Bitter Fighting Still Raging in Poznan
Western businessmen arriving in Berlin from Poznan report "terrific" fighting persists in the Polish city. Eyewitnesses describe tanks, planes, and troops patrolling while rebels hold rooftops. Official notices claim quiet as Premier Cyrankiewicz warns of swift punishment for organizers and hundreds are arrested in the revolt aftermath.
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Berlin
Poznan
Warsaw
West Berlin
Josef Cyrankiewicz
Poland
Cyrankiewicz
Poman
Truck Fire Kills Woman as Gasoline Blast Hurts 10 Homes
Cincinnati authorities report a Sunoco trailer fire after a rear section overturned releasing 7500 gallons of gasoline. Fire destroyed ten homes and five cars. one woman, May Barnett, 42, died of a heart attack during rescue. Police described the incident as an accidental crash with extensive damage.
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Cincinnati
Sunoco
May Barnett
Woman Dies as Gas Truck Flips and Burns Ten Homes
A gas truck toppled and exploded injuring no one and killing a woman while ten houses burned. Driver Larry Whitaker escaped moments before the flames sprayed from the wreck. investigators cited a broken trailer spring as a possible cause. The blaze damaged upper-storey stores and nearby residences while residents slept.
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Larry Whitaker
Cincinnati
Whitaker
Barney Houston
Kohler striker jailed as others fined in contempt case
Circuit Judge Gerald J. Boileau sentenced one Kohler Co. striker to 30 days in county jail and fined 13 others for civil contempt for defying a circuit court injunction against picketing. Ward received bail and a 10 day stay. 833 strikers were fined 200. three at 100 and ten at 25.
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Sheboygan
Wis
Gerald J. Boileau
Wausau
Kohler Co
Leroy Ward
Sheboygan County
Boileau
Ward
Uawcio
State Supreme Court
U.S. Supreme Court
Wisconsin Employment Relations Board
Circuit Court
WERB
Hate Supreme Court
Committee To Mesh Requests Of UW Colleges
Stevens Point Wisconsin The coordinating committee named a 12 member panel to merge the 44 million dollar construction requests of the University of Wisconsin and the state colleges for 1957 59. The panel will unite university and college lists and report by August 6 to the Superior coordinating committee.
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Lee Wuuluaauns
Lommiilee
University of Wisconsin and
State Colleges
State
Coordinating Committee
Aft
E. B. Fred
Mamie
Wisconsin
Smiling President Eisenhower Leaves Hospital for Gettysburg
President Eisenhower, hobbling slightly, exits Walter Reed for a two week convalescence at Gettysburg farm. He appears in good spirits, greets photographers, and declines comment on a possible second term as doctors report a successful ileitis surgery and improved health.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Walter Reed Hospital
Gettysburg
Mainie
White House
Howard McC. Snyder
Eisenhowers
Heatons
Mamie Eisenhower
Gettysburg Farm
Senate approves 4.56 billion foreign aid authorization
The Senate approved 4.562 billion dollars for foreign aid to back military and economic defenses of free world allies, a 6 million dollar net rise from three minor amendments. The measure, backed by the Eisenhower administration, will face a House Senate conference for a final compromise next week.
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Washington
Senate
Eisenhower
House
Latin America
House-Senate
Senaie
Téscarold
Chaiman Waller F. George
D-Ga
Foreign Relohan Committee
George
Dean
Sensie
Te Mears’ Service
Teliring
Attempt to Avert Paralyzing Steel Strike
Steel wage talks near midnight deadline as United Steelworkers and the Big Three resume bargaining. John A. Stephens of U S Steel says no new proposals, while David J. McDonald voices cautious optimism as plants wind down for potential strike.
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New York
Bauw
United Steelworkers of America
John A. Stephens
U.S. Steel
David J. McDonald
Arthur J. Goldberg
United Steelworkers
Nixon urges openness to Soviet peace moves at Lions meet
Vice President Nixon says the United States should not miss any chance to expand cultural and personal exchanges with behind the Iron Curtain. He warns against naive optimism and calls for measured openness to Soviet peace moves to strengthen free world alliances while maintaining strength during a Far East goodwill tour.
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Miami
Richard M. Nixon
United States
Nixon
Lions International
Russia
Eisenhower
National Security Council
Far East
Mixon
Mainila
Philippines
Manila
Viet Nam
So East Asia
Esenhower
Army
Walter Reed Hospital
Washington
Ramon Marsaysay
Ngo Dinh Diem
Stalemate on Housing Bill Winds Through Congress
Washington reporters note a stalemate as House members spar over a 1936 housing bill. Rep. Rains and Rep. Spence refuse to reconsider the 1956 housing bill already approved. The Rules Committee tabled the measure 6 to 4, while White House priorities keep pressure on housing reform.
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Washington
House
Hous Ling
Rains
D-Ala
Banking Committee
Spence
D-Ky
House Rules Committee
Eisenhower
Leo Allen
Rules Committee
White House
Albert M. Cole
Car Stolen After Frustrated Start Attempt
Mrs Frances R Karsh tried to start her 1952 car in Denver without success. An other motorist pushed the car for blocks. She left the vehicle with keys inside and two hours later returned to find it missing.
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Denver
Frances R. Karsh
Philippines Launch Five Day Independence Celebration
A five day celebration marking the anniversary of Philippine independence began in Manila today. A special guest list includes Vice President Richard Nixon who will attend the main events on Wednesday July 4.
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Philippines
Manila
Richard O Nixon
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Madiman
Salt Lake City
Kohler
Stevens Point
Shane
Beer
A. E. Werner
Madison
William MclIntrye
Eau Claire
C. D. Gelatt
la Crosse
University of Regents
Ike
Sen
We Carthy
Rvwas
Bill Len Wiley
Minnesota
Humphes
Michigan
Potter
Mercy Hospital
Heine Chimney & Construction Company
Chicago
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