Saud Gains Expansion of Dhahran Base Use
King Saud's visit yields a five year extension of the Dhahran base agreement, allowing continued U S use of the Persian Gulf facility for long and intermediate range missiles. Officials say the expanded range up to 5,000 miles enhances U S reach toward Russia and regional targets while Saud seeks modernizing his forces with tanks and jets.
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U S Reds Convene Split On Titoism
At a New York convention the Communist party split over strategy with William Foster urging continued ties to Moscow and a purge of right wing leaders, while Eugene Dennis backed an independent new party constitution. The meeting, in a former Russian Orthodox Church on the East Side, drew 250 to 350 members who faced hotel rejections and barred reporters.
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Defective Game Uncovers Loot In Fort Worth Mystery
A an year old girl playing detective uncovered a fur coat and a stolen item tied to the death of hoodlum Sid Foley in Fort Worth. The clues were found near the room where Foley’s body lay, amid a robbery claim against Mr. and Mrs. Zips. The incident sparked police theories and calls for strong leadership as detectives pursue the case.
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First Nuclear System For Electricity Started
Chicago reports the Jeri Committee on Atomic energy outlines a push to use atomic power for peace. The goal is a safer, cheaper electric future and a deterrent force, with a boiling water reactor demonstration at Argonne and ongoing research by US Atom Former Committee.
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Two Towns Vote To Consolidate in Texas
FREEPORT and Velasco voters approved a special election to merge the two cities. The consolidated entity will be named Freeport, with the Freeport office staying until a city election in April to choose new officials. A simple majority in both cities was required.
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Old Line GOP Rally Attacks Atomic Treaty
Chicago February rally of old line Republicans denounces the atoms for peace treaty. Senator McCarthy warns that uranium 235 and atomic know how could enable bombs in 73 or 74 nations, urging sharp government spending cuts. Other speakers include Senator Jenner and former officials at a Sheraton Hotel event.
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Soviet Emblems Reappear in Hungary Amid Tension
A tense report notes Red flags reappearing in Budapest and Soviet emblems resurfacing in provincial towns after the 1956 revolt. Hungarian officials and Communist leaders speak of growing confidence but party papers warn leadership lacks full rank-and-file trust.
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Senators View Shukov Blast As Doctrine Aid
Three senators said they viewed Shukov's blast as a boost to White House Middle East policy. The remarks came as Eisenhower sought military and economic authority amid regional tensions.
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Tragedy in Florida: Auto Plunge Drowns Seven in River
In Hialeah Gardens near Miami seven died when a car swerved off a grassy bank and plunged into the Miami River. Among the dead were Teresa Evans 22 and six Evans children aged 5 4 2 2 6 months, plus Ralph Evans 50 and Charles Wright 12. Edwin McDonough 9 survived. Police say the group was traveling from Hialeah Gardens toward Miami Springs when the vehicle left the road.
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Weather shock hits Texas as cold front breaks records
A cold front plunges into Texas lowering temperatures and ending a streak of heat. Record highs were broken in several cities while storms and drought relief measures followed, with temperatures dipping and rainfall affecting farms, reservoirs, and water supplies. Local officials warned of dry conditions and urged conservation as stocks rebounded in some regions.
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Israel Defies UN Demands in Mass Protests
Israel shouted its defiance of U.N. demands to withdraw from Egypt as resolutions denouncing the U.N. resolution were adopted at mass meetings in major cities. Cabinet ministers and lawmakers urged that Israel would not surrender its rights despite threats of economic penalties from the Asian African bloc. More than 100,000 marched in Tel Aviv with huge crowds in Jerusalem.
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Ike's Luck Good In Quail Hunt
THOMASVILLE GA February 9 President Eisenhower bagged 10 quail today two short of the daily limit. He hunted during a record winter heat wave that hampered the dogs. Secretary Humphrey fared better arriving at seven birds in the late afternoon, while his morning round yielded none.
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Pioneers Deed Fort Davis Tex. Local Rancher Dies
P Teste W Merrill a cattle rancher since the 1890s died at his ranch home near Fort Davis Texas. He held public office in Jeff Davis County most of the period from 1887 to 1954.
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Sealy resigns UT board chair seeks successor
Tom Sealy of Midland resigns as chairman of the University of Texas board of regents. Le Roy Jeffers of Houston is named to fill the unexpired term. Sealy remains a member until Senate confirms three new appointees: Joe C Foenpem of Dallas, Thorta Harte of El Paso, and J. P. Breas of Freeport.
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