Glidden Tour revival to feature antique cars in Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls reports Aug 28 Glidden Tour revival will showcase about 240 antique autos from 1903 to 1998 across gas, steam, and electric power. 75 manufacturers represented. route 400 miles in Canada ending in Montreal Sept 3. Notable entries include a 1903 curved dash Oldsmobile and a 1928 Mercedes-Benz once owned by Sir Malcolm Campbell.
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American Automobile Association
Canada
Montreal
James Staats
New Hope
Regina A. Stern
Pittsburgh
Malcolm Campbell
Nelson Davis
Toronto
James Melton
AAA
Battle Looms If Hofheinz Faces Guilty Verdict
Houston attorney George Neal warned of a lively court battle if Mayor Roy Hofheinz is found guilty on eight misdemeanor charges. The council’s impeachment trial produced a seven minute adjournment with a verdict expected in two to three days. Hofheinz contests the proceedings while suspension runs to Thursday night and reappointment hinges on that outcome. Voters supported Hofheinz backed charter amendment No 19 for a November city election amid referendums on council power limits and mayoral authority.
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George Neal
Roy Hofheinz
Hofheinz
Hotheinz
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ADA Criticizes Dismissal Of Negro Housing Official
Americans for Democratic Action accused the Eisenhower administration of undermining civil rights by firing Frank 5. Horne, a Democrat, from his post as assistant to federal housing chief Albert M. Cole. Horne called it a political move, declined a substitute job, and will appeal to the Civil Service Commission.
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Democratic Action
Eisenhower
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Horne
Albert M. Cole
Cole
Civil Service Commission
Tennessee Gas Firm To Start Pipeline In Texas To Louisiana
Tennessee Gas Transmission Co will start a 370 mile 30 inch pipeline from Agua Dulce Texas to near Kinder Louisiana. Construction begins September 1 with eight firms awarded contracts. The line runs along the Gulf coastline and should finish by November 30.
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Agua Dulce
Tex
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Gulf of Mexico
Gallagher Fate Is Up To Eight
Sgt James C Gallagher 28 accused of murdering fellow American POWs in Korea and collaborating with the Communists. An eight member court martial was convened after Col Laurence Lougee outlined three charges and four specifications. The judge explained that unpremeditated murder could include manslaughter and related offenses without concrete proof of murder.
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James C. Gallagher
Korea
Leutenant
Laurence Lougee
Brooklyn
Lougee
Thirty Latin Students Visit Houston From Texas U
Thirty Latin American scholars enrolled in a six week orientation at the University of Texas will visit Houston Friday and Saturday. The group of 80 includes nine physicians or hospital staff and will tour M D Anderson Hospital and tumor clinic and the Houston ship channel. Joe W. Weal directs UT international affairs. the trip is arranged with the Institute of International Education.
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University of Texas
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United States
University
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Pasadena
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Institute of International Fiducation
Crime Spree Ends For Three Youths
Three youths identified as Holland Shots of Arlington Texas Michael Vigneri of Hartford Connecticut and a 16 year old from Hartford were captured after an armed robbery at a state line package store. The trio faced multiple charges and were arraigned Friday following a chase across state lines ending in Suffield. A 1955 sedan stolen in Lamcrect Park with Texas plates were involved in the escape.
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Two Killed in Del Rio Head On Collision
DEL RIO Tex UP two persons were killed instantly Wednesday night when a brand new coupe collided head on with a truck trailer 11 miles west of Del Rio on US 8 30. The dead were Jerald Wayne Stewart 24 of Del Rio driver and Antoinette Pedrotte 2 also from Del Rio the car had only 39 miles on the speedometer. The truck driver Virgil Sanders 42 of Hobbs New Mexico was not seriously hurt.
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State Highway Patrol
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Tel Rio
Antoinette Pedrotte
Virgil Sanders
Hobbs
N.M
Agriculture Dept Defends Cheese Market Stabilization Move
Washington—The Agriculture Department defended a $2 million payment to cheese dealers after Joseph Campbell, the U.S. Comptroller General, ruled the payments unauthorized and improper. The 1954 action bought 86.6 million pounds at 87 cents and resold at 34 cents to former owners, allegedly profiting dealers while stabilizing dairy prices. Acting Secretary True Morse said Campbell’s finding contradicts Department counsel and that actions were in farmers’ interest during price supports.
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Agriculture Department
U.S
Joseph Campbell
Campbell
Ezra T. Benson
Department of Agriculture
D. Morse
Department
Haddam Farmer Released After Speeding Incident
Barnyard Buil Deep River Conn. After putting up two cows and a bull in lieu of $100 bail hand farmer Haron T. Smith 22 Haddam was released on charges of speeding and driving without a license.
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Haddam
Diamond King Delivers in Culbertson Contract Bridge
In a North South win, South recalls the diamond king fate as East laments luck. West opens trump to provoke a misplay, South discards spade on heart ace, and the diamond finesse secures the slam. South reflects on East's missed guess and a lucky break.
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Decarer
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Tench Moves His Home To La Porte
John Tench manager of the Deer Park Shell refinery moves his home to La Porte on Bayridge road with family members including his wife and three children. The veteran 26-year worker recently became refinery manager and plans to return from overseas duty. He will enter school in California after the current posting ends.
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