Jenner's Decision Stuns GOP in Indiana
Indiana Senator William E. Jenner announced he will not seek re‑election. The conservative Republican, often at odds with the Eisenhower administration, made the bombshell via state chairman Robert W. Matthews and did not attend the news conference in Bedford, Indiana.
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Matthews
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Ind
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Akron educator Otis Hatton, longtime school chief, dies
Otis Hatton, 71, retired in 1955 after 13 years as Akron public schools superintendent, died Saturday night in Akron St. Thomas Hospital. He had served as a school teacher, principal and superintendent for 45 years.
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Ohio
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Soviet Sputnik Rocket Probably Lost Over Pacific Ocean
Cambridge AP reports Smithsonian officials believe the first Soviet sputnik likely burned up after losing altitude over the Pacific. Observers in California saw a bright object near magnitude minus 6, but experts say the rapidly decaying orbit suggested doom within hours with possible landfall in India if survived.
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Shackleton Strikes Iceberg Off Antarctica Still Afloat
The British research ship Shackleton, 1100 tons with 60 aboard, hit an iceberg about 400 miles from the northern Antarctic fringe. Despite heavy damage and a prior attempt to beach it on Laurie Island, a later radio said leaks were under control and weather was calm as the vessel remained seaworthy.
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Actress Simone Silva Found Dead in London Apartment
Simone Silva, 29, the red haired film actress who sparked a Cannes 1954 moment with Robert Mitchum by stripping to the waist, was found dead in her London apartment Saturday night. Police said no foul play is suspected. The Cannes incident arose at a festival picnic and led to injuries among photographers.
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Simone Silva
Cannes
Robert Mitchum
Mitchum
Rain and Cold Grip Nation Spread Across East
Rain and snow covered most of the East on Saturday while the nation stayed under cold air. Rain stretched from Florida to New England with snow mixing in eastern New York and upstate Vermont. Strong NW winds hit the southeastern region as cold air moved in and sparked central Florida thunderstorms. Fort Myers logged two thirds of an inch of rain in an hour as Midwest temperatures rose after plunges to 19 in International Falls and Duluth, 2 below in Bemidji, and zero in northern Wisconsin.
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Minn
Duluth
Bemidji
Wisconsin
Cardinal Piazza Dies After Five Day Illness at 73
Vatican secretary Giovanni Cardinal Piazza died Saturday night after a five day illness. He was 73.
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Congregation For the Consistory
Veteran schoolman dies in Batavia crash
Clarence Jones of Batavia was killed late Saturday in a two car collision east of Perintown. Other details about the crash were not disclosed.
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Ohio
Clarence Jones
Perintown
Assassins Fire Grenades at Sukarno in Jakarta
Grenades thrown as President Sukarno left an elementary school in Jarkata Indonesia kill seven people including five children and two police officers, injure seven others. Sukarno vows calm as military discontent and clashes with his guided democracy program continue. His children were not among the casualties.
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Megewati
Missiles for Allies May Cost U S 150 Million
The United States faces a 150 million dollar initial cost to arm European allies with Intermediate Range Ballistic Missiles. Officials expect higher future costs as more missiles become available and bases are expanded. The plan aims to shape NATO policy ahead of the Paris summit beginning December 16.
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Paris
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Suspect Surrenders After Texan Walks Away from Police
A burglary suspect from Houston, Joseph Tiernan, 24, surrendered after casually contacting police from a stranger’s home in Cincinnati. He had earlier left detective headquarters during an unguarded moment, then phoned in to arrange to give himself up.
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Nuclear missile bases proposed for Europe under NATO plan
Eisenhower or Nixon would push for a network of missile bases in Europe with NATO commander General Lauris Norstad to determine locations. U S warheads would be stockpiled near missiles and kept under U S control until launch. Cost concerns top the debate as Congress approved about 1.878 billion dollars for European allies, with 750 to 800 million destined for this package, nearly half for new weapons.
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Air Force outlines 4.3 billion missile contracts in four years
The Air Force disclosed 4.3 billion dollars in missile contracts over the past four years. At Wright Patterson, leaders approved transferring ballistic missile control to SAC, with Maj. Gen. David Wade named to head the missiles force. Additional disclosures included another 1 billion for missile ground equipment, C133 transports modified to carry ICBMs, new truck routes for missile transport, and stabilized missile component designs to support mass production.
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Eisenhower Notes Progress as Army-Navy TV Game Held
President Eisenhower marked more headway after a mild stroke as Army and Navy faced off on television at his Gettysburg estate. Doctors said his progress remains excellent while he watches the 14-0 Navy win amid a quiet day of rest and official routine.
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James C Hay
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Point
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John
Nevins
George E. Allen
Verdict Read: Jury Finds Defendant Not Guilty
In a light hearted courtroom moment the judge asks for the verdict and the jury foreman responds with a playful read declaring the defendant breath taking beautiful sweet lovable and not guilty. The exchange adds a humorous note to the proceedings.
Five Die in Lorain Home From Gas Fumes
In Lorain Ohio five members of the Maldonado family were found dead in their three room residence from presumed unvented gas heater fumes. Victims include Felix Maldonado 34 Carmen Maria 22 and children Maria Judy 4 Monstrata 2, plus brother in law Andress Duran 30. Landlord Jose Ramos 42 found the bodies after knocking failed to rouse them. Police noted the mother near the door and that fumes were not traceable when discovered. A physician said death occurred about five hours before Ramos arrived.
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Felix R. Maldonado
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Judy
Monstrata
Andress Duran
Jose Ramos
Ramos
Morocco's King Fails to Comment on Ifni Tension
King Mohammed V, resting in Dallas before a visit to the King Ranch, gave no official dispatches to his party and thus declined to discuss reports of fighting with Spanish forces in Ifni, the troubled Moroccan coastal territory.
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Mohammed V
Morocco
King Ranch
Texas
Ifni
Knowland urges broad budget powers for missile aid
California Senator Knowland proposes a Defense Department coordinator with wide authority to transfer funds among Army Navy and Air Force missile projects. He argues central control is needed to achieve early U S superiority in missiles and says additional funding may be required, depending on progress, though consolidation to date is viewed positively.
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Navy
Air Force
William Holaday
California
A Glance Inside Young Burn Victim In Long Battle
Middletown Hospital reports a young burn survivor enduring a lengthy recovery. The feature highlights medical care, resilience, and community support as the child heals after a severe injury.
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