Hair-Splitting Debate Over Girard Case in Japan
Editorial questions a U S decision to transfer U S Army private William C Girard to Japanese authorities for manslaughter charges so a civilian trial can be held in Japan The piece notes the status of forces treaty may allow it but argues the issue should rest on justice not prejudice It warns of political pressure and stresses that Eisenhower promises fair treatment for Girard.
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U.S
Japan
William C. Girard
William Girard
Joseph C. McGaraghy
Washington
Girard
Naka Sakai
Wilson
Formosa
Pacific
Day Nurseries Aid Working Mothers in Long Beach
Practical humanitarianism shines in Long Beach through Day Nurseries aiding working mothers. With three facilities, mothers drop off children to receive care and training during work hours. Executive secretary Mrs Nelle Loder leads the effort, aided by trained staff, serving about 1200 children citywide in Chestnut Ave and other locations.
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Long Beach
Nelle Loder
Wise move on jury trials in civil rights era debate
Senate Judiciary Committee this week urged tenior cases arising from the rights enforcement be considered with care. Montgomery Alabama last week saw a white jury acquit two white defendants in a dynamiting of a Negro church. The verdict stirred debate about the integration question and the balance between emotion and law. The correspondent notes recent rape cases where confessions were overturned on technicalities, provoking fears of anti integration sentiment. The piece argues Congress should trust juries and avoid denying trials due to fear.
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Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate Committee
Lawrence
North
Montgomery
Ala
Antaponis
Tals
Alabama
South
Supremee Court
Supreme Court of the United States
Congress
Public Forum Loophole for Kremlin Question and answer TV
Mr David Lawrence editor urges President Eisenhower to invite the Soviet Union to broadcast a speech to Soviet people He proposes inviting three American newspapermen to Washington to question Khrushchev in a program aired in Russia The writer Henry S Utrecht objects saying it would help the Soviets unless they refuse
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Press-Telegram
David Lawrence
Jalized
Nikita Khrushchev
Lawrence
Khrushchev
Soviet Union
Washington, D.C
Eisenhower
Russia
Henry S. Utrecht
West Wardlaw Rd
Trial-by-Jury Tactic in Civil Rights Bill Stirs Debate
Washington analysis notes Southern resistance to a trial-by-jury guarantee in the civil rights bill. It argues juries may hinder enforcement of desegregation orders, predicting that prosecutors rely on contempt actions while juries could derail progress. The piece highlights political maneuvering within both parties and the overall dim prospects for an effective measure.
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Washington
Nestors
Hosmer Defends Navy Budget In House Debate
Rep Craig Hosmer faced a tough House battle over a proposed 50 million Navy budget cut. He argued the Navy must choose between two new weather fighter programs, F B U 3 and F 4 H, without prematurely narrowing research lines. He compared the situation to the Manhattan Project and warned against weakening the nuclear program.
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New England
House
Joe Martin
Craig Hosmer
Hosmer
Navy
Ap Provions Committee
Defense budget fight sparks rebalance of U S defense
The piece notes a traditional U S diplomatic role in staving off Soviet threats in the Middle East and questions whether the United States will shoulder a reduced share of the defense burden after cuts. Navy leaders urge restoring cuts, while Senate lawmakers debate restoring portions of the $500 million defense package amid bipartisan pressure. Rep Charles Haylex calls the cuts “lively.”
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U. S
Middle East
Long Beach
Hosmer
United States
Navy
Thomas Gates
CNO
Adm
Arleigh Burke
Senate Appropriations Committee
Senate
William Knowland
Charles Hayleex
Pally
Just Folks. By E A Guest on language and vulgar speech
The piece mocks vulgar speech and urges careful word choice while noting a gas well near Charleston West Virginia allegedly dedicated as a national monument by George Washington in 1773 per Britannica.
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Charleston
W. Va
George Washington
Long Beach items recall strike avert and convention start
A decade ago a bus drivers strike threat was averted by a Citizens Arbitration Committee as over 3,000 young men arrived in Long Beach for the 25th national Junior Chambers of Commerce convention in Municipal Auditorium. Also noted: 20 years ago St Marys Hospital dedication announced, 80 years ago a star film bill at the Majestic Ball room, and the Huntington Hotel opening after remodeling.
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Citizens Arbitration Committee
Long Beach
Junior Chambers of Commerce of the United States
Municipal Auditorium
St. Mary's Hospital
William J. Stewart
Thomas Fogerty
St. Anthony's Parish
Charley Chase
Edna Marina
Stan Laurel
Mildred Walker
Oliver Hardy
Advertising Club
Majestic Ballroom
Sea Cliff Inn
Huntington Hotel
Guided Tour Through Fed Budget Politics
Washington area column explains the 1957 federal budget process with Ike's requests, congressional authorizations, and the impact of supplemental and deficiency bills. It discusses spending cuts versus new appropriations, pork barrel effects, post office funding, and how lawmakers claim credit for shifts in budgets.
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Ike
A. O.K
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