Union Expects Steel Contracts Before June 30
New York dispatch reports deadlocked Big Three steel wage negotiators hold crucial talks with a June 30 strike deadline looming. Union sources in Pittsburgh express highly optimistic prospects for a settlement around June 28 as Bethlehem Steel and U S Steel negotiators hint at possible surprises and a five year framework. McDonald leads the steelworkers in seeking broader terms, while industry notes suggest a compromise may emerge if some demands are dropped.
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Truman Lunch With Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace
Former President Harry S. Truman dined with Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh at Buckingham Palace. The meeting marked Elizabeth’s first since becoming queen, following a 1951 encounter when she was a princess and a 1952 accession to the throne.
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Texan Appointed to Housing for Democratic Convention Delegates
Elizabeth Fors ling of Dallas will oversee housing for delegates to the national Democratic convention in Chicago on August 13. The appointment was announced yesterday by Leonard Reinsch, manager of the convention.
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Weather Forecast From U S Weather Bureau Amid Gusty Winds
The forecast notes clear to partly cloudy skies with continued winds today and tonight. Gusty southerly winds expected at 15 to 25 mph, a cooler day Wednesday with partly cloudy skies. High today near 98, tonight 72, tomorrow’s high around yesterday’s peak with overnight 7.
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Half-Cost Vet Pension Plan Is New Proposal
Washington lawmakers unveil a one half cost pension plan for veterans as House members debate a bill with potential annual costs in the billions. The proposal lowers the non service connected pension to 90 dollars monthly, trims overseas bonuses, and shifts emphasis toward disabled veterans while rival plans push different benefit levels and administration.
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Weak Cold Front Lifts Dust Across Texas Panhandle
A weak cold front moved into the Panhandle causing blowing dust while cooler air was expected to spread across the region. Forecasters predict scattered afternoon and evening thundershowers statewide as heat persist in most areas. Dallas imposes water restrictions with alternate day lawn sprinkling after a record water use last Saturday.
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Eisenhower OKs payout for hog losses in 1953 outbreak
President Eisenhower signed a bill to reimburse Clyde Stevens of San Antonio 13539 dollars for hogs destroyed in 1953 due to vesicular exanthema. Texas has paid Stevens that amount under a cooperative program with the federal government.
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Senate showdown over Air Force funds raises wartime rhetoric
In Washington a Senate battle over Air Force funding pits Bridges against a Republican plan to cap Eisenhower's request. Chavez predicts approval of an extra 1.16 billion for the Air Force, while Ellender and Holland warn of unspent defense funds and possible waste. Senate action expected late today as supporters and opponents present their cases.
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Bankers Targeted as Candidates Rally in Texas
Associated Press reports bankers faced criticism as candidates blasted pensions and campaign practices. Warren Harding accused banks of campaigning for opponent Jesse James. Governor hopefuls Yarborough and Daniel faced renewed debate proposals with Sen. Centerfitt noted. Daniel returned to Washington briefly. Yarborough promoted a $30 monthly pension boost. Haley toured Houston and planned Fort Worth events.
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Texas
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Houston
Fort Worth
U N Security Council Rejects Indefinite Algerian Pause
The United Nations Security Council rejected a Soviet bid to indefinitely delay Algerian issue discussion. France and Allies pressed for immediate action as Afro Asian demands mounted, with Russia the sole supporter of postponement and several nations abstaining or opposing.
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McCarthy and Warren Clash Over Communist Line View
Senators McCarthy and Eastland accused Chief Justice Warren of following the Communist party line while denying he is a Communist. The exchange occurred during a Senate Internal Security Subcommittee hearing on curb efforts to strike down the Supreme Court ruling that limits the federal employee security program to sensitive jobs.
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Fire Claims Life of Hatchery Owner in MART Texas
John Atkinson, 70, died of a heart attack yesterday while battling a press tit e fire threatening his chick hatchery he ran for 30 years. Fire department extinguished the blaze with no further damage reported.
Congress Passes Bill For Record Highway Network
Congress sent to President Eisenhower a 33 billion dollar highways bill the largest public works program in U.S. history. The measure would authorize 41000 miles of interstate super highways by 1969 with 90 percent federal funding and new taxes including a penny per gallon gasoline tax and higher tire and truck taxes starting next Sunday.
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Quarles Defends Jet Bomber Fleet and Budget
Secretary Quarles stated the U S fleet of over a thousand B47 medium jet bombers is the most powerful strike force. He predicted the fleet would remain the largest intercontinental bomber force in 1959 despite Senate budget debates. He testified before a Senate subcommittee amid bipartisan pressure on defense funding and airpower competition with the Soviet Union.
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London gangland killing sparks fear of war
Three gunmen in trench coats killed a pet of exiled "king of the underworld" Scarface Tommy Smithson in his London apartment. The raid, part of a turf war over the city’s lucrative horse race bookmaking, reeled in concerns of a Chicago type gangland blood feud.
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Training Bomber Falls. Three Die in Salina Crash
A B47 bomber from Smoky Hill Air Force Base crashed during a routine training mission near Salina Kansas killing three crew members. The aircraft exploded and wreckage was scattered over a mile authorities said. Names of the dead were withheld.
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Rumor of Wilson Ousting Scoffed
The White House press secretary called a report that President Eisenhower plans to ask for Defense Secretary Wilson’s resignation “a lot of nonsense.” The story said Eisenhower would run for a second term and force Wilson out after the election. Wilson’s earlier remark calling efforts to boost Air Force funds “phony” drew bipartisan criticism.
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James C. Hagerty
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Senate
Paties
Electrician Survives 20-Foot Cabin Cruiser Explosion
Whitney R. Hag gard 35 a Waco electrical contractor escaped injury when a 20 foot cabin cruiser exploded and burned last night in an off shore incident.
Rabb Refuses Testimony In Senate Inquiry
White House aide Maxwell Rabb declines to testify to the Senate Investigations subcommittee, calling the invitation to appear under oath an unwarranted demand. Senator McCarthy calls the refusal arrogant and vows contempt, while the panel probes how Robert Donovan obtained secret Cabinet minutes for his book The Inside Story. James C. Hagerty declines to discuss who authorized access to the material.
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Twining Visits Reds' Academy For Engineers
General Nathan F. Twining visits the Zhukov sky Air Engineering Academy in Moscow to see Soviet aeronautical training and jets. He tours Kubinka base and observes a TU104 passenger liner, while six Air Force generals accompany him. The delegation plans to brief Eisenhower on findings upon return to Wiesbaden.
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Moves To Save Bases Plotted In Iceland Election
NATO allies may intervene to prevent closing the US $150 million air base in Iceland after the parliamentary vote favored an anti US coalition. Premier Olafur Thors' Independence party won 19 seats, signaling possible base mothballing and troop withdrawal. NATO council may act to avert closure under US Iceland treaty.
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Babe Zaharias Celebrates 43rd Birthday in Hospital
Galveston reports Babe Didrikson Zaharias begins her 43rd birthday amid cancer treatment. Husband George urges well wishes as thousands nationwide send birthday messages, while a surprise party is held for the famed athlete in her hospital room.
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