Soviet offer of 1.12 billion loan for Aswan Dam discussed in Cairo
A Cairo source says the Soviet Union offered Egypt 1.12 billion dollars to fund almost the entire Aswan Dam but Nasser would study it before deciding. Shepilov discussed the plan during weekend talks as Western lenders pursue 70 million plus 30 to 130 million and a World Bank loan of 200 to 250 million.
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Egypt
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Soviet Union
Aswan Dam
Nasser
Dmitri Shepilov
Shepilov
Suez Canal Zone
Britain
United States
Nile
World Bank
Russia
West
Eugene Black
Senators Back Extra Air Force Funding for Bombers
Two Democratic senators voiced confidence the Senate will approve an additional 1.16 billion dollars for long range bombers and Air Force needs. The Appropriations Committee voted 13 to 12 to add the sum to Eisenhower’s defense request as the panel closed on a near 35 billion dollar defense bill.
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Senate
Senate Appropriations Committee
Eisenhower
U.S
Russia
Lyndon B. Johnson
Sen. Chavez
D-Nm
Russell
D-Ga
Armed Services Committee
Democrats Urge Probe Into Nickel Plant Project
Democratic House investigators allege political and private influence in a 48 million dollar expansion of a Cuban nickel plant. They accuse a Democratic majority of suppressing evidence and propose perjury prosecutions, with focus on contracts awarded to Frederick Snare Corp Merritt-Chapman & Scott and Balmer Moore brokerage tied to GSA head Edmund Mansure.
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Washington
Democratic House
Dvo Wung
WIS
Wivvolinmitny Operations Committee
Justice Department
Nicaro
Cuba
Subcommittee
Jack Brooks
D-Tex
Chicago
Edmund F. ‘Mansure
General Services Administration
Mansure
GSA
Frederick Snare Corp
Merritt-Chapman & Scott
Balmer & Moore
William J. Balmer
Edward F. Moore
Cook County
Eisenhower re election hopes seen as hospital stay continues
The Associated Press reports Republicans expect Eisenhower to seek re election though he remains hospitalized at Walter Reed after June 9 surgery. Nixon says no political talk and GOP convention plans proceed with Eisenhower as candidate. Other notes include Kentucky Senate race moves and Harriman gaining a boost for the Democratic nomination.
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Associated Press
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Ral
Duckel
ACUI
Bhu Wuay
Walter Reed Army Hospital
Nixon
Annapolis
Leonard Hall
Hartford
Conn
GOP
Harriman
Leary
Barkley
Democratic State Central Committee
Averell Harriman
New York
Frank E. McKinney
McKinney
Indianapolis
Chicago
Illinois
Adlai Stevenson
Farmers to Vote In Referendum on Tobacco Inspection
Tobacco growers who sold on the Thomasville market last year will receive government forms to vote in a referendum held Thursday through Saturday. Ballots must be mailed by midnight Saturday to Raleigh to count. The measure seeks government inspection at Thomasville similar to other markets with two thirds voting needed.
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Thomasville
Raleigh
N. C
Tito and Khrushchev pledge lasting Soviet Yugoslav bond
In Moscow 8000 cheer at Dynamo Stadium hear Tito and Khrushchev declare new alliance poses no threat to the West and will promote relations with other nations. They contest claims of strained ties and note a joint communiqué was postponed for later release.
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Red Boss
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Moscow
Yugoslavia
Soviet Union
Communist Party
Nikita Khrushchev
Dynamo Stadium
Khrushchev
Germany
State Board Approves Georgia School Budget
The Georgia State Board of Education approves a 1956 57 budget of 127 376 989 dollars, adding 7 million over the original total to fund 1 000 more teachers and new pupil growth. It also details allocations for transportation buildings current expenses and hardship relief.
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State Board of Education
Board of Education
Essie Hughes
Johnson County
Johnson ‘Schools
Hughes
Tobacco Meeting Slated Wednesday
A meeting of Thomas County tobacco growers will be held Wednesday at 4 p.m. at the Courthouse to set dates for the tobacco market opening. County Agent W L Whittle said the session will last under an hour. Principal speaker will be H L Wingate, president of the Georgia Park Bureau, with Dorsey Matthews and other advisors from Colquitt County.
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Cop County
W. L. Whittle
H. ‘L. ‘Wingate
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Georgia Park Bureau
Dorsey Matthews
Colquitt County
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Savige Ies
Cummings Land Case Goes to Jury Today
The John J. Cummings land dispute in U S District Court concluded this morning with Judge Bootle charging the jury before noon. The Seminole County suit valued at 1 462 acres at 199 770, while the government contends actual value is under 30 000. The judge will adjourn after the jury decides this matter, ending all Woodruff Dam claim cases.
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U.S. District Court
W. A. Bootle
Seminole County
Cummings
Bootle
Woodruff Dam
Humphrey Forecasts Senate Support for Higher Foreign Aid
Senator Humphrey predicted a Senate majority will back at least 2.4 billion dollars for foreign military assistance when needed. The proposed aid totals differ from House and committee levels andPending debate on the Defense Appropriations bill, NATO commitments remain a key concern.
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Sen
Humphrey
D-Minn
Senate
Democrats
House
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
George
Lyndon Johnson
Tex
Defense Department
Eisenhower
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
NATO
Martin and Lewis End Partnership Formally
Hollywood reports confirm Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis will end their multi million dollar partnership next month after an East night club tour marking their 10th anniversary and the Pardners era. Hal Wallis agreed to allow separate films as Paramount bosses later urged a split, ending a famed box office duo.
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Bing Crosby
Jerry Lewis
Charlie Chaplin
Hal Wallis
Wallis
Field
Red Grange
Y. Frank Freeman
Paramount
Wallis Productions
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Damon and Pythias
Dean
Ike
Crosby
Produce Inspection Free for 2 Days at State Market
R L Jackson Jr of the Thomas County Vegetables Growers Association announced free of charge produce inspection at the State Farmers Market through Wednesday. The first inspected farmer was Carl B McMillian of Pavo. After Wednesday a small fee will be charged for inspections.
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R. L. Jackson, Jr
Thomas County
Democrats vow to oppose drastic NATO cuts
Unclear statement argues Democrats will oppose cuts to NATO funding or commitments, warning that such reductions could signal wavering to allied nations. Specific targets or dates are not provided in legible detail.
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NATO
Eisenhower’s doctor reports good rest and stable progress
An official Walter Reed bulletin says President Eisenhower slept about eight hours and shows normal vitals. His spirits and morale are high, and his diet remains soft as he continues to recover after surgery. Only staff visitors were expected today as recovery advances and no recurrence is anticipated.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Walter Reed Army Hospital
Sherman Adams
Minister's Bod Killed by Ex-Convict
The body of a Tulsa pastor who helped hitchhikers was found in the foot hills area as ex convict Edward Williams confessed to shooting him. Williams, arrested on a bus after a day long manhunt, admitted the slaying and said the minister had given him a ride. The Rev Dale Proctor of Glenwood Baptist Church confirmed the minister often picked up hitchhikers to tell them about Christ.
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Okla
Tulsa
Christ
Tommie Robert Cooke
Edward Leon
Pete
Williams
Orville McCroskey
le Flore
Cooke
Wilams
Glenwood Baptist Church
Dale Proctor
Trade in the outgrown clothes for newer models
A family struggles with children whose clothing sizes refuse to fit as Jenny and Becky vary greatly in height and build. The mother worries about camp prep for Girl Scouts while considering trading garments to update wardrobes.
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Chatchee
Jenny
Becky
Partly Cloudy and Scattered Showers Forecast
Weather bulletin notes partly cloudy conditions with occasional rain and possible showers and thunder through midweek. Forecasters expect variable skies and scattered shower activity across the region.
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