Hoffa Acquitted in Bribery Conspiracy Case
James R. Hoffa, No. 2 man in the Teamsters Union, is acquitted of conspiring and bribing to plant a spy in the Senate Rackets Committee. The verdict could lift Hoffa to the union presidency as Dave Beck departs amid charges. Hoffa’s wife and daughter cried in court. he hinted at deciding his future within six days.
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Baseball Scores From National and Western Leagues
Western League Pueblo defeated Colorado Springs 7 to 6 in the lone Western game. In the National League Brooklyn beat Chicago 6 to 5 while Milwaukee led New York 3 to 1. Cincinnati won 7 to 2 over Philadelphia and Pittsburgh won 7 to 0. St Louis trailed 0 to 0 with no score noted. American League New York defeated Cleveland 9 to 1. Baltimore edged Kansas City 4 to 2, Detroit 4 Washington 1, and Boston 5 Chicarn 2.
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Defense rests in Clinton segregation trial in Tennessee
In Knoxville, the defense rested after arguing no case. Judge Taylor set four hours for final arguments and jury instructions for Tuesday. Defendants include John Kasper and 10 of the Clinton 15, accused of contempt over race integration at Clinton High School.
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Dam Threat Recedes as Terrace Reservoir Wall Threat Fades
Capulin Colorado reports farmers and townspeople returning home after danger from Terrace Reservoir subsides. State engineers say the leak may not cause failure though the situation remains serious. A dog signaled the alarm as the down river face detaches, with 2000 acre feet per day released to ease pressure. Page 2 continues.
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Terrace Reservoir
J. EF. Whitten
Denver
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President Symington accuses Eisenhower of vacillating defense policy
Sen. Stuart Symington charges the President with incredible irresponsibility over the defense budget. The White House says Symington misstates facts, noting letters cited were written by Defense Secretary Wilson and Budget Director Brundage, not Eisenhower. Hagerty confirms the president did not write the letters and urges accuracy.
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House approves foreign aid bill amid deep spending cuts
The House passed a 3.12 billion foreign aid authorization by a 254 to 154 vote, cutting about 727.8 million from Eisenhower's request. The bill moves to a House Senate conference as debates over long term authority continue and defense support funds are trimmed.
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Air to Air Atomic Rocket Fires Over Nevada Test Site
A Douglas MB-1 Genie fired from a fighter jet at the Nevada Atomic Test Site marks the first successful air to air atomic rocket test. Five Air Force officers observed below as the three-jet flight crossed the desert range. The test is hailed as expanding U S defense options.
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Abandon Rights Compromise On Civil Rights Bill
Washington July 19 Senate backers of the civil rights bill abandon compromise language on Section 3 the bill’s most controversial part. Sen Knowland leader of the bipartisan support has prepared to accept the section as is or reject it. A vote may occur early next week.
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Textile Mogul Admits Buying Swanky Home
Lloyd Klenert testified before the Senate Rackets Investigating Committee that he and UTW President Anthony Valente used about 57,000 in union funds as down payments on new homes to hide money from rival union factions. An auditor later said they provided an untrue sworn statement about the funds being for organizing.
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al Hayes
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Canada
Jacques
Lion Shuns People Returns to Cage After Circus Break
Frankie the 500 pound African lion, kept in an eight by twelve foot cage on a circus truck, escaped in Oklahoma City after a cage broke loose. He sniffed weeds for twenty minutes while onlookers and police prepared for a possible attack, then returned to his cage when offered water and shelter. The incident occurred before a Fort Smith Arkansas show.
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Bill McGaw
Motor Circus
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Ark
Oil Allowable Maintains Low 13 Day Pattern in Texas
Austin July 19 New Texas oil worries were presented to the State Railroad Commission which ordered a continuation in August of the smallest daily producing pattern on record. The daily oil allowable stays at 3 067 883 barrels, based on 13 days of statewide production. The commission noted underproduction keeps actual output at about 2 741 000 barrels per day. Independent operators joined majors in arguing against raising the pattern above market demand. Crude stocks nationally rose to 280 5 million barrels, with Texas over four million more than a month ago, while total crude and product stocks reached 659 3 million. General Ernest O Thompson commented on stock sufficiency.
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Amarillo Weather and Oil Proration Hearings Report
The Amarillo weather pattern shows 174 days of sun in 2007 scores and April 1 oil figures hit 571,300,000 barrels. Industry notes truckers lack buyers for North Texas crude, Ellenburger Field in Pecos Valley unsettled, Shamrock Oil to keep 75 percent pipeline proration in the Pamy handle through August, and talks push imports curtailment to boost domestic crude flow. Officials Odom and Harvey provided updates at the monthly proration hearing.
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Texas
Thompson
Odom
Washington
Never Drive While Tired Refr esh with Orange Juice
Florida highway patrol adds stickers on cars urging drivers to avoid fatigue with a citrus flavored message. The new slogan replaces the prior coffee break line after citrus industry objections.
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Fila
Florida Highway Patrol
Florida
Cinderella tale ends as Miss USA is dethroned
Leona Gage, then named Miss United States, is ousted after officials reveal she is married, a violation of the single contestant rule. Her marriage to Air Force sergeant Gene Norris Jennis and two children were disclosed by her mother-in-law and later confirmed by relatives, ending her Miss Universe bid.
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Maryland
Air Force
Clarence Long
Crisfield
Gene Norris Jennis
Friendship International Airport
David
Gene Jr
Walter Biggs
Dallas
Vernon
Tex
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