USSRBillionDollar Loan To Build Egypt Dam
Cairo June 19 AP a source close to Premier Nasser said the Soviet Union offered to lend Egypt 1.12 billion dollars to finance nearly all of the Aswan Dam Nasser would study the proposal before accepting Britain and the United States offered 70 million with 80 to 130 million later plus a World Bank loan of 200 to 250 million Egypt would provide 760 million in labor and materials Nasser has not decided Shepilov spoke during Egypts three day Suez evacuation celebration He also described the USSR as a reliable friend and potential economic aid partner
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Soviet Union
Egypt
Aswan Dam
Dmitri Shepilov
Nasser
Shepilov
Suez Canal Zone
Britain
United States
Nile
World Bank
Early OK Seen For Juergens Nomination
President Eisenhower's nominee William G. Juergens to be federal district judge for the Eastern District of Illinois appears headed for quick Senate confirmation. No opposition surfaced at the judiciary subcommittee hearing as Chairman McClellan and Senator Dirksen voiced support. Juergens, an Illinois circuit judge from Chester, testified briefly about his background.
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Senate
Eisenhower
William G. Juergens
Illinois
Judiciary Subcommittee
McClellan
D-Ark
Juergens
Chester
Sen
Dirksen
R- Nl
Ike Mum On Running Plans
The Associated Press reports no official word from President Eisenhower on his re election plans. Republican Sen. Bricker said he expects Eisenhower to announce no change around the time he leaves Walter Reed Army Hospital after his June 9 intestinal surgery. Vice President Nixon met Eisenhower Monday and said no political discussion occurred.
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Associated Press
Eisenhower
Sen. Bricker
Ohio
Walter Reed Army Hospital
Nixon
Weather outlook for Southern Illinois this week
Cloudy with continued warm and humid conditions this afternoon tonight and Wednesday. A few widely scattered afternoon or evening thundershowers possible Wednesday. Tonight’s low near 70. Wednesday high near 90. Wednesday night low around 79.
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Illinois
Local Weather and Water Levels Report
A weather and lake level brief notes yesterday's low of 74 and high of 92, with readings at 7 am and 6 pm today. Sun rose at 4 29 and set at 7 35. Crab Orchard Lake is 1 inch below the spillway today and Little Grassy Lake 3 inches below the spillway today.
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Little Grassy Lake
Rites Planned at World’s First Atomic Bomb Site
On July 15 tri faith services will be held at Trinity Site in New York near Tularosa to seek divine guidance for peaceful nuclear energy. Father John Body, pastor of the local Catholic church, notes the lack of religious observance at the site since 1945. The services, coordinated with White Sands Proving Ground, align with the Presidents atoms for peace initiative.
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Trinity Site
N.Y
John Body
Demos allege influence in nickel plant project
Democratic House investigators allege political and private influence in a 43 million dollar nickel plant expansion project at Nicaro Cuba. Republicans call the charges a blanket rejection and accuse Democrats of suppressing evidence. A Justice Department study is ongoing as a split subcommittee report reviews delays and alleged perjury tied to the Chicago based brokerage fees and the GSA headed by Edmund Mansure.
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Democratic House
Justice Department
Subcommittee
Nicaro
Cuba
Jack Brooks
D-Tex
Chicago
Edmund F. Mansure
General Services Administration
Nation of Softies? Conference on Youth Fitness Nears End
Annapolis June 19 AP President's Conference on Fitness of American Youth nears final session at the Naval Academy. Leaders warn of a drift toward physical laxity amid gadgetry and urge a national program with community action, more PE in schools, and expanded recreation funding. Vice President Nixon cites low gym access in schools and the need to start public momentum for change.
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Naval Academy
Nixon
Eisenhower
United States
Save Our Sons Group Probed by House Committee
The House Committee on Un American Activities questions the Save Our Sons SOS group, headed by Flor ence Gowgiel of Argo Illinois. Anzelm A Czarnowski testified that Gowgiel led the group and had ties to the Communist party since 1946 while Czarnowski claimed he joined the party in 1944 at the FBI's request. He described SOS backing to end the Korean War and saw petitions and letters to congressmen as actions. Elizabeth Mitter of Chicago refused to answer about SOS roles, invoking the Fifth Amendment.
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House Committee On UN
Anzelm A. Czarnowski
Argo
Czarnowski
FBI
Communist Party
Korea
Gowgiel
Far
Elizabeth Mitter
Chicago
Springfield
Ill
Steelworkers begin talks with 11 firms after strike vote
United Steelworkers unions begin individually targeted negotiations with 11 steel companies including Pittsburgh Steel Inland Steel and Youngstown Sheet and Tube after walking away from joint talks with U S Steel Bethlehem and Republic. About 650000 workers face a potential nationwide strike if no contract is agreed by June 30 as 11 firms account for 77 percent of U S steel output.
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United Steelworkers Union
Jones & Laughlin
Wheeling
Armco
Allegheny Ludlum
Great Lakes
National Steel
Stevenson Is First Choice In State Poll
Adlai E Stevenson leads Illinois delegates in a new AP poll among 37 of 78 delegates mailed ballots for the August convention. Stevenson garners 19 percent of first choices, with Symington second at 4 percent, Kefauver and Harriman each at 1 percent, and 9 votes undecided.
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Adlai E. Stevenson
Illinois
Stuart Symington
Missouri
Associated Press
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Symington
Estes Kefauver
Tennessee
Gov
George Leader
Pennsylvania
Averell Harriman
New York
Kefauver
Progress On Missiles Told
Air Force research chief Lt. Gen. Donald L. Putt said the United States has a real firm program for an intercontinental ballistic missile. Testimony came at a May 17 Senate subcommittee session on air power and was released after censorship. The ICBM, often called the ultimate weapon, would deliver a nuclear warhead across 5,000 miles in minutes.
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Air Force
Donald L. Putt
Putt
Senate Armed Services
U. S
Russia
House Ways and Means approves debt limit boost
The House Ways and Means Committee approved the Eisenhower administration’s request for a one year three billion dollar increase in the national debt limit. The temporary ceiling would rise to 278 billion dollars for the new fiscal year beginning July 1, three billion below the prior two years. The statutory limit remains 275 billion dollars and the Treasury cannot exceed it without Congress.
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House
Ways and Means
Eisenhower
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Soil Bank to Idle 8 to 15 Million Acres This Year
The Agriculture Department estimated 8 to 15 million acres of land usually planted to surplus crops will be placed under the new soil bank program this year. Farmers will receive payments from 4 to 366 dollars per acre for taking land out of production. The program, authorized by a recent farm measure, offers up to 1.2 billion dollars annually through 1959 for reducing plantings of surplus crops and applying conservation practices to idled acres.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
New Soil Bank
Marion Man Fined in Williamson County Court
Virgil Whitlock of Marion was fined 100 dollars and costs today by Judge A. R. Cagle in Williamson County Court for drunken driving.
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Virgil Whitlock
Marion
A. R. Cagle
Williamson
Tulsa minister killed after hitchhike ride in Taft
The body of Tommie Robert Cooke, 24, a Glenwood Baptist from Tulsa, was found after Edward Leon Williams confessed to shooting him near Taft. Williams said Cooke picked him up, then Williams forced him to pull over and used a belt before fatally shooting him in the head with a .38. Williams was arrested aboard a bus while helping search efforts.
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Taft, Okla
Tulsa
Tommie Robert Cooke
Edward Leon
Pete) Williams
Orville McCroskey
Leflore County
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Cooke
Wil
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Taft
City Hall Vote Light At Noon In Murphysboro Bond Issue
The Murphysboro bond issue election saw less than 400 votes before noon for an $80,000 issue. Officials predicted around 1,200 votes by closing. Ward totals reported were Ward 1 54, Ward 2 75, Ward 3 35, Ward 4 104, Ward 5 129.
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Murphysboro
Services for Charlie Coleman in Murphysboro
Charlie Coleman 72 of Murphysboro died at his home Sunday. Services set for 1 p m Wednesday at Bethel A Mt E Church with Rev Adams officiating. Burial at Tower Grove Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p m today at the church. Jackson Funeral Home Carbon Dale in charge.
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Charlie Coleman
Murphysboro
Bethel A. Mt. E
Adams
Tower Grove
Jackson Funeral Home
Carbondale
Illinois Ready To Advertise 57 Million In Downstate Highways
Governor Stratton announced Illinois will advertise for bids on 57 million dollars in Downstate highway projects once Congress passes the federal highway bill. The plan allocates 47.1 million for the first year and 82.5 million the next, with 90 percent federally funded and 10 percent state share. Projects listed include a Mar ion to Cairo route, East St. Louis expressway, Lawrenceville by pass, and relocation of Route 150 between Champaign Urbana and Danville, among others.
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Springfield
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