Driver Held for Leaving Fatal Crash
A Hibbing man, 20, Jack Van Damme, is jailed on charges of leaving the scene after a bicyclist August Luoma, 36, Chisholm, died from a broken neck when struck on Highway 73. Passenger John Hocking, 19, Hibbing, stayed at the scene and was released. Minnesota’s highway toll rose to 237 for the year with other weekend crashes across Redwood, Oliva, Montevideo, and Nebraska incidents.
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Three POWs Refuse Repatriation in Korea War Aftermath
The Communist Daily Worker reports three American POWs who refused repatriation want to leave China by different routes. Cpl William A Cowart seeks Japan to live, Lewis W Griggs aims for the United States via Hong Kong, and Otho G Bell plans to reach the U S via Moscow Prague and London. The men are among 21 prisoners who declined returning home and were dishonorably discharged. Cowart received 500 dollars from America and spent it in Peiping, stating he dislikes both American and Chinese ways but prefers a life like this.
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Mill City girl sworn Minnesota Girls State governor
Margaret Armstrong of Minneapolis was inaugurated Sunday as Girls State governor for Minnesota. Associate Justice Thomas Gallagher of the Minnesota Supreme Court administered the oath in the 4-H building on state fair grounds. Other officers elected by the American Legion Auxiliary sponsored Girls State include Janice Pagel Bird Island lieutenant governor Joan Amundson St. Paul secretary of state Charlotte Broulet St. Paul treasurer and Gwen Olsen Duluth auditor.
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Study Atom Use in Medical Treatment
Twenty five doctors from twelve nations begin a 37 day tour of medical facilities in the United States. They meet with officials from the Atomic Energy Commission the State Department and the American Council on Education as part of a joint sponsorship of the study.
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U S Steel to Answer Union in Wage Dispute
U S Steel Corp faces union demands as its wage talks with the CIO United Steelworkers resume after a one week recess. I W Abel notes industry leaders may offer about 7.5 cents hourly, but union seeks more while observers expect 12 to 15 cents. If no deal by June 30 the union may strike, though few expect action.
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Father Fails in Rescue as Three Children Drown
In Quanah Texas a farmer Ira Keeney tried to save his three children from a flooded storm cellar. He heard his boy cry for help and jumped in but could not locate them before the water rose. The three Keeney children perished in the incident.
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Four Children Drowned In Texas Storm Flood Cellar
Doris five Thomas four and Alma three died after floodwater entered their storm cellar in Hardeman County Texas. Keeney family sought refuge as a 52 inch rain swelled a nearby draw and broke a dike flooding the cellar. Rescue efforts failed and the bodies were recovered around 9 a.m. Local authorities note continued thunder storms and flood threats in the drought‑stricken region.
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Smythe to lead MAAG Formosa succeeding Chase
Maj. Gen George W Smythe will head the Military Assistance Advisory Group in Formosa replacing Maj. Gen William C Chase who retires July 31 and departs for San Antonio Texas. Smythe is currently MAAGs second in command.
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Washington Post staff receive stock gifts from Meyer
Mr and Mrs Eugene Meyer donate nearly 500000 dollars worth of Washington Post Co stock to 711 employees with five years of service. Meyer chairman announced the gift on the company’s 22nd anniversary. Shares range from 4 to 20 for staff and circulation contractors of the Washington Post and Times Herald.
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Eisenhower to Open U.N. 10th Anniversary Session
President Eisenhower ready to open the United Nations 10th anniversary session with a policy declaration in San Francisco. Big Four ministers plan a private meeting in Geneva July 18 to set summit agenda and discuss procedural arrangements. Molotov engages with Western leaders and U.N. officials as the weeklong anniversary speech program begins.
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Three Drownings Reported In Minnesota Lakes Over Weekend
Weekend drownings claimed four lives across Stearns County and Hennepin County. Eden Valley men Frank Kopple and Chester Gobel, both about 35, died when a small boat overturned on Eden Lake. Ed Hudalla, 50, drowned on Long Lake with Norman Linnemayer, about 40. Champlain youth Harley Shores, 18, died after diving from a floating board into Twin Lakes near Minneapolis. Bodies of Kopple and Gobel recovered Sunday. Hudalla’s body recovered by deputies.
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Tornado Strikes Vita Manitoba Heavy Damage Sinks Town
A tornado ripped through Vita Manitoba Sunday causing heavy property damage and injuring at least 30 people. Six or more homes and a six room school were destroyed along with a funeral parlor a hospital and other buildings. The Ridley family narrowly escaped with minor injuries as debris scattered across the town.
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House Passes Pay Bill with 72 Percent Raise
The House approved a bill by 370 to 3 granting more than a million rank and file government workers a seventy two percent pay raise. The vote cements a major pay increase for federal employees across the board.
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Peron Stays in Seclusion as Junta Hinted
Argentina's new armed forces chief Gen Franklin Lucero pressed to restore order after the navy revolt. He urged citizens to reject false alarms as talks of a three-man junta with Peron and Tessaire emerged amid ongoing troop redeployments and security measures in Buenos Aires. Peron remained in seclusion, keeping in touch with officials and not returning to his Army Ministry office.
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Hail and Wind Damage Sweep North Central Iowa
Severe hail and wind struck Grundy Tama and Wapello counties with crops ruined on several farms. A 20 minute storm dumped heavy rain, shattered windows, downed trees, and left fields flooded. Another afternoon storm damaged Grundy Center Beaman areas with hay barns blown down and corn shredded.
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First Waukesha Father’s Day birth marks a papa
In Waukesha Wisconsin Rich ard Poppie became the county’s first father on Father’s Day. His newborn son weighed 8 pounds 6 ounces.
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