Humphrey Denies Presidential Candidacy Plans for 1960
Senator Hubert Humphrey says he is not running for president and plans to seek re election to the Senate in 1960. He avoids a flat denial when pressed about a possible presidential bid while noting a Chinese atomic weapons threat is under consideration by the Disarmament subcommittee he chairs.
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Elvis Presley Enjoys Two Week Furlough at Home
Elvis Presley a drafted rock star and Pvt. in the Army lounged at his Memphis home on a two week furlough before reporting back to Ft. Hood. The 23 year old wore sharp shooter medals and arrived Saturday night in a Cadillac after greeting fans at the gate to his $100,000 suburban mansion.
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Socialists Hold Power in Sweden After Elections
Sweden's Socialists secure continued government leadership under Prime Minister Tage Erlander with 113 seats, a gain of seven, in the 231 seat parliament. Liberal losses shrink opposition while Agrarians jump to 32 seats. Conservatives gain to 44, Communists fall to five.
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Tax methods and school aid dominate Iowa primary
Iowa voters chose candidates for governor, eight Congress seats and other offices in a primary dominated by tax policy and school aid. Republican contenders William G. Murray and William H. Nicholas spar over sales tax hikes while Herschel Loveless seeks re election. Republicans target Rep. Merwin Coad with three candidates vying for the 6th District.
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Rescued Girl from Rainy River Rebounds after Week in Wilderness
Carol Johnson an 11 year old farm girl survived seven days in rough woods eating grass and weeds. Found four miles from home she was cold wet and scratched but in good condition according to a nurse. Her mother Vivien Johnson 41 stayed at her side throughout the hospital stay and expects a quick release while the family awaits her recovery and return to their farm near Bergland Ontario.
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Meeting on Survival Planning in Minneapolis briefing
Mayors of Minnesota communities county commission chairs and state legislators meet in Minneapolis for a briefing on local government roles under the survival plan. Gov Freemand called the session to provide updates on survival planning and issues with Civil Defense officials from state and federal levels.
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Actor's Son Injured in Balcony Fall at Malibu Home
Hollywood EDWARD G ROBINSON JR fell 35 feet from a balcony while fishing at his Malibu Beach home Sunday night. He was hospitalized at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital with numerous cuts and possible fractures, according to sheriff's deputies and Dr. Robert Weir.
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Ed Fisher Remains Under Observation After Appendicitis Attack
Hollywood singer Edie Fisher remained under observation at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital after a mild appendicitis attack Saturday night. Doctors reported stable condition and expected a full recovery with rest and monitoring.
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Nixon Eyes California Primary for 1960 Ballot Prospects
Vice President Nixon, not running, may gain a clearer path to the 1960 Republican nomination from California's Tuesday primary. The focus is on Sen. William Knowland and Attorney General Edmund G. Brown as they run on both parties for governor and seek strong showings to influence November fortunes. Nixon endorses Knowland and could gain or lose stature based on the results with California’s delegation backing him at the 1960 GOP convention.
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June Brings Clues on Jobs Wages and Prices
AP report outlines June prospects for unemployment rising as graduates enter job market, factory output holding steady, and inflation risks. Youth outlook softer. auto steel wages trend up. summer vacations lift seasonal hire while prices may stay flat for food costs though services rise. Fiscal deficit widens as tax take lags.
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Tank Car Explosion Hurts Town of Mount Pulaski
An Illinois Central train tank car exploded in Mount Pulaski injuring more than twenty and killing two crewmen. The blast damaged about two thirds of the town’s 400 homes and left around 1,000 residents temporarily homeless. National Guardsmen were deployed to guard against looting as officials estimated about one million dollars in damage.
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Graham's Crusade Attendance Passes Half Million
Evangelist Billy Graham's San Francisco crusade, begun April 27, surpassed 505 600 in attendance after a Sunday crowd of 12 000 at Cow Palace. He urged that judgment is certain and salvation comes only through faith in Christ. 434 persons responded with decisions for Christ, bringing total decisions to 17 935.
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