Ike Begins Campaign To Gain GOP Victory
President Eisenhower launches a cross country tour to boost Republican chances in Congress. He attacks critics calling the economy gloomy and urges tighter GOP control while praising the Senate record. Senator Lyndon B. Johnson says voters will decide in November.
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Lyndon B. Johnson
Texas
Social Security Bill Expands Coverage and Benefits
The Senate House Conference Committee reached a compromise social security bill to extend coverage to more than 19 million people, raise benefits, and increase taxes to pay for them. It includes compulsory coverage for 3.6 million farm operators and raises the tax base from 3600 to 4200. The measure aims for quick passage in both houses.
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Lightning Kills Man in Mowreystown Field
Ted Roberts aged 21 was killed when lightning struck him while feeding pigs on his father’s farm near here yesterday. The tragedy underscores the dangers of severe weather for farm workers and families.
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Ted Roberts
Here
Crucial Decision Expected On European Army Plan
In Brussels French Premier Mendes-France faces a decision on compromising the European Defense Community plan amid divided views among Italy Belgium the Netherlands and Luxembourg. US support for the treaty remains uncertain as talks continue with West Germany and allied ministers.
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France
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Netherlands
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Methodist Church Seeks Non Ohioan Leader for Conference
St. Pauls Methodist Church in Defiance asks a non Ohioan to preside the quarterly conference to ensure fairness. They asked Bishop H. Clifford Northcott of Madison Wisconsin to appoint a non resident bishop for the session amid a dispute over a pastor credentials dispute with former pastor Dr Joseph C Richards and claims of illegal trustee elections.
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Madison
Wis
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Hazen G. Werner
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Werner
Kenneth S. Leary
St. Paul's Church
Catholic War Veterans Convene in Cincinnati with 250000 Members
The Catholic War Veterans report a national membership of about 250000 across 1700 posts. Nearly 1000 delegates attend the 19th annual convention held in Cincinnati under National Adjutant William L. Nemeity of Brooklyn.
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Cincinnati
William L. Nemeity
Brooklyn
Eisenhower Presses European Defense Community Plan
President Eisenhower urged Congress and allies to approve the European Defense Community to add German troops to Europe’s defense. He cited six‑month aid report and noted France and Italy have not ratified the plan while West German and other ministers debated in Brussels. Congress approved over five billion dollars for foreign aid for another year.
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Son Extortion Attempt Reported in Lima Family Case
FBI officials disclosed a 21 year old Lima youth named Lawrence Allen Wagner attempted to extort 60 dollars from his father Orville D Wagner 44. The father received a threatening letter instructing payment to the mother in St Louis to cover furniture costs. Wagner was arrested in St Louis on extortion charges.
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Children Are Cheaper By Baker's Dozen
A Brooklyn couple welcomed their 13th child, a baby boy named William, at Midwood Hospital where the birth was on the house. Fire Captain Arthur Wallace and his wife Helen have other children aged 14 months to 15 years, with the hospital covering the 13th birth.
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Four Brooklyn Teens Touched by Suspected Slayings Break Down
A gang of four thrill-killing youths identified the body of Wil Menter, 34, on a Brooklyn pier. Police report nine attacks, including another death, as the youths confess and face no-bail detention.
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Jerome Lieberman
Robert Trachtenberg
Menter
Rheinhold Ulrichson
Variable Showers Likely Over Next Five Days
Five day forecast from the Associated Press shows showers on three or four of the next five days. Expect rain amounts averaging three quarters to one inch with weekend and midweek showers. Temperatures to run well above normal through Wednesday with highs near the mid 80s and lows around 60.
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Associated Press
Cold War lull noted in Soviet actions by official
Robert Murphy says the Cold War may be entering a lull with reluctance in the Communist bloc to engage in direct military adventures. Representative Cole warns Soviet air atomic power is rising unexpectedly, urging immediate steps to strengthen U S retaliatory forces and clearly define nuclear weapons as part of the defense posture. The Air Force Association presses for a defined line of aggression and decisive action if crossed.
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U. S
Sheppard Pleads Innocent in Murder Case at Arraignment
Dr. Samuel H. Sheppard entered a first degree murder plea at a Cleveland arraignment. His lawyers offered no bail request. a trial date is expected after a fall term opening, with a possible October start.
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Samuel H. Sheppard
William J. Corrigan
Common Pleas
Arthur H Day
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Garmone
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Honest Cabbie Keeps Waiting For Jewelry Find
New York taxi driver Fritz Morris waited two hours for the owner of a bag containing 25 000 dollars in jewels. Mrs. Abraham Scheer claimed the jewels and police planned a pickup, but she did not appear. Morris faced a potential loss of two days pay as the week closed.
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Bank Cashes Stub Of Worker's Check
In Pasadena a bank cashed a worker's paycheck stub that matched the check in size and shape. City Controller O A Dietrich said a bank official called to request an employee return after discovering the stub had been cashed. The incident caused consternation in local banking circles.
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No Verdict In Sight for Hearing on McCarthy Army Inquiry
Washington reports two months after the windup of the McCarthy Army hearings the Senate Investigations subcommittee has not agreed on a verdict. Sen Potter plans to issue his own findings and depart for Europe if no accord is reached by Sunday amid ongoing disputes over charges between McCarthy and Army officials concerning Pvt G David Schine.
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R-Mich
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Cohn
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Police advised after 11 year old calls for arrest
In Battle Creek Michigan an 11 year old summoned officers to arrest her mother after saying she had been spanked. Police said the child had a temper tantrum and could not take action, leaving with the suggestion she receive another spanking.
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Here
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Bleeder Victim Eddie Fights Rare Blood illness
A six year old Middletown boy nicknamed Eddie battled a rare blood condition after a tonsillectomy. He bled for six weeks but is expected to go home in a few days, drawing international attention for his valiant fight.
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Ohio
Eddie
Pay for Mistakes Given To Charity
Workers at Lion Manufacturing Co in Chicago raise money for polio by paying a penny or more for each error. They seal a cardboard box, cut a coin slot in the top, and pledge to pay up whenever they make mistakes in work or speech.
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Lion Manufacturing Co
Cats Cause Brief Power Outage in Yonkers
A brief blackout affected about 5000 homes and 1100 street lights in Yonkers when two cats on a transformer caused one to be electrocuted by 14 000 volts. Consolidated Edison officials traced the fault to the Habirshaw Cable and Wire Co. site where one dead cat was found. An employee noted two cars on the line. one was electrocuted, the other jumped to safety.
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Consolidated Fedison Co
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Rhodes Demands Lausche Answer Criticisms
James A. Rhodes the Republican gubernatorial candidate urged Frank J. Lausche to stop avoiding the press and to respond to Rhodes' accusations against Lausche's four terms in office. Rhodes also criticized the state highway program at a Clark County Republican meeting.
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Teenager Dies After Bat Attack in Youngstown
Fourteen year old Stephen Myers died from a brain blood clot after being struck on the head by a baseball bat last Tuesday in Youngstown. Police investigated the incident as a fatal injury with medical examiner ruling the cause.
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Congress Near End Of Session With Pensions And Pay Hikes
Congress moves toward adjournment as key items remain. A pension expansion bill under Social Security aims to include 3.6 million farm operators and 0.5 million professionals. A 5–7 percent pay hike controversy for postal workers and civil servants looms, with Senate debate still unsettled. Senator Neely criticized excessive debate as the session winds down.
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D-Wva
Food Prices Rise Slightly in July Cost Index
Washington The government reports the July living cost index at 115.2 percent of the 1949-51 average, a slight rise marking the third consecutive monthly increase. Higher fresh produce costs from drought hit the East and Midwest, while the Far West saw declines. Automatic raises for about one million workers in auto, aircraft, and farm equipment industries linked to the index.
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Midwest
Marijuana Prices Climb Cited by Dope Peddler
A Mexican dealer told police yesterday that the cost of marijuana has risen to two pesos and 16 cents per unit, an increase of about 17 percent, amid higher living costs.
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