Romans Do at Miami University Youths Hold Roman Fest
Nine honored teen-age Latin enthusiasts joined a three day national Junior Classical League convention at Miami University. In toga attire they enjoyed a Roman holiday with a luncheon and campus strolls, despite a brief shower. Bob Maxwell of Delaware Ohio was elected national president. other officers include Brad Agnew Virginia Carlisle Mary Lou Gammet and Richard George. A 1957 site decision was postponed.
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Milton Wheeler
Eileen Healy
Bonnie Morrison
Mobile
Ala
Woody Turner
Bisksville
Miami University
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Miaminiversity
Bob Maxwell
Delaware
Ohio
Willis High School
John Crum
Stuttgart
Ark
Brad Agnew
Lawton
Okla
Virginia Carlisle
Cheyenne
Wyo
Mary Lou Gammet
Cedar Falls
Iowa
Richard George
Denver
Colo
Mexico Cuba Hold Plotters
An anti Batista plotter roundupextended from Mexico City to Havana detained 17 in Cuba and 26 in Mexico City. Authorities say arms hidden in several homes and the plot aimed at assassinating Batista and sparking an uprising. A radio report noted a high water flow in a car radiator at 60 mph.
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Havana
Cuba
Fulgencio Batista
Mexico
Mexico City
Batista
States May Roll With Road Funds
Congress approves a 33 billion highway bill as of now sent to President Eisenhower. Officials expect motorists to ride on new superhighways by 1958. The plan funds interstate network with 25 billion federal aid and 2.6 billion state match, over a 13 year construction window. Tax increases include a 1 cent gasoline tax and other levies to be effective upon signing.
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Joe Hall
Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
Francis Case
R-Sd
Audie Murphy Receives Additional Military Honors
Hollywood star Audie Murphy, World War II hero, was awarded two more decorations by Belgium's King Baudouin I. The Croix de Guerre 1940 and its palm enhance Murphy's tally to 23 military honors, reinforcing his status as the United States' most decorated soldier.
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Hollywood
Audie Murphy
Baudouin I
Belgium
Murphy
Local Girl Wins Bible Contest at Sycamore Ohio
Patty Ferguson of the United Presbyterian Church won first in the 12 14 age group at a Bible reading contest during a First Ohio Presbytery youth meeting. Bruce Douglas of Hamilton took the 15 17 title, a Dayton representative won the 18 25 prize, with nineteen participants. Winners advance to the Hanover Youth Conference July 10 11 to compete with readers from other Presbyteries.
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Patty Ferguson
United Presbyterian Church
Ohio
Miss Ferguson
Bruce Douglas
Hamilton
Dayton
Sycamore
Hanover
Ohio to Share $320 Million From Federal Highway Bill
Columbus officials estimate Ohio will receive about 320 million dollars in federal aid for highway construction over the next three fiscal years from the 33 billion dollar highway bill awaiting President Eisenhower's signature. Projected 1957-60 allocations cover interstate, primary, secondary, and urban roads with federal shares of 90 percent on interstates and equal sharing on other road types.
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Columbus
Ohio
Eisenhower
Steel strike would ripple across US industries say experts
An AP survey suggests a steel contract deadlock could slow oil and building sectors immediately while autos and appliances face minor adjustments. Canisters, railroads, and coal mining would feel strain as demand withers and inventories tighten, with construction unemployment looming if curtailment continues.
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Pittsburgh
Associated Press
Ang Stechigen
WPAFB Slated For $17 Million
The Senate Armed Services Committee recommended authorization of over 200 military construction projects nationwide totaling 2.106 billion dollars for the fiscal year starting July 1, with Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio listed for 17.138 million dollars for operations training maintenance development housing utilities land acquisition and improvements.
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Washington
Senate Armed Services Committee
House
Sen. Stennis
D-Miss
Senate
Defense Department
Ohio
Wright-Patterson
Dayton
Injuries Prove Fatal In Ohio Highway Crash
Elroy Slinson aged 24 of Chicago died at Mercy Hospital in Columbus Ohio days after a collision involving a car and a highway construction power loader near the Franklin Pickaway County line.
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Columbus
Ohio
Elroy Slinson
Chicago
Mercy Hospital
Franklin Pickaway County
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