Atomic Blast 100 Miles High Tests New Weapon
The United States detonated an atomic warhead in a missile nearly 100 miles up above Johnston Island in the Pacific as part of a defensive antimissile research program. An Army Redstone ballistic missile delivered the warhead, with the test described as the first publicized high altitude nuclear shot in this series.
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United States
Johnston Island
Pacific
Atomic Energy Commission and
Defense Department
Army
AEC
Nevada
Canton boy in critical condition after kidney transplant
Ronald Rushe, an 11 year old from Canton, Ohio, who received a kidney nine days ago at University Hospital, was reported in critical condition. His parents stayed at his bedside as doctors announced the status worsened late Thursday following the transplant from a female heart attack victim.
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University Hospital
Ronald Rushe
Canton
Ohio
Roy Rushe
Ronald
Mideast Crisis Sets Stage for Major Power Talks
In a roundup from Moscow to Damascus, the Associated Press reports Eisenhower inviting Khrushchev to a U N Security Council session in New York on Aug 12, while Khrushchev’s charges of Western aggression are rejected. Dulles warns that indirect subversion risks spark, Lebanon troop withdrawal will follow a government request, Britain recognizes Iraq’s new govt, and De Gaulle pushes for a summit of big powers only. Beirut notes Fuad Shehab delaying army move to Sept 24 inauguration, Chamoun insists on finishing term, and Damascus accuses Israel of border raids amid crop destruction claims.
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Eisenhower
Khrushchev
WA. N. Security Council
New York
U. S
Middle East
Breakthrough Kidney Transplant from Identical Twin
Doctors achieved a successful kidney transplant only when donated by an identical twin after ruling out other cures for an usually fatal congenital kidney ailment. The report notes this rare exception to the general failure of such procedures.
Wilderness Bookshop Closes After 25 Years in Louisville
The Wilderness Bookshop in Louisville ends its 25 year run with a single volume in its display under a quitting sign reading A Small Store and Independence. In Springfield New Jersey, Leslie Golden suffers nose injury from an electric fan and is listed in fair condition at Overlook Hospital. In Chicago the movie The Fly closes its run at Buggs Theater.
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Louisville, Ky
Wilderness Bookshop
Springfield
N. J
Leslie Golden
Overlook Hospital
Chicago
Work of My Office for Salary and Satisfaction
A concise remark notes performing official duties for pay and personal fulfillment. The phrase emphasizes professional effort in exchange for compensation and job satisfaction.
Desertion verdict for GI Wayne Powers in France
Army court-martial sentences Wayne Powers to 10 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to wartime desertion. Powers hid 14 years with French partner Yvette Belouse and five children near Montdorigny. Brig. Gen. Fleming may adjust the sentence. defense had expected a lighter outcome under a pretrial agreement.
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Verdon
France
Wayne Powers
Robert J. Fleming
Powers
Chillicothe
Mont Dorigny
Yvette Belouse
James Singleton
Detroit
Leon Avakian
Newton
Mass
Yvette
Col
Roy Kauffman
Memphis
Tenn
Fishing on upswing across state waters
The weekly summary from the State Forestry Fish and Game Commission notes fishing improvements in most regions. River reports show good conditions for bass and catfish in the Verdigris area, with lakes like Blue Stem and nearby reservoirs performing well.
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Fall River
Verdigris River
Blue Stem
Birthday Dinner Honors Gregory Lee Fugate
A July 27 birthday dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Fugate in Redfield honored their son Gregory Lee. Guests included the parental grandparents and other relatives. Ella Robinson of Vacaville, Calif. died July 28 with funeral held July 31 and burial at Va-
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Walnut
Leroy Fugate
Redfield
Gregory Lee
Tom Fugate
Mattie McCloskey
Bess Eaton
Vesta Bowman
Independence
P. J. Bowman
Garland
Savannah
Ella Robinson
Vacaville
Calif
Ill health fades for longtime Walnut resident Robinson
Robinson had been in ill health for several years and survived by his widow, a daughter Mildred Boatman, a son Wayne, one grandchild Sharon Boatman, and four nerves. He was a former Walnut resident who ran a hardware business and served as postmaster for years. Many local family and social notes follow, naming relatives visiting, traveling, and attending events across county towns.
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Bill Titmus
George Titmus
Bernard
Lorraine Shively
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