GOP Banking on Economic Upturn
AP reports Republicans pin hopes on a turn in the economy to reverse a political tide. Calif Senator Knowland cites downturn bottoming and a potential upturn, while Democratic leader Mansfield sees encouraging signs for gains in Congress amid ongoing economic strain and lowered investment outlook.
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Washington
William F. Knowland
Rcalif
California
Knowland
Edmund G
Pat) Brown
Sen
Mike Mansfield
Senate
Montana
Dem
Ore Carrier Fitzgerald Slides Into the Detroit River
The 729-foot ore carrier Ed Mund Fitzgerald, largest Great Lakes vessel, slid into the Detroit River before roughly 10,000 spectators. The eight million dollar ship, with 26 000 ton ore capacity and speeds up to 16 mph, will be delivered to Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. and leased to Columbia Transportation of Oglebay Norton Co.
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Detroit
Columbia Transporation
Oglebay Norton Co
Cleveland
6th Fleet Trains for Rescue of Americans in Mideast
The 6th Fleet off Dikili Turkey rehearsed large scale rescue operations for Americans amid Middle East tensions. Amphibious units backed by cruisers carriers and air cover practiced establishing beachheads and control zones while Lebanon crisis loomed.
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Mideast
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Turkey
Middle East
Lebanon
Lesbos
Des Moines
Salem
Saratoga
Essex
Wasp
Tanker and fishing boat collide off Cape Cod
A 206 foot Jamestown tanker collided with Provincetown fishing craft Yankee 12 miles off Cape Cod. The Yankee crew fought to keep afloat and brought the vessel to harbor under power as the Jamestown left the scene without damage. Coast Guard vessels monitored the incident and requested collision reporting.
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Provincetown
Mass
Yankee
Jamestown
Coast Guard
Boston
Race Point
Harbor Island
Tex
Arthur Duarte
Esso Oil Co
Wilmington
Del
Duarte
Arthur Joseph
Antone Henrique
Special Session Opens in Wisconsin to Extend Benefits
Wisconsin's first special legislative session in 10 years opens Wednesday after Gov. Thomson calls for extending unemployment compensation and public assistance. Actions will cover unemployment benefits urban renewal residency law and interim appointments confirmations. The June 11 date allows two days before the Democratic state convention starts Friday.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Thomson
Ackerman Named President of TV Academy in Hollywood
Harry Ackerman, Hollywood television executive and Screen Gems vice president in charge of production, has succeeded Ed Sullivan as president of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
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Ackerman
Hollywood TV
Ed Sullivan
National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
Screen Gems
Ihe
Tomas Wins Presidency in Portugal
In Lisbon AP report, Antonio Salazar's rule continues as Adm Americo Tomas leads the presidential race with about 90 percent of early returns. Opponent Gen Humberto Delgado had no real path to victory and criticized the process after staying in the race.
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Lisbon
Antonio Salazar
Portugal
Adm
Americo Tomas
Higino Craveiro Lopes
Humberto Delgado
Salazar
Tomas
Delgado
Hitler
Mussolini
Bold Fargo jewel thieves steal $31,000 in rings and watches
FBI joined the hunt after jewel thieves robbed two Fargo stores, taking about $31,000 in diamond rings and watches. Break ins occurred near midnight as a tavern stayed open, with gas were entry by prying the front door lock. Stolen values include $21,755 from Anderson Jewelry and about $10,000 from Hale Jewelry, including $7,000 in rings. Police had no firm leads Sunday night.
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Fargo
N.D
FBI
Broadway
Louis Kemmer
Anderson Jewelry
Hale
Clarence Hale
States Split Over Federal Jobless Pay Extension
Pennsylvania joined the federal plan to extend jobless benefits, with New York setting a June 23 start date. Rhode Island eyes a Tuesday referendum as Michigan Massachusetts Maryland Minnesota and Indiana weigh action. Some governors oppose special sessions while others report improving conditions and no extension.
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Pennsylvania
New York
Congress
Rhode Island
Michigan
Massachusetts
Maryland
Minnesota
Indiana
J. Lindsay Almond Jr
Virginia
Leroy Collins
Florida
North Carolina
Utah
New Hampshire
Missouri
Kansas
Eskimos Originated in Europe and Asia, Smithsonian Finds
The Smithsonian reports Eskimos began in warmer Europe and inner Asia more than 10,000 years ago in the Middle Stone Age. Dr. Henry B. Collins led the study, arguing Eskimo culture traces to Old World time and place, challenging the idea they arrived as a single North American branch.
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Washington
Smithsonian Institution
Arctic
Europe
Asia
Smithsonian
Henry B. Collins
Bureau of American Ethnology
Collins
Birds Feed On Poison Ivy Berries With No Harm
About 60 bird species feed on the berries of poison ivy without apparent harm, a finding suggesting the plant supports a diverse avian food source even as it remains a common nuisance to humans.
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