Railroads Embrace Automation and Mechanization
U S railroads rapidly adopt new tech to boost efficiency. Pete at New York Central’s Buffalo hump yard demonstrates remote controlled car routing, detectors, and electronic systems. Major lines install telecasts, diesel checks, and centralized yard control to cut costs and speed traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ferris
New York
Peter Hump
Smith
Livain
Pete
New York Central
New
Buffalo
New Aftenu
Penn Station
New Haven
Wlineis Central
Chicago
Seaboard Air Line
Pater
Cific
Santa Fe
Union Pacific
Frisco
Pennsylvania
Southern Aay
Pacific
Milwaukee
Southern
CTC
Cleve
Wisconsin Sets Aug 27 Vote To Replace McCarthy
Wisconsin to hold a special election August 27 to fill the U S Senate vacancy from the death of Senator Joseph McCarthy. Gov Vernon Thomson set the date. primary July 20 to nominate Republican and Democratic nominees. Campaign includes Warren Knowles Alvin O Kenski and Arthur McGurk with candidates Zablocki Reuss Kohler Proxmire. The election cost about $500000 with state and local funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
McCarthy
Madison
Wis
Senate
Joseph McCarthy
Vernon Thompson
Thomson
Publican
Warren B. Knowles
Candi-Imer
Glenn Davis
Alvin O’kenski
Arthur
Esti McGurh
Kenosha
Conor
Clement Zablocki
Reuss
Millwaukee
State Farmers Put 6 741 Acres Under Soil Bank
The Agriculture Department reports 1 057 Soil Bank agreements in West Virginia this year covering 6 741 acres. If carried out, participants could receive up to 256 110 in acreage reserve payments. Breakdown shows Wheat 476 agreements 2 ( acres ) and 109 359 dollars. Corn 135 agreements 2 037 acres and 84 212 dollars. Tobacco Burley 446 agreements 258 acres and 72 539 dollars. By April 15, 65 farmers had 1 079 acres under this phase earning potential practice payments of 18 000 dollars total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
West Virginia
Soil Bank
White House Scoops GOP on Southern Appointee
The White House appeared to preempt the Republican National Committee by naming I Lee Potter of Arlington Virginia as special assistant to the chairman for the Republican party of the South. Potter, already Virginia GOP state chairman, will head Southern party efforts while Meade Alcorn, the chairman, delays announcement after consulting President Eisenhower. Alcorn indicated potential gains of eight Southern House seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Republican National Committee
I. Lee Potter
Arlington
Eisenhower
James €. Hagerty
Alcorn
Potter
Hagerty
Painter Rocks Gunman to End Syracuse Standoff
In Syracuse New York a gunman holding a deputy at bay with a sawed off shotgun was felled when a sign painter Felix Olkowski of Utica struck him in the temple with a rock after a three mile chase. Olkowski collapsed and was taken to hospital in a coma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
N. Y
Felix J. Olkowski
Utica
Theodore Marsh
Marsh
Olkowski
Paul W. Hanson
Manlius
Olkowsi
Hanson
Swedish Page and Attache's Daughter Vanish in Love Plot
The year old Swedish air attache’s daughter Christina Wennerstrom and a 17 year old Senate page vanished after declaring they were madly in love. Police in 13 states search for them as Col Wennerstrom says no treason risk but concern for their well being. Christina reportedly refused to return to Sweden, and the family plans redeployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Col
Slig Wennerstrom
Donna
Seb Williams
Falls Church
Hugh
Christina Wennerstrom
Sweden
Wennerstrom
Khrushchev Urges Baltic Neutral Zone From Finland Departure
In Helsinki on June 8 Khrushchev urged establishing a Baltic zone of neutrality with Finland at its core and an example for Northern Europe. He warned Finnish “provvovateurs” and reactionaries seeking Soviet distrust, but the speech avoided major international flare and fell flat in translation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holsinki
Finland
Nikita Khrushchev
Europe
Ovateurs
Soviet Union
Tongue slips mark B C Legislature sessions
In the British Columbia legislature during the last session Mines Minister Kenneth Kiernan called Mr. Speaker Thomas Irvin by the mispronounced title Mr. Sneaker. Provincial Secretary Wesley Black began a speech with Mr. Sweak er, drawing light laughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C
Mines
Kenneth Kiernan
Thomas Irvin
Sneaker
Wesley Black
Sweaker
Norway to accept U S guided missile offer for defense
The Norwegian government will accept a U S offer of guided missiles to bolster its defense forces. Defense Minister Nils Handal told Parliament the new equipment will not alter Norway's defense character. The package includes Honest John ground to ground missiles and Nike Ajax ground to air missiles as part of NATO wide arms support designed to deter aggression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Islo l
U.S
Norway
Nils Handal
Soviet Union
United States
NATO
Plush Helicopters Cost U S 100000 Says Senator
Sen Ellen Ellender of Louisiana charged the Defense Department spent 100000 for plush VIP seating on nine helicopters. He said the funds were used for special seats not part of White House helicopters and vows to probe the details in upcoming hearings amid testimony on defense requests and budget cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sen
Ellender
D-La
Defense
Congress
Elender
Senate Appropriations
Defense Department
House
Yam
White House
Scramble Seen In China Trade
Britain leaves a partial blockade behind after negotiations, with hopes others will relax curbs on trade with Communist China. Amid tight security, Paris talks between the China Trade Committee and the Coordinating Committee influence limits on dealings with China and the Soviet bloc. American officials expect Japan France West Germany and others to follow Britain’s lead, excluding the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
China
Britain
Shanghai
Europe
Ching
North
Russia
Washington
Japan
France
West Germany
United States
Polished manners reveal napkin use at table
A dated guide outlines the polished man’s napkin etiquette at meals. It details napkin placement in lap, unfolding, and position after courses, plus cleaning methods for bite marks and handling leftover edible parts with careful utensil use.
10 Millionth American Receives Social Security Payment
A year old widow with two children, Mrs Jane Gavin of Ozone Park Queens, became the 10 millionth American to receive federal social security payments. Her husband Joseph a WWII veteran died in a train accident April 20. Their children Patricia 10 and Joseph 7. Gavin received her first monthly check of 200 from Marion B Folsom secretary of health education and welfare. President Eisenhower wrote that the money reflects wages not charity and the family may receive more than 37000 in benefits over time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jane Gavin
Ozone ‘Park
Queens
Joseph
Patricia
Gavin
Marion B. Folsom
Eisenhower
Baghdad Pact Nations Set Up Military Group
The Baghdad Pact nations and the United States plan a permanent military planning body as part of the anti Communist alliance. The US will join the pact's Military Committee though not a full member, with officers to work with US personnel in Baghdad. The move signals potential joint command along NATO lines while 12.4 million dollars in US funds bolster regional transport and communications programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karachi
United States
Partici
Pate
Hiance
Baghdad
U. S
al Joint
NATO
Britain
Turkey
Iran
Iraq
Pakistan
Defense Alliance
Egypt
U.S. Uncertain, Alarmed. Says Russian Newspaper
Tavestia reported in its government page that there is uncertainty and alarm in the United States over economic conditions. It said U.S. papers once praising prosperity now note cuts in industrial and crop output as Congress trims civilian items while preserving military spending to please monopolies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tavestia
United States
U.S
U.S. Congress
Eisenhower ends weekly anticoagulant treatments
President Eisenhower no longer receives his weekly anticoagulant doses given after his 1955 heart attack. Press secretary James Hagerty said the routine was discontinued about a month ago as the president no longer needs regular treatments. He will use the drug only intermittently, and Eisenhower’s weight is now 172 pounds, down from a prior high of 178.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington ' UN
White House
Eisenhower
James C. Hagerly
Hagerty
Three Teenagers Drown in Houston Area Creek
Three teen agers drowned during a family fishing trip. David Allen Wiggins 13 of Houston and cousins B J Weid Jr 16 of Houston and Larry Wayne Weid 14 of Lake Charles La were identified. Witnesses say David and Larry slipped waist deep and went under while B J attempted a rescue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
David Allen Wiggins
B. J. Weid Jr
Larry Wayne Weid
Lake Charles
David
Larry
B. J
Marine Killed In Wreck Near Arnoldsburg
A young marine home on leave died in a Thursday night crash on U S 119 near Arnoldsburg. Henry Doyle Hall 20 of Arnoldsburg was driving from Spencer to home when his car overturned and rolled against a hillside about 8 p m. Passenger Richard Mace sustained minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grantsville
We. Va
U.S. 119
Armnoldsburg
Henry Doyle Hall
Arnoldsburg
Spencer
Hall
Richard Mace
Defective Car Equipment Reduces Accidents in State report
Charleston report shows defective car equipment caused one eighth fewer accidents in 1954 than 1953. May inspection covered over 19,000 cars with 4052 lights needing work. Repairs and adjustments cost motorists 31654 dollars. brakes mufflers and steering next in line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
State Police Motor Vehicle Inspection Unit
West Virginia American Legion Convention in Charleston
The 39th annual American Legion convention will be in Charleston July 26 to 23, with a July 27 banquet honoring State Commander E. D. Hardman. The 40 & 8 Society meets July 25, and a July 26 parade will feature high school bands, drum and bugle corps, floats, and hundreds of Legionnaires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
West Virginia Department of the American Legion
E. D. Hardman
Legion Affiliated
40 & 8 Society
Library Dedicated in SURUB OAK New York
A $500000 three story library at Loyola Seminary in SURUB OAK was dedicated by the Jesuit order. Funded by Mrs Mary D Reiss widow of industrialist Jacob Reiss the library bears her name and holds about 130000 books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surub Oak
N.Y
RA New
Loyola Seminary
Mary D. Reiss
Jacob
Reiss
Schwabacker Leads to Fort Laramie Showdown
In a tense frontier tale, Second Lieutenant Emil Schwabacker earns command when a mixed cavalry and infantry force at Fort Laramie is attacked by Cheyenne. He adapts under fire, aids wounded Captain Jocelyn, and earns recognition from Brevet Colonel Nelson Ashford as nurses treat injuries and a medical forearm is bandaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Schwabacher
Fort Laramie
Wyoming
Temple Jocelyn
Henrietta
Vermont
Ryndlee
Jorelyn
Emil
Jocelyn
Nathan Incaid
Schwabacker
Emil Schwabacker
Joceylyn
Schwabacher
Vathan Kincaid
Lydia
Finnegan
Wessels
Gegan
Nents
McGruger
Kearny
King
Syndicate
Cave Butler
Ram
Tedlers
Mrs. Kincaid
Butler
Buller
Jocélyn
Neson Ashford
Ashford
Mr. Schwabacker
Eastwood
Colonel Ashford
Backer
Kincaid
Ordens
Linahan
Schwaibacker
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Transporta
Southern Pacific
Chrone
Northern Pacific
Chicago and North Western
Missouri Pacific
Remington - Rand
Univac
Este Thales i
Painter
Gunman
Khrushchev
Baltic
Waterbury
Baghdad Pact
Australia
Chiang
Thom
Congress Atomic Subcommittee
House OF
Mons
Ike
Waters
Atlanti
Atias
Cristmas Island
Supreme Wuurt
Fallouy
South America
Bighoad Pact
Karach
Ocmwadaackel
Schiwaibacker
Temple
Dr. Kisdeen
Schwabalan
Risdeen
An ' Schwabacker
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