Girard Denies Army Pressure Over Jap Court Case
Girard speaks at Camp Whittington Japan saying the U S Army is not pressuring him as he faces trial in Japanese courts for the shooting of a Japanese woman. Brig Gen Decker and Maj Levin arranged the press conference. Girard says his brother in the U S alleges pressure from the Far East Command.
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U.S. Army
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Army
Stanley Levin
Army Far East Command
United States
Far East Command
Levin
Washington
Bas Maj. Levin
William
Peterson Nomination and Dam Plans Face House Action
The U S House Appropriations Committee approved funding for Ohio River dam projects including Greenup and Markland high level dams plus planning for New Richmond dam. Wall Peterson was nominated as ambassador to Denmark. Leo Hoegh considered for the post if Peterson advances. Funds target fiscal year start and early 1958 bids.
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Denmark
Washington
Fisenhower
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Peterson
Leo A. Hoegh
Iowa
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Barkley Dam
Dart
Rough River Reservoir
Buckhorn Reserjs
Berland
Louisville
Lars
Pike Island
Final Passage Of 3.6 Billion Foreign Aid Bill Tonight
Washington report notes the Senate moves toward final passage of the 3.6 billion foreign aid bill with leadership confident. Lyndon Johnson predicts a vote tonight as amendments seek deeper cuts, including a 1.0 billion authorization for military aid and 710 million in defense support. Critics decry waste while defending aid's aims amid a mixed critique of foreign policy.
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Washington
Senate
Lyndon B. Johnson
IsTex
Sen. Long
D-La
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Long
Fec Cnt
Morse
Ohio Power Co Secures Coal Land Options in Southern Ohio
Ohio Power Co announced options on 33 000 acres of coal land in Vinton and Meigs counties to augment reserves for future use. The company, serving 440 000 customers across 83 counties, operates multiple plants including Hanging Rock, Sporn, Philo, and Muskingum sites. Max W. Morrow and Frank C. Morrow trustees assigned the options to the company after testing and planned drilling and purchase to begin soon.
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Sporn
Philo
Max W. Morrow
Frank C. Morrow
Vinton
Wilkesville
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Salem
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Aes
Meigs County
Soviet propose moratorium on nuclear tests with inspectors
The Soviet Union proposed a two to three year halt on all nuclear weapon tests with an international commission to enforce the moratorium and inspection posts in the United States, Soviet Union, Britain and the Pacific. U.N. disarmament talks resumed in London with officials noting cautious progress and potential acceptance of international inspectors on Soviet territory.
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United Nations Disarmament Commission
Valerian Zorin
Russia
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Britain
Pacific
Harold Stassen
Stassen
U. N
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State Dulles
State Department
Stussen
Washington
U. S
SteSsen
Zorin
Norse welcome US arms to Norway
The Norwegian Parliament's military committee unanimously welcomed an American offer to equip the country with missile weapons. The decision was announced Thursday night in Oslo, marking a significant shift in defense cooperation between Norway and the United States.
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U.S
Oslo
Senate confirms Peterson for top Civil Defense post
Peterson former Nebraska governor, a Republican, is subject to Senate confirmation for a senior Civil Defense Administration role. He has led the agency since February 1953 after serving weeks as administrative assistant to President Eisenhower.
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Undercutting Dulles Cited In House Remarks
Rep McCormack accuses administration allies of undermining Secretary of State Dulles over the proposed Yugoslav premier Tito visit. He cites Stassen’s reprimand as part of broader internal tension. Tito invitation was rejected by Yugoslav leaders after legislators pressed for the plan.
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D-Mass
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Civil rights bill debate sparks jury trial clash
House debate on a civil rights bill centers on whether jury trials should be required for injunction violations. Proponents argue courts need power, opponents fear acquittals in the South. The bill’s fate hinges on anticipated amendments and Senate action. In Haiti, provisional President Daniel Fignole’s government is toppled in a military coup as Brig. Gen. Antonio Rebreau takes control. Fignole and cabinet reportedly arrested amid rising unrest.
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Washington
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D-Ny
Martin
Massachusetts
Senate
Senate Judiciary Committee
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R-Mich
Civil Rights Commission
Alger
Port AU Prince
HalithiThe
Daniel Fignole
Fignole
Antonio Rebreau
Tthe
Figimole
Rebreau
Pierre Armand
Haiti
Paratroopers Killed and Injured in Ft Campbell Truck Crash
A 1 1 ton Army truck plunged from a bridge at Ft Campbell Kentucky wounding and killing paratroopers from the 101st Airborne Division. A board of inquiry opened into the crash as helicopters evacuated the injured and dead and survivors described a sudden loss of control at 40 to 44 mph.
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1St Airborne Division
Campbell
101St “Pentomic” Airborne Division
Kentucky-Tennessee Line
Tennessee
T He 'Druck
42714 Airborne Infantry
Screaming Eagle” Airborne
Basstogne
Ronald J. Curtis
Kalamazos. Mich
Curtis
Williams Mfg Co Announces Three Percent Pay Rise
Blaine E. Matthews, president of Williams Mfg Co, says a 3 percent wage increase for all employees will take effect when operations resume after the annual plant vacation. The policy aligns with prior practice, with the plant to close July 15 for vacation and a yearly review of the company position.
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Williams Mfg. Co
Mployes
Blaine E. Matthews
Showers Push Mercury Below 91 In Portsmouth Area
Temperatures in the Portsmouth area hovered around 80 before noon as showers moved through today. A breeze brought relief after Thursday’s high of 91 degrees, with showers Thursday and this morning contributing to the dip.
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Portsmouth
Weather forecast points to hot weekend in Southern Ohio
The forecast calls for cloudy, warm and humid conditions with scattered thunderstorms tonight and Saturday. A 90-degree heat spell may be on the way as the long range forecast from the U S Weather Bureau in Cincinnati predicts temperatures 7 to 16 degrees above normal for Southern Ohio.
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Weather Bureau
Cincinnati
Ohio
Clues Thin In Savage Killing Probe In Detroit
Police pursue a wide dragnet for known sex offenders after the brutal killing of Maz de Cayssin, a year old girl found in woods near Ecorse Township. Four men were detained for questioning. Ville Dibble, 45, and Jacques Pares, 23, remained in custody as investigators pressed for leads.
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