Senator Lester Hunt Dies By Own Action
Washington report says Senator Lester C. Hunt of Wyoming died from an apparent self inflicted rifle wound in his office. The 61 year old, elected to the Senate in 1948, left notes indicating ill health and had earlier announced he would not seek reelection. A rifle was found near him as aides note his unusual departure from routine. The case is described by police as personal safety related.
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Gunman Kills Nominee Who Fought Crime in Phenix City
Albert L. Patterson 59, Democratic nominee for Alabama attorney general, was shot to death in his car in Phenix City. Authorities say a small pistol was fired into his mouth as he sat in the front seat. The crime stirring region tensions prompted calls for martial law and a special grand jury. Patterson had warned he might be targeted amid anti crime efforts and his death follows scrutiny of voting in the recent Democratic primary.
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Walter J. Hanna
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Lee Porter
Gadsden
State Democratic Executive Committee
Ralph Mathews
GM Cuts Ads in Wall Street Journal Over 1955 Model Sketches
General Motors announced it canceled all advertising in the Wall Street Journal and cut off news releases after a Journal story forecast 1955 automobile models. The GM statement said it objected to the publication of drawings and confidential information that could harm current model sales.
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Partly cloudy warm humid forecast for tonight and Sunday
The region will see partly cloudy skies with warmth and high humidity. A slight chance of a thundershower tonight with lows around 70 to 75. Sunday warms to 90 to 95 with continued humid conditions.
Sale of Statler Chain Approved
NEW YORK AP Sale of the Statler Hotel chain to Webb and Knapp was approved by the Statler Co board for about 80 million dollars. Arthur F. Douglas said the approval follows an offer by William Zeckendorf, with chain hotels in Boston Buffalo Cleveland Detroit St. Louis Washington New York and Los Angeles. Stockholder approval is still required. Hotels under construction in Hartford and Dallas.
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Indigestion Forces Truman’s Stage Debut Halt
Kansas City report says former President Truman was to surprise in Call Me Madam but suffered an upset stomach during the performance and had to rush home. Mrs. Truman said the illness was not serious and the family doctor was summoned.
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Narrowed U.S. lead in weapons tech, says Quarles
QUARLES told defense leaders that the U S margin over the Soviet Union in weapons technology has narrowed since last year. He cited four key developments, including the Russian hydrogen device, the Nautilus, Castle hydrogen tests, and Moscow air show, noting overall American position is weaker but progress remains. Admiral Radford warned of uncertain future warfare and urged reliance on combat ready forces in being.
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U N hearing opens in Des Moines with Wiley presiding
U N hearing in Des Moines opened by Sen. Alexander Wiley chairing the Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee on the United Nations Charter with about 200 attendees. Wiley said the hearing seeks ideas from the grass roots not a poll. Senators Guy Gillette and B Hickenlooper attended. Hickenlooper said he came to listen.
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Tragedy Blocks Dad's Day Gift in Syracuse
In Syracuse a five year old boy, Daniel P. Flynn, died after running from kindergarten to surprise his father with a handmade Father’s Day card. He was struck by a car and the card was found lodged against the bumper. The card read I love you Daddy.
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U S Pulls Top Diplomats From Geneva Conference
The United States ordered its leading diplomats home from the Geneva talks, enabling France to negotiate independently to end the Indo China conflict. Walter Bedell Smith and other top advisers will depart Sunday, with U. Alexis Johnson remaining in charge for American interests. Eden will also leave within 48 hours, and Washington will host high level talks next week.
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Denham Dies Former NLRB Counsel at 68
Robert N. Denham, 68, former general counsel for the National Labor Relations Board, died Friday night after a heart attack. A Republican, he was ousted by President Truman in 1950 after dueling with labor unions over Taft-Hartley and the creation of the general counsel post. He rose to national prominence in 1947 when appointed to the powerful labor post.
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Boss Pinch Hits as Pickets Best Boss Pinch Hits
Newark AP report describes George Schanerman owner of Academy Auto Laundry carrying a picket sign during a two week strike. He says he is a regular guy and joins workers as talks stall, showing solidarity amid labor dispute.
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Storm Brings Brief Relief and Power Outage
A Cedar Rapids area storm cooled the day with a nine degree drop from a noon high of 88 but caused a power outage in Cedar Rapids and five towns east. Officials expected quick restoration, while northwest Iowa rivers swelled from heavy rains. River crests and road closures were reported as crews worked to reconnect service.
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Exiles Open Invasion of Guatemala
Rebel forces led by exiled Lt Col Carlos Castillo Armas report control of Puerto Barrios and San Jose with inland towns Zacapa and Retalhuleu possibly under their influence. Invasion by land sea and air aimed to oust President Jacobo Arbenz Guzman amid reported uprisings and UN protests.
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