Soviets Fire Second Moon Rocket Ahead of Khrushchev Visit
The Soviet Union launched a second rocket toward the moon ahead of Nikita Khrushchev’s U.S. visit. No passenger was aboard, and scientists expect data on Earth and moon magnetic fields. The blast boosted Moscow’s space push as Peiping and New Delhi kept border tensions in focus.
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President May Join Steel Strike Talks
The 60 day steel strike nears a hearing by the White House as the National Governors Conference plans to poll key governors on a meeting with President Eisenhower. Officials say he would act under the TaftHartley Act only if national health and safety are at risk to resume production for an 80 day period. The strike has idled about 500000 steel workers and 175000 allied workers, with inventories thinning and many small firms halting production. The conference signals potential presidential involvement next month to seek a resolution.
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New Miss America Will Receive Crown Tonight
Atlantic City N J final Miss America crown will be awarded tonight with 54 entrants hoping to win a 10000 scholarship and about 75000 in personal appearances. Final prelims yielded Miss Michigan Ann Penelope Marston archery talent and Miss Wisconsin Mary Alice Fox in swimsuit.
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Nuclear Sub Named Seadra Son Put In Service
The Seadra son, second nuclear submarine built at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, was put in service by Capt. Carl A. Johnson. The ceremony raised the flag aboard for the first time as the vessel prepares to join the fleet in December before sea trials.
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Bay View Damage Award Raised by Jury in Saco Case
A York County jury increased a Bay View land damage award to 5000 for Saco couple S Dwight and Phyllis Howard after the city had previously granted 700 for land at Bay View road and Seaside Avenue. Witnesses for the city included appraiser Earl Sawyer who valued the lot at 800 with restrictions that limit use to a picnic area or parking lot.
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Texan says Houston fire department could put out Vesuvius
A Naples guide asks about eruptions like Vesuvius. A Texan replies that in Houston they have a fire department capable of putting it out, ending the joke with a city-focused punchline.
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Maria Callas Cruises Again With Onassis in Adriatic
Maria Callas and Aristotle Onassis sailed the Christina in the Adriatic toward Greece. The pair travelled privately without her husband or Onassis wife Tina, following public news of Callas and Meneghini’s separation and a high profile earlier cruise with Churchill aboard.
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Paul Douglas to beRemembered at Hollywood Funeral
Private funeral services for actor Paul Douglas will be held Monday in a Hollywood mortuary. Douglas died at age 52 from a heart attack at his home Friday.
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Maine official warns of license as right claim
Maine deputy secretary of state Paul A. MacDonald says if courts ever declare a driver's license a right rather than a privilege he wants no part of driving. He cites a Maine court ruling calling a license a privilege akin to a right and warned about future carnage becoming a tea party by comparison.
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New York Unveils Statue of George M. Cohan
A bronze eight foot statue of George M. Cohan was unveiled at Duffy Square in Times Square with about ten thousand in attendance. Notables George Jessel and Oscar Hammerstein joined Cohan’s son and grandchildren at the ceremony as the monument cost 175000 and features song titles on its base.
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Pepperell Textile School Heads into 21st Year
Pepperell Manufacturing plans a new academic year for its Biddeford Vocational Textile School now entering its 21st year. Over 100 workers sign up for free courses in spinning weaving winding and finishing with 20 week sessions starting October 1.
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Pasternak Attends Moscow Concert Surprising Return
Boris Pasternak appeared at a New York Philharmonic concert in Moscow, applauded the musicians, cried at the music, and warmly kissed conductor Leonard Bernstein. The Nobel laureate, long shunned for Doctor Zhivago, spoke little about his work while noting rumors of a Soviet publication.
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Newark man given prison term for Portland rape
Horne of Newark received a two to four year sentence for raping Beverly Kane Ricker, 21, of Portland, last year. The case concluded yesterday with the sentencing.
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Congress Sets Monday As Adjournment Goal
Washington aims to wrap up by Monday as Senate debates a $3.69 billion catchall bill focused largely on foreign aid. A civil rights rider to extend the Civil Rights Commission faces Southern opposition and possible filibuster, while House readiness to act hinges on Senate passage and an antisecrecy dispute over foreign aid transparency.
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Raytheon Rejects Bids for Lewiston Transistor Plant
Waltham mass Raytheon Co rejected all bids yesterday for a new transistor plant in Lewiston Maine citing the need to redesign features to meet budget limits. New bids will be requested after the changes are completed.
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