United States adopts call the bluff policy toward Soviet threats
The United States announces a new stance to call the Soviet Union's bluff on threats about Congo action. Secretary of State Herter says Washington will press all-out moral and material UN aid while answering Moscow's propaganda with firm, timely replies. The approach aims to deter Kremlin bluster without closing doors to negotiations.
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Washington
United States
Soviet Union
Kremlin
Christian A. Herter
Congo
Herter
Moscow
New African Republic
United Nations
Eisenhower Calls for Early UN Disarmament Talks
President Eisenhower outlined a strategy to pressure the Soviet Union by seeking an early meeting of all 82 UN members to discuss disarmament. He instructed Henry Cabot Lodge to petition for revival of negotiations, noting Moscow’s walkout at Geneva and the need to reduce war risk. A Zaleski Youth Camp worker accuses the camp director, with an investigation by John Ferguson to follow.
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Newport
R.I
Eisenhower
U.S
Soviet Union
United States
United Nations
White House
Henry Cabot Lodge
Lodge
Geneva
Disarmament Commission
Train-Truck Collision Averted Near Canaanville
An eastbound Baltimore & Ohio passenger train struck a stalled ore-laden tractor trailer after it crossed Route 50 at Canaanville. The emergency actions by truckers and Engineer Emmitt Johnson of Chillicothe prevented a major disaster. Five cars derailed, the train slowed from 60 to 25 mph, but no injuries occurred among the 90 passengers or crew. The magnesium cargo caused extensive damage to the trailer and the locomotive. Driver Arthur Hendersan, 33, Marietta, and truck owner Mrs. Bette Starner of Marietta were unharmed.
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Roy Cross
Canaanville
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Emmitt Johnson
Chillicothe
Johnson
South Canaan Rd
Arthur Hendersan
Marietta
The
Merchants Delivery, Inc
Bette Starner
Baltimore & Ohio
Messenger
Jim Culp
Party Platform Grabs Spotlight
Chicago Republicans draft a bold platform to boost November victory. Nixon guides the process while civil rights issues loom, with advocates urging a strong civil rights plank. Dixie delegates seek moderation, but Southern Democrats may pivot to the GOP.
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Dixie
Lumumba thanks UN for Congo role and ends Soviet aid
Premier Patrice Lumumba expresses gratitude to the United Nations for its swift Congo action and says there is no longer a need for Soviet military assistance.
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Leopoldville
The
Congo
Patrice Lumumba
United Nations
Soviets Deliver Palm Body to American Embassy
The body of Capt. Willard G. Palm, 39, U S airman and pilot of the RB47 shot down by the Soviet Union, will be delivered to the American Embassy on Saturday in Moscow.
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Moscow
Willard G. Palm
U. S
Soviet Union
Roosevelt Son Says He Will Back Republicans This Year
John A. Roosevelt, a son of Franklin D. Roosevelt, states he will support the Republican party in the upcoming election, citing his political stance and personal views.
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Roosevelt
Cincinnati
Franklin D. Roosevelt
John A. Roosevelt
Ohio five day forecast shows near normal temperatures
Temperatures will average near normal with a normal high range from 84 to 87 north to 87 south and normal lows around 62 to 64. Cooler conditions are expected Saturday night and Sunday, followed by warmer readings by Tuesday or Wednesday. Precipitation totals 0.5 to 0.75 inch, mainly from thundershowers tonight or Saturday, with a possible second shower midweek.
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Ohio
Worst in 30 Years Western Wildfires Roar Across West
fires raged from British Columbia to Mexico with hundreds of blazes destroying forests watersheds and homes Interior Department called it the worst in 30 years Gov Smylie Idaho sought federal disaster designation Iverson Idaho fires probed for arson FBI aid disaster areas declared in Los Angeles County and across multiple states and provinces damage mounting as fires intensified
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British Columbia
Mexico
Pacific
Rockies
Pennsylvania
Robert E. Smylie
Idaho
Eisenhower
Floyd Iverson
Ogden
Utah
Iverson
FBI
Los Angeles
California
Oregon
Nevada
Wyoming
Montana
Washington
Arizona
Reds Resume Slash Attack at U N Security Council
The Soviet Union presents another sharp attack on the United States at the United Nations Security Council accusing American spy planes of deliberate violations. President Eisenhower orders a tough U S response and Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge to push back hard. Deputy Foreign Minister Vasily Kuznetsov will deliver a long speech seeking condemnation of the United States as the aggressor.
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United Nations
N. Y
Soviet Union
U. N. Security Council
United States
Eisenhower
U. S
Henry Cabot Lolge
Washington
Kremlin
Vasily V. Kuznetsov
Reading For The Family On The Inside Pages
Palmer Leads PGA With 67. Committee Recommends Special Levy Election. Trustees Purchase Plains Fire Equipment. Athens 5 Gallipolis 8 Chauncey Logan Comics Nelsonville. Pt. Pleasant 2 7- ae 16 15. Pomeroy Sports Women Page.
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Palmer
PGA
Purchase Plains Fire Equipment
Athens
Gallipolis
Chauncey Logan Comics
Nelsonville
Pt. Pleasant
Thailand leader seeks US bases if neighbors turn Communist
Bangkok Prime Minister Sarit Thanarat states he will request United States missile bases in Thailand should any neighbor adopt a communist regime. The plan hinges on regional security and U S military support amid Cold War tensions.
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Bangkok
Thailand
Sarit Thanarat
United States
Ikeda Says US Trade Policy Satisfactory for Japan
Tokyo reports Prime Minister Hayato Ikeda expresses satisfaction with American trade policy toward Japan. He notes favorable cooperation and seeks continued steady relations and economic ties between the two nations.
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Tokyo
Japan
Hayato Ikeda
Polio Cases Increase Up 46 In One Week
Washington reports a sharp rise in polio cases. The Public Health Service lists 95 cases total for the week, 69 paralytic, up from 49 cases and 39 paralytic in the prior week ending July 9.
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Washington
Public Health Service
Washington Cost of Living Rises in June
The Labor Department reports a 0.2 percent rise in the cost of living for June marking the fourth straight monthly high. The increase reflects broader price pressures across goods and services.
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Washington
Labor Department
Russians Soften On Congo Stand
UN Security Council votes again for Belgian troops to withdraw from the Congo and let the UN force take over. The Soviet Union drops a three day pullout deadline while backing a resolution urging rapid Belgian withdrawal and non interference with Congo sovereignty. Belgian Foreign Minister Wigny says withdrawal will proceed as UN ensures order and safety in Leopoldville.
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United Nations
N. Y
UN Security Council
Congo
Soviet Union
Vasily V. Kuznetsov
Belgium
African Republic
Council
Katanga
Pierce Wigny
Leopoldville
Pierre Wigny
Thomas Kanza
Congo Republic
Security Council
Battle Looms For GOP Second Spot
Conservatives debate the GOP vice presidential pick with Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. on a short list as Nixon eyes a running mate. Taft backers oppose Lodge while Morton is touted by Kentucky and others push for a midwestern choice and an open convention. Midwest leaders urge a regional balance with candidates named from Dirksen Arends Halleck Seaton Ford Stans and others.
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Chicago
Henry Cabot Lodge Jr
B. Carroll Reece
Tennessee
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Lodge
Ralph F. Gates
Indiana
John T. Diederich
Kentucky
Thurston B. Morton
GOP
Senate
Everett M. Dirksen
Leslie C. Arends
Illinois
House
Charles Halleck
Secretary of
Interior
Fred A. Seaton
Gerald R. Ford Jr
Michigan
Maurice Stans
Kennedy and Harriman to discuss foreign policy
Senator John F Kennedy and Averell Harriman meet in Hyannisport Mass to discuss foreign policy and campaign strategy for Kennedy's presidential bid.
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Senator Kennedy
Harriman
Hyannisport
Mass
John F. Kennedy
Averell Harriman
Moscow
Reds Shell Quemoy in Heavy Offshore Attack
Chinese Communists pounded Quemoy Island with 120 shells marking the heaviest assault on the Nationalist offshore stronghold this month.
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Quemoy
Taipei
Formosa
Comunists
Quemoy Island
Chrysler Probes Officials’ Outside Business Ties
Detroit board chair L. L. Colbert said Chrysler Corp is continuing an investigation into outside business interests of company officials.
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Detroit
L. L. Colbert
Chrysler Corp
Automobile Company
First Negro Named Coatesville Doctor Honored
Dr. Whittier C. Atkinson aged 67 of Coatesville becomes the first Black physician to be named General Practitioner of the Year by the Pennsylvania Medical Society.
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Coatesville, Pa
Whittier C. Atkinson
Pennsylvania Medical Society
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Disalle
Florida
George Washington
Eon
B&o
Danny Almashy
Thos Railroad
Little
Richard M. Nixon
Nixon
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Ceylon
Sirima Ratawatte Dias Bandaranaike
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Morton
William G. Stratton
Stratton
Chrysler
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