Around the World- Former Cabinet Official Faces Trial in Egypt
Cario, Egypt —(UP) —Former Cabinet Minister Ibrahim Farag went before the revolutionary tribunal today to stand trial on two charges of treason against the government of President Gen. Mohammed Naguib.
Farag was accused of "communicating with foreign quarters which plotted to undermine the present regime," and "active participation in the subversive activities of an underground organization conspiring against the regime." He pleaded innocent.
Turkey Backed in UN
Turkey Backed in UN United Nations, N.Y.—(UP)—Turkey, backed by the United States, was expected to win a seat on the powerful United Nations Security council today in a close three-way contest with the Philippines and Russian-dominated Poland.
Monday, Oct. 5, 1953
A long series of ballots was expected when the General Assembly met to fill vacancies for two-year terms on the 11-nation council.
Nixon Ready for Trip
Washington —(UP) — Vice President Richard M. Nixon completed preparations for his nine-week good will tour of the Far East today with last minute briefings from President Eisenhower and other top officials.
The vice president, accompanied by his wife, Pat, will take off immediately after midnight for an overnight flight to San Francisco.
Cites H-Bomb Danger
Washington—(UP)—Chairman W. Sterling Colf of the Congressional Atomic Energy committee said today Russia already has enough "deliverable" H-bombs to place American cities in "real and imminent danger." The veteran New York Republican said he personally regards the situation so alarming that he is asking the GOP drive a balanced budget in favor of a "drastic" speed-up in defense preparations.
Pyle Memorial Today
Bloomington, Ind. —(UP)—Many of the nation's best newsmen and well-known public figures meet at Ernie Pyle's alma mater today to pay tribute to his memory, with a five-star general as their spokesman.
General of the Army Omar N. Bradley (USA Ret.) speaks at a brief outdoor ceremony on the Indiana university campus. He was to dedicate a bronze plaque for the Scripps-Howard war correspondent as a historical site in journalism.
Reds Seize Americans
Vienna —(UP)— Soviet soldiers seized three American women Saturday and held them for 90 minutes near the Austro-Hungarian border, it was learned today.
The Russian soldiers stopped the women, all employees of the U.S. embassy in Vienna, 15 miles from the border and accused them of snapping a photograph of a Soviet truck. After the film was confiscated, the women were released and returned to Vienna.
Engineering Bulletin
TUESDAY
TUESDAY
Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Interested in aeronautical, mechanical, civil, and electrical engineering majors; graduate level physicists and mathematicians.
THURSDAY and FRIDAY
Continued Oil Company
Interested in chemical, mechanical electrical, geological, civil, architectural, and petroleum engineers; physicists chemists, geologists, and mathematicians.
Workmen, Yanks Win in Oread
The TV room in Oread hall was redecorated last week, but it wasn't easy.
FRIDAY
General Motors Corporation Interested in chemical, mechanical, electrical industrial, metallurgical, electric engineers; physicists and mathematicians.
"Groups planning social functions should register them, as soon as possible so we can keep the University calendar up to date," Miss Martha Peterson, dean of women, said today.
The calendar lists University activities being held throughout the year. It is complete except for dances and parties, Miss Peterson said.
Further information, application forms and brochures are available in the engineering dean's office, 111 Marvin hall. Interested persons may sign the interview schedule in the dean's office.
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Ike Faces Social Whirl
Washington —(UF)— The President and Mrs. Eisenhower are resuming a full-fledged social season at the White House this winter after a lapse of seven years.
While the Yankees and Dodgers were going at it, the men of Oread weren't about to leave the television set, not for classes or progress. Workmen had to stumble over and paint around both Dodger and Yankee fan alike.
The White House social season,
announced over the weekend, calls
for six state banquets and five formal
receptions between Nov. 3 and Feb.
23. All will be white tie, long gown occasions.
The season will open the first Tuesday of November, nearly a month earlier than in bygone years, with a cabinet dinner. It will end the last Tuesday of February with a reception for members of Congress.
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