Army-Guard Compromise Is Sought
Washington AP reports a House Armed Services subcommittee pursues a middle ground on Army National Guard recruit training. The clash centers on six months active duty versus an 11 week program for those under 18. A delay in the six month mandate is favored to test the 1 week plan while Army aid to recruiting is sought.
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Washington
House
Armed Services
Military Reserve
Subcommittee
Overton Brooks
D-La
Army
Guard
Brooks
Roy Green
4Th California Guard
Sacramento
Adjutant General's Office
Space War Strategy Is Plotted
In San Diego the final meetings of a three day space symposium considered military needs for manned space vehicles. Col William C Davis outlined requirements while Maj Gen Bernard A Schriver warned space superiority could decide future battles, potentially decades ahead.
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San Diego
Calif
America
Air Force Office of Scientific Research
Convair
General Dynamics Corp
Wiliam C. Davis
OSR
Bernard A.schriver
Western Development Division
Air Force Research and Development Command
Sweethearts to Wed as Army Buddies Play Cupid
Howard Brenner a 22 year old private first class in the 156th Transport Company at Camp Leroy Johnson marries Dann Merchant 19 in a ceremony aided by Brenner’s Army company. Lt Roscoe Hope Lt Paul Muller and Lt Norman McNeill act as ushers with Capt Robert Bauman singing and Capt Walter Dickey’s daughter as flower girl.
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New Orleans
Howard Brenner
Dann Merchant
Cupid
Brenner
156Th Transport Company
Camp Leroy Johnson
Akron
Ohio
Roscoe Hope
Hope
Dann
Paul Muller
Norman McNeill
Robert Bauman
Walter Dickey
Bombings Tie Klansmen to Montgomery Attacks
Two white men, James York and Henry Alexander, freed on bonds of 12500 and 12800 after being indicted for the January bombing of Rev. Ralph Abernathy’s home and other acts. Detectives linked York to a Klan photo and said the cases involve the Montgomery branch of the Ku Klux Klan. Trial set for May 27 or later. others face charges in church bombings and a racially driven bus attack with injuries not serious.
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Montgomery
Ala
James D. York
Henry Alexander
M. S. Butler
Jack Shows
T. J. Ward
York
KKK
Alexander
Ralph D. Abernathy
G. J. Ruppenthal
Abernathy
Montney
Ku Klux
Raymond C. Britt Jr
Sonny Kyle Livingston Jr
Clyde Sellers
Redcoats Guard Bank Since 1780 Amid Budget Debate
Lt Simon Tozer and 16 Welsh guardsmen march from Chelsea Barracks to the Bank of England each night defending the vaults since 1780. Labor opposition questions the value while the guard receives three shillings per shift and a bank dinner with port. The unit cites pride and emergency use in fires, with War Minister John Hare defending the ancient custom.
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London
Queen's
John Hare
Bank of England
America
Chelsea Barracks
House of Com
Mons
Britain
Hare
Simon Tozer
Ano
Tozer
Leaders weigh sanctions on Israel after White House talks
Congressional leaders from both parties met with the President for hours to discuss sanctions against Israel. Senator Knowland said no decision is final yet, while the plan suggested UN assurances of troops in the Gaza Strip and Gulf of Aqaba during withdrawal. Hennings described the meeting as broad on supporting the United Nations effort.
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Sen. Knowland
California
Senate
United Nations
Hennings
Eisenhower
Mideast
White House
James C. Hagerty
Dulles
Nixon
Henry Cabot Lodge Jr
U. S
House
Rayburn
D Tex
Rep. Martin
Massachusetts
Vwax
Fulbright
D-Ark
Legislative Branch
Knowland
Senators Talked Out On Mideast
Washington AP reports the Senate exhausted speakers on Eisenhower Middle East proposals on day one. Leaders estimate two weeks for action and expect further debate next week over amended resolutions and troop authorizations.
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Washington
Senate
Eisenhower
Middle East
U.S
Middle Eastern
House
Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services Committees
United States
Lyndon B. Johnson
Texas
Sen
Saltonstall
R-Mass
Russia
Sen. Douglas
Ill
Soviet Union
Thieves Strike Gold Coast in $125000 Burglaries
Police patrolled Chicago's Gold Coast after a series of burglaries totaling about $125000 in loot. The latest broke into the Maxwell Brothers Box Co. widow's apartment, with jewelry valued at $50000 stolen. It was the sixth break in since Jan 8, with investigators unsure if one burglar is responsible.
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Chicago
Gold Coast
Augustus K. Maxwell
Maxwell Brothers Box Co
Maxwell
Near North Side
Pas Goes on the Blink Plan for New Installations
In a local notice, reliable experienced men advertise repair and installation services for Pas equipment. The message urges plan ahead for a replacement or service, emphasizing trusted technicians and proper installation.
President Eisenhower to address nation on Middle East crisis
The White House announced Ike will speak tonight on television and radio about the Middle East situation and Israel’s refusal to withdraw troops from Gaza and the Gulf of Aqaba. The exact time was to be announced and networks were asked to provide air time.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Mdidie East
Israel
Gaza Strip
Gulf of Aqaba
White House
Cold snap persists with forecast subfreezing highs
A cold spell continues as frigid western Canada air chills the Miami Valley. The official forecast calls for partly cloudy skies and continued cold through tonight and Thursday with a high near 32 and a low around 15. Middletown recorded a 30 degree high yesterday and a 14 degree low this morning.
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Canada
Miami Valley
Middletown
Armstrong Jazz Show Bombed in Knoxville
Louis Armstrong and his band performed through a dynamite blast at Chilhowee Park in Knoxville. Police blamed a single stick of dynamite tossed from a passing car. no injuries or major damage occurred. Armstrong quipped that it was “just the phone” and continued the concert before a mixed crowd of about 3,000. The tour resumes in Columbia, D C as scheduled.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Louis
Satchmo) Armstrong
Chilhowee Park
Armstrong
Columbia
D. C
Oil Firms Immunity Questioned in Senate Hearing
A Justice Department official faced Senate questioning over antitrust immunity granted to 15 major oil firms part of the U S emergency oil lift to Europe. Victor Hansen, head of the Antitrust Division, cited for testimony as lawmakers weigh international corporate influence on U S policy.
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Washington W
Justice Department
U.S
Europe
Victor Hansen
Department
Antitrust
Senate Antitrust and
Public Lands
O'Mahoney
D-Wye
United States
Hansen
Soviets Plan Big Heat Power From Earth
The Soviet Aviation news service reports plans by Soviet science to use the earths heat to generate electricity for homes and industry this year. No details were given about the method or project scope.
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Moscow
Soviet Aviation
Four-nation plan to operate Suez Canal funds Egypt shares
Dag Hammarskjold to relay a plan from the United States Britain France and Norway for interim canal tolls split Egypt 50 50 once opened. Tolls may be paid to the World Bank or the U.N. Half credited to Egypt until a final settlement. Ships from all nations including Israel could use the canal. Deputy Katzin to Egypt for clearance talks as Arab sanctions debate resumes.
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United Nations, N.Y
Dag Hammarskjold
Egypt
Suez Canal
United States
Britain
France
Norway
Hammarskjold
World Bank
U.N
Israel
British Foreign Office
Suez
Gaza Strip
Sharm el Sheikh
Gulf of Aqaba
Chuckle Man Shouts at Mother-in-Law in Online Clip
A viral video shows Chuckle Man shouting at his mother in law warning that she will go too far and he hopes she stays there. The clip sparked reactions online with viewers calling the exchange heated and unnecessary.
Columbia Pictures seeks kosher eating dogs for Pal Joey
Hollywood notes reveal Columbia Pictures faces a canine dilemma for Pal Joey as director George Sidney searches for a dog that will eat a kosher diet. The studio reports flood of calls and telegrams from owners offering dogs with unusual talents, while an audition plan is hinted for Eastern dogs at Lindy’s in New York.
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Hollywood
Columbia Pictures
George Sidney
Pal Joey
Frank Sinatra
Fox
Sidney
Sinatra
Rex Harrison
Marilyn Monroe
Palm Springs
Lada
United States
Columbia
P. Stephen Heilbroner
New York City
Morris Jacobs
Baltimore
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M. J. Rathbone
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Rathbone
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