14 Mar 1956
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Newspaper
Middlesboro Daily News
Location
Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1956
Page
1
Washington reports Ralph de Toledano’s Nixon biography draws sharp praise and strong criticism. The book portrays Nixon as a central figure in prosecuting Whittaker Chambers and Hiss, while sparking debate over Truman and Roosevelt era policies.
Around the Clock Around the World reports on Germany hosting nearly 400 items from 18 foreign countries at a German industrial fair, with 22 coming from the United States. In France, Champagne output rose last year by 2,593,016 bottles, while Belgium sees a three-day blackout protest over taxes. An earthquake rattled Panama City with no casualties reported. In Argentina, floods receded freeing hundreds as rescue teams aided distressed towns. Mexico hosts a trade mission to boost ties with Italy. Brazil notes a 500 million decline in coffee bushes over two decades despite new plantings. Albania and China sign a trade accord for grain and textiles. A Charleston court case involves a $20,000 skeleton display dispute, as Americans consume about 475 million wheat bushels annually.
Washington reports President Sisenhawver may express personal concern over the Cyprus dispute involving Greece and Britain. The State Department said the United States offers good offices only and aims to help settle the dispute without taking sides, while negotiations continue to seek a final agreement. A separate note from scientists defines a new second as 131,556,925.07471th of a year per the National Geographic Society.
New York report on the push for a time limit in college basketball after Dartmouth’s 61-59 upset over West Virginia. The stall tactic kept teams from shooting for minutes, with Dartmouth’s Larry Blades hitting a late 10-foot shot to force the win and Canisius upsetting NC State in four overtimes. Coach Julian advocates banning the stall and zone defense, warning of more gimmicky defenses if a shot clock is not adopted. West Virginia’s Hod Follett Hundley struggled, while Dartmouth’s Jim Francis led with 25 points.
Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge warned at the United Nations that the Soviet Union is beginning an economic penetration of Africa. He cited offers of aid with strings attached, including Soviet personnel and control, while noting cement road materials farm machinery and hospitals are among the items reportedly being offered.
Sumner Mississippi report: Elmer Kimbell 34, a cotton gin operator, is acquitted by an all white jury after a four hour deliberation for the December shooting of Clinton Melton at a gas station in Glendora. Kimbell claimed self defense. witnesses said Melton was unarmed. The case parallels acquittals of Roy Bryant and J.W. Milam in Emmett Till’s case.
In Manchester New Hampshire Vice President Nixon won a write in confidence vote in the first in the nation primary. Nixon supporters hailed a great victory amid talk of a possible Nixon nomination for vice president. Eisenhower's support also strong enough to secure 14 delegates to the Republican National Convention.
Admissions list includes Ben Ogu Tazewell Miss Pearl Jennings Gibson Sta ton Phyllis Young Loyd Hal Mrs. Sewell Esles and others with names tied to City areas. Recreational visits to U S National Forests totaled under 13 trillion in 1946 and over 40 million in 1954.
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