Flood Relief Emerges as Mississippi and Missouri Rivers Rise
Flood danger eased along the Mississippi in Illinois and Missouri as relief work by volunteers shore up levees after widespread inundation. The Mississippi and Missouri rivers forced thousands to evacuate across eight Midwest states, with forecasts of renewed river rises and ongoing emergency efforts by Red Cross and engineers.
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Illinois
Missouri
Quincy
Ill
Midwest
Teacher and coach named mayor of Mason after resignation
Olston O Wright 35 a Wahama High School teacher and assistant coach was appointed mayor of Mason to fill the unexpired term of C O Pickes who resigned last month. Wright who served in World War II and the Korean Conflict was sworn in by Recorder D B Dotson during the Mason city council meeting.
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Point Pleasant
Olston O. Wright
Wahama High School
Mason
C. O. Pickes
Wright
Glenville State Teachers College
West Virginia University
Mason City
D. B. Dotson
De Gaulle Arrives in England for 3 Day State Visit
French President Charles de Gaulle landed in London for a three day visit to Queen Elizabeth II. He will discuss Western Europe economic splits and issues to be raised at the East West summit with Prime Minister Harold Macmillan.
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London
Charles de Gaulle
Queen Elizabeth II
Britain
Harold Macmillan
Europe
Garcia orders probe into pardon of four dead prisoners
Philippine President Carlos P. Garcia orders an investigation to identify who recommended pardoning four inmates who had already died in jail. The pardons were issued last week on the Bureau of Pardons recommendation.
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Manila
Carlos P. Garcia
Bureau of Pardons
Ex-Policeman Found Innocent Of Larceny
A Franklin County Criminal Court jury acquitted former Columbus police sergeant James A. Faris of grand larceny charges. He was among eight Columbus policemen dismissed after a fall investigation into officer thefts.
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Columbus
Franklin County Criminal Court
James A. Faris
Consolidation Approved for Unitarian and Universalist Churches
Boston voters approve consolidation of the Unitarian and Universalist congregations by a wide margin, uniting under a single church body. The move aims to streamline governance and preserve shared programs.
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Boston
Unitarian and Universalist
Wisconsin Primary Opens With Three Contenders in Spotlight
The first big presidential primary kicks off in Wisconsin with Kennedy Humphrey and Nixon on the ballots. Polls run 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. as voters weigh religious issues and campaign stakes. Kennedy leads Democrats with hopes of 30 delegates, Humphrey vows to fight on, Nixon runs unopposed for 30 GOP delegates.
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Wisconsin
John Kennedy
Massachusetts
Kennedy
Hubert Humphrey
Minnesota
Richard M. Nixon
Nixon
Humphrey
Eisenhower Praises Nixon at Republican Women’s Confab
President Eisenhower lauded Vice President Nixon before a partisan crowd at the Republican Women’s National Conference. He praised Nixon as a credit to the administration and party, noting Nixon’s long service since 1952 and his integrity, while joking about senatorial hopefuls aiming to replace him.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Richard M. Nixon
Republican Women’s National Conference
Nixon
Gallia County Registers No Countywide Voter Plan
Secretary of State Ted W. Brown cast the deciding vote to rule out countywide voter registration for Gallia County. The election board split on rescinding prior approval with Brown opposing due to lack of funds, urging action once financially feasible. Republicans supported the vote to affirm, while Democratic members voted against rescinding.
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Columbus
Gallia County
Ted W. Brown
Election Board
Brown
Democratic Board
Joseph E. Straight
Oscar Russell
Noah E. Walters
C. W. Allison
Brush Memorial High School Fire Triggers Student Evacuation
A fire at Brush Memorial High School in suburban South Euclid forced the evacuation of more than 1500 students from the main building. Fire crews battled the flames and ensured all students were accounted for as they moved to safety.
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Cleveland
Brush Memorial High School
South
Euclid
Ben Hur dominates 11 Oscars in Hollywood triumph
Ben-Hur wins 11 Oscars including best actor for Charlton Heston and best picture, director William Wyler, and multiple technical honors. Room at the Top claims screenplay, Simone Signoret best actress, Hugh Griffith best supporting actor, with Ben-Hur setting a new all time Oscar record alongside Gigi's nine wins. Bob Hope receives the Jean Hersholt humanitarian award.
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Simone Signoret
Charlton Heston
Hugh Griffith
William Wyler
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Hugh Hunt
Shelley Winters
Anne Frank
Gigi
MGM
Bob Hope
Jean Hersholt
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Fire Damages Oil Well Rig Near McArthur
A flash fire at the G. B. Beyer farm on Route 56 northeast of McArthur caused about 4000 damages to a drilling rig. Firefighters saved equipment and extinguished crude oil flames after bailing oil ignited from a gas stove. The new well produced 100 barrels daily.
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G. B. Beyer Farm
Route 56
Loyd Gill
Gill
Swan Two
J. R. Bromley
Broonsville
West Virginia Liquor Store Wrecked in Crude Carrie Nation Parody
Tommy Spencer 25 from Couch wrecked the West Virginia State Liquor Store at Main and Sixth in Point Pleasant. He smashed the window with concrete, dumped whisky into the street, then tossed bottles inside and out. Police booked him for breaking and entering and destruction of property. He later tore up four mattresses in his jail cell.
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West Virginia
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Boston
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Sixth Sts
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Reds Cheer Fidel at Havana Rally Endorsing Revolution
Pro Communist youths from around the world gathered in Havana for a rally backing Fidel Castro. The event featured intense anti American sentiment and a near hysteria atmosphere as supporters voiced strong approval of the revolution.
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Fidel Castro
Space Contact Taps Signals From Distant Planets
Scientist Dr. Frank Drake explains Project Ozma findings and a theory of life on other worlds. The piece outlines stars with planets, galaxy scale timelines, and the chance of communication across the Milky Way as life evolved over billions of years.
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Associated Press
Green Bank
W. Va
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Drake
Milky Way
West rejects Soviet disarmament plan at Geneva
At Geneva the West rejected Nikita Khrushchev's four year disarmament blueprint, accusing the Soviet Union of misrepresenting U S motives. Frederick M Eaton labeled the plan unsafe and unworkable, warning it could enslave small nations and lack an international police force.
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Geneva
Nikita Khrushchev
Soviet Union
U. S
Frederick M. Eaton
Eaton
Valerian Zorin
United States
Jules Moch
United Nations
Senate Passage Seen For Civil Rights Bill
The Senate moved toward final passage of the 1960 civil rights bill as leaders signaled votes to resist amendments. Senate Minority Leader Everett M. Dirksen said there was a good chance to finish and send the measure to the House tonight.
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Senate
Washington
Everett M. Dirksen
Ill
Nun Sentenced by Communist Court in Czechoslovakia
A Roman Catholic nun in Czechoslovakia received a two year sentence by a Vienna based communist court for attempting to spread religious influence among schoolgirls.
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Vienna
Czechoslovakia
Parole Officer Faces Suspension Over Alleged Insubordination
Ohio probation officer Raymond Booth of Jackson is suspended for two weeks amid a dispute with Athens district supervisors. Booth said he refused to turn over confidential reports about parolee investigations, claiming it violated regulations and risked police investigations and civil actions. He argues the suspension lacked proper notice and due process.
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Athens
Booth
Gallia
Lawrence
Rowland Lutz
Harold Jasnau
Lawrence County
Jasnau
Probation and Parole Division
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National Guard Issues Bows And Arrows to Utah Units
Utah National Guard issues bows and arrows to specially trained archery units. Maj. Gen. Maxwell F. Rich says unconventional warfare demands unconventional weapons. Units will be trained to drop behind enemy lines and organize guerrilla fighters.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Utah National Guard
Maxwell F. Rich
Mud Relief Urges Gov DiSalle for Emergency Help
Portage and Stark counties join Geauga County in requesting emergency aid from Gov. Michael V. DiSalle to combat muddy roads.
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Portage
Stark
Geauga County
Michael V. DiSalle
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