Syria Rejects U.S. Claims of Communist Takeover
Damascus voices charge that the United States hypes a supposed Soviet influence to widen Middle East power. Acting Defense Minister Khaled el Azem says Syria resists foreign meddling while denying full Soviet control. President Kuwaily cites U S embassy actions as harming Syria U S ties.
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America
Hoffa admits aid pledge to Dio family amid rackets probe
Senate investigators hear Hoffa confirm he would look out for the family of labor racketeer Johnny Dio if he goes to prison. He says he agreed last month to help Mrs. Dio and her two children, while denying knowledge of Dio’s alleged crimes. He recalls 1953 talks about organizing New York taxi drivers and mentions a Florida Sun Valley real estate option connected to Dio, while maintaining a cautious memory on business dealings.
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James R. Hoffa
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Johnny Dio
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Victor Riesel
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Escapee Surrenders After Tollphone Call
Charles W. Sheplin Jr. and three other Stark County jail inmates escaped Tuesday by battering a bar window and removing a cell door. Sheplin called police from a pay phone, saying he was tired and broke. He was captured Thursday on a street corner with three cents in his pocket.
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Dutch Couple Die After Car Hits Passenger Train
A Dutch couple visiting the United States for seven months and the daughter of their sponsor died Thursday night when their car collided with a Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train.
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Dayton
America
Weather Outlook For West Virginia And Ohto Area
Fair tonight with a low in the ranges, partly cloudy skies and little temperature change. Highs near 86 to 90. West Virginia sees fair tonight with 50s to 60s lows. Saturday brings some clouds, warmer and more humid. Five day forecast shows temperatures 3 to 5 degrees above normal with light rainfall expected in scattered showers Sunday or Monday.
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Oturcey
West Virginia
Oho
AEC Reports New Soviet Atomic Test Blast
The Atomic Energy Commission announced that the Soviet Union resumed nuclear testing with a substantial blast on August 22 at Siberian proving grounds. AEC Chairman Lewis L. Strauss said 24 tests have been detected since last August, with many not announced unless of special interest.
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Russia
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London
United States
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Youth Admits Part In Pittsburgh Slaying
Homicide Detective Sgt. George Busch said an 18 year old arrested in Columbus Ohio admitted involvement in the robbery slaying of 12 year old Robert Oliver in Pittsburgh on August 13. Eugene Vernon of Pittsburgh implicated himself after a burglary arrest.
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George Busch
Columbus
Ohio
Robert Oliver
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Eugene Vernon
Weather swings bring crop losses to Ashtabula County farms
Heavy rains last year and drought this year caused farmers in Ashtabula County to report multi million dollar crop losses. The volatile conditions affected corn soybeans and hay across townships.
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Ashtabula County
U S Youth In Peiping Arrives For World Youth Festival
Forty one young Americans arrived in Peiping amid a friendly welcome from Chinese youths. The visitors, part of a World Youth Festival tour, toured Moscow then Red China despite a U S State Department travel ban. Peiping radio and Liu Hsi yuan praised the visit as promoting mutual understanding and friendship.
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Larimer Named Assistant to State Public Works Director
Richard M. Larimer of West Mansfield was appointed assistant to the state director of public works as announced by Gov. C. William O'Neill on Thursday.
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Kasenkina Becomes U S Citizen After Escape From Consulate
Mrs. Oksana Kasenkina, once an employee of the Russian consulate in New York who escaped by jumping from a window years ago, was naturalized as a United States citizen on Thursday.
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New York
Oksana Kasenkina
United States
Dulles Eases Chinese News Access Amid Praise
Congress commends Secretary Dulles for lifting the China reporting ban by allowing 24 American newsmen to operate inside Communist China on a six month trial. Critics urge broader access while noting reporting limits and potential repercussions.
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Washington
Red
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Sen
Humphrey
D-Minn
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TV Preacher Draws Lessons From Soap Salesmen For Religion
The Rev. Everett C. Parker, a longtime broadcast religion expert, argues religion on TV should be universal and nonsectarian. He says audiences assess programs like soap ads and that clear, worthwhile messages to children attract parental attention, criticizing current juvenile shows as insulting to intelligence.
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Everett C. Parker
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Radar Beams Burst Flash Bulb In Newsman's Pocket
CAMP PENDLETON Va. Reporter Hewlett Stith of the Norfolk Ledger Dispatch was photographing the 107th Anti aircraft Brigade of the Virginia National Guard when a radar beam exploded a flash bulb in his pocket. He suffered a blister the size of a half dollar.
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Hewlett Stith
Norfolk- Ledger-Dispatch
Stith
107Th
Virginia National Guard
Truck Crash at Fort Benning Kills 2 Officers
Two Ft. Benning officers died and 26 others were injured when a convoy truck overturned on a curve while returning to quarters from a field problem. Hospital reports said six or seven of the injured needed hospitalization.
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Ohio Aims Penalty Points Hit Youth With License Loss
In Columbus Ohio the new penalty point system targets highway violators. Rauth Sowders 18 of Sidney Route 2 received 30 days in jail and a one year license suspension after driving without a license and reoffending. A Hamilton County court ruling on the laws effective date could extend Sowders license loss to two or three years depending on higher court outcomes.
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Ohio
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Common Pleas
Huber A. Beery
Shelby County
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Hamilton
Ohio Championship Truck Rodeo Opens at Clark County Fairgrounds
SPRINGFIELD Ohio the 10th annual three day Ohio Championship Truck Rodeo begins at Clark County fairgrounds with over 100 drivers competing for top honors in a display of driving skill and precision.
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Ohio
Clark County Fairgrounds
103rd State Fair Opens in Columbus Ohio
The 103rd Ohio State Fair began an eight day run with thousands attending before opening under sunny skies. Gov. O Neill cut the gate ribbon at 6 am as fair officials hope for over half a million paid admissions. Exhibits include arts and crafts prizes, livestock displays, and machinery. Entertainment features Tennessee Ernie Ford Ricky Nelson and others.
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UAW Criticizes GM Offer Amid Price Cut Debate
GM replies to Walter Reuther's proposal for a $100 price drop on 1958 models by proposing a two year contract extension to aid economic stability. Reuther calls it an arbitrary rejection while the UAW aims for higher wages and shorter work week as three-year contracts loom. The exchange coincides with a government cost-of-living increase.
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Jimmy Stewart Denied 1958 Brigadier Run in Senate Vote
Air Force Reserve Col. James Maitland Stewart known as Jimmy Stewart lost a Senate Armed Services Committee vote 12 to 2 against his promotion to brigadier general. The panel also stalled Air Force aims to promote Col. John Beverly Montgomery.
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Air Force Reserve
James Maitland Stewart
Jimmy Stewart
Margaret Chase Smith
Rlaine
Senate Armed Services Committee
Stewart
Air Force
John Beverly Montgomery
Montgomery
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Nevada
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Men Sentenced For Killing Six in La Bar
In Los Angeles two men were sentenced to death and a third to life in prison for the Club Mecca arson murder that killed six people last April 4. Evidence showed the attackers poured gasoline into the tavern and set it ablaze after being ejected for harassing a woman patron.
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Los Angeles
Archers Slay Calf Face Theft Charges
SANDIMAS Calif TM A grand theft charge filed against two bow and arrow hunters accused of setting up a do it yourself butcher shop in a farmer s pasture The sheriff s office said the calf was killed and butchered and one calf wounded in the incident
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La Jolla Country Club Manager Moves to New Home
La Jolla California reports Gordon High, manager of the La Jolla Country Club, has purchased a new residence on High Street. The club sits along High Ex tension Roads with emphasis on local real estate and club leadership.
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la Jolla Country Club
High Extension Roads
Gordon High
High St
Food poisoning hits Ohio Penitentiary inmates
Warden Ralph W. Alvis said 84 inmates were hospitalized and many more treated after contamination from improperly cleaned dinner trays. He reported 51 were released Thursday and 29 Friday morning. Illness traced to dishwashing machine lapses Tuesday night.
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Ralph W. Alvis
Ohio Penitentiary
Alvis
Police Seek Diesel Truck In 29 Highway Fires
State Police hunt a diesel truck believed to have sparked 29 fires along Connecticut and Rhode Island highways. Investigators say carbon sparks from the truck started the blazes as it operated.
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Rhode Island
Cops Sell ID Cards in Fremont for Young Purchasers
Fremont Ohio police announce sale of identification cards for residents aged 18 to 21. Cards available at the police station starting Monday to aid buying beer.
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