Eisenhower says no plan to seek authority to intervene in Indochina
President Eisenhower declined plans to ask Congress for standby authority to intervene in Indochina but warned the United States faces a serious Communist threat. He defended a large yet sustainable military budget and predicted a possible 40 year international tension, stressing mobile forces and defense expenditures to protect democratic government.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
Indochina
United States
U.S
Adm
Robert B. Carney
Naval Operations
Iron Curtain
Wisconsin Editor Stands by Petition Signer Secrecy
Sauk City editor Leroy Gore says he will go to jail rather than reveal the names of recall petition signers for U S Sen Joseph McCarthy. District Attorney Harlan Kelley issued a subpoena for the petitions as Gore defends his Joe Must Go movement and stockpiled about 360000 signatures from Wisconsin readers.
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Sauk City
Wis
Leroy Gore
Joseph R. McCarthy
Gore
Harlan Kelley
Joe
Wisconsin
McCarthy
Senate
Kelley
Suboena
Britain backs U S on Asia peace pact at Geneva
In Geneva Britain publicly supports the United States in resisting Communist attempts to dismember Indochina. Anthony Eden and Walter Bedell Smith report full agreement on Indochina aims. Molotov and Chou En Lai denounce Western peace efforts, accusing France of prolonging the war with American aid.
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Britain
U. S
Asia
Geneva
United States
Anthony Eden
U.S
Walter Bedell Smith
Indochina
Russia
China
Laos
Cambodia
Viet Nam
Vyacheslav M. Molotov
Chou En-Lai
Molotov
U. S. Seeks Release of 83 Prisoners Held in Red China
In Geneva the United States formally asked China to free 83 Americans held or detained there. The list includes NBC newsman Richard Applegate and INS correspondent Donald Dixon. Ambassador U Alexis Johnson met a Chinese representative. further talks set for June 15.
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U. S
Red
China
Geneva
United States Today
Red China
Richard Applegate
NBC
United Press
Donald Dixon
International News Service
Prague
U. Alexis Johnson
United States
Johnson
Red Cross Society of China
Pe- Kine Peiping
Mrs Lay Elected To American Poets Group
Washington writer Permelia Robinson Lay receives membership in the American Poets Fellowship Society by the executive board in New York City. A Parsons College graduate and founder of The Word Weavers, she belongs to several poetry and authors groups and is published in Candor Magazine and other outlets. Her poems appear in 1954 national literary volumes.
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New York
Permelia Robinson Lay
Washington
Myra Seldon Day
American Poets Fellowship Society
Corporation of
United American Poets
International Poetry Advancement Association Inc
New York City
Lay
Parsons College
Word Weavers Group
Iowa Poetry Dry Association
The
United American Authors
Candor Magazine
Montana Poetry Quarterly
Gore Seeks to Move Exposed Items Out of State
Report notes accusations that political figures aim to transport documents or materials out of the state to conceal information. The discussion centers on the motive to evade public scrutiny and potential legal exposure.
McCarthy Accuses Adams of Blackmail Tactics in Army Probe
Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy testified that Army counselor John G. Adams warned him last January that the subcommittee could be wrecked if subpoenas for Army Loyalty Board members were not canceled. He described Adams as using a mix of salesmanship and threats in a bold blackmail attempt to halt calls to the board.
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Washington
Joseph R. McCarthy
Army
John G. Adams
McCarthy Subcommittee
Army Loyalty Board
Adams
McCarthy
Roy M. Cohn
Pvt
G. David Schine
Cohn-Schine
Dulles warns allies differ risk Western unity at Rotary
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles warned that too much difference among non Communist world allies could threaten joint action. He urged balancing disagreement with shared limits and warned Europe unity is slipping as France and Italy delay ratification of the EDC treaty. He also said the US will not fight for colonialism and stressed moral principle guiding Indochina policy.
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Seattle
Wasa
John Foster Dulles
France
Italy
Europe
United States
Western Hemisphere
Asia
Southeast Asia
Indochina
Omaha
Neb
Dulles
Brothers charged in Hillsboro bank robbery
Billy Joe Gilmore and Richard Monroe Gilmore, aged 23 and 22, were charged with entering a bank with intent to rob after allegedly stealing 1863 dollars from Hillsboro Savings Bank. They waived preliminary hearing and are held for the Henry County grand jury. The robbers surrendered at a roadblock near Burlington.
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Mount Pleasant
Hillsboro
Henry County
Grand Jury
Billy Joe Gilmore
Richard Monroe Gilmore
Burlington
Justice of the Peace
George Means
Whitt
Tex
Earl Miner
Billy Joe
Lowell
Gilmore
U.S. 61
Phil Hixson
Russell Spearman
Hixson
Spearman
Washington shows strong buying power in 1955 survey
Washington residents posted higher incomes and freer spending with retail sales reaching 13 243 000 and 2 200 local families reporting 9 796 000 disposable income. The market index places Washington 31 percent above the national average, underscoring the city as a regional trading center.
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New York
Washington
Former Junction Man Dies at Muscatine
John KE Wheeler 68 of Conesville died at 10 pm Wednesday in Muscatine county hospital Muscatine. The body rests at Stephens funeral home Columbus Junction pending funeral arrangements. Born August 1 1885 he lived years in Columbus Junction. Survived by widow five sons Leland Columbus Jet John Muscatine Robert and Earl in service three daughters and numerous grandchildren.
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Columbus Junction
John KE. Wheeler
Conesville
Muscatine County
Muscatine
Stephens Funeral Home
Mr. Wheeler
Leland
Columbus Jet
John
Robert
Earl
Ottumwa Trucker Dies In Crash Near Oskaloosa
Charles Richard Skinner 86 of Ottumwa was killed when his truck struck a bridge abutment and burned on Iowa 92 about one mile west of here. His wife, thrown clear, was in critical condition at an Oskaloosa hospital. Patrolman Dean Lewis said Skinner likely tried to pass a car on the bridge.
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Kaloosa
Charles Richard Skinner
Ottumwa
Iowa 92
Here
Skinner
Oskaloosa Hospital
Dean Lewis
Police battle in Bogota leaves 15 dead in clashes
In Bogota police and troops patrolled after security measures were imposed following two days of student protests and clashes. At least 15 people died including 12 students, two soldiers and a woman, with over 20 wounded. Curfew and bans on public meetings were enforced. venues were closed.
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Begota
Colombia
County Beef Group Sponsors Farm Tour
Washington County Beef Producers association sponsored a weed control and pasture tour across three farms. Attendees viewed alfalfa clipping and forage hauling at George Tripp farm, discussed alfalfa-brome pasture management at Roy Lowash and Karl Messer, and saw birdsfoot trefoil pasture at Dan Guy. Demonstrations included brush clearing with Kling equipment and near complete weed control results. Extension staff and reps from Wilson, Morrell firms attended.
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Washington County Beef Producers Association
George Tripp
Roy Lowash
Karl Messer
Dan Guy
Kling Equipment Company
Iowa State College
Dean Rinner
Wilson and Company
Russell Plager
Morrell and Company
Local student begins summer work at Evening Journal
Willard J. Isenberger, a junior at the State University of Iowa journalism school, starts summer work at the Evening Journal in Washington. He received a $500 General Electric scholarship this week, GE's second annual such award.
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Willard J. Isenberger
State University of Iowa School of Journalism
The
Evening Journal
Washington
Willard
General Electric Company
General Electric
Welch's Defense Of Fisher Gets Much Support
In Washington the special counsel Joseph Welch reports roughly 1000 telegrams praising his rebuttal to Senator McCarthy's harsh attack on young attorney Frederick G. Fisher. Welch vows to stay on in the Army McCarthy hearings as top attorney amid public sympathy for Fisher and firm support from Newton's Republican committee.
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Welch
Fisher
Washington
Joseph N. Welch
Joseph R McCarthy
Boston
Army- McCarthy
McCarthy
Army
Frederick G. Fisher Welch
Communist Party
National Lawyers Guild
Guild
Harvard
C. Keefe Hurley
Newton
Young Iowa Farmer Killed by Tornado
A tornado killed William Nicholson aged 23 on his father’s farm four miles south of Rockwell City. His wife hospitalized in Fort Dodge and their infant cared for by relatives. Heavy rains and floods damaged several farms across central Iowa with hail and washed roads.
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William Nicholson
Rockwell City
Iowa
Nicholson
Fort Dodge
Termites Can Live For Three Decades Or More
A historical note explains termites may survive for up to 30 years and beyond in favorable conditions, highlighting their longevity in wood structures.
Willard Dedication Addresses Sioux City Home
A note mentions a University of Iowa student connected to Willard living in Sioux City, Iowa. The reference places Willard at a home in Sioux City as part of a broader profile.
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University of Iowa
Willard
Sioux City
More Merchants To Sponsor Entries In Beauty Contest Here
A large list of local merchants joins the American Legion beauty contest sponsorship for the Fourth of July event in Washington. Prizes totaling 50 dollars will be awarded to the three winners. Entrants must be 18 or older and judged on beauty neatness posture build and poise.
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American Legion
Washington
Phil Kneen
Spon
Eisenhower to Deliver Major Policy Speech Tonight
President Eisenhower plans a national radio television address tonight to rally support for his legislative program. Details are sparse with speculation on Indochina crisis themes and potential U S involvement. The talk airs before DC Citizens For Eisenhower Committee between 9 and 10 p m EDT and follows NSC discussions.
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Washington
Eisenhower
White House
Indochina
U.S
National Security Council
District of Columbia
Citizens For Eisenhower Committee
Congress
TV Washington
NBC Radio
NBC TV
ABC
MBS
CBS
Paul Shearer Named President of YMCA Washington
At the Wash ington Community YMCA first board meeting, Paul V. Shearer a local attorney was elected president for the coming year. Verle Gallagher a farmer from route 3 Washington was chosen as vice president Porter Lee will serve as secretary and Leslie Dunlap continues as treasurer.
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Washington Community Ymca
Paul V. Shearer
Verle Gallagher
Farmer
Route 3
Washington
Porter Lee
Leslie Dunlap
Two Youths Captured Near Mt Pleasant After Car Chase
Police identified two escapees from Jacksonville Illinois hospital for the criminally insane as Charles Register nineteen Springfield Illinois and John Fletcher seventeen Quincy Illinois. They fled in a stolen car, were chased by Keokuk officers on U.S. 218, the vehicle hit a roadblock and the duo fled. Register was wounded and both youths were captured and taken to a Mount Pleasant hospital.
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Mount Pleasant
Jacksonville
Ill
Here
Charles Register
Springfield
Jll
John Fletcher
Quincy
Benard Webber
Lee LeMaster
Keokuk
U.S. 218
Register
Fletcher
E. C. Alberts
Iowa
Hillsboro
Iowa Farm Woman Dies in Collision West of Oelwein
Mrs. Ben Nachtman 54 of Oran farm died in a hospital after her car failed to stop at a stop sign and pulled onto Iowa 3 nine miles west of Oelwein, colliding with a car driven by R. H. Renken Applington. Nachtman and Renken were hospitalized but not seriously hurt.
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Oelwein
Ben Nachtman
Oran Farm
Iowa
Here
Nachtman
R. H. Renken
Applington
Religious Demographics in Indonesia noted Christians
An Indonesia population figure notes about 83 million people with Islam as the faith for roughly 90 percent. It states nearly 3 million Christians reside in the nation, with about three quarters identifying as Protestants.
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Indonesia
Young Republic
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