Soldier testifies Girard firing was to scare brass scavengers
SOMAGAHARA Japan a soldier testified he stopped covering up for GL William S Girard after the Jan 30 firing that killed Mrs Sakai. Specialist 3 C Victor Nickel said his conscience and hero framing influenced him to tell the truth. Sgt Alex Smith testified about a machinegun on the firing range the day of the shooting. Girard says he did it to scare brass scavengers not to kill Mrs Sakai.
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Somagahara
Japan
William S. Girard
Yange
Girard
C. Victor Nickel
Naka Saisai
Yuzo Kanseh
Nickel
Inkssex, Mich
Albert Rakas
Chicago
Smith
Sakai
2 Day Demo Conference Under Way
Washington reports a two day Democratic Advisory Council meeting aiming to critique Eisenhower era foreign policy in light of Russia satellite launches. A likely late today policy statement will attack Russia stance and general administration foreign and defense policy. Sunday's closed session may address economy and what Democrats call the 'tigal money' policy. High prices emerge as the top domestic issue per sources.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Russia
Council
Adenauer Ends Ties With Slars
The article recounts diplomatic events surrounding Queen Elizabeth II at a White House dinner with Secretary of State Dulles, noting a pledge of free and friendly cooperation and a formal toast to President Eisenhower. It mentions a knighting ceremony where Elizabeth tapped honorees with a slender sword as they knelt before her.
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Queen Elizabeth
John Foster Dulles
Pan-American Union
Washington
Dulles
Eisenhower
Chester Barkdale
Winchester
Elizabeth
White House
James C. Hagerty
Esenhower
Hagerty
Hisenhower
London
Buckingham Palace
Cabinet
Daily Express of London
Royal visit outlined as White House details gifts and plans
The White House disclosed state gifts between the royal couple and the Eisenhowers and noted a quiet VirginiaTea at Paul Mellon’s estate before a final Washington return. Reports also cover Yugoslavia recognizing East Germany and West Germany’s wary reaction amid postwar diplomacy.
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White House
Elizabeth
Philip
Virginian
Horse
Washington
Middlebury
Paul Mellon
Melion
Tabler
Belgrade
HST Vows to Raise Hell to Oust GOP
Former President Truman urged Democrats in a Kansas City luncheon to oust the GOP from Washington to restore U S leadership. He said the United States must reassert world power amid missile program concerns and criticized obsolete bomber fleets. Other speakers at the five day regional conference included Gov Loveless Senator Stuart Symington and Rep Bolling.
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Kansas City
Kan
Harry
Necotthless
United States
Sile Field
Ty Cen
Bey
Washington
Strategic Air Command
Madej
Fridey
Ifj
Gov
Herschel
iLoveless
Iowa
Congress
Truman
Richard Bolling
Merwin
Sen
Stuart
Missouri
Liquor Union Boss Quits to Run Again
A liquor workers union boss resigns to pursue another political race whileTelephone equipment installers of the Communications Workers of America endorse a recently negotiated wage contract with Western Electric Co. Details remain unclear regarding dates and personnel.
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New York
Communications Workers of America
Western Electric Co
I. Dateinié
Estate valued at 98222 left by S Ernest Roll
A Chicago report notes the late District Attorney S Ernest Roll left an estate valued at 98222. The widow faces the case, while the assets include real estate totaling most of the estate. Joseph ONeill resigned as president of the Distillery, Rectity-Jofficial, and indicated returns were received from many locals. AFL-CIO funds and welfare charges are cited as concerns. A convention is planned for November 22 in Chicago with several vice presidents resigning and seeking reinstatement.
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Chicago
Jaseph O'Neill
Derer
Tes Dent
International Union
Williag
O'Wiel
Vice Press-S
Canmotjc
Fridey Dents
Superior Court
O'Neill
Sald McGevin
Ethical ‘Practices Committee
Mabel Lutherbeck
Lawrenceburg
Ind
Hobart Satterson
Indianapolis
James Doyle
Peoria
Til
Anthony Volpa
Fresno
Calié
Americans Reach Finals In Italian Piano Contest
Six Americans and six other finalists qualified for the Ciovan Battista Violti piano contest in Vercelli Italy, bringing total finalists to six from 14 nations. Notable entrants include George Katz 29 of New York now in Paris and Philip Evans 23 formerly of Grand Rapids Michigan now in Florence.
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Vercelli
Italy
George Katz
U. S
New York
Paris
Philip Evans
Grand Rapids
Mich
Florence
McElroy Seeks Fast Track On Missile Plans
McElroy and Air Force aides push accelerated deployment of ballistic missiles amid congressional concern after Russia launched an earth satellite. Senator Russell plans committee probe into missile and satellite programs as McElroy reports progress and urges prompt scheduling, overtime approvals, and regulatory removal to maintain pace.
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Air Force
Congress
United States
Russia
McFloy
Russell D-Ga
Senate Armed Services Committee
Int
Charles E. Wilson
Defense Department
McElroy
Governmmnt
Defense
Fusion Neutron Results Stir H-Bomb Proximity Debate
A two day British U S study group reports experimental fusion devices yield substantial neutrons, seen as a step toward thermonuclear fusion. Further tests needed to prove neutron origin, with temps near 106 million degrees required for fusion, per Atomic Energy Commission spokesman.
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Washington
United Kingdom
United Stoward
U. S
Princeton
M. J
Atomic Energy Commission
Fragmented Newspaper Snippet With Unreadable Names
A damaged page fragment from a presses era mentions names and events in unreadable form. The readable bits indicate a possible meeting or notice but lack clear dates places or actions. Overall content is insufficient for precise summary but preserves entities and context hints.
Prince Philip visits U S Marine Barracks Washington
Marine Commandant Gen Randolph McPate and Col Leonard F Chapman hosted Prince Philip during a 20 minute military review and social gathering at the U S Marine Barracks. The visit included a reminder program noting historical Allied ties and past Royal Marines actions in American conflicts.
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Royal Marines
Marine Barracks
Prince Philip
R. F. Fox
Shullsburg
Wis
Prince’s
Marine Corps Barracks
Washington
T Philip
Oll
Britain
U. S. Marine Corps
Randolph MC. Pate
U.S. Marine Barracks
United States
Lexington and Concord
Bladensburg
Mar Inez
Flu Epidemic Reported in Soviet Areas
Washington reports suggest influenza has reached epidemic levels in parts of Russia with extended closures of schools and events. WHO notes rising Asian flu across Eastern and Western Europe. Moscow hospitals recruit hundreds of doctors and medical students to treat influenza patients.
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Washington
Russia
World Health Organization
Geneva
Switzerland
Europe
Moscow
U. 8
V. M. Zhdanov
Siberia
Caucasus
Leningrad
Bloscow
Boy 14 in Whal Slew Family Murders Won Insanity
Daniel Wooldridge, 14, was found sane when he killed four family members on a rainy Sunday afternoon, then acquitted of first degree murder. Judge DuVal Smith ordered commitment to a state mental hospital next week. The killings followed disputes over driving the family car and a hunting knife. Two psychiatrists testified he has a split personality and could kill again.
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St, Joseph
Daniel Wooldridge
Hils
DuVal Smith
Daniel
Thieves Steal 16 Paintings Worth 40000 in Toronto Gallery
Toronto police report a mid town gallery burglary where burglars escaped with 16 paintings valued at $40,000 during the night. The Laing Art Gallery is the scene of the heist and authorities are investigating the theft.
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Toronto
Laing Art Gallery
Robbers Take 4700 From Redondo Beach Gas Station
Two armed bandits robbed a Refionde Head service station on the Pacific Coast Highway, taking about 4700. Attendant Arnold Collett, 26, described the men entering the office and announcing the stickup. They shoved a shotgun at him, then fled in two yellow or peach sedans.
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Redondo Beach
CNS
Refionde
Arnold Collett
S. Pacific Coast Hwy
Ex-Red Bar Admission Case Up to Justice Spence
In California a dispute over admitting two former Communists to the bar heads to Justice Homer Spence. The state Supreme Court deadlocked 3-3 on Miss Harriett Buhai, rejected by the bar examiner committee for Communist ties. Buhai admitted party membership 1941 to 1953, claiming she left. Spence was absent, leaving the final decision theoretically to him.
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Los Angeles
California
Homer Spence
State Supreme Court
Harriett Buhai
Pilot Wyatt Rescued After Forced Landing Off Spain
Wyatt, a 25 year old former Marine, landed near Santiago del Campos after 32 hours aloft. Left wing damaged, radio contact failed, rescued by Virgen del Buen Consejo while towing his City of Galveston. He departed Galveston aiming for Rome with 44 hours fuel.
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Galveston
Wyatt
Santiago del Campos Glela
Borfleaux
Thera
Bordeaux
North Atlantic
Rome
Groix
Lorient
Coruna
Texas
Cal Regents Seek 2 New Campuses
The University of California board of regents approved a plan to add two large campuses near Los Angeles and San Francisco. Existing campuses exceed eight with enrollments over 40,000. Areas proposed include Southeast Los Angeles County, Orange County, and central coast counties San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, San Benito, Monterey. The regents aim to request funds from the 1958 Legislature for rapid planning of three new campuses and study another in the San Joaquin Valley.
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DAVIS
University of California Board of Regents
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Los Angeles County
Orange County
San_ Mateo
Santa Clara
Santa Cruz
San Benito
Monterey
San Diego County
Askeg
San Joaquin Valley
Blast Rips Factory Leaves Four Dead In Italy Explosion
An explosion at a match factory in Italy today ripped through premises. Early reports say four bodies were recovered from the debris and eight workers were rescued with injuries. Police said two boilers failed as a sulfur blast occurred.
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Blneweniu
Italy
Niti— Ar
Thes
Rescue Bane
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