Eisenhower OKs 1.8 Billion Education Plan for Science
Eisenhower approves a four year federal state program costing about 1.8 billion dollars to expand scientific education. It aims to send 10,000 promising students to college annually with need and ability factored into scholarships. Marion B. Folsom submitted the plan to Congress. The effort seeks more scientists and engineers to meet space era challenges. It envisions 50 percent state matching for tests and counseling, 10,000 federal scholarships, 1,009 graduate fellowships first year, 1,500 annually after, and increased NSF funding plus language training centers.
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Ben-Gurion Resigns From Israeli Cabinet
In Jerusalem Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion announced the resignation of his five party coalition cabinet. The communique said the resignation would be submitted to President Ben-Zvi soon and regretted his inability to settle disputes within the cabinet in recent days.
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Wayne County Fires Destroy Gladiolus Plant and Lyons Bean Warehouse
Two major fires in Wayne County caused about 700000 dollars in damage. The Snyder Gladiolus Co. warehouse and dryer burned, destroying 40000 bushels of gladiolus bulbs and related equipment. In Lyons a separate bean and wheat loss of 10000 bushels occurred in a three story warehouse. Firefighters from multiple towns battled both blazes with no injuries reported.
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Patrolman Injured Nabbing City Worker
A Syracuse public works employee, Michael Vandenbeorg, 52, was arrested after dragging Patrolman Robert Rankin for about a block in the 100 block of Turtle Street. Rankin suffered leg injuries and pants ripped as the car rolled over. Vandenbeorg faced a drunken driving charge after initial public intoxication.
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Killer Dies in Fiery Crash Near Georgia Tourist Court
A fatal crash killed Mirko Milicevic of Rakltno, Yugoslavia, and left two others injured after a high speed chase in Georgia. Patrol reports a gunman died when a vehicle swerved and crashed into another auto at U.S. Highway 1, about 50 miles south of Wrens. Authorities described a large hunt for suspects and noted a companion, Russell Wayne Carr, may have fled. The incident concluded with police using tear gas and automatic weapons at the scene. Concluded on Page 49, Col. 1.
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Regents Seek Millions for Science and Math Training
Albany report outlines a multimillion dollar Sputnik era program by the Board of Regents to boost New York education with more scholarships and longer high school schedules. Initial cost about 4.7 million dollars, with yearly totals rising to 25.3 million at full implementation, including hiring more science and mathematics instructors and extending the school day. Grades and funding sources vary by year and locality as the option moves toward a state plan.
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Philadelphia trolley ends after 93 years on Market Street
After 93 years the Market Street trolley is withdrawn in Philadelphia. Buses replace service and will operate on streets a blocks away, marking a shift in public transit with buses substituting streetcar routes.
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Fire Destroys Wall Partitions At Snowden Apartments
A minor apartment fire at Snowden Apartments, 400 James St, caused smoke and water damage on the southwest wing but no injuries. Fire Inspector Harold Driscoll detected smoke during a routine inspection, and fire crews confined the blaze to internal walls before it spread to the sixth floor, prompting a special alarm.
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Afro Asians Urge Halt on Nuclear Weapons
Cairo dispatch says Afro-Asian solidarity conference urged scientists to stop nuclear weapons research and called for an immediate ban on tests by the United States United Kingdom and Soviet Union. Delegates weighed arms talks and a Tokyo disarmament conference next March amid Western charges of Communist influence.
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New York City Faces Threat Of New Year's Subway Strike
New Yorkers eyed a possible TWU walkout as wage talks stalled and a midnight deadline neared. Officials warned 1,000,000 Times Square revelers could face disrupted transit and early morning taxis or walking home if the subway and bus systems halt service.
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Winter Weather Forecast for 1958 Transition
A winter weather forecast notes a new high pressure system moving southeast across the north central states bringing very cold temperatures. Overnight lows near or below zero are reported on Lake Superior's northern shore. Temperatures are expected to average around 40 degrees below normal through Tuesday and Wednesday with light snowfall possible tonight and tomorrow night and minor accumulations over the weekend.
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Missing Truckload of Electrical Goods Reported
A truckload of electrical appliances valued at 120,000 disappeared today from Eastern Freightways near Elmira. The truck was parked at the company garage in nearby Fishershire and was loaded for a trip to Wilton. Police reported the missing cargo and the truck involved.
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