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Newspaper
Reno Evening Gazette
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1955
Page
1
Washington June 23 The House voted 867 to 0 against colonialism and Communist imperialism in a resolution urging support for self-government. The measure, tied to foreign aid debate, moves to the Senate and calls the United States firmly against colonialism in any form.
Washington June 23 A congressional investigation begins to see if government departments withhold pertinent and timely information from newspapers radio and TV and other media and congressional committees. Rep William Dawson leads a three man Moss subcommittee with Dante Fascell and Clare Hoffman among others. Wiggins of the Washington Post vows to publish non classified information Americans need to judge national policy.
Washington June 23 The U S Court of Appeals struck down the State Department claim of exclusive control over passport issuance. The landmark decision holds the right to receive passports is subject to judicial review in a case brought by Max Schachtman of New York, longtime head of the Independent Socialist League, barred for 30 years due to his organization being listed as subversive.
In San Francisco on June 23 police armed with rifles patrolled rooftops near the War Memorial Opera House after an unidentified man warned that Soviet Minister Molotov would be shot. The caller refused to give a name, saying only he had spoken with another man who claimed the Russian would be targeted. Rifles were ordered from the Hall of Justice and placed in the hands of many officers guarding the United Nations conference area.
Seven regional Communist leaders known as the Denver Seven were sentenced by Federal Judge Jean S Breitenstein to prison terms from two and a half to five years with fines from 1500 to 5000 dollars for conspiring to overthrow the government by force. The defendants, including Arthur and Anna Bary Maia and Joseph Scherrer, plan to appeal. Stay of execution granted for Maia Scherrer due to pregnancy.
In OdaWara Japan on June 23 villagers welcomed a 170 pound giant turtle that surfaced from the sea and offered it rice wine before it returned to the ocean. Fishermen call the creature a sign of good luck and credit it with their outstanding catch of 4,000,000 pounds of sardines and mackerel.
In Southampton on June 23 the Queen Elizabeth sailed to New York hoping to break a British strike that has left the Queen Mary and six other Cunard liners idle. Waiters, stewards and seamen urged the Elizabeth’s crew to join the walkout while six strike leaders were arrested on charges of intimidating Cunard employees. Cunard ships hit include the Queen Mary Franconia Mauretania Scythia Saxonia Ascania Britannic and Empress of Australia.
Argentine President Juan D Peron shown with Gen Franklin Lucero who reportedly has assumed much power as Peron no longer wields the dictatorial authority he held before the abortive revolt. International report notes the shift in control and authority in Argentina.
BUENOS AIRES June 23 An authoritative government source said a modified government will be announced soon and will guarantee freedom of the press. President Juan D Peron received the resignations of all cabinet ministers in preparation for a shakeup and will unveil a new cabinet in the coming days. The resignations follow last Thursday's abortive navy led revolt against Peron.
In Helsinki on June 23 the World Peace Assembly opened but was delayed as a U S atoms for peace exhibit clashed with Communist rhetoric. Anti Communist Finns plastered posters depicting a peace dove dropping bombs on cities.
A 36 hour searing sandstorm swept Tokar near Port Sudan killing at least 11 people. Rescue crews cleared streets and building walls as authorities warned more bodies could be found under sand mounds.
Taipei dispatch cites Tatac News Agency reporting that Communist forces control at least ten submarines in waters around Formosa. The ministry of the interior released the information today, noting ongoing patrols and heightened naval activity in the area.
President Eisenhower teased plans for a second term before about 15 000 at the New Hampshire state capitol. He praised former Governor Sherman Adams and joked about Adams finishing lectures on New Hampshire, while noting speculation about his own time in office. Adams joined the president after landing at 3 31 p m for a six day New England swing following a Vermont fishing trip.
Washington June 23 Democrats in House and Senate argued over public housing strategy to oppose President Eisenhower. The House banking committee voted to scuttle the 540,000 unit low rent program passed by the Senate, proposing instead an administration plan of 70,000 units. Democrats cited House hostility and rural influence as factors in the split.
French Foreign Minister Antoine Pinay rejected Molotov's demand to dissolve Western alliances. He said France will stay in NATO and that security rests on regional pacts within a disarmament framework. Molotov showed little reaction as Dulles and Lodge applauded the speech.
A panel of leading polio scientists voted to endorse the safety of the Salk vaccine and urged continued nationwide inoculation under strict safety standards. The majority rejected calls to halt production or restrict use, with four abstentions and eight voting in favor. Dr. James A. Shannon of NIH represented the Public Health Service at the hearing.
Basil O'Connor urged accelerating the Salk polio vaccine rollout and ending controversy at a St Louis news conference. Panelists voted to consider safer strains when proven, with Sabin advocating a pause for safety. Debates featured Drs. Enders, Hammond, Paul, Sabin and others weighing safety versus broader protection.
Washington June 23 Defense Secretary Charles E Wilson announced Deputy Defense Secretary Robert B Anderson will resign in a few months after the resignation of Army Secretary Robert T Stevens Anderson will be succeeded by a nominee shortly and is not prepared to say what he will do after leaving government The Texas Democrat who supported Eisenhower in 1952 served as Navy secretary from 1953 until becoming Wilsons deputy in 1953 and did not see reporters after the announcement
London reports a 4.2 percent drop in indictable crimes for the past year with 434,327 offenses, down from about 472,000 the year before. Home Secretary Gwilym Lloyd-George announced the provisional figures to Parliament. In Bangkok, Premier Pibul Songgram returns from a world tour to a massive reception and reiterates a plea for peace and war prevention.
Sen John J Williams R Del says the GSA gave Banner Mining Co Tucson Ariz a 250000 windfall in exchange for a 30000 price concession The 1953 contract let GSA buy 12960000 pounds of copper at 31 cents per pound versus 2965 cents market price to aid production Williams notes an early 1954 release of 6000000 pounds enabled Banner to sell on the open market at higher prices.
Washington June 23 The Senate Interior Committee postponed for at least a week and possibly for the year action on a bill to authorize the controversial Hells Canyon Project Acting Chairman Clinton P Anderson said a new meeting date would be set by Chairman James E Murray when he returns July 1 The delay followed discussions that action might be premature in light of Federal Power Commission consideration of private utility dam applications and recent Supreme Court water rights decisions.
Paris June 23 sources say UP France has ordered eight Sikorsky helicopters from the United States to aid in combat against the rebel Army of Allah in North Africa. The move comes as authorized sources confirm the procurement to bolster regional security efforts.
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