Millions in losses as military supply blamed on waste
Washington House defense investigators accuse the armed services of vast inefficiencies and waste in purchasing and supply programs. Charles Wilson calls the record mad and sad but notes improvements. cases include 14 000 tons outdoor at Chateauroux, a $60 000 heater kit overcharge, 9 percent of parts lacking causing grounded aircraft, eight million dollars of unused SAC kits, a Switlik parachute contract amid political pressure, and Navy radios valued at 11 million cannot be re created with 2 000 more on order.
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France
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Pakistan Declares Islamic Republic with Mirza as President
Pakistan becomes a republic within the Commonwealth with Maj. Gen. Iskander Mirza sworn in as first president. The Constituent Assembly named Mirza provisional president and to establish the National Assembly as the new legislature. foreign envoys attended the ceremony in Karachi.
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Pakistan
India
Kerach
Iskander Mirza
Dominion of Pakistan
Eisenhower
Jefferson Caffery
U.S
Egypt
Constituent Assembly
Mirza
National Assembly
East ST. Louis
Wiliam Elser
Eck
Eisenhart
Russia bids Americans to a show
Russia invites 20 leading American nuclear scientists to expense funded tours to Moscow for a high energy physics conference in mid May and the openings of Russia's 10 billion volt supercyclotron. The invitations were sent to officials at the Atomic Energy Commission and the State Department for reaction.
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Chicago
INS
Russia
Atomic Energy Commission
State Department
Moscow
Ruth’s New Evening Gown Prompted Folding Gag
A light local joke asks if Ruth’s new evening gown resembles the wearer. The punch line implies the outfit resembles Ruth herself, delivering a clean, simple humor bit without details.
Army unveils Missile Master brain to direct Nike missiles
The Army introduces the Missile Master, a large electronic brain with radar and computers to coordinate Nike missile batteries against air raids. Secretary Brucker says facilities will be built nationwide. plans amid Senate questions over Nike versus Talos effectiveness.
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PT. Meade, Ma
Army
Wilber M. Brucker
Brucker
Senate Armed Services Committee
Navy
Continental
Air Force
Egyptians Training In Poland amid Soviet arms links
London reports reliable sources say many Egyptians receive military training in Poland. Some Czech officers allegedly train Egyptians near Alexandria, with 200 Egyptian officers learning radar, anti aircraft art and submarines from Russian instructors at a Soviet base in Gdynia since December 1955.
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Foreign Office
Poland
All Tels
Alexandria
Gdynia
Czechoslovakia
Egypt
Jury System Upheld by Court of Appeals in New York
The Court of Appeals upheld the uniform jury system statute in a 4 to 1 decision. The ruling rejected a taxpayers challenge to a 1955 amendment that made the system mandatory for 15 counties rather than all 57 outside New York City. Plaintiffs Edward C. Farrington and J Helen Garry Burns argued unconstitutionality.
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Albany
Court of Appeals
Edward C. Farrington
J. Helen Garry Burns
New York City
Ononjdaga
Collins Retiring Calls on President Eisenhower
Gen. J. Lawton Collins, former Army chief of staff, began his retirement day with a call on President Eisenhower, a World War II commander and former boss. He said he expects to find something to do and to stay not too strenuous to keep out of mischief.
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Washington
INS
J. Lawton Collins
Army
Eisenhower
Collins
A Eisenhower
Dulles Urges More Far East Aid After Asian Tour
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles, returning from a 19 day tour of ten Asian nations, asks Congress for increased U S aid to bolster foreign economies while keeping NATO and SEATO intact as shields. He note s military alliances have achieved their aims and the focus now is economic and political support. He spoke to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and prepared a radio television address set for 10 30 p m with recordings to follow.
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John Fossier Dulles
U. S
Far East
Congress
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
India
Jawaharalal Nehru
Dulles
Judge Rules On Betting Timing In Court Docket
In Paterson New Jersey a judge addressed a dice rolling bet in court. The defense requested a conference to discuss the issue while a game was in progress. Judge Howard Barret stated betting is customary only before the roll.
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Paterson
N.J
Dansel
Courthursday
Howard Barret
Tam
Automobile Ad Sparks Ethical Question in Gimmick
An Albany newspaper notes a used car dealer offering a 1955 automobile for 16 cents an hour. The unusual rate implies $115.20 per month, but the ad does not specify the number of months, leaving readers unsure of total cost.
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Albany, Ncy
Caer
Editorial page highlights Minnesota primary views
Marquis Childs and David Lawrence present Senator Kefaaver’s stance as part of Today’s Features. The Herald Journal lists regular sections and page numbers for Amusements Financial Bridge Health Week Classified Ing Reporter City Life Radio TV Deaths Women's Editorials Sports Letters Your Money and Today's Pictures on page 22.
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Minnesota
Kefaaver
Marquis Childs
David Lawrence
Herald- Journal
Ing
City Life
Youths Show Poor Job Attitude In High School Graduates
A Syracuse survey of 49 firms finds modern graduates slightly stronger scholastically than a generation ago but far weaker in job attitude. Only three firms saw better overall attitude, 14 saw similar, 29 uncertain, with eight saying worse.
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Syracuse
Manufacturer’s Assn. of
Johnny and Mary
Snowfall race to break all time record in Syracuse
Weather notices call for 2 to 5 inches tonight in Syracuse potentially smashing the 1944 45 record of 128.7 inches while the city expects flurries and rising temps. Forecast shows 40 high today and 24 low, with a shift to near 38 tomorrow and a warming trend into Sunday and Monday before a colder finish next week.
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Syracuse
Andy Keller
Keller
Mercury
Delbert the loon pursues summer return to Oneida Lake
Delbert the loon once rescued in Nashville and released at Radnor Lake near Nashville has vanished as warm weather returns north. The bird named Delbert, cared for by Mrs. Fred Laskey and Dr. Benjamin Burtt, enjoyed a southward winter with high style but stayed aloof from ducks.
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Delbert
Oneida Lake
Nashville
Tenn
Bridgeport
Benjamin Burtt
Syracuse University
Fred Laskey
Laskeys
Driver Faces I Tipsy Charge
Edward Linehan, 63, of 1208 Tames Sr., pleaded not guilty to drunken driving charges after arraignment before Judge P. Leo Dorsey in Faylie Court. Bail set at $1,000 for a April 5 reappearance. Linehan was arrested about 9:30 p m yesterday after patrolmen Ambrose Abert and James Diamond said he collided with their patrol car at S West St and W Genesee St.
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Edward Linehan
Tames Sr
P. Leo Dorsey
Lailie Court
Dorsey
Linehan
Ambrose Abert
James Diamond
S. West St
W. Genesee St
Revolt Leader Maj. Gen. Eduardo Lonardi Dies
Buenos Aires reports the death of Maj. Gen. Eduardo Lonardi the mild mannered soldier who led Argentina's revolt six months ago against dictator Juan Domingo Peron and sparked nationwide mourning and political instability in the region.
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Buenos Aires
INS
Argentina
Eduardo Lonardi
Juan Do
Estes Kefauver addresses crowded Richmond rally
Senator Estes Kefauver spoke to about 1000 supporters in Richmond urging political, not physical, confrontations. The event followed his recent hospitalization and convalescence from influenza and pneumonia while highlighting his campaign in Northern California.
Fireman Finds Body in Closet Night blaze shocks city
A fireman breaking into an attic closet during a house fire found the charred body of 7 year old Harris Andersen. Police say the child started the blaze while playing with matches.
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Loronto
Atic
Harris Andersen
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