Brucker Addresses Formosa Policy Controversy
Secretary of Defense Brucker defends remarks on Formosa policy stating no change in U S policy and reiterating September 1958 posture. He cites treaty limits and Congressional authorization to defend Quemoy and the Pescadores if used as invasion stepping stones while highlighting ongoing 7th Fleet patrols.
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China
Formosa Strait
United States
Formosa
Pescadores
Congress
Eisenhower
Stucker
Taiwan
U.S
Quemoy Islands
7Th Fleet
John Foster Dulles
Quemoy
Matsus
Peiping
Quemoys
Khrushchev cites Soviet gains as army cutbacks loom
Khrushchev told 1,300 deputies that the USSR leads in development and assembly line production as he outlined a seven year plan. Industrial output beat targets with double digit growth, while living standards and education expanded and the seven year plan began the full scale building of a Communist society.
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Soviet Union
Khrushchev
U.S.S.R
United States
Russia
Britain
France
Ministry of Internal Affairs
Case closes as jury reaches decision amid court caution
The judge urged photographers to refrain from filming the moment as the jury neared a verdict. Foreman Long noted the panel heard all witnesses and attorneys. An 878 page FBI report on the lynching was provided to aid deliberations.
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Mize
Foreman Long
FBI
Grand Jury
Lassiter and Gremillion Lead Rights Fight In Federal Hearing
Lassiter joins Gremillion in challenging electoral commission procedures. Woody is represented by attorneys in federal hearings. The three judge court previously ruled registrars cannot be compelled to testify without notice of charges. They seek Supreme Court ruling to force notice and cross examination of complainants. The U S Attorney General's office represents the commission in Washington. The appeal hearing begins Monday.
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Louisiana
Supreme Court
Lassiter
Washington
U.S. Attorney General's Office
Soviets Develop Orbital Bomb Seen as Possible Threat
A military analyst says the Soviets may be developing an orbital bomb requiring highly sophisticated guidance. From a strictly military view it might not be the best weapon compared to alternatives.
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Soviets
Gambling Returns To Plush Club In Jefferson Parish
The Beverly club in Jefferson Parish reopens under Phil Kastel with dining and dancing after previous closures. Reports note racing handbook bets heard from Pat's Bar and a front-card-table setup with active wagering as other gambling venues prepare to reopen.
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Gambling
Plush Club
Jefferson Parish
Aly
Crime Commission
Beverly
Senate
Phil Kastel
Times-Picayune
Bill Introduced To Seize Plants in Emergencies
The receiver could use regular management and production personnel and would keep existing wages hours and conditions unless the court orders adjustments under the recommendations of the fact finding board.
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Faet
Poard
GOP Nominee Faces Broad Field in Louisiana Governor Race
The GOP nominee has limited comments as Democrat-turned-governor hopeful grevemberg runs against Jimmie Davis who leads a crowded field. Other candidates include Kent Courtney of New Orleans, write-in William Morris, and several named incumbents and contenders across statewide offices.
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Jimmie Davis
Davis
New Orleans
deLesseps S. Morrison
Grevemerg
Grevemberg
Kent Courtney
William M. J. Morris
Clark C. Boardman
Monroe
C. C
Taddy) Aycock
Franklin
William C. Porter
Alexandria
Wade O. Marin Jr
Baton Rouge
Nealon Stracener
Jack Gremillion
Hughes de la Vergne
A. P
Pat) Tugwell
J. Paulin Duke
New Iberia
Dave L. Pearce
Anna Slagle
Aid Rushed To Earthquake Area
Refugees flee collapsing buildings as aftershocks hit the region near Tingo and Tiabaya. Alberto Malaga, a teacher, rode a plane out with others while reports say 10 people were buried in a market roof collapse. Suburbs San Lazaro and Miraflores saw most casualties. a 1958 quake in the same area killed 28.
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Alberto Malaga
Tingo
Tiabaya
San Lazaro
Miralflores
Junior Chamber honors outstanding young man at Paragon Club
The Twin City event at the Paragon Club Tuesday evening awards the distinguished service award for leadership and community service during the year. The winner may be a non Jaycee.
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Paragon Club
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Square Dance Night at Monroe Community Center
Adult square dancing planned at Monroe Community Center 113 Catalpa St. tonight from 7 30 to 9 30 with free admission and James Watkins calling the squares.
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Monroe Community Center
Catalpa St
James Watkins
Harry Silverstein Improves After Mayo Clinic Surgery
Doing Well Harry Silverstein shows improvement at Mayo Brothers Clinic Rochester following a major operation on Monday. He underwent a major operation there.
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Harry Silverstein
Mayo Brothers Clinic
Rochester
Minn
Dogs in Warfare From Leather Armor to Combat Spikes
The article notes dogs served in modern warfare mainly in scouting and first aid roles. It contrasts with earlier periods when dogs wore leather armor outfitted with spikes and knives for direct combat.
Russia and China Seen Leading Hydroelectric Power
Douglas C. Wright of the Southwestern Power Administration warns that Russia and China will dominate global hydroelectric power within 15 years. The assessment, based on a Senate subcommittee report from a month in the Soviet Union, will be discussed at the Arkansas-White-Red Basins Inter-Agency Committee in New Orleans on January 21.
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Okla
UPI
Russia
China
Southwestern Power Administration
Douglas C. Wright
U. S. Department
Interior Office
Inter - Agency
New Orleans
Senate
Soviet Union
Wright
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