Six Die As Barge Capsizes Near Mississippi River
A oil drilling barge capsized in the mouth of the Mississippi River during a storm. Three crewmen died, six were entombed and five others survived with one hospitalized. Don Inman failed to reach the submerged deck due to heavy seas while relatives waited at Venice rescue headquarters.
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Three Powers Pledge Action to Shield Frontiers
Washington reports the United States Britain and France remain pledged to act to prevent violations of frontiers or armistice lines by Israel or Arab states. The 1950 three power declaration, weakened by the Egypt invasion last Oct 31, aims to deter an arms race and could involve UN action if frontier violations occur.
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Canada says Red tag on Norman lifted decades ago
Ottawa disclosed that the Canadian envoy to Cairo carried a RCMP Communist tag in 1940. The tag was removed in 1950, and a U S Senate committee learned of the matter through Canada’s security channels.
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Weather and political notes from Ottawa and Cairo
The report summarizes foggy and mild conditions in Ohio with rain and temperatures near 60. It shifts to Ottawa's handling of Norman's death and Pearson's defense of government actions, noting U S and Canadian security discussions, a 1950 51 probe outcome, and public scrutiny of the Norman case.
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Lost parakeet and baby parakeet inquiry
Brief notice seeking a male parakeet or baby parakeets described as a lasting East a nav. Contact by phone 83 yE for details or recovery.
President Eisenhower's Brother Sticks To Budget Views
Edgar Eisenhower, a Tacoma lawyer and elder brother of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, stood firm on his budget-cut stance despite White House ribbing. At a White House stag dinner he defended his criticism of the $71,800,300,000 budget and noted rising expenses. He said he hadn't changed his mind and recalled a light exchange about reporters and how to handle them.
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Milton
Dwight
Johns Hopkins University
Time To Disarm Calls Grow For Easter Safety
Western Union phone calls and a stack of wires prompted officials to urge children to lay down their atom blasters during the Easter season. The warning aimed to keep bunnygram and spacegun toys from frightening friends and Easter visitors, as public reception remained mixed.
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Ohio Bowler Repeats as Masters Champion
Dick Hoover of Akron wins his second consecutive American Bowling Congress masters title in Fort Worth Texas defeating Bill Lillard of Chicago 853 to 767 in a four game match. Hoover also beat Dick Weber and Milton Mothusen en route to the final and lost to Charley Johnson. He earns 1200 dollars for the victory with Lillard Johnson and Mothusen placing second through fourth.
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Eisenhower Eyes Big Budget Trim If Laws Change
President Eisenhower told Congress that his fiscal 1958 budget could be reduced by about 1.858 billion dollars if lawmakers revise or repeal laws that obligate government spending for specific services. He noted overall appropriations would not drop unless obligational authority is cut, and he kept tax cut prospects for later years.
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Eisenhower
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Senate Probers Question 3 Teamster Officials in Scranton Case
Senate Rackets Committee questions Teamster officials John Durkin Robert Malloy and Joseph McHugh over alleged goon squads in Scranton violence against non union builders. Durkin invokes Fifth Amendment and density of testimony covers missing police protection and mayoral affidavit twists. Indictment pursuit targets Bartell and witnesses amid conflicting accounts.
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Air Force Cuts B-52 Output Rate and Delays Fleet
The Air Force will reduce B-52 production from 0 to 15 planes monthly delaying the 603 aircraft fleet by about six months. The delay shifts completion to late 1959 or early 1960 while allowing development of an improved version. Boeing Aircraft Co. supplies the planes at about 10 million dollars each.
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Ex-GI Guilty Of Desertion In France Poster Case
Pvt. Vito Sala 31 of New York, once a French Foreign Legion hero, was found guilty of deserting his U S Army unit on a German battlefield 11 years ago. He received a five year sentence at hard labor.
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Vito Sala
French Foreign Legion
Russia May Go Part Way in Open Skies Talks
Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Valerian Zorin indicated Moscow may be willing to meet the United States halfway on a new open skies proposal designed to prevent surprise flights and bolster transparency in arms talks.
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Valerian Zorin
Russia
United States
Jordan Army Names New Chief In Stabilizing Move
Maj. Gen. Ali Hayari was named commander-in-chief of the Jordanian army to replace Maj. Gen. Ali Abu Nuwar who sided with leftist forces during the six day crisis. Abu Nuwar resigned, sending his cable from Damascus where he was on two weeks leave after King Hussein accepted a more royal-friendly government.
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Ali Abu Nuwar
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Tensions Cast Shadow On Rites In Jerusalem
Christians mark Easter with ceremonies worldwide but Jerusalem faces tensions between Jews and Arabs. About 1 500 overseas visitors arrived this year versus 15 000 last year. Easter events include Last Supper site processions and Via Dolorosa crosses. Jordan bars some consular access, UNEF to Easter in Jerusalem, Rome hosts pilgrims and a Pope audience of 30 000.
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Where To Turn 2 Solutions For Local Problems
Summary notes two solutions for Black River and Sheffield Township problems including water and annexation. A Lorain welfare council report covers Red Cross findings on Hungarian refugees and policy approvals. Elyria reports a uranium find in Lorain County with plans to test value using tents.
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Soviet Union Performs Large Nuclear Test in Asia
The Atomic Energy Commission announced that the Russians detonated a major nuclear weapon on Tuesday at a site in central Asia. It marked the fifth Soviet explosion since April 3 and the 23rd U.S. report of a Russian test since 1949, with estimates suggesting the total might exceed 40.
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AEC
Lewis L. Strauss
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Theft Loot of Jewelry Shocks Cleveland
Police described a Wednesday night burglary at the Gold and Silver Shop behind Playhouse Square as one of the city’s largest. Thieves broke through a plaster wall from Bergman’s corset shop, burned a hole in the safe, taking over $160 000 in jewelry and nearly $10 000 in cash plus about $2 000 in checks. Detective Chief Thomas Murphy called the operation professional safe crackers and estimated it took two men at least an hour to complete.
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Playhouse Square
Thomas Murphy
How to Avoid Waiting for Work in Classified Ads
Readers are urged to use Chronicle-Telegram Help Wanted and Work Wanted ads to find immediate openings. Visit the Chronicle-Telegram office to place an ad and get guidance on wording to connect with employers directly.
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