Soviet replaces Shepilov with Gromyko as foreign minister
Moscow reports Dmitri Shepilov is dismissed after nine months as foreign minister and replaced by Andrei Gromyko, an expert on American affairs. Initial diplomatic reactions in Washington London and Paris vary from Molotov's possible return to a likely shift toward a tougher Soviet line.
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Moscow
Soviet Union
Dmitri T. Shepilov
Andrei Gromyko
Shepilov
Washington
London
Paris
V. M. Molotov
Dubach Youth Wounded by accidental gunshot in home
Eighteen-year-old Ken Colvin a Dubach High School senior was critically wounded by a .22 caliber gunshot to the head in his Dubach home. Sheriff Riser called it an accident as Colvin was reportedly twirling a revolver in his room. He was undergoing surgery after being moved from Ruston to Shreveport.
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Shreveport
Ken Colvin
Dubach
Ruston
Lincoln Parish
Jesse Riser
John Colvin
Colvin
New Orleans Psychiatrist to Name Communist Recruits
Dr. William Sorum agreed to tell the House subcommittee the names of people he recruited into the Communist Party, but only in a closed session. He said the eight or ten recruits, mostly students, were likely no longer members, some leaving in 1951 after his expulsion. Willis indicated findings could spur future probes by the House Un-American Activities Committee.
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New Orleans
House On American Activities
Communist Party
William Sorum
Dr. Serum
Rep
Willis
D-La
Dr Sorum
Dr. Sorum
Washington
Full House Un-American Activities Committee
Sorum
Arthur Eugene Jr
Weather forecast and conditions for Twin Cities and Arkansas
A forecast today calls for partly cloudy and cooler weather with a chance of scattered showers in the Twin Cities area. Arkansas expects fair and cooler conditions today and Sunday. Yesterday’s high at Selman Field reached 79 with a low of 52. Rainfall up to 7 30 p.m. measured 0.47 inch.
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Twin Cities
Arkansas
Selman Field
Garden Plot Rush Reported in Ouachita Parish
Garden planting spurt reported in Ouachita parish with Twin Cities dealers noting brisk seed and fertilizer sales. County Agent J. J. Joyce Jr. fields numerous garden questions as residents seek home vegetable production amid rising food prices.
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Ouachita Parish
Twin Cities
J. J. Joyce, Jr
T. R. Youse
West Monroe
Teen admits shooting of retired New Orleans cop
In New Orleans on February 15 a 16 year old boy, Reynaud Brustie, from his hospital bed, confessed to firing the shot that killed retired Sgt Pauli Paretti during a scuffle over a neighbor's alleged $4000 to $5000 cash. Brustie and five others are charged with murder and 19 more are held for investigation.
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New Orleans
Pauli Paretti
Reynaud Brustie
Paretti
Brustie
Dowie
Lloyd James Cook
James Russell Martin
Mohamad Anthony Ally
Ulysses Smith
Robert Joseph Anthony
Puzzle Jackpot Survives Week In Contest Mill
The Morning World puzzle jackpot posted no winners as contestants failed to solve the cross word with a $475 prize and a $100 cargo intact. A $125 jackpot is planned for Monday and Tuesday editions. Explanations cover difficult clues across including DOG and DECAY with notes on normal and drastic actions.
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Bonanza
Bill
New Morning World
Chicago aide fired over Grimes sisters case row
Chicago coroner dismissed chief investigator Harry Glos after he held a sensational home news conference accusing details of the Grimes sisters death and alleged torture. Police say a lab found Barbara Grimes had sex before death but no evidence of violence. pathologists back Frost death theory.
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Chicago
Walter C. McCarron
Harry Glos
Glos
Barbara Grimes
Patricia
Patrick Deeley
Barbara
Deeley
McCarron
Senate panel says United States prepared to use force in Middle East
The Senate Armed Services Foreign Relations committee stated U S forces would be used against Red aggression in the Middle East under Eisenhower's revised doctrine. It described the resolution as an emergency stopgap and emphasized readiness to act if necessary while avoiding specific presidential authority.
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Washington
Senate Armed Services- Foreign Relations Committee
U.S
Middle East
Eisenhower
United States
Congress
Senate
Senate Gop
White House
Thomasville
House
Senate House Conference Committee
United Gas Seeks Pipeline Permit for Brewton Mill
United Gas Pipe Line Co of Shreveport Louisiana asked the Power Commission for authority to build 1.14 million dollars worth of pipeline facilities to serve a pulp and paper mill near Brewton Alabama. United said the mill would receive direct service and Container Corp of America would reimburse the costs.
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Washington
United Gas Pipe Line Co
Shreveport
Power Commission Authority
Brewton
Ala
United
Container Corp. of America
RAINACH TAKES STAND AGAINST BROWNELL ON CIVIL RIGHTS
Louisiana state figures defend Ouachita parish and oppose Brownell's civil rights bills. Senator Rainach and Rep. Passman denounce federal oversight, claim unconstitutional overreach, and argue states set voter qualifications. They criticize federal inquiries and imply broader partisan momentum in Washington.
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Brownell
Washington, D.C
Louisiana
Ergin
North Carolina
Capitol
Washington
William Rainach
Homer
Otto E. Passman
Monroe
South
Ouachita Parish
Passman
Rainach
Attorney General Advocates
United States
Congress
House Judiciary Subcommittee
Eisenhower
Western Powers Plan Interim Suez Canal Use
The Western Big Three and Norway reportedly agreed on a temporary Suez arrangement allowing all ships free passage when opened, with tolls placed in a neutral account and part of receipts aiding Egypt. Dag Hammarskjold may visit Cairo to push an agreement as light shipping is expected to resume in March.
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N. Y
Norway
Suez Canal
Cairo
U. N
Dag Hammarskjold
Nasser
United States
Britain
France
International Bank
Egypt
Hammarskjold
Suez
Balks
Washington wallpaper tale surfaces in new history note
A New York information bureau presents a new George Washington anecdote claiming the First President was adept at paper hanging. It asserts Washington personally hung wallpaper in the dining room, a detail unlinked to the cherry tree episode.
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New York
George Washington
General Washington
Debates Rise Over Brownell Statements and Civil Rights Hearings
World headlines report Monroe Rainach joining Passman in denouncing Brownell. In Washington a Senate group cites full power to call troops. Erwin and Brownell clash at civil rights hearings. UN Assembly rejects Russian demands on U.S. bases. Cairo balks on Suez arrangement.
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Monroe — Rainach
Passman
Brownell
Washington — Senate
Washington
Erwin
No Need For Legislation, Says Solon
The Senate Judiciary subcommittee hearing on civil rights legislation becomes a sparring match between Atty. Gen. Brownell and Sen. Ervin. Ervin argues no specific conditions justify the drastic remedy while Brownell vows to provide a list of hundreds of civil rights prosecutions.
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Solon
Washington
Atty
Gen
Brownell
Sen
Ervin
D-Nc
Senate
Eisenhower
Senate Judiciary Subcommittee
Yale Law School
Harvard
North Carolina Board of Law Examiners
UN Assembly Rejects Soviet Bid on Bases Debate
The United Nations General Assembly voted 52 to 13 to not take up the Soviet charge that the Eisenhower Middle East doctrine threatens peace. Soviet delegate Kuznetsov denounced the policy as brinkmanship while Andrei Gromyko’s Moscow replacement was announced. US Ambassador Wadsworth called the move a rejection of Soviet accusations and criticized the charge as propaganda.
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U.N. General Assembly
Yugoslavia
Egypt
India
Jordan
Syria
U.N
Vassiy V. Kuznetsov
United States
Andrei Gromyko
Dmitri Shepilov
Moscow
U.S
James J. Wadsworth
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