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Reno Evening Gazette

Location

Reno, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1955

Page

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Big 4 Meeting In Switzerland Wins Approval

Moscow reports Western proposal for a Geneva summit conference beginning July 18. Soviet notes state acceptance of time and place while rejecting including satellite states or international Communist activities. Dulles had urged broader agenda. Molotov mentioned in Paris. Summit preparations proceed.

MOSCOW Russia Geneva U.S John Foster Dulles East Europe foreign office Tass Dulles United States Britain France Lausanne Switzerland Vienna VM. Molotov Paris Molotov United Nations San Francisco navy

Scelba wins key vote to preserve four party coalition

ROML June 13 Premier Mario Scelba secured a win as the parliamentary group of the divided Christian Democratic party backed continuing the four party governing coalition. Only one deputy opposed the order of the day praising the Scelba government’s efforts, while the anti-Scelba bloc of about 150 deputies could not push for an all Christian Democrat government.

ROML Mario Scelba Christian Democratic party Scelba

Conviction of Reds Upheld by Court of Appeals

The Third U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia today upheld the conviction of Steve Nelson and four other Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia Communist leaders. They were sentenced to five years in prison for conspiring to advocate the violent overthrow of the government.

PHILADELPHIA U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals Steve Nelson Pennsylvania West Virginia

Guaranteed Wage Contracts Signed By GM And CIO Unions

Detroit June 13 General Motors signed guaranteed wage contracts with two CIO unions to protect 550 500 workers during 26 weeks of layoffs. The UAW and Electrical Workers unions agreements cover 410 000 GM employees added to 140 500 Ford workers. Contracts run three years with 60 to 65 percent take home pay during layoff. Reuther says steps to restore operations and costs projected at 600 million over three years.

DETROIT General Motors Corp CIO United Auto Workers CIO Electrical Workers Ford UAW tew Ternstedt Trenton N. J Walter Reuther General Motors Auto Workers Union Reubee Reuther

Peron-Church Riots Spread Across Buenos Aires

In Buenos Aires on June 13 President Juan Peron and his cabinet met 90 minutes to discuss new repressive measures after weekend riots injuring 22 and arresting between 400 and 610. Police raided the Curia Eclesiastica near Plaza Mayo, with 422 men detained, many under 25. Peron bans future street processions and Catholic ceremonies until further notice.

BUENOS AIRES Argentina Juan Peron Vatican City Osservatore Romano Yugoslavia Peru Israel Curia Eclesiastica Plaza Mayo central police department Belevando St Carlos Gentile Peron Angel Borlenghi

Terrorists Attack Threaten Americans in Saigon

In Saigon Indochina on June 13 rebels hurled a hand grenade at a U S Economic Mission building and warned American officials to stay neutral in Viet Nam's civil war or face retaliation. Mrs William Hardy and her son narrowly escaped injury when the grenade exploded against a tree near the mission. An unidentified Frenchman was killed in another night attack and a second grenade in an American jeep caused no injuries. A Hoa Hao rebel radio station warned that neutrality would not shield authorities from retaliation by supporters.

SAIGON Indochina U.S William Hardy William, Jr Washington, D. C Hoa Hao

Dixon Yates Hearing suspended by SEC in power project case

Washington June 13 The Securities and Exchange Commission suddenly suspended its hearing on financing the Dixon Yates Power Project for a short period subject to call by the commission. Examiners offered no explanation. Attorneys protested and sought to be heard by the commission but were refused.

WASHINGTON Securities & Exchange Commission Dixon- Yates SEC commission James G. Ewell

Earthquake jolts Cheviot area causes panic and damage

A June 73 quake near Cheviot, 55 miles north of Christchurch, rocked the region with considerable panic and damage but no reported casualties early today.

NEW ZEALAND CHRISTCHURCH Cheviot here

Adenauer Seeks Loyal West German Ties With U S

West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer arrived in Washington and urged a close partnership with the United States and the free world to preserve peace. He planned talks with President Eisenhower and Secretary Dulles on Soviet invitations to Moscow and a neutralization proposal tied to German reunification.

WASHINGTON Konrad Adenauer United States free world National Airport State Department Eisenhower John Foster Dulles Russia Adenauer Moscow Soviet Union Germany Dulles West Germany The New York Times Bonn Times’ Washington James Reston Europe

Senate panel backs tentative four year draft extension

The Senate Armed Services Committee postponed final approval of a four year draft extension to combine it with a stalled reserve plan. Chairman Richard B. Russell said the panel only granted tentative approval to the four year draft and a two year extension of the draft for doctors. Provisions set to expire June 30.

SMASHINGTON Senate Armed services committee Richard B. Russell

Legislator Calls for Keasey Post Office Shutdown

Washington report notes Rep. Walter Norblad of Oregon urged closing a local post office. He cited a 1954 cost of 1550 dollars to operate and receipts of 418 dollars after learning from the Portland regional office that the Keasey post office should be shut down as soon as possible.

WASHINGTON Walter Norblad Ore Noroblad Keasey, Ore Portland

Hiroshima Death Toll Rises From 1945 Bomb Injuries

Hiroshima reports the ninth death this year from injuries linked to the 1945 atom bomb blast. Makoto Mizuki, 42, died at Red Cross Hospital from delayed internal injuries. An autopsy will be conducted by American doctors for the atomic casualty commission.

HIROSHIMA Japan Makoto Mizuki Red Cross

Federal Realty Empire Rapped for Wasteful Government Property

Hoover Commission urges shrinking the federal realty empire to save 185 million dollars yearly and possibly 1.225 billion to treasury by disposing surplus plants and space. It flags 400,060 properties across 27 agencies and 2.475 billion square feet, using 370,000 federal employees in a decentralized system.

WASHINGTON ioover Commission Treasury Empire State Defense Department Budget Bureau Herbert Hoover executive branch

Russia and Japan resume talks on restoring relations in London

In London observers expect progress as Soviet Ambassador Malik and Japanese delegate Matsumoto hold their fifth meeting. They referred proposals to their governments after the June 7 session, with Malik likely to present a Soviet reply and possible counterproposals aligning with some Japanese views.

LONDON Russia Japan Jacob Malik Shunichi Matsumoto Malik

Atomic Ship Plan Rejected by Senate House Panel

The Senate House atomic energy committee rejected Eisenhower's plan for a "God will" atomic peace ship while approving a separate 270 million dollar program for the Atomic Energy Commission. The joint panel backed projects for plants facilities and land, but deleted the proposed peace ship from the bill amid jurisdiction questions.

WASHINGTON dPi Senate House atomic energy committee Eisenhower free nations joint committee Atomic Energy Commission Congress House merchant marine iommittee Chet Holifield Calif atomic energy subcommittee

Graham arrives in Zurich for two religious meetings

American evangelist Billy Graham landed in Zurich from Paris to lead two religious gatherings next weekend, one in Zurich and the other in Geneva. The events mark a revival amid his European tour as crowds gather to hear the well known preacher.

ZURICH Switzerland Billy Graham Paris Geneva

POW Tell All System Urged by Adm Gallery

In Chicago on June 1 am Adm Dan V Gallery urges a Defense Department board in Washington to adopt a tell all method for POWs to answer all questions. He argues that phony confessions and testimonials obtained by torture or brainwashing undermine propaganda value and that even under pressure prisoners should reveal more than name rank and serial number. He says such a system could be used to undermine foe propaganda and recommends it be understood in the free world and possibly transmitted to the United Nations.

CHICAGO Reary Dan V Gallery Defense Department Washington Gallery Eisenhower Gallers Salle

Truman Plans Speech for United Nations Anniversary

Former President Harry S Truman, en route home after a Portland visit, prepares for a San Francisco talk at the United Nations anniversary meeting. Hammarskjold announced Truman will address a special UN night meeting on June 24.

PORTLAND Ore Harry S. Truman United Nations San Francisco Truman Jett

Gang Battle Reported in New York Teens in Boxing Fight

Police raced to a Manhattan scene after a report of a gang battle found two teen boys boxing with padded gloves. No further injuries were detailed. Authorities investigated the incident and noted the youths appeared unconnected to any organized gang.

NEW YORK

New Council Welcomes Harris Era Amid Resignations

New mayor Len Harris and six council members were sworn in after a special meeting as longtime city officials Ketberg and Police Chief Greeson resigned amid controversy. Harris named Theodore R. Berran interim police chief while still praising Greeson’s tenure and vowing a clean, improved department ahead of the new administration.

Reno Len Harris Francis Smith Elliott Gill Bennett JIM HULSE S&S. T Harris IMarris Eliott Gill Cit Samuel Francovich Harry Anderson Ben Maffi Russell Mills Charles Cowen Harold Mathixen Richard Taylor William Foster OuUsis Greeson spren allah Fblberg Hilberg Jes Hiberg Washoe OUNyY Srand crand Smith

Fragmentary Mayor Note Shown On Page Twelve

A partial scan from the NewSPAPER of CHIVF highlights a mayoral note on page twelve column D. The readable fragment provides limited context about local leadership and upcoming actions. Further details require the full page for confirmation of names and events.

CHIVF

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