Perjury case urged as McCarthy Army row hearings begin
Senator Jackson presses for a clear perjury case as televised hearings on the McCarthy Army dispute open. Stevens and Cohn testify, with Mundt guiding cross examination on Schine favors and threats, while McCarthy defends his staff and Pentagon transcripts.
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Vietminh siege of Dien Bien Phu intensifies amid monsoon mud
In Indochina heavy rains turn the Dien Bien Phu area to mud as Vietminh artillery mounts pressure while defenders, aided by parachute drops, resist the siege. Giap vows French trenches will flood and fall to overwhelming rebel numbers, with heavy mortars and 105/155 mm guns pounding key positions. Brig. Gen. de Castres reinforces the fortress under bombardment.
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Canal Threatened by Crack Near Gaillard Cut
A widening crack in a rock ledge near the top of Con tractor's Hill in the Gaillard Cut raises fears of a possible slide. Officials warned the Panama Canal could be blocked if the rock gives way, threatening the waterway.
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Canal Zone
Gaillard Cut
Panama Canal
Nasser accuses army officers of plotting with the Communists
Premier Gamal Abdel Nasser ordered the arrest of at least 52 people including 12 army officers on charges of plotting with the Communists to cause trouble in May. Major Amin Shaer said the 12 officers would be tried by courts martial and face severe punishment. Police later arrested about 40 civilians on similar charges as part of a broad crackdown after banning political activity and purging press leaders. The moves bolster Nasser's grip after relegating Maj Gen Mohamed Naguib to figurehead presidency on April 18.
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Egypt
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Amin Shaer
Nasser
Mohamed Naguib
Shems Eddin
Naguib
Coudert Move Limits Use of U S Troops Indochina
Rep. Coudert proposed an amendment to a large defense bill to deny funds for sending U S troops to combat outside the United States without Congress approval. The measure would require Congressional consent, a formal declaration of war, or an enemy attack for troop deployments. The House debated the bill while Pentagon discussions on airlift aid continued.
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Sales tax endorsemt clash hits Chamber session
Washington reports a fight within the U S Chamber of Commerce over endorsing a general federal sales tax. Some members oppose the present policy urging no new taxes and favor a manufacturer excise tax if needed for revenue. The debate faces a decisive vote by 3,500 delegates, with policy committee and floor clashes anticipated along with other parking facility issues. Board plans to elect a Bowditch successor.
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Queen defies threat on Commonwealth tour stop in Uganda
ENTEBBE Uganda Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh arrived from Aden defying a Mau Mau death threat. The government canceled a Kam pala visit and a 72 mile road journey to open a Jinja dam after a letter from Dedan Kimathi. Police hunted Mau Mau suspects and watched for protests linked to exiled Buganda king Mutesa II.
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Merchants Hit Hardest By Toledo's Bus Strike
Toledo's city bus strike entered its second day with downtown retailers suffering. Traffic shortages diverted shoppers to car pools and taxis while outlying industries reduced downtown congestion. Merchants reported sales well below normal Tuesday as 435 AFL drivers walked out after Community Traction Co. rejected an arbitration award. Mayor Czelusta urged joint action to seek court judges for resolution. union attorney Gromfine said the union would resist mayoral proposals.
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McCarthy Inquiry Runs Up Big Bill With Little Estimate
The McCarthy Army hearings run hundreds of dollars daily with no total in sight. Mundt cites three main costs: staff salaries, official transcript, and witness transportation, while Army witness expenses are handled by the Pentagon. Maj. Gen. Miles Reber’s flight cost $433, charged to the Army. Special counsel Welch and aides serve without pay.
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Subcommittee
Army
Sen. McCarthy
R-Wis
Ray H. Jenkins
Miles Reber
Germany
Reber
Pentagon
Joseph N. Welch
Boston
Big 3 Agreed on No Cease-Fire Without Safeguards
Reliable sources report that the Big Three Western powers favor a cease-fire in Indochina only with safeguards to freeze current military positions during negotiations. The United States pushes for guarantees protecting French lines, while Britain and France hesitate without enforcement machinery.
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Indochina
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U.S
Viet Nam
Georges Bidault
Russia
V. M. Molotov
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Dulles
U. S
Korea
Bidault
Molotov
Indian Aid Faces House Clash Over India Help
Congressional Republicans forecast a rough fight in committee and on the House floor over the administration plan to provide India 104 million dollars in aid for the year ending mid-1955. They question the need and cost while praising limited support and opposing Nehru's policies. Administration spokesmen warn that without aid India could tilt toward communism.
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Eisenhower
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Nehru says no injurious effects from hydrogen tests
In Parliament Nehru asserts India aware of no harmful impact from American hydrogen bomb tests in the Pacific. A government spokesman confirms radioactive dust on planes arriving in Calcutta from Singapore and Bangkok but denies reports it was found on Calcutta rooftops.
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Malaviya
Uncertain Marine fate after Schwable confession case
Washington reports uncertainty grips Col. Frank H. Schwable as a special joint panel of three generals and an admiral finds his confession under mental torture excusable. The panel recommended no court martial and its findings face final approval from top defense officials, potentially guiding other service members who made similar statements under captivity.
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Frank H. Schwable
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Schwable
Lemuel C. Shepherd
New York Approves Record City Budget for Next Year
New York City approves a historic budget topping previous records with a total of 1 438 325 dollars. City officials cite expanded services and capital projects funded by the plan, aiming to boost public safety housing and infrastructure in coming months.
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