Hospitalized Patient Faces Jury Quizzing
Newport County grand jury sought a subpoena for a hospitalized patient unable to attend court after a recent operation. Judge Thomas Roberts suggested limited questioning at Newport Hospital with Dr. Charles Serasi in attendance. The panel led by Robert H. Chappell asked to interview the patient privately, while the grand jury’s proceedings remain secret until its report.
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Newport County
Thomasoa Roberts
Superio'r
Newport
Grand Jury
Sesson
Rand
Frst
Robert H. Chappell
Charles J. Serasi
Serasi
Serbst
Roberts
Dr. Serbst
Raymond J. Pettine
Chappell
French Rebels Clash in North Africa Violence
In French North Africa six people died last night in rebel attacks. French troops fought guerrillas in the Aures Mountains of southeast Algeria, killing two and taking three prisoners. In Casablanca, Morocco, a series of bomb and revolver attacks left three dead and eight wounded, with three unoccupied foreign cars set afire. Several vehicles were owned by unidentified American officers.
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Paris
Clu
Hammarskjold presses for release of remaining U S fliers
United Nations secretary general Dag Hammarskjold renewed efforts to free one American aviator still held in Red Chinese prisons. He sent a new message to Premier Chou En-lai and conferred with delegates, hoping for release amid an optimistic UN mood. Diplomatic sources linked a planned April announcement at the Asian African conference to four prior prisoners' release.
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United Watsons
N.Y
Dag Hammarskjold
U.S
Hammarskjold
Chou Ep-lai
U.N
Chou
Indonesia
Red China
Peiping
United States
United States and Nationalist China
Washington
Formosa
Four U S fliers freed from Chinese captivity to reunite in Hawaii
Four U S Air Force pilots released near Hong Kong after over two years in Communist China head toward Hawaii for a family reunion. They land this afternoon after stops at Guam and Wake, with a medical check and five day stay planned. The party will then fly to the mainland.
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U. S
Hong, Kong-China
China
Lyle W. Cameron
Roland W. Parks
Omaha
Neb
Harold Fischer, Jr
Swea City
Iowa
Edwin L. Heller
Wynnewood
Hong Kong
Tokyo
Honolulu
U.S. Fieeter
Hawaii
Towa
Iyle Cameron
Lincoln
Edwin Heller
Air Force
Hong ,Kong
Douglas MacArthur
Bataan
Hickam
Willitake
Leaders Set Conference to Promote Statewide Special Election
Providence political leaders from both parties plan a luncheon to spark public interest in a statewide June election. Three questions loom, including a constitutional convention, judges' and legislators' pay changes, and a $20.9 million highway bond.
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Providence
Jessian
Secretary of State
State Board of Elections
Woonsocket
Westerly
Warwick
Frank Rao
Herbert B. Carkin
Providence’ Narragansett
Dennis J. Roberts
Raa
Joseph WM. Vallone
League of Woman Voters
AFL. 3
Citizens League of
Pawtucket
Itvas
Ron
Citizens League
Hast Providence
North Kingstown
Friary appeal on refinery to be heard tonight
The Portsmouth Priory appeals a recent refinery permit at Taylor's Point. The Portsmouth Town Council plans to reconsider its May 19 approval of Commerce Oil Co for a 330 million plant. Petitions opposing the refinery circulate but are not expected to affect the Priory’s case.
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Portsmout
Portsmouth
Forint
Taylor's Point
Commerce Oil Co
Courcil
Cornelius .C. Moore
Priory
Late Reports Raise Highway Toll to 369
Final tabulation shows tolls from 6 p.m. Friday to midnight Monday: 369 in traffic accidents, 13 drownings, and 92 miscellaneous accidents, beating the previous record of 363 set in 1952 with an overall total of 590, surpassing last year’s figures of 362 and 92.
Senate votes 8 percent raise for postal workers
The Senate approved an 8 percent raise for about 500,000 postal workers with a 78 to 0 vote after assurances to President Eisenhower. The bill, sending to the House, includes a 2.6 percent raise for March 1 and reclassification features that could produce larger boosts for higher paid Civil Service staff. Senator Butler's bid for broader civil service raises was ruled not germane.
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Washington
Senate
Eisenhower
House
Post Offce and
Civil Service Committee
Posal
Thal
Son. Butler
R-Md
Jeader Knowland
Calif
Sen. Barkley
D-Ky
South to Go Slow on Ending School Segregation
The Supreme Court urged local and state officials to craft integration plans with “prompt and reasonable start” while leaving primary responsibility to them. Courts may hear local conditions. districts urged to submit plans. some Southern leaders vow inaction, NAACP predicts rapid desegregation.
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Joes
Marshall
Washington
Gatly
Thiy
Supreme Court
National Assny For
Sen
George
D-Ga
Oklahoma
Kansas
Kentucky
Maryland
Delaware
Georgia
Mississippi
South Carolina
Virginia
Columbia
Thurgoood Marshall
NAACP
New York
Warren
Ance
Herman Talmadge
Martin Griffin
Britain faces fourth day of rail strike and job losses
London reports widespread unemployment looming within 48 hours as a national rail strike enters its fourth day. Prime Minister Eden’s government mobilizes emergency powers to move goods and workers with troops, while dock workers strike for bargaining recognition.
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Britain
Eden
Associated’ Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen
House of Commons
T Han Sched
Menon Considered As U S Peiping Negotiator
Washington officials weigh Indian diplomat K K Menon for role in U S Peiping talks as a potential bridge in easing tensions. Menon, known for criticizing the United States, has cordial contacts with China and is set to attend United Nations meetings in New York and San Francisco. Authorities note his pro neutralist stance but fear he may push China’s interests. Hamarskjold and Nehru are cited for coordinating the relief of four U S airmen, highlighting ongoing diplomacy.
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Washington
China
India
K. Keishna Menon
United States
Priping
Menon
United Nations
New York
San Francisco
Chine
Reles
U.S
Chou En-lat
Peiping
Dag
Hammarskjold
Jawehari Nehru
London
United Front
Mme
Pandit
Nehru
USN
Reds Visit To Tito Not Conclusive
The visit of Tito and Khrushchev to Yugoslavia will not settle all outstanding issues between Yugoslavia and the Soviet Union. A source says most questions will require further negotiations and a declaration of principles on world affairs may be the main outcome. The talks ended successfully according to a Russian source, while a Yugoslav official seeks proof of friendship in a declared agreement. The draft declaration includes noninterference, German self determination, peaceful dispute settlement under UN principles, and further talks on Yugoslav Soviet questions.
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BLEC
Yugoslavia
Sowee
Tito
Communist Party
Nikita S. Khrushchev
Slovenia
Croatia
Belgrade
Tomorow
United Nations
Comnform
Hickey Changes Plea in Murder Case
George John Hickey, 64, of Middleton Avenue, indicted for the Feb 5 strangling of Hazel F. Clare, 50, in her cottage on his property, changed from not guilty to contest before Judge Thomas H. Roberts. He was ordered moved to Providence County jail for a physical examination with results due by June 20. Hickey, wife of a Navy chief, argued over rent money. represented by Paul F. Murray. Raymond J. Pettine appeared for the state.
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George John Hickey
Middleton Avenue
Marcel
Hazel F. Clare
Thomas H. Roberts
Providence
Hickey
Clare
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