.
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Russia
State of the Union
Congress
West
U. S
Hisenhower
U.S
Europe
Japan
India
Pakistan
Free World
Eisenhower
Commission On European Economic Co
Eisenhower Sees Hope for Less Warlike World
President Eisenhower warned against taking Soviet pledges at face value while noting recent Soviet pronouncements hint at a less strained period with the free world. He cited the Atlas ICBM tests and outlined a 1961 budget plan with near balance and doubled space funding, urging industrialized nations to unite to fight poverty.
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Eisenhower
Congress
U.S. Focus on South Asia and Global Peace Efforts
The President cites South Asia as a major U.S. concern with India and Pakistan home to nearly 500 million people striving to raise standards and resist ideologies. He urges cooperation through World Bank and private investment to support their ambitions and peace, while supporting disarmament talks and dialogue with the Soviet Union. The United States rejects forcing its system or interfering in others’ internal affairs.
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U.S
India
Pakistan
World Bank
Free World
Geneva
Soviet Union
United States
Year Promises To Be Prosperous Despite Nagging Disorders
The president speaks of a hopeful year for the United States while noting nagging disorders. Inflation, unequal protection, farming issues, and disputes in industry are cited as problems to address as the nation seeks brighter opportunities and world peace with justice. The message stresses freedom, clear peaceful intentions, and truthful language.
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United States
Adenauer Steps Up Campaign Against Anti-Semitic Acts
West Germany moves to curb anti-Semitic demonstrations with swift court action and harsher penalties. Chancellor Adenauer and his cabinet press for rapid enactment of a law increasing minimum penalties for stirring hatred and quick court handling of cases. Two Germans already convicted. more suspects detained in Berlin.
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Bonn
Germany
Adenauer
Bundestag
Cologne
West Berlin
Giessen
R. A. Butler
England
Scotland
Moscow Radio
United States
Britain
U.S.A
West Germany
Prevost Withdraws From Race For Quebec Premiership
Labor Minister Antonio Barrette was chosen to succeed the late Paul Sauve as premier and Union Nationale leader, with Prevost withdrawing for personal reasons after securing near unanimous party backing. Barrette, 60, longtime cabinet figure, now leads amid a historic, closed caucus process.
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Quebec
Antonio Barrette
Paul Sauve
Union Nationale Party
Yves Prevost
Mr. Barrette
Railway Company
Premier Duplessis
Montreal
Paul [Sauve
Sauve
Fire Claims 11 Lives at Christian Hospital in Yokosuka
A two story hospital run by the United Church of Japan in Yokosuka Japan burned Wednesday night killing eight women and three newborns. Five more babies were feared dead while 145 people escaped. A nurse who led others back into the blaze died in a final rescue attempt.
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Yokosuka
Japan
Yoshi Nojima
United Church of Japan
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Duplessis
Labor
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Paul Beaulieu
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John Bourque
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