Plot to Carve Up Jordan Suspected in 1956 Prewar Talks
Washington reports indicate U S leaders feared a Jordan land grab amid Middle East tensions before the 1956 Suez crisis. Intelligence tracked Israel mobilization toward Jordan while Britain and France urged focus on Egypt. The U S warned that Jordan's independence and integrity were vital as naval forces moved toward the eastern Mediterranean.
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Donald J. Gonzales
Kingdom of
Jordan
United Press
Washington
Egypt
Israel
Igtapeviné
Jordan River
Britain
Suez
Eisenhower
Dulles
U.S. 6Th Fleet
Mediterranean
Charles R. Brown
U.S. Sixth Fleet
Cannes
France
U.P
Scientist Says U S Rivers Not For Piranha
California biologist Maurice Rakowicz and Reuss call fears of man eating piranhas in U S rivers exaggerations. A 1960s bill by Rep Henry Reuss would ban import of pirahnas except for display in aquariums or similar venues.
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U.S
San Francisco
Wisconsin
South America
California
Ecuador
Maurice
Rakowicz
Reuss
Restric
Henry Sr
D-Wis
New Crop Research Expansion Is Urged
Washington scientists urge expanded research into new crops for industrial use to shift farmland from surplus commodities. They cite funding and manpower shortages and note Congress may delay progress despite the President’s commission recommendations. crops listed include bamboo safflower sesame jojoba and others with specific research needs.
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Washington
INS
Congress
Commission
Progress Democratic
GOP Congress
Ei Jojoba
Senhower
Senate
House
Second Body For Drowning Victim Found
Two bodies claimed for same man in Florida cases. Authorities say initial burial of Clarence Robert White may be premature as a second body with his cards was recovered from the Chattahoochee River near Webahitehka. Positive ID efforts and exhumation planned while family and officials await confirmation.
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Blountstown
Fila
Clarence Robert White
Chattahoochee
Wintim
Eral
W. C. Reeder
Calhoun County
White
Chattahoochee River
Wewahitehka
Apalachicola
Ai Chatta
Wax plant research eyed as crime busting tool
UPI reports there has been little agronomic study of Candelilla Diascorea wax used in industry. Massachusetts promise noted by State Crime Commissioner Joseph Ford who cites figures of police strength and the potential of research to boost agricultural and industrial uses.
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U.S
U. S
Joseph Ford
Magazine Clean Up Drive Prompts Local Voluntary Policing
Elyria police circulated a program to Elyria magazine dealers to curb trashy publications sold to school age readers. An informal stand survey since mid winter found many undesirables on stands and officials favor voluntary cooperation over censoring boards due to legal ambiguity and sensationalism risk.
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Elycia
Elyria
Labor Vote Gains Claimed By GOP
Washington GOP headquarters report claims across the board gains among labor voters in 1956 results, though warns of uncertain retention in big cities. Analysts note Labor’s gains came largely from Negro voters, with divergence on congressional voting patterns and Eisenhower's absence shaping 1958 and 1960 races.
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GOP
Washington
Republican Party
Labor Movement
Adlai
Adlai E. Stevenson
Eisenhower
Afl-Cio
Congress
Demos
Mississippi River
Speed Of Light Travel Could Slow Aging
Washington reports that future space travel at near light speed could slow aging. The concept involves astronauts traveling at 186000 miles per second reducing time experienced relative to Earth, offering a potential solution to long voyages while preserving youth.
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Washington
Outer Space
Harold W. Lewis
University of Wisconsin
Earth
Lewis
American Physical Society
Bangor
Maine
Judges Hear Picture Ban Won't Last in Courtrooms
Cleveland officials and judges debate easing Cannon 35 rules as dealers push for cooperation in limiting films in courts. Mayor urges parental guidance and group support while experts note cameras may soon be allowed with judge discretion. A separate science note discusses relativistic time dilation and a hypothetical fountain of youth from high speed travel.
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Sam R. Sague
WSRS
Felix T. Matia
Samuel H. Silbert
Joseph Silbert
Ohio Supreme Court
Pressure On Ohio House May Adjournment Goal
In Columbus the Ohio Legislature presses toward final adjournment as Mechem predicts a late May finish and Cloud lists a long House agenda. Bills include highway right of way funding, reactivating a 63 mill utility tax, and shifting aviation board control to Commerce. The Senate may act next week on related measures.
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Ohio
Robert Vincent Chambers
Senate
Columbus
INS
Stanley Mecheni
Sen
Allichem
Sasi al
Tate
Mechem
M Echem
Roger Cloud
Cloud
House
Mechom
Independent
Aviation Board
The
Development and Publicity Commission
Department of Commerce
Yul Brynner Haircut Club Disbands at Richmond
At the University of Richmond the Yul Brynner Club has disbanded as coeds showed indifferent reaction to the shaved heads. Nick Pozinko, a club member, noted the lack of strong attraction or repulsion among students.
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Richmond
University of Richmond
Nick Pozinko
Rabies Victim's Wife and Daughter Start Shots
Santa Ana California. The wife Sally and daughter Jeanette seven of Clyde Pennington who died maddened after kissing him are receiving Pasteur anti rabies shots as a precaution. County health officer Dr Edward L Russell said the pair contracted rabies by contact and are undergoing treatment while Pennington’s case is reviewed.
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Santa Ana
Calif
Clyde Pennington
Anaheim
Nington
Russell
Pennington
Edward L. Russell
Tored
Sally
Jeanette
Pasteur
Vic
Tim
Comet Loses Tail as Kraus Reports Breakaway End
Astronomer Dr John P D Kraus says the Arend Roland Komet tail end broke away last Saturday. Observations with a radio telescope show the tail detached while the comet remains in orbit heading toward Earth. The tail is millions of miles long and should miss Earth by a safe margin.
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Columbus
INS
John PD. Kraus
Fort Carson
Colo
Alice
Earth
Kraus
Chicago
Court Martiail
Billy Short
Taylor
Ark
Pvt
Daniellin
Chuebrich
Conti
Radio
Thuebrich
Perkins Observatory
Colum- Chicago
Ohio State
Ohio Wes ‘Ders
Short Levant
Dr Bonds Installed As Baldwin Wallace President
Dr Alfred Bry an Bonds Jr was installed as the 26th president of Baldwin Wallace College with 250 representatives on hand. The ceremony focused on the church related liberal arts role in the late 20th century. Earl J McGrath Columbia University spoke at an all college assembly. Oliver J Caldwell delivered the principal inaugural convocation address and received an honorary doctorate.
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Alfred Bryan Bonds Jr
Baldwin- Wallace College
Earl J. McGrath
Institute of Higher Education
Columbia University
Arthur S. Flemming
Ohio Wesleyan University
Oliver, J. Caldwell
Carl 5 S. Bechberger
Baldwin-Wallace Board of Trustees
McGrath
Hazen Graff Werner
Methodist Church
Bonds
Monroe County
Arkansas
Henderson State Teachers' College
Louisiana State University
Baldwin-Wallace
U. S. Point Out
Egypt
Arkansas State
Ohio JP Courts Bill Draws Praise and Fire
Ohio lawmakers hear Division on a bill to abolish 319 justice of the peace courts and replace them with county wide courts for every 30 000 residents. Supporters say it ends local small courts and barbershop sessions while opponents say it removes a court close to the people and their neighbors.
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Columbus
INS
Justice of the Peace
Ohio
Ohne House Judiciary Committee
Kenneth A. Robinson
Marion
Robinson
Jp's
Ohio ‘Supreme Court
Russell [Iden
Alliance
Transit Officials Seek Tax Relief for Bus Firms
Transit officials from eight large cities urged the House Taxation Committee to approve two bills providing about 600000 dollars yearly in state tax relief for bus companies. The measures would refund motor fuel taxes to public and private firms operating 15 percent within a community, following a prior bill aiding private buses with 325000 dollars annually. Donald Hydt of Cleveland Transit System called the proposals a step in stabilizing fares and saving urban transit amid rising costs and falling passenger revenue.
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Columbus
House Taxation Committee
Thomas L. Thomas
Dsummit
Thomas
Donald C. Hydt
Cleveland Transit System
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Keys
Merci
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Benjamin D. Nicola
J. J. P.corrigan
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Martin Coyle
Coyle
Jesse Yoder
Montgomery
Dayton
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Senvale
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