1957 National Auto Show Opens Today In New York
The 1957 National Auto Show opens in New York at the Coliseum on Columbus Circle with 125 passenger cars on two floors and 7 trucks on the first floor. The nine day display features lavish, built to order style showcars, including Cadillacs and Pontiacs, with advanced engineering like fuel injection and retractable tops.
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Next Springs
Cadillac
American Motors
Studebaker-Packard
Ford
Mercury
Chrysler
Delaware To Head Parade Inaugural March
Washington reports Delaware will lead a shortened presidential inaugural parade on January 21. Delaware, first to ratify the Constitution on December 7, 1787, will march with one unit one land vehicle and one float, displaying only the newest equipment as directed by parade chairman Edward Carr.
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Kansas
Eisenhower
California
Nixon
Edward BR. Carr
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West Germans Urged to Bolster NATO Defense
Gen Alfred Gruenther, former NATO supreme commander, urged stepped up West German military contributions at the National Association of Manufacturers meeting in New York. He cited a need for about 12 divisions, 1,200 tactical aircraft and a small naval force, noting atomic weapons might be used. Gruenther plans to retire December 31 and become American Red Cross president.
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Alfred Gruenther
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
West Germany
Western Europe
Gruenther
National Assn
NATO
Army
Dee
American Red Cross
NATO Ministers Meet Amid Healing Rifts After Budapest
In Paris a NATO gathering of foreign affairs defense and finance ministers opens Tuesday as Britain France and the United States seek to repair rifts from the Suez crisis. A high official predicts a candid session where rivals will confess faults and renew Atlantic unity amid lessons from Budapest.
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Truck Flips on Wilson Boulevard, Driver Escapes Bruised
Police estimate heavy damage over 2000 dollars after an Fyerly's delivery truck turned over on Wilson Boulevard near Frederick Street at 2 15 p m Friday. Driver Jack Netzer Funkstown escaped with minor bruises after he looked at delivery orders while traveling east, causing the vehicle to strike the curb and overturn.
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States' Rights meeting plans for future campaigns
Washington date notes National Committee of the States' Rights tax reform forces led by T Coleman Andrews meets to discuss campaign strategy and future plans. About 18 to 20 attendees from several states expected. Andrews, ex IRS director and Richmond VA insurance executive, promises a quiet gathering with no fanfare. The Andrews Werdel ticket polled 289,801 votes in 12 states in the last presidential election.
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National Committee of the States' Rights Tax Reform Forces
T. Coleman Andrews
Andrews
Internal Revenue Service
Richmond
California
Thomas H. Werdel
Poland and Catholic Church Announce Broad Settlement
In Warsaw Poland a joint state church commission announced a broad settlement ending religious life restrictions. It includes restoration of religious education in state schools and chaplains in hospitals and prisons. Exiled clergy return and a governing commission will arrange priest loosening. Archbishop Baziak returned to Krakow after three years in exile.
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Paland
Germany
Nntavela
Eugene Baziak
Krakow
Stock Quotations from Goodbody & Co NY Stock Exchange
Quotations furnished by Goodbody & Co members of the New York Stock Exchange. Address 16 North Jonathan Street, Hagerstown. Phone sal.
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Neely Plans To Be On Hand In Wheelchair
Senator 12 year veteran West Virginia Democrat Neely may attend the Senate organization session in a wheelchair after ankle hip fracture surgery. Bethesda Naval Hospital reports he is progressing, now sits up briefly and is expected to be ambulatory within two to three months, enabling him to fulfill duties and be on the Senate floor.
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Ihen M. Neely
D-Wva
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Neely
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Nee
Princeton Names 37YearOld Goheen As New President
Robert F Goheen 37 year old classics professor at Princeton is named to succeed Harold W Dodds as president of Princeton University next June. He becomes one of the youngest leaders in the school's history and the first non minister in decades. Goheen born in India and father of six was chosen unanimously by the board after a wide canvass of candidates. A note adds Turkey plans 34 new meat packing installations unrelated to Goheen.
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Princeton University
Harald W. Dodds
Princeton
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Harald W. Helm
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Samuel Davies
Dodds
Woodrow Wilson
Track Officials Predict Sale Of Wheeling Downs
Wheeling Dow ns track officials predicted a sale as Judge Warry E. Watkins limited summer and fall racing next year while federal receivership and a multimillion dollar tax suit against William G. Lias loom. Carl O. Schmidt, federal receiver, said 127 racing days this year were too many and urged dates for potential summer and fall meets. Wessel, the track secretary treasurer, said offers to purchase were received and rejected, noting weather hurt fall earnings. Lias was fired as general manager this week by order of Judge Watkins.
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Warry E. Watkins
Henry B. Wesselulr
One Wheeling Downs Racing Assn
Spring Dales
Watkins
William G. Lias
Carl 0. Schmidt
Schmidt
State Racing Commission
Wessel
Lias
Welfare Head Sees Surplus at State Welfare
Thomas J. S. Waxter of the Maryland State Department of Public Welfare says a possible half million dollar surplus may occur at the end of the current fiscal year next June. Changes in federal aid allotment procedures implemented Oct 1 are cited as the cause, with Maryland expected to gain about 801000 dollars annually in additional funds. Waxter notes a surplus would be unusual and nearly unprecedented after warning in 1935 of dire fund shortages.
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Waxter
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iWelfare
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