Senate approves compulsory binding arbitration in rail dispute
Washington reports the Senate voted 7 to 2 to require binding arbitration on main issues in a rail labor dispute. Opponents included Senators Morse and Tower, as a measure mirrors House actions aimed at averting a crippling strike set to begin at 12:01 am tomorrow.
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Senate
Washington
Bens
Wayne Morse
D-Ore
John G. Tower
it-Tex
Tlouse
Lay
House
Jeaders
Chamber
Wvork
Gale W. McGee
D-Wye
Morse
Kennedy
Interstate Commerce Commisfsion
Sifraggera
Parochial School Bombed Shuts Down in Buras Louisiana
In Buras Louisiana the Our Lady of Coard Harbor School 2 was firebombed Monday night amid desegregation tension. Archbishop Cody called the attack cowardly and violent, noting threats and prior vandalism. The school reopened with far fewer students and no injuries were reported.
Murder Suicide Plot Thwarted by Actor in Van Nuys
Police say actor George Montgomery fought off a former maid, Ruth Wenzel, who entered his Van Nuys home planning a murder suicide after years of pursuing him. Wenzel, 70, reportedly told officers she hoped to kill Montgomery and herself after reading about his alleged affairs. Montgomery, ex-husband of Dinah Shore, wrestled the pistol away as a shot narrowly missed him.
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George Montgomiery
van Nuys
Montgomery
Ruth Wenze
van Kis
Dinah Share
Set
J. K. Bare Fon
Shea
Barton
Montegomery
Washington Tense Over Bias March
Washington braces for a civil rights march as 100000 to 150000 protesters approach the capital seeking an end to racial bias and jobs equality. Officials warn uncertainty remains about violence while police and guards prepare for mass turnout and a chaotic atmosphere.
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Washington
Uta
Frugal recluse bequeaths estate to city library in San Diego
Edwin A. Benjamin, a frugal San Diego resident living with his cat Rusty, left the bulk of his 8.5 million estate to the city library along with rare books and a manuscript collection including an unpublished Mark Twain work. Closest friend C M Metz receives books, manuscripts, and a cash gift. public administrator notes this is the largest estate handled. Scanner notes Benjamin lived frugally, refused modernization, and never owned a refrigerator or telephone. He reportedly enjoyed Lassie and was cared for by Metz in later years. Estate to be displayed and likely named for Uncle Ben at the library.
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San Diego
Taft
Edwin A. Benjamin
Thomas Fletcher
Mark Twain
C. M. Metz
Santee
Keneth A. Devault
Benjamin
Mielz
Metz
Ben
Corary
America
Uncle Ben
Miners Feared Dead as Rescue Probes Potash Shaft
Conflicting reports from Potash mine rescue teams say two trapped miners are dead or near death while hope remains for a third, Louis Bava, who has survived 15 days underground with no food or water. Drilling continues with multiple holes aimed at reaching him as officials weigh chances.
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Louis Bava
Taveln
Fellin
Bova
Tava
Bava
Rescued Miner Throne Recalls Underground Ordeal
Throne, a 28 year old miner, spoke from a hospital bed after nearly two weeks entombment 800 feet underground in a cox mine near Hazleton. He described darkness and hunger while mining partner Laws Bova urged him home, and he expressed faith in rescue despite lingering fears about returning to mine work.
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Hazletton
David Fellin
Cox
Laws Bova
Bova
Throne
Former Air Navy Chiefs Rap A Treaty
Former Joint Chiefs of Staff members voiced grave misgivings about the nuclear test ban treaty during a closed Senate session. Retired Adm. Burke and Gen. Twining opposed the pact on military and technological grounds, as the Foreign Relations Committee heard the final witnesses in open hearings begun August 12. Senate action on the treaty was not scheduled, with Dirksen signaling action around September 9. Barcy Goldwater also covered the day.
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Washington
Phe
Senate
Joint Chiefs’ of Staff
Adm
Arteigh Burke
Naval Opera
Dons
Nathan
Twining
Air Force
Joint Chiefs
Boif
Senate Preparedness Subcommittee
Foreign Relations Committee
Senate Gop
Everett M. Dirksen
Barcy Goldwater
R-Ariz
Mine Boss Claims 25 Working Mine Trapped in Utah Explosion
An explosion at a potash mine near Moab Utah trapped 16 to 25 workers. Rescue teams reported debris 75 feet from the shaft bottom amid intense heat. Officials disagreed on the number inside and the mine owner cited 25 workers. No contact yet with those trapped as efforts continue.
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Moab
Utah
Geneva Narron
Sheriff’s Office
Frank Tippie
Onrish
Texas Culf Sulphur Co
Tippie
Colorado River Canyon
Sam Tastor
Moah Times
Robert.j. Pipkin
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Washington Monument
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U.S Park
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Henry Throne
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Slate
Inside the Independent
Russ Leadabroad
Hal Boyle
Bridge
Lee Merriman
Schneidermann
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William A. Doyle
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St Crohn
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Joe Hendrickson
Virginia Kay
David Lawrence
George Weeks
Taye
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