29 Jun 1955
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Times
Location
Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1955
Page
1
President Eisenhower asserts the Soviet downing of a U S Navy plane was a local incident not policy. He criticizes Democratic Congress for inaction on his proposals while noting Soviet regret and a half-damage offer. He cautions expectations for a Geneva goal and defends loyalty-security probes.
A top Peron aide Angel Gabriel Borlenghi, interior minister known for the anti church campaign, reportedly retires from public life for ill health and plans a trip abroad. Reports follow Eduardo Vuletich stepping down as secretary general of the General Confederation of Labor with his assistant Hector Hugh de Pietro. Post office inspectors resume direct censorship of news dispatches in local offices.
The U S Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a 10.6 percent drop in wholesale food prices in the past year in Portsmouth, with beef pork and coffee most affected. The Dow Jones commodity index also fell about 12 percent, saving a typical shopper about 2 48 on a weekend trip and enabling purchases like ketchup cucumbers oranges and bacon.
Portsmouth-based OKY Mining Co Inc announced a potential uranium discovery in southern Ohio after samples tested by the Interior Department lab in College Park Md confirmed the element. The firm plans an eventual 1000 acre site and noted lease details are not yet finalized.
Legislative leaders sign 210 bills passed in the final days of the 101st General Assembly. Each measure requires the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the House to sign before going to the governor, who then has 10 days to act excluding Sundays and holidays.
Senator Ives of New York accuses Democrats of backing Eisenhower in Congress while criticizing his programs. He cites Lyndon Johnson and a list of 45 bills as proof Democrats aim to retain control and ride the president’s banner, not defeat him in 1956.
Blue Ribbon Lines starts using its new Portsmouth terminal at Fourth and Gay Streets with a $75,000 facility. The company will operate three daily through trips Cincinnati to Washington in Kentucky territory, with a single bus and four drivers rotating territories. Local service via the Portsmouth terminal runs 14 round trips daily to Ashland and 8 to Vanceburg, shared with Ohio Valley Bus Co, Consolidated Trailways, and Virginia Trailways.
The Defense Department semi annual air strength report says the B52 is the best bomber in the world and that fighters are ready to relocate globally. It notes plans to expand to 137 wings and discusses intercontinental missiles amid concerns over Soviet progress and a pending response to questions from Senator Jackson.
Pittsburgh FBI United Steelworkers chief David J. McDonald urges settlement as U S Steel Banks blast furnaces ahead of a looming strike deadline. Hood accuses union of provoking halt while industry leaders and government mediators monitor talks and wage offers.
Senator Mansfield cited the Hoover Commission critique of the secret intelligence network as backing his push for a special congressional committee to oversee CIA operations. The Clark led panel urged more data from behind the Iron Curtain and noted flaws in CIA administration, proposing internal reorganization.
A store fireworks display exploded Tuesday in Springfield killing three shoppers. Sparks and flames swept through the one story building destroying it. Co owner Clarence Wheeler estimated damage at 275000 dollars.
The Hungarian National Assembly invited the Austrian Parliament to send a delegation to Hungary. A similar invitation arrived from the Soviet Parliament on Tuesday.
Bonn reports a delay in enlisting the first West Germans as the Bundestag sends a bill to call up volunteers for rewriting. Chamber doubts civilian oversight and fears a revival of militarism. Government foes press for quick action before the July recess and the upcoming Big Four talks.
National Safety Council forecast a 380 death toll for the July 4 holiday weekend covering 6 p.m. Friday to midnight Monday. More than 40 million cars were expected on the road with safety tips urging slower speeds, early starts, single passes, and avoiding fatigue.
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