Dien Bien Phu Tale From Madame de Castries
The feature recounts Madame Christian de Castries recalling Dien Bien Phu last days and her husband General Christian de Castries through daily Hanoi calls and a final, somber farewell as Vietnamese forces surrounded the garrison. The interview frames the emotional strain and stakes of the siege.
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Christian de Castries
Dien Bien
Phu
Hanoi
Jacqueline de Castries
Dien Bien Phu
Badame de Castries
de Castries
Ben
Army-McCarthy hearings reveal Adams testimony on Schine
Testimony centers on John G Adams and Roy Cohn as Adams recalls Cohn’s anger and threat to wreck the Army over sending Pvt G David Schine overseas while discussing McCarthy linked probes. Symington offers to testify if a Senate probe into Wisconsin Senator finances is allowed. Different timing and plans discussed as Camp Kilmer training approached.
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Washington
Roy M. Cohn
Army
John G. Adams
Pvt. G. David Schine
Hale
McC
Monmouth
N. Z
Army Loyalty Board
Cohn
Joseph XN. Welch
McCarthy Hear
Adams
Xark
Adams Haute Aeeas
Schine
Robert T. Stevens
Senate Investigations Subcommittee
McCarthy
Army Office
Symington
D-Mo
Senate
Wisconsin
Wilson Named Seaway Development Corp Chief
President Eisenhower designated Secretary of Defense Wilson to direct and supervise the St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation. The law creates a presidentially directed agency with an administrator to be appointed later, and Anderson is expected to handle daily duties in the interim.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Defense Wison
St. Lawrence Seaway
White House
Wilson
Defense Anderson
Two Men Betray Kind Samaritan Over Pension Cash
In Palos Verdes California two men aided Frank Tourtelootes, 36, to cash his $78 pension check. As praise began, one man snatched the money and fled, leaving Tourtelootes stranded.
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Palos Verdes
Calif
Charix Good Samaritans
Bim
Frank Tourtelootes
Wholesale food price dip noted
New York reports wholesale food prices as measured by the Dan and Bradstreet index declined this week to 7.36 from 7.38, still above the May 28 peak and 12 percent higher than a year ago. The index covers wholesale cost of 31 foods, with other features listed on the page.
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New York
Dan & Bradstrest
Dan & Bradystred
Graham
City Life
Nelson Hamilton indicted on bootlegging charges
Alexandria Virginia Nelson Hamilton of Brandy has been indicted by a federal grand jury on bootlegging charges. Today’s pictures on page 20.
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Alexandria
Nelson Hamilton
Central New York Weather Forecast Turns Fair
Weather expert Andrew P. Keller reports continuing fine conditions in Central New York for another day. Expect a cool wake tonight around 32 to 38 degrees with a south wind 10 to 15 mph, rising to 15 to 20 mph tomorrow as temperatures climb toward the mid 40s.
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New York
Andrew P. Keller
Keller
Thieves Loot House Under Construction in Duluth
Police report a burglary at a house under construction in Duluth Minnesota. The culprits stole a kitchen sink, panel doors, a disposal unit and carpenter tools.
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Duluth
Minn
Roosevelt Wins California Democratic Nomination for Congress
In a California primary a surge for James Roosevelt helped him secure the Democratic nomination for Congress from Los Angeles. He leads with 11 634 votes to Ned Redding 2 175 in 238 of 901 precincts, while Ted Owings has 4510 to 977 Republican votes in 235 precincts. Robert L. Condon also renominated to face John F. Baldwin.
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San Francisco
California
James Roosevelt
Congress
Los Angeles
Theodore
Ted” Owings
Roosevelt
Robert L. Condon
Calif
Stephen Mitchell
John F. Baldwin
Belgium protests Soviet attack on Sabena plane
Belgium protested to the Soviet Union after a Russian-built MiG-15 attacked a Sabena Airlines transport plane on June 3. The radio operator was killed and two Belgians were wounded. The ministry said the aggressor jet bore red Star markings of the Soviet air force.
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Brussels
Belsium
Belgian
Belgium
Soviet Union
Sabena Airlines
Murder Plot Lawyer in Lake Wales Kills Self
Emmett Donnelly, Lake Wales attorney accused of conspiring to kill three wealthy individuals, was released on 330,000 bond and killed himself with a shotgun blast. The case involved two widows and a calendar manufacturer, with other arrests anticipated as investigators pursue multiple charges.
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Lake Wales
Fla
Emmett Donnelly
Donnelly
Pat Gordon
Fua
Rnelh, Gerlach
Byrd T. Roach
Louise Clark Hawley
Baby alligator bites hander in Syracuse parcel incident
A six to eight inch baby alligator bit Joseph Holt a 32 year old post worker on the right index finger at the Syracuse parcel post section. Three boxes of alligators arrived for delivery to city addresses. one box broke. Holt sought care at Crouse Irving Hospital before returning home.
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Joseph Holt
Fairmount
Post Office
Holt
Florida
Crouse-Irving Hospital
French Group Spurns EDC in Assembly Report
The French National Assembly's foreign affairs committee urged rejecting the European Defense Community treaty. Six socialist members defied a party congress order to back the treaty, voting 24 to 18 with two abstentions, signaling possible party discipline but not guaranteeing full assembly stance.
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Paris
Eisenhower Postpones News Conference for National Security Council
President Eisenhower delayed the Wednesday news conference by 22 hours to meet with the National Security Council. The White House said several council members will be out of town tomorrow, and the meeting will proceed at 10:30 AM tomorrow with viewsmen.
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Washington
Ins
Eisenhower
National Security Council
White House
Ightel
Boomer Party Wins In Bors State Section At Norman
The Boomer party defeats the Sooner party in a Bors State section in Norman Oklahoma. Their platform calls for a toll road from Norman to Chickasha where Girls State is held on the campus of the Oklahoma College for Women.
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Norman
Okla
Sooner” Party
Chickasha
Oklahoma College For Women
Brunsdale Says Diet Of Steak A Day Keeps Doctor Away
North Dakota Governor Norman Brunsdale told the State Stockmen's Association he feels better and has lost weight after substituting beef for apples in his daily diet.
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Dickinson, N. D
Norman Brunsdale
Brunsdale
North Dakota Stockmen’s Association
Pencil Pulled From Girl's Heart After On Street Injury
Mary Rooch ten, 10, of 364 Bryant Ave was saved during a two day operation at Crouse Irving Hospital after a mechanical pencil pierced her chest when she tripped on steps. Doctors removed the pencil from the right ventricle and restored circulation. Her father Edward Roock watched and said the moment was a near miracle. The child improved to serious but stable condition this morning.
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Mary
Rooch
Bryant
Crouse-Irving
Roock
Edward C. Roock
Crouse- Irving Hospital
Walter Bugden
Wes
Bugden
Fayetteville
G E to Add Large Warehouse at Electronics Park
General Electric plans a 91 350 square foot warehouse expansion at its Electronics Park radio and television department to speed production and shipments. The one story steel frame building will increase space to 393 678 square feet and include facilities for 40 000 TV receivers and inside storage for 12 freight cars. Construction contracts went to J D Taylor of Syracuse for the main structure and Bethlehem Steel for the steel work.
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General ‘Electric
W. R. G. Baker
Electronics
G-E
Auburn
Utica
Openings Celebrate New Aluminum Phone Booth in Frederick
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co. marked the launch by flagging cars to offer free long distance calls. The first vehicle in line carried Mrs. Walter K. Meyers, granddaughter of Alexander Graham Bell, during the ceremony in Frederick, Maryland.
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Frederick, Md
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co
Walter K. Meyers
Alexander Gra
Ham Bell
England's poet laureate mulls an Owed to America
The article notes the poet laureate thinks about composing an Owed to America piece, reflecting on cross Atlantic literary ties and national themes. It hints at a possible future collaboration or tribute while keeping details light.
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England
America
State urges two East Side housing units to ease slum conditions
The State Housing Commission backs two major projects in Syracuse lower East Side. A public housing block for 200 to 300 families and a privately financed limited dividend project would address substandard housing, infant death rates, higher fire calls, and false alarms while relocating families to newer housing once the James Geddes West Side project opens. The report, prepared with Syracuse University students, also calls for coordinated health and safety inspections citywide.
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City
Lower East Side
Stitchman
Major Mead
Ithe Common Council
Jonn H. Hughes
Stiechman
James Geddes
West Side
Syracuse University
Pioneer Homes
Stutchman
Teens Nabbed in Bethesda Thrill Bombings Bid
Three youths from affluent families were held by county authorities as police broke up a thrill bombing outbreak in the Bethesda Chevy Chase area near Washington. Two others were freed on 2000 bonds and three released to parents. Police expect seven to ten more arrests of teenagers suspected as minor participants in the series of blasts aimed at schools officials homes a private residence a business house and a public library over two months. The first incident occurred April 8 at the home of Ray Zimmerman Bethesda Chevy Chase High Schools discipline chief.
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Bethesda
Bethesda-Chevy Chase
Washington
Ray O. Zimmerman
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School
James L. Fisher
Bond
Zime
Merman
Levis
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