Canal Hill Danger Recalled From 1523 Efforts
The Pan American Union notes historic plans for a canal across the Isthmus. De Saavedra, allied with Balboa, identified a lighter, waterway route along a hill near Gaillard Cut as the main obstacle. The Tecon Corporation of Dallas will remove the threat with a $3,391,000 contract over 15 months.
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Nana
AL Wifo de Saavedra
Ceron
Panama Canal
Gaillard Cut
Tecon Corporation
Dallas
Tex
de Saavedra
Pan American Union
Balboa
Darien
Pacific
Saavedra
Charles I
Spain
CainNard Det
de Lesseps
George Washington Goethals
Pan -American Union
Ex Red Prisoner Jett Held as Army Deserter
Richard Jett a 22 year old Richmond career soldier and former POW in Korea is jailed in Wayne County for desertion from the army. FBI agents and Richmond police arrested him near his uncle's home after he had been AWOL from Camp Atterbury since January 27.
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Richmond
Ind. Ch — Corp
Richard Jett
Army
Wayne County
FBI
Jett
Oliver Johnson
Leonard Blaylock
Indianapolis
Camp
Atterbury
Ind
Soviet blame on United States over Guatemala fighting
London reports accuse the United States of touching off the Guatemala fighting. Pravda Ivestia and Trud branding Washington as a conspirator to start a new world war. Soviet press repeats charges against US actions in Central America.
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London
Moscow
United States
Guatemala
Pravda
Moscow Radin
Ivestia
Trud
Welch Pledges Backing Jenkins in Senate Bid
Joseph N. Welch the Army counsels who led cross examination in Washington indicated he would support Ray Jenkins if Jenkins runs for the U S Senate in Tennessee. Welch a Republican said he would vote for Jenkins anytime he had the chance as Jenkins weighs a Republican nomination bid.
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Harwichport
Mass
Joseph N. Welch
Army
Washington
Ray Jenkins
Senate
Tennessee
Jenkins
Welch
Ike Seeks 380 Million For U.S. Stockpile
President Eisenhower asked Congress for a supplemental appropriation of 380 million dollars to buy strategic and critical materials for the national stockpile. The funds would go to the General Services Administration for the fiscal year beginning July 1 and remain available until expended.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
General Services Administration
Navy surplus flags drew 135 offers in Norfolk sale
At Norfolk Naval Supply Center 135 offers were received from individuals wishing to buy 135 surplus Russian flags. officials said ships seldom visit Soviet ports, so the flags are no longer needed.
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Norfolk
Navy
Kiwanis Ladies Night Set by Auburn Club
The Auburn Kiwanis Club invites members to a 6:45 P.M. ladies night tomorrow at Auburn Country Club featuring dinner dancing and an entertainment program.
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Auburn
Auburn Kiwanis Club
Auburn Country Club
Third Patino In Trouble In Genoa Divorce Tale
George Ortiz-Patino 25 arrives in Genoa amid pending Paris divorce. His estranged wife Dagmar Sanchez y Betancourt 19, daughter of Duchess Betancourt, is in Italy for the birth of her baby. No meeting reported between the couple.
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Rome
Ortizo-Patino Bolivan Tin Millions
Italy
George Ortiz-Patino
Isabela Patino Goldsmith
Paris
James Ortiz-Patino
New York
Dagmar del Pilar Sanchez Y Betancourt
Cruz Betancourt
Manuel Cardinal Artega ‘Y Betancourt
Havana
Genoa
Reds Attack 300 Killed at Tuy Hoa In Indo China
French high command reported 3,000 Communist troops attacked the Tuy Hoa base on the Annam coast north of Nhatrang. They were repulsed with 300 enemy dead after a night assault, while Franco-Vietnamese units defended the two battalions.
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Hanoi
Indo-China
Tuy Hoa
Annam
Nhatrang
Saigon
High Command
Lumber Workers Picket on Coast Stalls Settlement Talks
About 100,000 lumber industry workers rallied on the Pacific Northwest coast and Northern California as the morning strike persisted. Picket lines formed by CIO Woodworkers and AFL Lumber and Saw Mill Workers limited production, with few settlements among smaller operators while major firms Longbell Lumber and Weyerhaeuser Timber held firm on negotiations.
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Portland, Ore
INS
Pacific Northwest
California
C.lo
A.f.l.lumber
Longbelt Lumber Company
Weyerhaueser Timber Company
Snaky Trick Stuns Maryland Hotel Crowd
Harry Albacker, a traveling entertainer in Hagerstown, says a thief who lifted his suitcase from a car yesterday faces a surprise. The case held a 60 pound 30 foot python used in his act, recovered after the theft.
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Hagerstown, Md
Harry Albacker
Albacker
Pinta Nina Santa Maria May Return
Iberia buys three Lockheed super constellations to launch twice weekly Madrid to New York service starting August. The first plane, the Santa Maria, to be dedicated at Idlewild Airport amid questions about the August start. A new U.S Spanish agreement and Civil Aeronautics Board approvals are needed before the route can proceed.
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New York
Idlewild
Iberia
Nto
Civil Aeronautics Board
Steel Offers No Pay Hike
Pittsburgh report notes United steelworkers leaders disappointed that U S Steel proposals focus on pensions and insurance with no wage increase. David J. McDonald chaired talks as the 170 member age policy committee prepares to decide on a strike if no settlement by June 30 when current wage deals expire.
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Pittsburgh
CLO. United
U. S. Steel Corporation
Big
USIV
David J. McDonald
Basic Steel
Eisenhower to Address Editorial Group in Washington
President Eisenhower will speak at 9 30 PM EDT to the National Editorial Association in Washington. He is expected to renew calls for unity in news reporting and to appeal for stronger emphasis on national cohesion during the informal address at a dinner closing the association's annual meeting.
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Washington
Eisenhower
National Editorial Association
White House
Association
Baltimore
No Mourning as Texan Learns Deadly Coral Snake in Yard
Torbert Hyatt found a small snake in his yard and placed milk for it daily. After the snake died, his family learned it was a venomous coral snake.
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Pampa. Tex
Torbert Hyatt
Water Boost Danger Cited At Otisco Lake Hearing
Raymond Cargeny of Solvay Process predicts that removing 4,000,000 gallons daily from Otisco Lake could curtail plant production. Testimony before the New York State Water Power Commission notes current withdrawals from Nine Mile Creek total about 7,000,000 to 10,600,000 gallons daily. Real estate appraiser James H. Dawley warns shore line reduction could lower property values, though amounts are not specified.
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Raymond Cargeny
Solvay Process Company
Otisco Lake
New York State Water Power! Cortro! Commission
Court House
Largent
Solvay
Nine Mile Creek
James H. Dawley
George J. Natt
New York Water Service Corporation
Otiseo Lake
French Premier Plans Geneva Trip Talks With Chou En Lai
Paris officials reported Prime Minister Pierre Mendes France seeking a rapid Geneva conference with Red China premier and foreign minister Chou En Lai. The cabinet planned to formalize the trip decision and Mendes France hinted at a possible statement after the session.
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Paris
Pierre
London Paper Hits UN as Red Tool
The Daily Express denounces the United Nations as a propaganda forum for Communists and calls for its closure. It cites the Guatemala revolt blame game as proof the UN harms free nations by inflaming tensions and spreading suspicion.
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London
Independent
Daily Express
United Nations
The
Express
United States
Guatemala
Free Nations
Gleason’s Wife Wins Separation in Five Minute Hearing
Mrs Genevive Gleason was granted a separation from TV comedian Jackie Gleason after a five minute Supreme Court hearing. She was awarded custody of their two children Geraldine 15 and Linda 13 and will receive a substantial portion of Gleason’s gross income under a court approved agreement.
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SEW York
Genevive Gleason
Jackie Gleason
Supreme Court
Nightmarish Journey Through Guatemalan Checkpoints
The travelers recount encounters with armed locals and vigilante gangs while crossing Guatemala. Police and military checkpoints subject them to long questioning, arrests, and searches as they move toward Guatemala City.
Man Injured After Fall at Parked Garage Incident
A 24 year old man suffered a gash across his face and a broken nose after tripping at a garage at 261 James Street. Twenty five stitches were needed to close the wound at Onondaga General Hospital. Police say Anthony Salerno of 205 Seward Street was crossing the garage when he tripped and struck his face on a pit edge.
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James St
Onondaga General Hospital
Joseph O'Neill
Anthony Salerno
Seward
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