Strike Closes Atlas Bases
Union picket lines halt activity at five Atlas bases testing the United States long range missile. Vandenberg AFB in California remains war ready while Cape Canaveral Warren AFB Offutt AFB Holloman AFB see launching site work crippled by IAM action.
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San Diego
Calif
United States
U. S
Vancenberg Air Force Base
Convair
General Dynamics Corp
Atlas
International Assa of Machinists
IAM
Vandenberg Afb
Los Angeles
Cape Canaveral
Fla
Atlantic
Africa
Warren Afb
Wyo
Offutt Afb
Neb
Holloman Afb
N.M
86 Stricken In Subway Blaze
A blaze in a Grand Central area subway tunnel trapped riders in smoke for over an hour as trains stalled and 86 people were hospitalized. Fire officials said rubbish sparked the fire and spread to cable insulation, forcing three hours of service suspension between Brooklyn Bridge and 86th Street.
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New York
Grand Central Terminal
Grand Central
Edward F. ‘Cavanagh Jr
Brook
Lyn Bridge
86Th Street
Interborough Rapid Transit
Municipal
Cavanagh
Nick Iadarola
Iadarola
Samuel Solomon
Truman Says He Vetoed Spy Flights
Former President Truman stated that a U2 style spy plane capable of 90,000 feet existed a decade ago but he vetoed using it for espionage. He criticized critics of Eisenhower and warned against aiding Khrushchev, noting he and Dean Acheson rejected espionage in 1949 1950. He supported Symington for 1956 and cautioned against undermining the U S.
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Harry S. Truman
United States
Truman
American Booksellers Association
Eisenhower
Russia
Adlai E. Stevenson
Nikita S. Khrushchev
Dean Acheson
Herter Backs Plan For Eisenhower Japan Visit
Secretary of State Christian Herter urged Senate approval of the new U S Japanese treaty and said the President should proceed with the Japan visit on June 19. He noted demonstrations exist but favored keeping the plan open while the treaty moves forward.
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Herter
Japan
Christian A. Herter
Eisenhower
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
J. William Fulbright
D-Ark
United States
Far East
Fulbright
George A. Aiken
R-Vi
Baptists Vote Down Catholic Agenda at Convention
At Rochester on June 7 the American Baptist Convention defeated four proposed anti Catholic measures tied to the presidential race though it defended inquiry into candidates religious influences. The gathering elected Ruth McKinney the convention’s second vice president, making her the first Black officer in the body's history.
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George Cornell
Associated Press
Rochester
N.Y
American Baptist Convention
Ruth McKinney
Cleveland
C. Stanton Gallup
Plainfield
Conn
Gallup Lumber Co
Roger Frederickson
Sioux Falls
D. Gallup
Herbert Gezork
Newton Centre
Mass
Newspader Credit Union Manager Sentenced to Prison
Edward J. Stange, 54, an employee who managed the Chicago Daily News credit union, was sentenced Monday to six to twelve years in prison for stealing funds from the credit union.
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Edward J. Stange
Chicago Daily News
Wounded Vet Honors Truman in Chicago Reception
A Korean War veteran, injured on return, told Harry S. Truman in a reception line that he went to Korea under the former president's administration. Truman replied with quiet sorrow, acknowledging the sacrifices. The veteran expressed pride in serving, and Truman clasped his hand and thanked him.
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Chicago
Korea
Harry Truman
Truman
President
Harry S. Truman
Sitdown On Runway Threat Looms Over Eisenhower Visit
Tokyo reports radical students threaten a June 19 runway sit-down at International Airport to block President Eisenhower’s four day state visit. A Zengakuren spokesman warns action may depend on circumstances and prime minister Kishi vows strong measures including barring traffic.
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Tokyo
Eisenhower
Zengakuren Student Federation
Nobusuke Kishi
National Public Safety and Army
Mamie Drops Tour Plans For Far East Trip
Mrs Eisenhower is hospitalized with asthmatic bronchitis and will not join President Eisenhower on the Far Eastern tour. The first lady entered Walter Reed Army Hospital last Wednesday and is reported to be “getting along very nicely.” The trip had included ten days in Russia before Khrushchev canceled the invitation after an American spy plane was downed May 1.
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Washington
Mamie
Eisenhower
White House
Walter Reed Army Hospital
Russia
Nikita Khrushchev
Partly Cloudy For Southern Illinois Weather Note
Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with a chance of scattered thunderstorms on Wednesday. Low tonight in the low 50s, high Wednesday in the low 80s. Low Wednesday night in the low 60s. Temperature readings from yesterday and today show 57 to 75, with a high of 79 yesterday. Sun rises 5 31 a m, sets 8 27 p m. Crab Orchard Lake at spillway.
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Illinois
Illinois Supreme Court stayholds GOP majority with two wins
Incumbent Chief Justice Byron O. House and Roy J. Solfisburg held their seats lifting the Republican balance to 5-2. House defeated State Sen. James W. Gray in the 1st District and Solfisburg toppled B. Jay Knight in the 6th District. Other justices were re-elected without opposition and several counties reported varying margins.
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Illinois Supreme Court
Byron O. House
Nashville
James IW. Gray
East St. Louis
Illinois
Roy J. Solfisburg
Aurora
Kane County
Supreme Court
B. Jay Knight
Rockford
Must Kick In For Political Funds Voluntary Contributions Burden For State Employes
A Lindsay-Schaub analysis reports state employees face political fund contributions funded by payroll and voluntary assessments. Gov. Stratton denies enforced collections while aides defend voluntary solicitations through county and departmental channels.
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Charles C. Stewart
Lindsay-Schaub
Springfield
William G. Stratton
Ernor
State Department
Stratton
Department of Personnel
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Sevenson
Stuart Symington
Missouri
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Aiken
Baptists Bar
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Massausetts
Separation of Church and State
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R.I
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Ill
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Princeton
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Gray
Crab Orchard Lake
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Ilinois
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Gallatin
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Harry Hershey
Taylorville
George W. Bristow
Paris
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East Moline
Joseph E. Daily
Peoria
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Edwards
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