Memorial Day Sermon Urges War Cost Be Remembered
The Rev. Steven Sarigianis at Woodside Cemetery warns the cost of war in money and lives. He cites over 3 trillion dollars in two World Wars, about 25 million more spent on armaments, and 140 million deaths or war-related losses worldwide. A Memorial Day program followed with wreaths, invocations, and a firing squad volley.
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Woodside Cemetery
Sts. Constantine & Eleni Greek Orthodox Church
Lawrence Krusling
St. Peter Claver Church
William O. Calvert
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
American Legion
Mom's Car Kills Girl at Byrd High School
SHREVEPORT Louisiana AP two cars traveling about 50 mph collided when Dianne Montgomery 18 a graduating senior and fianc é of Jerry Monroe was killed while her mother Mrs L E Montgomery suffered lacerations. Dianne was en route to Byrd High School for graduation and marriage plans. Her class observed a moment of silence at exercises.
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Dianne Montgomery
Byrd High School
L. E. Montgomery
Dianne
Jerry Monroe
Vandal Distorts Sign For Judge Hatch Office
An Albuquerque sign to Judge Carl A. Hatch’s office was altered to read U. S. Strict Judge just before Hatch presided sentencing three men to a total of 13 years.
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Carl A. Hatch
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Unknown WWII and Korean War servicemen laid to rest with honors
Two unknown Americans who died in World War II and Korea are moved from the Capitol to Arlington National Cemetery. A cortege crosses the city to the white marble amphitheater where bronze caskets are placed in twin crypts beside the Unknown Soldier of World War I. President Eisenhower will award the Medal of Honor with the word valor inscribed on a bar above a star.
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Potomac River
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Medals Honor Phrases Reflect Duty in War and Korea
The citations on the medals express brevity and dignity. One praises an unknown American for embodying selflessness in defending democracy and noble heritage in World War II. The other lauds a hero symbolic of gallantry above duty in Korea defending freedom and democracy.
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United States
De Gaulle Deliberates as Coty Seeks Path to Power
Paris reports Charles de Gaulle staying home while President Rene Coty attempts to marshal National Assembly votes to install the general. Socialists hold the key and face pressure from rightists, Communists, and military threats in Algiers as public demonstrations surge and De Gaulle weighs terms for premier.
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Colombey - Les - Deux - Eglises
Sub Sinks Off Oahu After Collision During Exercises
The submarine Stickelback sank off Oahu 5 hours after a collision with destroyer escort Silverstein during antisubmarine exercises. No injuries. Crew of 74 men and eight officers escaped to Pearl Harbor. 38 returned on a crash boat, 43 aboard the Greenlet. A board of investigation will determine cause.
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Oahu Island
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Q. R. Schulz
Greenlet
Chuckle: Goldfish as Desk Mouthing Quip at Work
The personnel manager places a bowl of goldfish on his desk to illustrate a point. He quips that the fish are handy because they open their mouths without asking for a raise, signaling a light office joke.
Uncertain Reconciliation Stirs Algeria After May Revolt
In Algiers a mix of Moslems and French colonists test a fragile détente following May 13 upheaval. Street scenes show cautious optimism, guarded by security limits, as both communities weigh future equality and independence amid shifting loyalties. A grocer on Rue de Lion voices doubt about lasting peace.
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Rue de Lion
Paris
Charles de Gaulle
Cross of Lorraine
Crime Boss Paul Ricca Convicted in Tax Evasion Case
Chicago crime figure Paul Ricca was convicted of evading about 99 000 dollars in taxes for 1948 1949 and 1950. A U S district court jury deliberated over 16 hours before verdict. Ricca faces up to 15 years in prison and a 30 000 dollar fine and possible deportation.
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Paul
the Water
Ricca
Capone
Scarface al
U. S
Ricca Released on Bond as Jury Clears Co-Defendants
Ricca's lawyers argued his 1948 to 1950 lavish spending stemmed from $300,000 hidden in the lattice of his River Forest home. He posted a $10,000 bond awaiting a June 12 motion for a new trial after jurors acquitted Ricca and tax attorney Joseph P. Bulger on conspiracy charges. Bulger was fully exonerated.
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River Forrest
Joseph P. Bulger
Bulger
Critics Cool To Musician Benny Goodman at World Fair
Benny Goodman performed Mozart's clarinet concerto with the Belgian Radio Chamber Orchestra at the American pavilion. Critics found the soloist's style cool and not equal to the best classical recordings. Goodman and his ensemble will play a week at the fair.
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Benny Goodman
Goodman
Radio Chamber Orchestra
Tragedy Strikes Family Two Times
Seattle report identifies Raymond Benjamin Schrand 20 of Cincinnati as the Navy enlisted man who died by drowning in Puget Sound Tuesday night. His brother Martin 18, a private first class in the Army, was fatally shot January 5 at Subic Naval Air Station Philippines when his gun discharged as he picked it up.
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Seattle
Raymond Benjamin Schrand
Cincinnati
Puget Sound
Martin
Subic Naval Air Station
Philippines
Army
Douglas DC8 Jetliner Launch Puts Peace Time Dream Flight
The Douglas Aircraft Co. readies the DC8 jet passenger airliner for production and flight tests. The craft, with a 176 passenger capacity, aims for 600 mph top speed and a 3,900 mile range. Deliveries to airlines begin mid next year with orders totaling 138 aircraft valued around 700 million dollars.
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Trans Caribbean Airways
Douglas
California
Boeing
United States
A. G. Heimerdinger
William H. Magruder
Paul H. Patten
iPratt & Whitney
Weekend Weatherman Sees Uncertain Conditions Loom
Moist air from the west may bring scattered showers to the Miami Valley tonight. Official forecast calls for sunny warm weather today with a high around 82. Tonight showers possible before morning low near 50. Saturday and Sunday look partly cloudy and warm with scattered showers, highs near 85. Middletown records yesterday’s official high at 74 and low at 46 this morning.
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Miami Valley
Middletown
GM UAW Talks Fail to Yield Temporary Auto Pact
General Motors and the United Auto Workers failed to reach a temporary accord covering 300 000 GM workers as the contract expired. UAW chief Walter Reuther expressed disappointment while targeting Ford and Chrysler for new deals before Sunday midnight.
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Detroit
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Ford
Chrysler
UAW Chief Proposes Quiet Ballot Vote Before Contract Deadline
UAW president offered a last minute peace plan to GM urging a secret ballot among hourly workers to choose between GM’s two year extension or the UAW multipoint demands. The bid stalled as the contract neared expiration.
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Reuther
UAW
Soviet Air Force Dual Threat Grows With DA Expansion
Britain’s Flying Review reports the Dalnaya Aviatsiya DA is expanding toward parity with the U S Strategic Air Command. It notes 1500 medium and heavy bombers, 30 to 40 bases mainly in central Europe, and ongoing upgrades in missiles, crews, and aerial refueling to broaden Russia’s offensive power.
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Strategic Air Command
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Flying Review
Europe
Markets Shut In U S For Memorial Day
Exchanges across the United States including the New York Stock Exchange are closed for Memorial Day. Canadian and British markets remain open and operate as usual.
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New York Stock Exchange
Canada
England
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