Johnson Arrives For Geneva Talks With Red Chinese
Alexis Johnson, U S ambassador in Prague, arrived in Geneva to hold talks with Communist China on the return of 51 Americans detained in China and other issues. He would not discuss specifics and planned secret talks with Wang Ping-nan at the Palace of Nations, with Krishna Menon arriving from London on the eve of discussions.
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Wang Ping-nan
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Chou En-lai
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Vv. K. Krishna Menon
Nehru
India
London
Krishna Menon
State Dulles
Warsaw
U. S. State Department
U. S.S
Ralph Clugh
Foreign Service
State Department
Heiress Alice Belmont Found Dead in Manhattan Apartment
Miss Alice Belmont heiress to banker August Belmont Jr was found dead in a gas filled Midtown apartment authorities call it an apparent death by own action. At 44 she inherited a glittering social name and had a history of spending on music and instruments amid family concerns and a 1941 finding of incompetence to manage her affairs.
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August Belmont Jr
Manhattan
Miss Belmont
August Belmont Sr
Westchester
Private Plane Crash Kills Robert Francis and Two Others
Actor Robert Charles Francis age 25 dies in a fiery crash of a private plane on an unused parking lot in Burbank. Police identify pilot George Meyers and Audrey Ann Dosch as victims. authorities say the aircraft, tied to actor Joe Kirkwood, briefly landed at Lockheed Air Terminal before failing to reach the runway.
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Lockheed Air Terminal
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Joe Palooka
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George Meyers
Audrey Ann Dosch
Edward Dosch
Lowry Field
Denver
Lockheed
Nationalists Fear Sellout At Geneva
In Formosa strongholds anger grows over Geneva talks between the United States and Red China. Officials fear a sellout while public voices press for stronger action and higher level negotiations to ease tensions in the Formosa area.
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Red China
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Hsiang Kuo-fu
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Taiwan
Assn
Eisenhower
Lin Ting-li
Chou En-lai
Seven Deaths Prompt Clash With Moroccan Police
In Rabat on July 31 clashes between Moroccan nationalists and police led to seven deaths amid heavy military patrols. French Resident General Gilber Grandval met Sultan Sidi Mohammed Moulay Ben Arafa to convey best wishes but gave no hint of reign changes. Observers note continued nationalist pressure for the exiled sultan's return. Desert chiefs arriving for Aid-El-Kebir offered lukewarm support to the aging ruler.
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Solons Agree Peace Pursuit Gains Ground
In Washington July 31 senior Senate leaders say the United States has gained ground in the search for world peace but face demanding negotiations ahead. Sen George of Georgia cites reduced tension yet warns of risks around Formosa while Sen Knowland notes progress in exploratory talks but stresses uncertainty before October foreign ministers meetings. He questions China’s intentions and calls for restraint on nationalist sovereignty issues. George cautions no swift peace move expected this season as negotiations continue.
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee
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Formosa
Red China
Chou En-lai
Formose
China
Chiang Kai-shek
Geneva
Tragic Crow-Hunting Death In Weston Involves Couple
A 19 year old Westport girl shot herself during a crow hunting trip with her boyfriend Buell Neidler. The couple argued and she carried a 116 gauge shotgun. She leaned a tree and fired suicide as he tried to intervene. He required medical aid after the incident.
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WHIS-TV Wires Bluefield With First Local Telecast
WHIS-TV aired its first two test films last night drawing about 100 calls from Bluefield area viewers reporting perfect reception. The station described strong nationwide interest as the tests continued with a 6 30 p m start and films titled Research Acres and A Nation on Wheels.
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Knowland views Eisenhower blueprint proposal as interesting
Senator Knowland of California called Eisenhower’s idea for a complete blueprint of military establishments and unlimited aerial photography interesting but said several assurances are needed. He spoke with Senator Fulbright on CBS and noted Russia's likely doubt about accepting the gesture.
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Two Gilmer Men Die In West Virginia Car Crash
Two Gilmer County men Jeffrie Plant 40 and Paul Mahaney of Tanner were killed when their car struck a highway guard rail three miles south of Glenville on West Virginia Route 5 around 9 p m. Bill Dick Hardman of Tanner suffered multiple fractures and was taken to Weston City Hospital.
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Iron Horse Wins 75 Mile Night Race At Roseburg
In Roseburg Oregon on July 31 the Iron Horse train beat 75 horse riders over a 75 mile course in the dark finishing at 2 55 am Engineer Claude A Bridenstine led the train to the station seven minutes before the last rider arrived. About 2000 spectators watched as riders complained of missed stops while the Southern Pacific defended its performance and hinted at dropping the route as a money loser.
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Iron Horse
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Pony Express
Five Die When Auto Jumps Curb Bursts Into Flames
Five persons killed when a car veered off US Highway 74 four miles east of Hamlet North Carolina, burst into flames in a field. The victims are Hiawatha Davis Willie Boggan Irvin Ganey James Stevenson and Sarah Johnston all of Hamlet. Davis owned and drove the car which bore New York plates. his wife still lives in New York City. deputy sheriff George Smith reported.
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Soviet US To Swap Notes On Atomic Matters
Moscow reports the Soviet government exchanged notes with the United States on atomic matters. Wallace Barbour delivered the American answer to joining Eisenhower’s proposed international atomic pool, details not revealed. A Tass Soviet News Agency report says Moscow formally offered to join the pool in a note to the US Embassy on July 18.
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Tony Stralla Gambler Dies at Gaming Tables in Las Vegas
Anthony Cornero Stralla known as Tony Cornero, a famed West Coast gambler, died in Las Vegas after an all night session. The 54 year old collapsed at a dice table following a dispute with a croupier and was reportedly at least 10000 in debt.
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Tony Cornero
Heat Wave Rises Across Midwest As Death Toll Grows
The midwest endures a 100 degree heat Sunday with Salina and Topeka at 103. Chicago hits 93 as 19th day above 90. Heat deaths reach 38 across Iowa Missouri Nebraska Illinois, with Iowa tally at 15.
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Police Open Fire On Indian Crowd
In Yukral India near Bombay a Hindu woman slated to die on her husband’s funeral pyre was taken to a hospital as authorities evacuated the scene. Police fired on a 200000 strong crowd wounding five and killing three, as guards faced a riot at the village cemetery. Siddhanath survived a snakebite and was hospitalized in Indore with a gangrenous leg.
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Mingo Teenager Dies As Car Smashes Cliff
Delbarton West Virginia July 31 PM Robert Lee Vernatter an 18 year old of Belo was killed in an auto crash in a Mingo County community late Saturday. The car with six other teens skidded off WV 65 and crashed into a cliff. None of the other occupants were severely injured. Driver Junior Dials 19 is held for investigation. Police cited excessive speed as the apparent cause.
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Special Session May Be Answer To Highway Plan
Rep Martin suggested Eisenhower might call Congress back for a special session to act on highway legislation. He questioned if the move would succeed and noted Democrats, Senate disputes and pay benefits hold up action. The housing impasse and congressional pay debates overshadow efforts to finish public housing and road funding.
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Prosperity Hits Labor Leaders
Washington July 31 Prosperity has reached union chiefs with reports of lavish pay and perks. Dave Beck of the Teamsters, James Petrillo of the Musicians Union, and John Lewis are cited for union-financed homes, cars, and expenses. The piece notes a shift toward officials living on union funds, with quotes on compensation and control by the unions.
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AFL Musicians Union
Lake 4
Wisconsin
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Robert A. Taft
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Miners Union
Robert R. Young
Hearing on Freedoms Starts October Under Senate Panel
A Senate subcommittee on constitutional rights plans a week of hearings starting Oct 3 on freedom of religion and church state, plus two weeks on freedom of speech and press beginning Oct 17 and four weeks on the right of assembly starting Nov 14. The panel voted $50,000 for its study to survey the Bill of Rights amendment by amendment and clause by clause.
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Senate
Hennings
D-Mo
Eisenhowers Return From Weekend Gettysburg Trip
President and Mrs Eisenhower returned to the White House from a weekend at their Gettysburg farm. They paused briefly at the nearby farm of George Allen, a Truman administration official, before resuming official duties.
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Eisenhower
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Gettysburg
George Allen
Truman Administration
Chile Volcano Eruptions Force Mass Flight In Valdivia
From Valdivia Chile authorities report hundreds flee lava and ash from Nilahue and Rininahue eruptions. Two killed unofficially. thirty four rescued sighted in forests. thirty five feared trapped without food. Mt Choshuenco eruption seen 21000 feet. Governor calls it Chile’s greatest catastrophe.
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Mass services planned for Bulgarian airliner victims
In Jerusalem on July 31 the government announced that 58 victims of the Israeli airliner shot down in Bulgaria would be buried in a common grave after their remains are transferred to Israel.
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