Reserves Plan Seen as New Era in Defense of America
Representative Vinson hailed the military reserves proposal as a new era in national defense. The plan aims to expand the reserve to about 2.9 million, signaling potential cuts to regular forces if Congress approves the compromise between House and Senate versions.
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Newborn Hippopotamus in Bronx Captivity Reaches 40 Pounds
In SEW YORK, a baby hippopotamus born in captivity in the Bronx weighs 40 pounds at birth. Officials celebrated the rare birth after a week of anticipation as the mother Hippo named Saniere gave birth in May.
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No One Hurt No One Hurt Truck's Brakes Fail
In Winsted Connecticut a five ton truck roared through the main street at 80 mph after the driver urged his wife to move. Kathryn McFaum driving an open car raced ahead through red lights while the truck sped downhill. The transmission failed, the emergency brake held briefly, and the vehicle finally stopped near a curb. The couple were shaken. two helpers uninjured.
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GM Payroll At New High
General Motors reported record employment and payrolls for the first half of 1955 with worldwide average payroll at 624,954 workers and six month payroll totaling 1.563 billion dollars. U.S. earnings averaged 103.08 dollars weekly as work weeks rose from 40 to 43.5, reflecting defense work but affected by unauthorized strikes with the CIO United Auto Workers in June.
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Hall Rites At National Cathedral for Cordell Hall
Washington UM Services will be held at the National Cathedral for Cordell Hall former secretary of state who died Saturday at age 3 Services will be led by Dean Francis B Sayre Jr Hall buried at Cathedral Cemetery He died last year and the couple had no children.
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Big Powers Ponder Road to Peace After Geneva Summit
Four major powers wrap a six day Geneva talks with optimism and pledges to pursue disarmament German unification and European security. Experts will draft plans in weeks ahead for a late summer and fall series of discussions while ministers prepare for October meetings to refine outlines into actionable proposals.
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Bear Attacks Two Campers in White Mountains
Bloodhounds track a marauding bear that attacked two campers several miles apart in the White Mountains. J T Elliott of Phoenix and Warren Magnuson of Casa Grande were clawed by the same bear Sunday, sheriff reports say. Elliott described the attack near their car and how his head was grabbed in the bear's mouth before the animal fled when headlights were turned on.
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Returncoats Sail Home From Hawaii Tour
Three sailors who defected to Red China after rejecting repatriation returned aboard the President Cleveland for the trip home to the United States. William C. Cowart Lewis W. Griggs and Otho G. Bell spent a day on American soil before sailing toward San Francisco to visit Ernie Pyle’s grave. They pledged to face any future consequences and said a trial would be fair.
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Bird Pierrot Banned From Talks Shaping Geneva Summit
A peacock named Pierrot, a Geneva Palace grounds resident, repeatedly disrupted Big Four talks since the League of Nations era. UN guard Andre Rueff notes Pierrot’s persistence at conference doors, resisting removal after ten tosses, with hopes officials will relent for the atomic conference.
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Ten Teens Held in Theft in Dayton
Dayton police held ten youths, including Carl Frowein, 16, over $82,000 theft from a baker's home. Two two-year-old boys were sought for questioning. A 1951 convertible linked to the case was recovered in Richmond, Indiana. A bride of a week, the victim died in an automobile crash near Columbus, Ohio, with about $20,000 previously spent on her new home in St Peters, Florida. One suspect’s brother-in-law’s basement held $3,000 hidden in small bills. A separate note mentions Japan planning a multibillion watt experimental atomic reactor.
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Williams 30 held on charge in estranged wife stabbing death
Williams aged 30 was held today on a fan open charge related to the fatal stabbing of his estranged wife Anna Belle Williams 22. Police say she was stabbed to death when Williams discovered her with another man.
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Lost Boy Found After 10 Hour Community Search
In Cleveland North Chagrin area Gerald Koerner Jr. and a volunteer force of 1200, including firemen Scouts and campers from suburbs, combed woods and ravines for ten hours. A nationwide appeal drew volunteers plus a sound truck, flashlights, and bloodhounds flown from East Palestine to assist the missing child as authorities coordinated the rescue.
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Traffic Toll Hits Sixteen In Weekend Accidents
Highway accidents left at least sixteen people dead over the weekend, with multiple fatalities in several crashes. Drownings rose from a season low of two as war concerns linger, while state funds report additional losses and ongoing investigations continue.
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Senators Probe Talbott Work Amid Air Force Contracts
A Senate investigations subcommittee opened a hearing into Talbott’s activities and possible conflicts with Mulligan and RCA contracts. Talbott denied improperly profiting from government work and maintained his public duties, while lawmakers pressed for clarification of commissions and corporate ties.
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Geneva talks possible in Red China U S diplomacy
Washington reports say the United States and Red China will send ambassadors to Geneva next Monday to discuss repatriation of civilians and other practical matters. Alexis Johnson will represent the United States with quick remarks on potential broader dialogue but no pledge of recognition. Eisenhower and Dulles say no secret agreements were made and praise the conference as hopeful for future negotiations with Russia. Thousands welcomed the president at National Airport despite rain as he arrived back from the Geneva talks.
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Legion Meet Starts Friday
COLUMBUS Ohio The 37th annual state convention of the American Legion opens Friday for three days with 5000 to 10000 ex servicemen expected. Craig of Indiana the first WWI veteran elected national leader is to speak followed by officer nominations Lustig Cleveland attorney is candidate for commander hoping to succeed Wagenseiler of Lancaster. Thacker Marion is candidate for first vice commander. Second vice commander candidates include John J Yowell Cincinnati past Judge Legion Ohio De-
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Van Dyke Beard Ruling Supports Worker Compensation
New York labor department holds there is nothing inherently repulsive about a van dyke beard. A hotel attendant fired after growing the beard wins compensation benefits. The employer who appealed the initial ruling is described as an aspiring artist.
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Fishermen Continue Casting After Plane Crash Near Cincinnati
Private lake northeast of Cincinnati witnesses describe calm fishing scene as Cari Minion, 24, recalls airplanes plummeting into the water. Fishermen on the shore kept casting and reeling despite the chaotic event.
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Five Moroccans Die As Cops and Nats Clash
In Meknes Morocco five Moroccans were killed and ten wounded as police clashed with nationalist demonstrators. The unrest followed the first visit by Gilbert Grangvel to the North African protectorate, with rioting erupting in the Arab quarter and sporadic fighting continuing at noon.
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Eisenhower Likely to Seek Re election Says Senators
Washington senators Capenart and Chitford Case say Eisenhower's Geneva role makes a run for re election almost certain. Senator Humphrey says he has always assumed Eisenhower will be a candidate, though he notes the president must follow through on past statements. Case credits the Big Four meeting with displaying leadership essential to lasting peace.
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