Question of War Still Undecided Over Quemoy and Matsu
Senators after two hour White House briefing with President Eisenhower report no decision on defending Quemoy and Matsu if China attacks. Johnson and other leaders say policy hinges on future developments with two schools of thought: immediate intervention or defense by Chinese Nationalists. No immediate crisis, as per Sen George and Sen Millikin, while Big Four talks may be discussed in general terms.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Red China
Quemoy
Matsus
Lyndon C. Johnson
Texas
Far East
Mainane
Chi
Formosa
United States
Matsu
Sen. Wiley
Wisconsin
Foreign Relations Committee
White House
Senate
State Dulles
House
Sen
Russell
D-Ga
Armed Services Committee
Congress
George
Georgia
Sen. Millikin
R-Cole
Johnson
Russia
Cao Dai Army Defects to Diem Amid Cabinet Shakeup
In Saigon the Cao Dai military force and its commander deserted the anti Diem coalition and rallied to Premier Ngo Dinh Diem. Gen Nguyen Thanh Phuong and troops switch sides, leaving Binh Xuyen and Hoa Hao in front. Amid uncertain loyalties Gen Le Van Vien cautions possible moves. Phuong resigns with three Cao Dai ministers, Diem yet to accept.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
Cao Dai
Ngo Dinh Diem
Nguyen Thanh Phuong
Diem
Binh Xuyen Society
Hoa Hao
le van Vien
Bink Xuyen Comndor
No Dai
Paul Ely
Indochina
Cao Dat
Phuong
Nationalrmy
Indochina Er
Ciency
Aged Butte Man Slugged and Robbed at Main Street Store
Police report two young men entered a produce shop at 323 S Main and assaulted 75 year old William J Toepfer with a heavy steel bar around 4 p.m. They took about 60 dollars from a cash register and fled toward Colorado Street. Toepfer was hospitalized with non serious injuries.
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William J. Toepfer
E. Park
Community Memorial Hospital
B. J. Riley
E. Molthen
Toepfer
S. Main
Colorado Street
George Stanich
Earl Holman
Don Plessas
Spring May Cut Number of Idle Jobs Rise Seen
Washington reports a modest rise in employment expected across the nation this spring. The Labor Department said hiring plans show job gains through mid May in most areas, with 16 of 149 major centers not showing growth.
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Washington
Labor Department
Department
No Water Forces Brazilian Naval Academy to Suspend Classes
Rio de Janeiro reports an acute city water shortage paralyzing the Brazilian Naval Academy. Classes suspended and midshipmen sent on vacation until the water supply is restored.
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Rio DE Janeiro
U.P
Brazilian Naval Academy
Gas Tax Increase Goes Into Effect in Montana
The 84th Legislature approved a one-cent gasoline tax and a three-cent diesel tax that took effect at 12:07 am Friday. Together they are expected to raise about 2.425 million dollars annually for highways, with gas contributing roughly 2 million. Gasoline price rises to about 34.5 cents per gallon. diesel to about 27.5 cents. Gov. J Hugo Aronsons committee backed the measures to boost highway revenue and access federal matching funds.
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Helena U.P
J. Hugo Aronson
Montana labor group to meet over one cent gas tax
A Montana labor coalition plans a Sunday meeting to discuss court action to halt the extra one cent per gallon gasoline tax that increased the rate from six to seven cents. James Umber of the Montana Federation of Labor signed the notice.
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Helena
U.P
Montana
James Umber
Montana Federation of Labor
Amber
Missoula
Labor
Syrian anti-aircraft guns fire on Israeli plane over Damascus
A Syrian military spokesman says Syrian anti-aircraft guns opened fire on an Israeli plane that violated Syrian air space on Thursday afternoon. He reports the aircraft was forced back to Israel after the engagement Thursday night.
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Damascus
Syria
Israel
Israeli Recon Plane Fired Upon Near Syrian Border
Israeli army spokesman said a reconnaissance plane over Israeli territory near the Syrian border was fired on from a Syrian military position but was not hit.
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Jerusalem
Israel
Missing Detroit Schoolgirl Brutally Slain
Barbara Gaca, a 7 year old from East Detroit, was found murdered 15 miles north of the city in a secluded Lover's lane area. Autopsy showed rape and eight stab wounds. police questioned two men as the city mourned the youngster’s disappearance after she left for school.
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Detroit
Barbara Gaca
Barbara
West Bloomfield
Oakland County
Raymond Mohr
Russino Zomore
Butte Boy, 15, Wounded in Daly Street Shooting
Bobby Gamble, 15, son of Walter Gamble of 504 Transit Walkerville, was shot in the back with a high powered .22 pistol on Daly street between Fifth and Sixth. He was taken to St James Hospital for X rays. condition serious. A 12 year old from Walkerville detained. witnesses say he fired. A Woodsman .22 pistol was found at the accused boy's home. Investigation continues as Mayor Shea urges gun safety and safe storage.
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Walter Gamble
Walkerville
Daly Street
Fifth
Sixth Streets
Hill City
Gamble
St. James Hospital
Silver Bow County
Young Gamble
Thomas Hart
Transit
Hart
William L. Dalling
James Lester
Elmore Sullivan
John Bukovatz
John Sheehan
James R. Shea
Explosion at plant injures five near New Hall
An explosion at a proximity fuse assembly plant in New Hall California injures five people and triggers a strict security clampdown around the site. Federal authorities probe the blast and assess potential safety lapses.
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New Hall
Calif
U.P
Senators Press Dulles Over Yalta Papers Release
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee moved to compel Secretary Dulles to discuss behind closed doors the March 16 release of the Yalta papers. Chairman George questioned why informal wartime remarks by Roosevelt Stalin and Churchill were included in official documents and pressed for a full accounting to avoid future blunders.
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Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Yalta
State Dulles
Sen. George
D-Ga
Roosevelt
Stalin
Churchill
State Department
House of Commons
Sen. Capehart
R-Ind
Sen
Morse
R-Ore
Dulles
Capehart
Weather forecast for Montana regions
Increasing cloudiness with occasional showers and warmer highs. Friday highs range from 50 in the state to 55 65 in eastern Montana with strong winds in the northwest. West Montana sees 45 55 with possible rain or snow Friday night ending Saturday as cooler air arrives.
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Montana
Want Ads Pay Off with Quick Money Making Tips
Did You Know that gold is edible. Maharajahs enjoyed ice cream with gold leaf. If spendable gold is your aim, Want Ads are the way to make it. Sell things you don’t use. Rent spare rooms. Take a job. Money! An advertiser got results: WANTED HOME FOR PART COL lie and Shepherd, male Phone 0000.
West Berlin Fights Red Blockade
West Berlin officials approved a subsidy of one million marks to counter an economic blockade by East German Communists. The measure funds truckers facing new highway taxes on the Berlin corridor, boosting fares and raising concerns over price rises for goods. Western Allied and Bonn officials protested to the Soviet authorities as traffic slows at the Soviet Zone border.
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Bonn
High Commission
West Berlin
Berlin
West Germany
West Berlin taxes spiked by Communists tense stance
Washington officials warned Thursday night that Western Allies will not be coerced into paying high highway taxes to the Communists to maintain vital goods flow into Berlin. The report notes West Berlin city authorities amid ongoing tensions.
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Washington
Berlin
West Berlin
President Eisenhower backs AEC budget cut request
President Eisenhower proposed a 75.9 million dollar reduction in the Atomic Energy Commission operating budget for the next fiscal year while preserving activity scope. He asked Congress to approve 1.045 billion instead of 1.121 billion, a about 6 percent cut. He cited budget savings from program adjustments and lower construction costs. He also sought increases for agriculture research, Library of Congress salaries, and maritime repair funds for hurricane damage to reserve fleet sites.
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Washington
Atomic Energy Commission
Eisenhower
White House
Congress
James C. Hagerty
Hagerty
Budget Bureau
Agriculture Department
Research Service
Library of Congress
Commerce Department
Atlantic
Editor McCormick Growing Weaker
CHICAGO The condition of Col. Robert R. McCormick editor and publisher of the Chicago Tribune is critical and he is growing weaker. His physician Dr. Theodore R. Van Dallen reports the colonel was weaker than Thursday morning and slipping into comas at times. McCormick, 74, has had two illnesses and an operation in the last two years and is at his home near Wheaton.
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Chicago
Robert R. McCormick
The
Chicago Tribune
Theodore R. van Dallen
Col. McCormick
Wheaton
Cancer Crusade Opens In Montana With Bells
More than 3,000 volunteers in Montana launch the 1955 April Cancer Crusade today as Dr. H W Gregg announces plans for fast action. Church bells ring at 11 a m Friday across Montana and the nation marking the official opening and a moment of meditation to rededicate efforts against cancer. Funds aim for 110000 with 25 percent to research and 60 percent to Montana division programs. Eisenhower launched the campaign at the White House and Gov Aronson has proclaimed Cancer Control Month in Montana.
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Montana
H. W. Gregg
Butte
American Cancer Society
Treasure State
United States
Gregg
St. Augustine
Fla
San Juan Capistrano Mission
California
Boston
North Church
Paul Revere Christ Church
Philadelphia
Congress
Trinity Church
New York
Eisenhower
White House
J. Hugo Aronson
Senate probes Stassen over grain elevator bid in Pakistan
Senate Investigations Subcommittee summoned Harold E. Stassen to testify next Wednesday after he barred aides from being questioned without him or top lawyer aides present. Sen Symington accused FOA of choosing a higher bid from Agricultural Construction Co. of Los Angeles over two lower bids from Kansas City firms, claiming the Los Angeles company was not chartered when bids opened. FOA said contract not yet formally awarded.
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Washington
Harold E. Stassen
Senate Investigations Subcommittee
Committee
Sen. Ervin
D-Nc
Shakespeare
McClellan
D - Ark
Stassen
Pakistan
Sen. Symington
D-Mo
Foreign Operations Administration
FOA
Symington
Kansas City
Agricultural Construction Co
Los Angeles
Dust storms sweep Texas amid high winds and damage
A string of strong wind storms raced through north and east Texas in the wild weather. No deaths or major injuries were reported though sheds, barns, and outbuildings were damaged near the Red River and in Cleburne. Dallas saw an egg sized hail storm, with unroofed homes and downed power lines, while Fort Worth had only light rain.
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Dallas
Tex
Texas
Texas Panhandle
Red River
Gainesville
Cleburne
Fort Worth
Grayson County
Sherman
Copter Crashes on Mattresses at Barber’s Point
A Navy helicopter with three crew prepared to land at Barber’s Point Naval Air Station but a broken landing strut forced a hover. Locals stacked mattresses on the ground as the craft descended and landed on the mattresses. All three sailors emerged unharmed.
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Honolulu
Barber's Point
Naval Air Station
Massive undersea quake cripples Mindanao region
A powerful undersea earthquake struck the southern Philippines Friday, causing extensive destruction around Lake Lanao and Mindanao coastlines. At least 16 people were killed and hundreds injured by falling debris as tremors lasted hours. Ozamiz City reported about one million dollars in damage with churches and homes demolished and water systems disrupted. Telephones failed across the disaster area and thousands were left homeless.
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Philippines
Mindanao
Negros
Panay Islands
Philippines Red Cross
Lake Lanao
Ozamiz City
Misamis
Cagayan City
Cotabato
Moro Gulf
Red Cross
Lanao
Wato
Macrantau
Angel Medina
President Signs Pay Hike Bill
President Eisenhower signed legislation raising pay for all armed services personnel who have completed their first hitch. The increases, effective April 1, average 12 percent overall, with higher boosts for certain jobs and specialties.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Armed Services
Army
Navy
Air Force
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
Public Health Service
Coast and Geodetic Survey
Montana Highway 1 Reopened After Snow Slide
Helena The Montana Automobile Assn said Montana Highway 1 near Hebgen Dam, closed by a snow slide, has been reopened to traffic. The route runs from the junction of U S 10 west of Three Forks to near West Yellowstone.
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Helena
Montana Automobile Assn
Hebgen Dam
Montana
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