Talk of banning nuclear weapons mirrors old campaign chatter
President Eisenhower and Soviet leaders debate disarmament and a ban on tests. Khrushchev signals a possible first step toward disarmament while Bulganin pushes for an appropriate overall agreement. U.S. insistence on strict inspections clashes with Soviet reluctance. A Senate panel finds most Russian leaders would resist foreign inspectors.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Russia
Bulganin
Communist Party
Khrushchev
Eiiserhower
United States
Geneva
Senate
United
Union Probe Details Tangle of Union Funds and Cars
George Kopecky testified that union funds flowed to executives via Chicago locals and a Detroit joint council, financing luxury cars for Stuart and Cross. He cited a $500 strike donation misposted to a personal account, unrecorded Local 149 expenses, payroll for Stuart’s son, and Cadillac and Corvette purchases with union money. He described alleged subterfuge and misallocation of thousands in vehicle-related expenses.
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George Kopecky
Stuart
Chicago
Kansas City
Bakers
Washington
Local 100
Kopecky
George Stuart
Union
Union Treasury
Local 149
Memphis
Mundie
James
Cross
Teamsters Union
Detroit
Cadillac
General Motors
Stuart and Cross
Local 300
Waldo Defeated on Two-Cent Beer Can Deposit
Nebraska state Senator Willard Waldo lost his bid for a two cent deposit on all beer cans. He argued the measure would curb littering on highways and in parks with empty beer cans.
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Lincoln
Neb
U.P
Willard Waldo
Waldo
Nebraska
Montana's Solons Ask Health Survey and Water Rate Delay
Montana's four member congressional delegation asked the Public Health Service for an up to date survey of Indian health facilities. They also urged the Interior Department to postpone planned increases in water rates for the Blackfeet Indian project amid previous user protests.
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Washington
U.P
Montana
Public Health Service
Interior Department
Scientists Split On Fallout Data For Biden Era Policy
Washington scientists raised a fresh clash over atomic fallout data as Dr. Selove said the 1956 NAS report is out of date while Dr. Warren claimed no new facts alter its conclusions. Eisenhower cited the NAS study as authoritative amid questions on radiation risks and a separate probe into a 2000 scientist protest led by Linus Pauling. Pauling agreed to testify when subpoenaed.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Walter C. Selove
University of Pennsylvania
Senate House
National Academy of Sciences
Shields Warren
Boston
National Academy
Joint Atomic Energy Subcommittee
Linus Pauling
Senate Internal Security Subcommittee
Subcommittee
Robert Morris
Pauling
California Institute of Technology Biochemistry Dept
State VFW Elects Montana Officers at Helena Meeting
State commander Don O'Brien of Sidney and officers Paul Dean Albert Jackson Frank Grundowski Del Livingston Willie Purkett Hjalmar Johnson Chris Sorenson were elected at the VFW auxiliary and Cooties gathering in Helena. The 12th annual meeting followed the 35th Montana VFW encampment with eleven of fourteen pup tents represented and Friday set for memorial service and officer nominations.
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Helena
Don O’brien
Sidney
Montana
Military Order of Cooties
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Paul Dean
Billings
Albert Jackson
Great Falls
Frank Grundowski
Bozeman
del Livingston
Havre
Willie Purkett
Hjalmar Johnson
Chris Sorenson
Kalispell
Wayne Cormany
Clarence Carpenter
Don Maldron
James Dunn
Glendive
Bernard Sullivan
Butte
Wyoming
VFW
Keith C. Abel
Department
Parole Applications in Arkansas Reach 1956 Totals
In 1956 Arkansas parole applications totaled 1 035 with 876 granted. The figures reflect a year of paroled decisions across the state.
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Arkansas
Weather bomb claim unsettles nuclear talk in London
Soviet scientist Federov told Radio Moscow that the United States is developing a weather weapon to cause droughts or floods. U S officials denied any such project and cited no evidence of man made climate control while noting potential wartime weather benefits remain unproven. Moscow pressed for a ban on hydrogen and atomic bombs amid stalled disarmament talks in London with India and West Germany at issue.
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London
U.P
United States
Radio Moscow
Voice of the
Weather Bureau
Kremlin
Moscow Radio
Valerian Zorin
India
Eisenhower
Zorin
Soviet Union
Disguised Colonel Arrested in Salt Lake City
A disguised Army colonel, Robert H. Lynch, AWOL and wanted for funds theft from Ft. Chaffee Ark, was arrested in Salt Lake City after CID agent James Ellery noticed a mole on his hand. Lynch had altered his appearance and had funds sent from Atlanta to Salt Lake City. He was held for return to Arkansas.
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Salt Lake City
U.P
Ft. Chaffee
Ark
Army
Robert H. Lynch
Arkansas
Lynch
James Ellery
Criminal Investigation Division
Western Union
CID
Atlanta, Ga
Inventor Joseph Henry Patented Electric Magnet in 1828
The electric magnet was invented by Joseph Henry in 1828, marking a key milestone in early electromagnetism and enabling advances in electric devices and experiments of the period.
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Joseph Henry
Wallet Found in Dog House After Loss in Michigan
In Muskegon Michigan Charles Hutchins reported $438 missing and later found the wallet in the family dog's house Penny chewed but intact. Hutchins rewarded Penny with a steak for the recovery.
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Muskegon, Mich
U.P
Charles Hutchins
Penny
Nixon Defends Modern Republicanism Amid 1957 Campaign Push
Nixon argues modern Republicanism avoids intra party conflict and aims to tackle international economic and social problems in America. He pledges to campaign hard for all Republican nominees and says Democratic Congress strengthens 1958 GOP prospects. Alcorn announces Thomas as national finance chair to raise one million dollars. Folger resigns to become ambassador to Belgium.
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Republican Party
America
Nixon
House
Senate
Congress
Alcorn
Navy
Charles S
Girard Case Moves Toward Japanese Trial
Brig. Gen. Charles L. Decker to observe the civil court proceeding as the Defense and State Departments announce handing Girard to Japan for trial. Judge McGarrahy orders habeas corpus show cause. U.S. Atty. Gasch supports early hearing while predicting government victory. Carroll condemns stripping the boy’s constitutional rights and warns of global implications.
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Ately
Girard
Charles L. Decker
Army
Wilber Brucker
Department of the Army
Decker
Defense
Japan
McGarrahy
Dulles
Wilson
Carroll
Saudi Arabia
Soviet Submarines Pass Through English Channel
Soviet long range submarines estimated at 2000 tons passed the English Channel Wednesday night escorted by mine sweepers. Three subs sighted with uncertain destination, officials noting such movements are not unusual but offering no comment on intent or final route.
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London
U.P
English Channel
Admiralty
Mediterranean
Atlantic
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Gop
Girard Trial
General Electric
Complete Planning and Financing Service
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