U S Military Cut Offered In Arms Talks
London June 20 AP Harold Stassen told the disarmament conference the United States would cut armed forces to 20 million men as part of a limited east west treaty if Russia does the same. The reduction would be within 12 months of signing and tied to a suspension of nuclear tests. Russia's Valerian Zorin did not immediately respond.
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London
Harold Stassen
United States
Russia
United Nations Disarmament Group
Stassen
U.N
Valerian Zorin
House Committee Urges Post Office Curtail Services
The House Appropriations Committee told the Post Office Department to live within reduced funds and cut mail services to avoid a repetition of the spring 1957 fiscal debacle. It reduced the department request by 16 percent and trimmed an extra 149 percent to supplement a prior appropriation of 3,192 dollars.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Post Office Department
Byrd Questions Treasury Chief On Fiscal Ice
Washington AP senator Byrd grilled Secretary Humphrey during a cross examination on fiscal policy. Byrd warned the nation skates on thin ice financially while Humphrey promised to provide his judgment after review. The article notes postal savings cuts and zoning, possible star route reductions, and debates on Saturday service and cost of living pay differentials.
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Washington
Byrd
D-Va
Secretary of the Treasury
Humphrey
Byed
Finance Committee
Alaska
Fair For Southern Illinois Slight Humidity Rise Friday
Mostly fair and warmer tonight with Friday partly cloudy and higher humidity. Low tonight mid 60s, high Friday near 90, high yesterday 85, temperatures from 7 am to 6 pm recorded, Crab Orchard Lake 2 inches above spillway today and Little Grassy Lake level with spillway.
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Illinois
Crab Orchard Lake
Ships Second Mishap Die In Carrier Blast
The aircraft carrier Franklin D. Roosevelt limped into port after a second sea accident in two months. Two sailors were killed Robby E. Hyder and Sidney R. Wall, both young firemen, as a pump room explosion sprayed hot steam. Twenty-nine crewmen suffered heat exhaustion or prostration during rescue efforts aboard the 45,000 ton ship 100 miles off the coast. Captain T. W. Hopkins praised all hands for restraint and bravery.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Franklin D. Roosevelt
T. W. Hopkins
U.S. Navy
Hopkins
Robby E. Hyder
Spartanburg
S.C
Sidney R. Wall
Norwood
Confucius Say Homely Wife Hungers for Longevity
Taipei june two decades ago AP reports ex president Chang Chun says choose an unattractive wife to live longer and healthier. He claims a spouse’s unattractiveness slows indulgence in sex and aging, but Mrs Chang could not comment.
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Taipei
Chang Chun
Rhs Plage
Rotary Club
Chary
Chang
U S Appeals Girard Ruling in Soldier Case
The United States seeks Supreme Court review of a lower court ruling in the Girard case involving a soldier accused of killing a Japanese woman. A petition signed by Atty Gen Herbert Brownell and Solicitor Rankin requests immediate Supreme Court action to avoid delaying the trial and to uphold commitments to Japan.
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Atty. Gen
Herbert Brownell
Soliee Rankin
Supreme Court
Justice
Defense Department
Douglas
Washington
High Court
US Court of Appeals
United States
Japan
Girard
Final Approval Seen For State Korean Bonus Bill
Springfield June 20 Staff Prospects remain strong for passage by the General Assembly of a six year moratorium on capital punishment in Illinois. After a Senate committee hearing Wednesday the bill, already passed by the House, enjoys favorable views from Gov Stratt. Rep Robert W McCarthy sponsor on second reading. most witnesses supported the measure except Rep Peter J Miller who led the opposition. Miller called proponents soft and sentimental while others argued for upholding punishment or bens.
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Springfield
General Assembly
Illinois
Senate
House
Stratt
Robert W. McCarthy
Linteln
Peter J. Miller
Chicago
Muller
Morris apologizes for remarks about Clabaugh during school aid debate
Springfield June 20 Rep John Morris apologized on the floor for remarks about Rep Charles Clabaugh during debate on a two year school problems commission funding bill. Morris also addressed concerns about Clabaughs compensation and payments to his wife, accepting Clabaughs gracious apology.
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Springfield
Ocean
John Morris
Chadwick
Charles W. Clabaugh
Champaign
School Problems Commission
Morris
Clabaugh
Stratton
Ing
Rep. Clabaugh
State Auditor Ban Favored in Illinois Moves
An Illinois House committee backed a proposal to abolish the state auditor’s office following the Orville E. Hodge scandal. A constitutional amendment was urged for ballot consideration, with up to three articles per session. The Stratton administration supports the amendment and a separate judicial reform measure.
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Springfield
Ill
State Auditor
Orville E Hodge
House
Stratton
Illinois veterans bonus faces Senate vote after House OK
Springfield June 20 AP The 75 million dollar Korean War veterans bonus eased through the House 137 to 21 and now awaits Senate concurrence on amendments. The plan would pay 10 per month of service from June 27, 1950 to July 27, 1953, plus 100 to Korean Service Medal holders and survivor benefits for about 3,000. Funding would come over 10 years via a penny increase in the three cent per pack cigarette tax. Gov Stratton is said to back the measure, with a 1958 statewide vote required. House also rejected bills to unify higher education boards and tax capital stock.
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Springfield
Illinois
Ilinois General Assembly
House
Senate
Stratton
Clyde Choate
D-Anna
Man Stricken In Jury Box At Williamson Court
Leland Leigh of Johnston City collapsed in the jury box at Williamson County Circuit Court at 10 15 am while eight were being questioned for a civil suit. A doctor diagnosed a cerebral hemorrhage or internal bleeding after he lay unconscious for about 15 minutes before being moved to Marion Memorial Hospital.
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Leland Leigh
Johnston City
Williamson County
E. T. Hudgens
Marion
Leigh
Marion Memorial Hos
Minor Sales To Be Probed In Teen Beer Party
State's Attorney William G Adgeway said he will question several youths to trace where they bought multiple cases of beer after vandalism at Lake Murphysboro. Ridgeway said two teen parties occurred, one involving Murphysboro youths, with some participants from another county, and beer possibly bought from a Murphysboro tavern owner.
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Lake Murphysboro
Jackson County
William G. Adgeway
Ridgeway
Murphysboro
Lightning Kills Two Guardsmen at Ft. Bragg
At Ft Bragg North Carolina lightning struck twice within ten minutes killing Sgt J C Walter Lee Milam 26 and PFC Arthur Belton Norns Jr 19 both from Kannapolis NC and injuring 48 others during summer training of the 30th Old Hickory Division Soldiers were treated at the base hospital and aid stations three miles from the bivouac area. four were admitted as patients none seriously hurt.
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Ft. Bragg
N.ew
Army
J.C Walter Lee Milam
Pfc
Arthur Belton Norns Jr
Kannapolis, NC
Old Hickory Division
North Carolina National Guard
Tar Hee
Creal Springs Grocer Struck by Horse at Fairgrounds
Dennis Campbell a 40 year old Creal Springs grocer received injuries when his horse Barbara Pat kicked him in the chin at the Williamson County Fairgrounds in Marion after a workout. He was admitted to Marion Memorial Hospital where stitches were placed in his chin and mouth and three teeth were knocked loose.
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Dennis Campbell
Creal Springs Grocer
Barbara Pat
Williamson County Fairgrounds
Marion
Campbell
Marion Memorial Hospital
Girl Says I'm Glad Senate Page Found The Marriage Denied
Christina Wennerstrom the Swedish attache's daughter and Huw Williams a Senate page were stopped in a 65 mph violation on US Route 15 near Montoursville Pa. Police reported they had been away for 18 days and had planned to marry in Charlestown West Virginia before being found. Christina said she was glad they were caught and denied a marriage. Williams carried $140 after leaving Washington 18 days earlier with $5 in his wallet and $15 fine anticipated for Christina.
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Williamsport
Senate
Christina Wenerstrom
Huw Williams
Washington
Canada
Leroy Foulkrod
Young Williams
Montoursville
Christina
Schoo Deach
Col
Stig Wennerstrom
Sweden
Wennerstom
Sgt. Foulrod
Williams
Wennerstrom
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Thomas L. Heavern Jr
Janet Sawyer
Janet
San Francisco
Calif
Heavern
Bellevue Hospital
Institute For Physical Rehabilitation
New York
House Committee
Aly
Summerfield
U.S. Appeals
Justice 7
Williwa
U.S. Dist
Jason C. McGarrahy
James Jones
Cook County
Episcocca
Ross Randolph
Menard Penitentiary
Iif
Joseph Lohman
University of Illinois
Southern Illinois University
State Welfare Department
Office of Fair Education Practices
Creal Man
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