Death Toll Passes 500 Over Holiday
The Associated Press reports the Memorial Day stretch saw violent deaths exceed 500, with traffic auto crashes as the leading killer. Across 6 pm May 14 to midnight May 17, 243 traffic deaths, 50 drownings, and 6 miscellaneous deaths totaled 299, with state tallies listing numerous fatalities across Alabama to Wyoming.
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Irregular Movements Mark Post-Holiday Stock Market
In New York regular price movements marked the stock market today with advances in select metals leading early. The best gains ranged between 1 and 2 points amid volatile trades and a moderate post holiday session around 2 million shares. Bond changes were minor and government issues in over the counter markets held steady to higher.
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Tornadoes Strike Eastern Kansas and Missouri
Tornadoes cut a wide path through eastern Kansas and western Missouri causing heavy farm damage but no injuries initially reported. A single storm sequence carved an 82 mile swath from Sark to Fort Scott destroying farm buildings, uprooting trees and toppling utility poles as communities faced a weekend of damage.
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Missing Safety Valve Cited At Bennington Investigation
Cmdr John W Fair of Detroit testified at the naval court of inquiry that the hydraulic fluid accumulator safety valve in the port catapult was blown off after last Wednesday's disaster and likely caused by an external explosion. He noted 4,500 gallons of hydraulic fluid were lost as the catapult system continued operating. The Bennington's Memorial Day services honored about 100 dead onboard with 2,500 attendees including injured and shipmates aboard the 32,000 ton carrier at Quonset.
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Naval Court of Inquiry
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Court of Inquiry
Quonset
Man Held Here In Stabbing Revealed As N. C. Murderer
A Newport County jail inmate held since May 14 for a Tiverton stabbing has been identified as Daniel Coley, an escaped North Carolina murderer. Coley admitted his real identity after a fingerprint check linked him to a Raleigh State Prison escape on January 26, 1950. He faces Tiverton grand jury action for the Manny's Pavilion stabbing and remains jailed on $9,259 bail.
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Herbert E. Macaveley
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Daniel Coley
Raleigh
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Macauley
Nolan
Lenear
Bowen
N. C
Navy
Manny
North Tiverton
Bureau of Criminal Identification
Providence
John R. Waters
Ormerod Ave
Portsmouth
Robert Young
Tullytown
Luigi Lancier
Florence
N. Jn
Van
In The Gleaming Becomes Current Hit For City Hall Employes
City Manager Wil linn A. Gilden issues directive to cut electric lights and curb long distance calls. Offices and corridors to run cool and dim through the summer as the City Hall tightens operations and reduces power use.
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Farouk Blackballed In Bid For Boat Club Membership
In Genoa Italy the Allan Yacht Club rejected a membership bid from Farouk of Egypt. The club’s Council of 12 gave no reason for the blackball. Farouk, described as a portly unemployed yachtsman, said it would be an honor to join.
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Molotov's Sudden Moscow Trip Ties to Geneva Talks
Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov returned to Geneva for the Indochina talks after a two day Moscow visit. Western observers speculated the trip aimed to brief Premier Malenkov on progress and to shape Soviet strategy for forthcoming negotiations. The conference focused on ceasefire zones, policing a truce, and the proposed neutral commission amid a broader tug of war over arms exchanges and prisoner issues.
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House Opens Debate Today On Bill Broadening Social Security Benefits
The House considers a bill to extend Social Security to about 10 million more people and raise benefits. It follows Eisenhower recommendations, uses a take it or leave it rule, and faces little opposition. Changes include higher wage base, raised monthly minimums, larger annual payroll taxes, and a more liberal income test. Beneficiary amounts increase, with fast implementation for existing recipients and phased reforms for future workers.
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Petition Against Marlborough Street Parking Lot Sparks Hearing
The New port council will hear a petition objecting to a $170 000 off street parking lot between Farewell and Edward Streets. Edwin L Josephson leads 27 Thames Street business and professional men in urging funds be redirected to waterfront street work. Other items include licencing disputes for Town Diner Inc and transfer of Zaloumos licenses, plus a payment resolution for Easton's Beach improvements.
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Long Wharf
Connell Highway
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Daneker
Supreme Court
William E. Powers
Zatoumis
Ishen
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Cornell Highway
Rotal
Joseph H. Wellings
Naval Base
Admiral Wellings
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Easton’s
McCarthy Bars Committee Scrutiny Of Complete File On Schine
McCarthy refuses to turn over the full Schine files to the Army McCarthy hearings subcommittee citing confidential informants. Cohn disputes Adams on pressuring for a New York assignment for Schine and notes security classifications on some documents. Mundt urges prompt production after Memorial Day weekend as the panel weighs custody and protection of informant names.
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Hearings
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R-Sd
Washington
Roy M. Cohn
Pvt
David Schine
Stevens
John Adams
MacCarthy
Ray H
Hearings Committee
Mundt
Central Intelligence Agency
State Department
President Eisenhower Calls For Truth Crusade At Columbia
President Eisenhower condemned domestic divisions over fighting communism at a Columbia University anniversary dinner. He urged a crusade of truth emphasizing knowledge and understanding to defeat communism, attacking demagogues and would be censors while praising national unity. The speech, televised to alumni and leaders, drew frequent applause and recalled Eisenhower’s former Columbia presidency.
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Rail Way Control Vote Still Obscured in Albany
In Albany officials say a close result for control of the New York Central Railroad is likely as proxies are counted. Forty tabulators plan to release their first report at 11 a.m. EST but secrecy remains. Financier Robert R. Young and Central president William White are both contenders, with early sentiment leaning to Young though White gains traction. Workers have been told to expect a longer tally period with time off on Sunday and reduced daily hours.
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Robert R. Young
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Holiday Weekend Traffic, Beach Crowds In Newport
Newport rode out the first major holiday weekend with fine weather and heavy traffic. Memorial Boulevard construction narrowed lanes, delaying officials like Bishop Russell J. McVinney, while the Jamestown Ferry ran on summer schedule and beaches drew large crowds with new parking at Second Beach.
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