Garcia Appeals to Congress for Philippine Stability Aid
Philippine President Carlos P. Garcia urged Congress for understanding and support to build stability in the Philippines. He pledged democracy, equality, and solidarity with the United States, seeking long term credits around 300 million dollars and higher. He met President Eisenhower during a three day state visit and received full military honors.
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W N
Carlos P. Garcia
U.S. Congress
Congress
America
Asia
Garcia
Philippines
United States
Eisenhower
Defense Department
Republic
Washington
Columbina Iti
Eiienhower
White House
Harris Seeks Goldfine Testimony On Adams Scandal
Rep. Oren Harris said he intends to call Bernard Goldfine to testify regarding the Sherman Adams gifts controversy. Harris noted no date yet, needing time to build the case. The House subcommittee has not summoned Goldfine and continues to review records.
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Washington
Oren Harris
D-Ark
Bernard Goldfine
Boston
Sherman Adams
Goldfine
Harris
Morris
House
Eisenhower
Adams
Eiisenhower
Subcommittee
Bridge Collapse Kills 16 on Second Narrows Bridge
In Vancouver BC two end sections of the nearly finished six lane Second Narrows Bridge collapsed during construction. At least 16 workers died and 22 were injured as 40 men stood on the girders. A mystery remains about cause and a delay in completion is anticipated.
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Vancouver
B. C
Burrard Inlet
North
Edwin Leitch
Don Mitchell
Bill Hallman
Second Narrows Bridge
Dominion Bridge Co
Atty
Robert Bonner
Sherwood Lett
British Columbia Supreme Court
Senate Passes Labor Bill Amid House Doubts
The Senate approved a broad labor control bill by 88 to 1 after protracted debate. House leaders expect limited action possibly passing a union pension and welfare disclosure bill, with hearings under Rep. Carl D. Perkins to advance a general measure. Leaders praise the bill as a landmark while critics warn it may require further changes.
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Senate
House
Washington
Carl D. Perkins
D-Ky
House Labor Subcommittee
Lyndon B. Johnson
Tex
John F. Kennedy
Dmass
Kennedy
Irving M. Ives
John L. McClellan
D-Ark
Rackets Committee
McClellan
William F. Knowland
Rcalif
Detroit Cops Face Federal Charges In 100000 Robbery Spree
Two Detroit patrolmen, James R. Burke age 33 and David R. Tapp age 26, are jailed on 100000 bonds each after FBI and police accuse them of a four year spree including savings and loan office stickups, a bank robbery, and business robberies. They reportedly used disguises such as Army fatigues and Halloween masks during off duty raids. Both men, dismissed from the force, had 9 and 10 years of service respectively.
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Detroit
Michigan
James R. Burke
David R. Tapp
Burke
Tapp
U.S. District Court
FBI
Thomas P. Thornton
Savings and Loan Office
Virginia unemployment rate hits record low in the South
The Federal Department of Labor Statistics reported Virginia's unemployment rate at 4 percent, the lowest in the South and one of the nation’s lowest. The May 17 week figures show nine states with smaller rates, mostly in the Midwest, while the national rate stood at 7.2 percent.
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Richmond
Federal
Department of Labor Statistics
Virginia
South
Midwest
Woman Reports Major Cancer Research Advance
US scientist Dr. Sarah E. Stewart of the National Cancer Institute reports using a single virus to induce up to 29 cancer types in mice, supporting virus transmission theory of cancer. Ontario expert Dr. Arthur W. Ham calls it highly stimulating. human applicability remains unproven.
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Honey Harbour
Ont
U. S
Sarah E. Stewart
National Cancer Institute
Bethesda
Canadian Cancer Research Congress
Stewart
Arthur W. Ham
Ontario Cancer Institute
Toronto
Greek Property Burned Blame Turks in Cyprus Riot Fallout
In Nicosia a Greek owned Pallas movie house was set ablaze marking the fourth Greek property fire in 24 hours as Britain again blamed Turkish Cypriots opposing union with Greece. Damage was about 1 000 pounds. No halt yet to last week’s Turkish riots that killed 15 Greeks and 2 Turks. NATO delay on Cyprus plan release noted by Prime Minister Macmillan.
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Nicosia
Cyprus
Greece
Pallas
Britain
North Atlantic Council
Macmillan
House of Commons
London
NATO
Diploma denied sparks Dominican U S tensions
In Ciudad Trujillo Rafael Trujillo Jr. failed to finish the course at Fort Leavenworth delaying a diploma from the U S Army. The denial provoked extraordinary Dominican sessions to confront U S criticism over gifts to movie stars.
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Ciudad Trujillo
Domican Republic
U.S. Army
Rafael Trujillo
United States
Dominican Congress
U.S
Rafael Trujillo Jr
Kim Novak
Zsa Zsa Gabor
Trujillo
Caribbean
Zoo and Museum Workers Return to Jobs After Settlement
New York City zoo and museum workers resumed work as a four day strike settlement paves the way for reopening to the public. Mayor Robert F. Wagner announced the agreement on new contract terms after talks with city officials and representatives of the AFSCME union.
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New York
Robert F. Wagner
American Federation of State
President pledges to keep Sherman Adams as aide
President Eisenhower said Sherman Adams was imprudent with Bernard Goldfine but he needs Adams to continue as top presidential aide. He made clear at a news conference he has no intention of firing Adams.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Sherman Adams
Bernard Goldfine
Adams
House
Gov
Congressional Committee
Gov. Adams
White House
Hungary
Imre Nagy
Pal Maleter
Free World
Soviet Union
Lebanon
United States
Dag Hammarskjold
United Nations
U.N
Omer W. Clark to Head State D A V Convention
Omer W. Clark national director of legislation for the Disabled American Veterans will represent the National Headquarters at the 27th annual D A V convention in the state. Miss Martha MacDowall Salem first woman state commander in D A V will preside. The convention runs Friday through Sunday with nominations and elections Saturday.
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Omer W. Clark
Mr. Clark
Ohio
Ohio National Guard
France
D.A.V
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Metropolitan Police Boys’ Club
Washington
D. C
Virginia
Martha MacDowall
Salem
Baboon Birth Sparked By Fathers Day Theme
A baboon birth described with the father out of the picture in another cage, leaving mother and infant thriving. The newborn arrived on Saturday, the day before Fathers Day, captured in an AP Wirephoto context.
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Peoria
Glen Oak
Mike
Republican State Chairmen Divided On Adams Case
Republican state chairmen at a three day party campaign school split on whether Sher man Adams ties to industrialist Bernard Goldfine will hurt 1958 elections. Some called for Adams aide resignation. others defended him saying no evidence shows influence on government agencies. Meade Alcorn cautioned campaigns face rough battles as parties shift toward candidate focus.
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Washington
Sherman Adams
Benard Goldfine
James F. Short
Oregon
Adams
Treat
Bernard Goldfine
Goldfine
I. Lee Potter
Virginia
Wirt A. Yeger Jr
Mississippi
GOP
Meade Alcorn
Alcorn
U.S. Senate
House
Front Royal Man Seeks 25000 Damages From Congress
Charles Bernstein a Front Royal Virginia resident urged a House Judiciary Subcommittee to grant him 25000 in damages after a murder conviction that led to death sentence and years in prison before his exoneration. Bernstein asserted he used the name Harris only in error and cited presidential pardons and commuting actions regarding his case.
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Washington
Congress
Charles Bernstein
Front Royal
House Judiciary Subcommittee
Charles Harris
Milton White Henry
Bernstein
Harris
New York City
Roosevelt
Truman
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Zoo
D.A.V. Convention
Adams Case
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