Burke becomes new Navy Chief in Naval Academy ceremony
Adm. Arleigh A. Burke assumed command from Adm. Robert B. Carney at Dahlgren Hall Naval Academy. Burke pledged to push Carney era policies, noting the sea's future challenges. Carney praised his successor and reflected on his 43 years of service, marking a historic outside-Washington swearing in.
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Annapolis
Arleigh A. Burke
Navy
Robert B. Carney
Carney
Burke
Naval Operations
Naval Academy
Dahlgren Hall
Washington
Adm
Gifted Children Said Neglected in Public Schools
In PORT WAYNE Indiana Edward Jewett vice president of the AFL American Federation of Teachers said the nations public schools educate for mediocrity and gifted students are neglected. He spoke at the union convention citing teachers pitch to the medium ability group.
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Port Wayne
Ind
AFL American Federation of Teachers
Edward Jewett
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Three-day Fire Safety Convention Opens with Parades and Talks
The event features marching units from John F. Enders, Reuss, Friendship, Stephens City, South End, and local drum corps. The program includes opening session, memorial service, officer elections, a memorial luncheon, and a Fire Prevention conference with talks by state fire service representatives. H M Layman chairs local prevention efforts. Middle town Pa won last year for best program.
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John F. Enders
Reuss
Friendship
Stephens City
Harold Teets
South End
H. M. Layman
Middletown
Edward C. Levi
Enders
Daniel Brumback
Bernard Groves
Rouss
Eston Tevalt
Lee Brown
Sarah Zane
James W. Green, Jr
Shawnee
Winton Pope
Schmidt to Seek Custody of Son in Sacramento
Airman Daniel Schmidt plans to seek custody of his son Danny Jr. in Sacramento courts along with a divorce. Una Schmidt-Fine, now married to Alford Fine, is supported by her mother Mrs. Ferguson while her Idaho father Ralph Howell and stepmother back Una. The case draws in two families and a notable split over parental rights after 32 months in prison release.
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Sacramento
Calif
Una Schmidt-Fine
Daniel Schmidt
Schmidt
Una
Alford Fine
Danny, Jr
Howard P. Welch
Walter Ferguson
Boise
Idaho
Ferguson
California
Tehama County
Ralph Howell
Bruneau
Sierra
Harold Berliner
Indian Cities Reported Quiet After Riots and Strike
New Delhi and Bombay remained quiet after anti Portuguese riots and protests across major cities. Calcutta suffered protests with the Portuguese consulate sacked while nearly 100 people were injured nationwide amid the so called peaceful invasion.
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New Delhi
India
Calcutta
Bombay
Nagpur
Hyderabad
Soldier Killed in Truck Collision Near Petersburg
A 22 year old Army corporal Everett Bryant of Jackson North Carolina was killed today in an automobile truck collision eight miles south of Petersburg on U S 301.
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Petersburg
Everett Bryant
Jackson
N. C
Here
U. S. 301
Why Scientists Wear Beards Revealed by Geneva Poll
An informal poll at the atoms for peace conference in Geneva finds scientists grow beards for habit, convenience, or spousal prompting. Francis Perrin cites shaving hiatus after jaw injury. Peter Fortescue notes wartime fun and time saved. W V Mayneard says temporary gain. Luigi Mongini mentions wife influence. trend toward clean shaven youth noted as beards may fade.
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Geneva
Francis Perrin
Atomic Energy
Peter Fortescue
Britain
Atomic Energy Research Establishment
Harwell
W. V. Mayneard
British Medical Research Council
Luigi Mongini
TV Film Actors Vote to End Strike
The Screen Actors Guild accepted a new contract ending a 12 day strike. Actors voted 735 to 307 to end the dispute, securing residual pay for second through sixth runs of TV films through March 31, 1960.
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Hollywood
Screen Actors Guild
Giles Receives 2106 Year Prison Sentence In Texas Case
Giles, a 54 year old former Texas land commissioner, was sentenced to two to six years after pleading guilty to two counts of agreeing to accept a 30000 bribe. He maintained innocence on one count and appealed the sentence. The maximum possible was 10 years.
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San Antonio
Tex
Bascom Giles
Texas
Giles
Texas Veterans Land Program
Three North Carolinians Killed in Milton Car Crash
Early today a car carrying three North Carolinians crashed into a crossing in Milton, N C, killing them. The report notes wage changes for various show business roles from daily rates to weekly contracts, including day players and stunt personnel.
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Danville
Milton
N. C
Here
Tree Lance
Woman Hikes 1700 Miles From Georgia to Maine
Mrs. Emma Gatewood 67 from Gallipolis Ohio reached Sherburne Pass in Vermont on a cross country trek from Mt Oglethorpe Georgia toward Mt Katahdin Maine. Since May 3 she has shed 24 pounds and worn out five pairs of shoes covering 1700 miles with about 350 miles remaining.
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Rutland
Emma Gatewood
Gallipolis
Ohio
Sherburne Pass
Mt Oglethorpe
Mt. Katahdin
Maine
Mary Frances Kenney 93 Dies in Rainelle
Mrs Mary Frances Kenney 93 of Rainelle W V a died yesterday leaving 149 direct descendants including 5 sons 6 daughters 62 grandchildren 75 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild The obituary notes her long family ties and large progeny reflecting a life spanning many generations
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Rainelle
W. Va
Mary Frances Kenney
War of Nerves as Irish Nationalists Target Britain
London authorities faced a nerve war as anonymous tips warned of raids on military camps after last week’s depot attack. Detectives and armed agents rushed to reported targets, but the calls and rumors proved false.
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London
Britain
Naples man out of danger after suicide attempt
Nathan Haenni, fiancee of Mussolini's grandson, was reported out of danger and recovering after a death by self inflicting act.
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Naples
Nathan Haenni
Mussolini
Lamont Cancels 30th Annual Free Watermelon Feed
Lamont Oklahoma will not host its traditional free watermelon feed this season for the first time in 30 years due to a late harvest. No watermelons will be distributed and the event is canceled.
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Lamont
Okla
Hoover Says Eisenhower Acting on Commission Recommendations
Herbert Hoover states that President Eisenhower is implementing the administrative changes he recommended as head of the commission.
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Hoover
Washington
Herbert Hoover
Eisenhower
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