McKeon Manslaughter Case Goes To Jury At Parris Island
The McKeon case is turned over to a seven officer jury to decide if the Marine sergeant murdered recruits in a nighttime march through a tidal creek at Parris Island. The defense argues it was a training exercise. Lt. Gen. Puller calls it an unfortunate accident. the panel includes senior combat officers. The trial ends with the defense invoking Marine tradition as the verdict awaits.
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M’keon
Lewis Puller
Parris Island
S. C
W. M. Cowie
A. W. Valentine
McKeon
Puller
Matthew C. McKeon
Billy Mitchell
Worcester
Mass
Nnso
MccKeon
Lewis B
Chesty) Puller
Navy
Irving N. Klein
U.S
Emile Zola Berman
Eight Hungarians and three Czechs flee to freedom at Vienna
In the last 24 hours eight Hungarians and three Czechs escaped the Iron Curtain to Austria, setting a regional record. They fled to escape poor living conditions and political pressure. a 25 year old Hungarian truck driver and his fiancée attempted to cross in a truck amid shots from border guards, which missed them.
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Vienna
Austria
Marcy
Reds Dig In After Clashes With Burmese
Chinese troops in northern Burma, about 120 miles east of Lashio, were reported digging in after clashes with Burmese forces. Colonel Chit Myaing said battles lasted six hours, with one Chinese officer and nine soldiers killed, and several Burmese wounded. Officials say about 300 Red Chinese troops crossed the border with plans to move into Burmese territory while Beijing radio gave no confirmation. Burmese authorities demand rapid withdrawal.
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Kunlong
Burma
Lashio
Chit Myaing
Red China
Twining Outlines Atomic Based US Military Strategy
Gen. Nathan F. Twining testified that the administration has adopted a radical new defense plan built largely around atomic weapons. He said the shift could allow a smaller force, citing a possible reduction of the 2.85 million active manpower. Twining spoke at a Senate subcommittee hearing in June and in New Orleans to Air Force Association delegates, arguing the US can beat the Soviet Union in the tech race if current programs continue and defense technology talent is retained.
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Washington
Nathan F. Twining
Defense Department
Twining
Air Force
Senate Armed Services Subcommittee
Air Power
Russia
New Orleans
United States
Charles E. Wilson
Delayed Qualifying Heats for Midget Planes at Oshkosh Air Meet
Rain and threatening skies delayed the start of qualifying heats for midget airplane races at the Winnebago County Airport. Up to 11 a.m. not all time trials had begun, though six racers stood by. Early forecasts promised improved weather for Saturday and Sunday, with about 1500 EAA members registered and more expected. Canadian Ultra-Light planes and four major aeronautical groups planned to appear, as antique and home-built aircraft were shown and demonstrations were planned after noon.
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Winnebago County
Experimental Aircraft Association
EAA
Oshkosh
Texas
New York
Florida
California
Washington
Oregon
Ultra-Light Aircraft Association of Canada
Experimental Aircraft ‘Association
Professional Race Pets Association
Antique Aircraft, Association
Ultra
TA proposes fast relief for mosquitos on Rockaway trains
The Transit Authority announced measures for riders on trains crossing marshlands to Rockaway Playgrounds. It rejected spraying the marsh and told motormen to increase train speeds to outrun the biting insects.
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New York
Transit Authority
Rockaway
Watson Sets Hearing on Oaklawn Sunset Controversy
A formal conference is set for 1:30 PM at Merrill School to air the attachment dispute linking Oaklawn School district to Sunset. State Supt G Watson will hear appeal from Martin Anderson and 47 others challenging Oshkosh town action July 23.
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Oaklawn
Sunset
Merrill School
G. =. Watson
Madison
Martin Anderson
Oshkosh
Nordheim
Doemers Point
Rockaway
Oakwood
Jackson Drive
Perry A.tipler
Sschools
Town of
Sunset District
Catch-All Health Bill Signed by Ike
President Eisenhower signed a broad health measure to reduce nurse and facility shortages and improve mental health care. It funds state mental institutions, nursing schools, and public health training with first year costs around 14 million, plus five-year, five million dollar training grants to states. The act also streamlines customs, adjusts import value rules, adds refrigerator safety devices, and extends veterans new loan options. It authorizes state department funds for ongoing operations and an official entertainment fund for ceremonies.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Wio
Bil
State Department
Secretary of State
Syrian Chief Resigns in Internal Power Shakeup
Unnamed but reliable sources report President Shukri Kuwatty resigned Thursday night amid an intra-government dispute in Damascus. The move follows ongoing tensions within the leadership, leaving the regime facing an uncertain political path.
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Damascus
Syria
Shukri Kuwatty
Hope to End War of Dogs and Mailmen
Washington reports three measures proposed by ten experts from the Post Office to curb dog attacks on mail carriers. They advise better mailman training to avoid provoking dogs, urge owners to confine pets during deliveries, and suggest cutting mail service to persistently aggressive dog owners if necessary. Local anti dog ordinances could assist enforcement.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Typhoon Amy Forms Not Threat to Guam
The Weather Bureau reports a new typhoon named Amy forming Friday about 600 miles north northwest of Guam. It is moving westward at about 10 mph and is not expected to affect Guam.
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Guam
Amy
Fleet Weather Center
Dulles wary yet hopeful on 24 nation Suez talks
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles expressed hope a proposed 24 nation Suez conference can avert violence. He noted it would be risky if broad agreement on canal control could not be reached, and he planned to report to President Eisenhower after talks with British and French leaders in London. The Cairo press showed mixed reactions as the parties seek a peaceful settlement.
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Washington
John Foster
Dulles
London
Tak
Inter
Suez
Egypt
Cairo
Bit
Washigton National
Reneh Fovern Minsters
Lonsdon
Eisenhower
Pulles
Russia
Care Dispatches
Feyot
Britain
France
Paris
Guy Mollet
Pravda
Norway
Robert G. Menzies
Dulles to Report On Radio and TV
Secre tary of State Dulles will address the nation on radio and television tonight from Washington on his London talks about the Suez Canal crisis. The 15 minute address will be carried live by CBS and ABC with NBC recording for later use. Dulles will discuss the international response as Britain and France consider military options and Russia warns against force.
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Washington
State Dules
London
White House
Dulles
Isenhower
CBS
ABC
NBC
U S Rocket Plane Surpasses 1,900 MPH in Test Flight
Air Force X2 rocket plane flew over California at 1,907 mph, an all time piloted aircraft speed record. Lt. Col. Frank Everest, Edwards AFB, led the July 23 test with the K2 aircraft built by Bell Aircraft. The craft, designed to study the thermal barrier, uses stainless steel to withstand high heat. The attempt occurred during a short flight, not clocked by official timers, so it cannot exceed the current world record of 7,150 mph set by a British experimental airplane.
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Washington
California
Frank Everest
Edwards Air Force Base
Calif
Bell Aire, Craft Corp
Faeresi
Brst
Typhoon Wanda Hits Shanghai Area Damaging Homes
TOKYO UP reports Wanda weakened after battering Okinawa and Formosa. The storm destroyed or damaged 10,000 houses in Shanghai and damaged a large portion of the vegetable crop as Peiping said the typhoon moved into the Yellow Sea on a path to dissipate.
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Shanghai
Tokyo
Witness recalls smoke and falling object in canyon collision
Mrs Blanche England of Clarksburg West Virginia testified she saw a puff of smoke and a smoking object fall from the sky over the Grand Canyon near noon while traveling on US 66 toward Flagstaff Arizona. The remark followed testimony by other witnesses about two planes colliding in flight and breaking apart above the canyon.
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Washington
Clarksburg
W. Va
Grand Canyon
Blanche England
Flagstaff
iAty
England
Civil Aeronautics Board
United
Trans World Airlines
Sworst
Jengland
Lois
Eugene Sicler
Ottawa
Ohio
Siefers
Jock
Constellation
United Air Lines
UAL
TWA
UAL DC
Salt Lake
United 718
Honduras imposes 20 day state of siege in Morazan Province
Tegucigalpa Honduras government declares a 20 day state of siege in Morazan province after Wednesday's abortive military revolt. The measure bans public meetings restricts travel with permits and allows governor to censor media. Reports say rebels in the St Francis barracks suffered 163 casualties without a full breakdown.
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Tegucigalpa
Honduras
Morazan
St. Francis Barracks
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Tor'keon
Yunnan
Assonebago County
Hope
Flight Aircraft Association of Canada
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Ike
Arthur FE. Summerfield
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U S
Morazan Province
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