Missouri Congressman George E. Christopher Dies at 70
Rep. George E. Christopher of Missouri died at his Washington home from a heart ailment at about 10 50 p m EST He was 70 He farmed a 975 acre Butler Missouri property worked by his son daughter and son in law He served in the 81st and 84th Congresses and was planning reelection to the 86th Congress The Bates County native held soil conservation views and was a Mason and Shriner.
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Floods in Ohio, nationwide storms heighten disaster toll
Surging floods the worst since 1913 hit Ohio and neighboring states. Gov. DiSalle declared a state of emergency as fatalities and property damage mounted, with 25 to 30 deaths in Ohio. Federal disaster designation followed, halting traffic in large parts of Ohio. Meadville, Pa., endured record floods. 1,500 residents displaced. Rescue efforts exceeded two million dollars in activity as coal miners faced entrapment near Pittston.
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Mexico breaks with Guatemala over fishing dispute
Mexico City reports President Adolfo Lopez Mateos announces a severed diplomatic relationship with Guatemala after Guatemala refuses to take the fishing dispute to international courts. Mexico says three Mexican fishermen were killed and 14 wounded in Guatemalan attacks while Guatemala claims Mexican boats fished illegally and forced boats ashore.
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Woman Quizzed in West Side Kidnap Case
A pregnant woman answering the kidnapper description was brought to a New York police station for questioning in the abduction of 23 day old John Tavarez from a West Side tenement. FBI agents and police searched Spanish speaking areas as the family pleaded for the return of their ill infant.
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CAC Backs Route 3 Plan With Revisions
The Citizens Action Committee supports Alternate 3 for Route 25 with revisions to bypass factories and relocate the downtown interchange. Mayor Tedesco and Governor Ribicoff favor Alternate 3, while state engineers favor Alternate 2, arguing Route 3 raises costs by about 14 million dollars. The CAC plans to lobby the General Assembly for funds and rejects delaying the decision.
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Eisenhower backs Moscow exhibit plan for 1959 display
President Eisenhower endorsed plans to exhibit ready mix and frozen foods TV sets scientific and educational displays in Moscow next summer. He said the cultural technological exhibit would portray America as a peace seeking nation and that the $3 6 million cost would be a wise government investment. The remarks came at a White House luncheon with the advisory panel of 54 leaders.
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Alcorn Pleads For GOP Unity In Des Moines Speech
Meade Alcorn urged GOP unity at the national committee in Des Moines calling for Republicans to stop attacking Eisenhower Nixon and others. He spoke after Goldwater urged the party to reject copying the New Deal and present two clear philosophies for 1960.
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Trials Delayed By Castro Regime Amid Circus at Havana Trial
Havana dispatch reports open air trials at the Havana Sports Palace were marked by a carnival atmosphere as crowds jeered and tried to manhandle two war crimes defendants. A Balistan army major received a death sentence after the first trial while the next two defendants’ cases were postponed due to defense counsel illness. Provisional President Manuel Urrutia met with Rep. Adam Clayton Powell Jr. and Castro planned to return Monday as observers noted the procedures were technically sound and designed to inform world opinion about the revolution.
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Driver killed as truck overturns on Route 34
Ridgefield report says 40 year old Noroton Heights man Stephen M. Verses died when his panel truck rolled over on Route 34 near 35 A at 6:20 p.m. He apparently fell from the right door then was crushed. Police blamed excessive speed for conditions and noted the truck dragged 167 feet before stopping.
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Four Die and Dozens Hurt in Monroe Chemical Tank Blast
A chemical tank car exploded near Monroe Louisiana killing four people and injuring about fifty five with many in critical condition. The blast followed a derailment of a Missouri Pacific freight train loaded with propane and other chemicals. Bystanders and hospital crowds swelled as emergency crews fought fires and treated burns.
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Connecticut Painters Elect Officers At Convention
The 52nd annual Connecticut Council Painting and Decorating Contractors of America convention enters its second and final day with 112 delegates at Stratfield hotel. Morning session includes a 10 o clock business meeting and the election and installation of new officers led by installing officer David H. MacKenzie of Bridgeport. afternoon features a talk on a free economy by Rudolph Bannon of Bridgeport Machine Co and a town meeting for questions. Ronald B. MacKenzie of David MacKenzie Inc. will moderate, and the banquet in Rose Room closes the day with toast by Denison C. Smith, president.
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Weatherman Sees Another Cold Day In Bridgeport
Clear skies and sub freezing temps grip Bridgeport with highs in the mid twenties. Inland readings near 10 and city around 15 early today, afternoon warming to mid-twenties. Tonight remains clear and cold with similar temps, slight moderation possible tomorrow.
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Hartford Drivers Vote Seeks Strike Amid Union Tally
The AFL-CIO bus drivers report that a majority favor a strike against Connecticut Co. with official tally due in New Haven. Hartford locals show strong support while New Haven backers push for action, pending two thirds approval and arbitration dispute details.
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Hi Napor by Olin Miller
A fragmented OCR style note highlights the poem title Hi Napor by Olin Miller with garbled lines noting optimism over experience and a reference to a girl and a doctor visit, ending with an unclear mention of marriage.
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