U.S. Plans Note to Russia Over H-Bomb Test Ban
Washington reports the United States will send a note to the Soviet Union clarifying it has not agreed to a worldwide H-bomb test ban. Drafted with Britain and France, the message counters Soviet propaganda on Geneva talks starting July 1 and seeks to block claims of an impending ban.
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Negro Appointed Commissioner of Jurors in New York County
Julius A. Archibald, a lawyer and former state senator, becomes the first African American in New York State to serve as commissioner of jurors in Manhattan. He will manage juror lists and oversee lotteries to select grand and trial juries, earning $10,200 annually.
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Passman Backs Compromise Cotton Legislation
Louisiana Congressman Otto E. Passman supports a compromise cotton measure reported by the Agriculture Committee as part of a general farm bill. He notes administration policies blocked a stronger bill but says the proposal offers some relief from a drastic acreage cut next year. The plan sets about 17.7 million acres for 1959-1961 with optional higher allotments tied to parity and loan supports, pending farmer referendum and presidential approval.
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Dulles Weeks To Plead For Trade Extension
Washington reports Secretary of State John Foster Dulles and Secretary of Commerce Sinclair Weeks will urge the Senate Finance Committee to approve a five year extension of the reciprocal trade program. The President also froze tariffs on read and zinc after a Tariff Commission recommendation for higher rates.
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Two Ellsworth airmen crash home made rocket into barracks door
Ellsworth Air Base staff sergeants Robert Peterson and Lewis Wilson launched a home made rocket that failed to lift off and punched into the barracks door 15 feet away. Officers assessed them for repairs.
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Thomas To Head Labor Council
The Ouachita Central Trades and Labor Council elected Travis Thomas as president at the Labor Temple. Thomas also serves as vice president of the Louisiana State Labor Council. Other officers include W. A. Gray as vice president, Robert Whitman recording secretary, C. L. Cloyd financial secretary, and Tony Russell sergeant at arms. R. H. Chatham officiated the installation for the Southern Association of Pulp and Paper Industrial Unions.
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Senate to Act on Atom Secrecy Reform
The Senate prepared to act on Eisenhower’s bill to relax atom secrecy to permit weapon making data sharing with Britain and allies. The House approved a broader exchange of nuclear information, including submarine reactors, with a 343 to 12 vote.
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Ohio Liberalizes Fishing Laws Across State
Ohio remains among the few states with fully liberal fishing laws with no limits on catch size or number and no closed season for any species.
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Airliner Skids To Safe Landing In Muddy Field
An airliner with 26 passengers skidded off the runway and halted in a muddy area near Jackson Michigan. No injuries were reported as the plane came to rest after the skid. Local emergency crews assisted and investigated the incident at the site.
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Plane lands after brake failure at Jackson Airport
State police reported no injuries after a North Central Airlines plane with a three person crew experienced brake failure on final approach Thursday night at Jackson Airport.
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