Britain halts rapid buildup in the Mideast crisis
Britain suddenly stops troop and supply movements to back Eden's Suez policy. The Defense Ministry orders 3000 soldiers withdrawn from British bases in Libya and delays the Empire Ken troopship. The carrier Bulwark also halts near Cyprus as Cairo denounces Eden and Nehru criticizes Western preparations amid rising Libyan and Bahraini threats.
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U.2
Britain
Mediterranean
Suez
Canal
Defense Ministry
British Overseas Airways Corp
Libya
Anthony Eden
Haden
Cairo
Gamal Ab °del
Nasser
Nehru
Jawaharlal Nehru
Soviet Union
India
Eden
Russia
Egypt
Agencs
Tripoli
I Abdel el Baker
Bahrein “Supreme National Movement
Damascus
Reds to Attend Suez Conference
MOSCOW accepted an invitation to the London Suez conference with a hint it may demand internationalization of the Panama Canal and other world waterways. Russia asked that the talks be postponed and that more Communist and Arab nations be invited. If the schedule holds, Moscow will attend a week from today.
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Moscow
Suez Canal
Straits of Canals
Newark Cops Nab Vandals
Newark officers catch two brothers aged 10 and 11 in connection with a string of vandalism at new construction sites. Police say the youths admitted to damaging the Musick street school and nearby Mirasol Gardens property, with items recovered including rope and shovels. Case sent to Alameda County Probation. both cited in juvenile court.
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Newark
John Burke
Mirasol Gardens
New Musick Street
Burke
James Chambers
Alameda
Teens Die in Auto Crash Near Plimoguth
Two teenage sisters and a two month old boy died in a car crash ten miles northwest of Plimoguth. Joanne Meyer 18 the driver and Richa Moore the infant perished instantly. Carel Wiever 14 died later at Amador County hospital in Jackson.
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Plimoguth
Here
Joanne Meyer
Richa Moore
Istantly
Carel Wiever
Amador County
Jackson
Red China Revolts Reported by Chiang in Tibet and Mongolia
Formosa and Hong Kong anti Communist sources report widespread uprisings against the Chinese Communist regime in Tibet Western Szechuan and Mongolia with fighting described as ongoing. Nationalist military spokesman noted no firm Mongolia revolt details while sources blamed interference in religion. A Chinese official cited 29 000 troops and a bomber group sent to reinforce Tibet garrisons in a statement to a parliamentary committee.
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China
Formosa
Tibet
Szechuan
Mongolia
Hong Kong
Dragon Head Mouth
Liu Ho-iuh
Chang Chin-tsan
Senor
National Defense Ministry
Fo Red
Armey
Chang
Legislative Yuan
Oregon Crash Kills Five Bay Tourists
Five tourists were killed and three seriously injured in a highway crash south of Grants Pass when an Alaska-bound Garry Alaska truck and a Pisree Freight Lines rig collided. The dead include Leslie N. Simonsen 50 of Walnut Creek and Francis Jacquemin 21 of San Pablo, plus two Concord teens. Injured were Harold Trephagnier 16, Gerald Clough 16, and James Webster, all of Concord, with Portland driver Ed Jones sustaining a bruised shoulder.
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Grants Pass
Ove
San Francisco
Leslie N. Simonsens
Walnut Creek
Francis Jacquemin
San Pablo
Robert Ylosslton
Cocord
David Chamberlain Binkley
Berkeley
Manor to Seek Deadline Extension for Publication Fee
Washington Manor incorporation forces press to seek an extension of the Aug 17 deadline for a 1500 publication fee on notices. County Supervisors weigh the extension with district attorney guidance. If not granted, the committee risks forfeiting gains in the campaign to bring the issue to voters. Robert D. Post spokesman says study is underway but cannot finish by Aug 17.
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Washington Manor
Robert D. Post
Police Crack Narcotics Ring In Richmond
Richmond police say a narcotics ring supplied marijuana cigarettes to high school students. Four men were arrested and four teenagers held at the Contra Costa juvenile detention home as users and possible peddlers. Suspects named Ernest Martinez, Frank Rincon, Jose Rincon, and Julio Delgadoillo.
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Richmond
Orge E. Jones
Rishmond
Contra Costa County
Tories
Ernest Martinez
Grank
Rincon
Jose Rincon
Julio Dalgedillo
Abbreviations in Commerce Directory Prompt Letter
A Commerce, Indiana telephony directory publisher reports a reader complaint about new abbreviations for town names. The letter criticizes the abbreviation Commerce as Comre in the new telephone directory, calling it unfair and unnecessary.
Bitter Hearts coal mine rescue halted by heat
In Marcinelle Belgium a devastating fire trapped nearly 258 miners as heat and carbon monoxide thwarted rescue attempts. Nine bodies were recovered with only six survivors. 243 men were still missing as rescuers battled fire, smoke and gas in the half mile deep pit. Belgian mining officials, led by Andre Van Heugel, kept hope alive while relatives waited at the mine gates.
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Marcinelle
Belgium
Andre van Heugel
Ove
van, den Leuve
Bandleader Freddie Martin Pays Drunk Driving Fine
Beverly Hills court records show bandleader Freddie Martin paid a 5250 fine for a drunk driving charge. He appeared in court quietly, received a 180 day suspended sentence, and was placed on two years of non alcoholic probation with a one year license suspension.
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Beverly Hills
tiNs
Freddie Martin
Martin
Anti Cemetery Forces Rally State Mass Meeting
A Citizens' Committee for Representative Government in Hayward called a mass meeting for registered voters at Tannygon school to present the cemetery issue. They also sought aid from Hayward Good Government League and announced councilman Wright as guest speaker. The effort aims to force a referendum on Crestview cemetery and has about 700 signatures with a goal of 1000 more by Aug. 23.
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Citizens’ Committee For Representative Government
Crestview
Haywera
St Tannygon School
Zacis
Spe
Ific
Hayward
Good Government League
John W. Harris
Citizens
Robert D. Wright
Wright
Cemetery Association
Castro- Webster Street
Marie Nussenbaum
Harris
Crestview Cemetery
League
Nussenbaum
U S Stands Fast On China News Ban
Washington the State department today stood by its ban against newsmen traveling to Red China amid protests from newspaper and news agency executives. Spokesmen refused to discuss changes, noting no charge to retain the ban. Secretary Dulles and aides study reversal but privately indicate no change likely.
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Washington
State
Department Today
Red China
Department
John Foster Dulles
State Department
Dulles
Sullivan Shows Safe Recovery From Auto Crash
DerBy Conn Ed Sullivan recovering from car accident at Griffin Hospital after two car collision near Seymour. Bulletin notes chest infection preexisting. no pneumonia signs. Sullivan slept through night. CBS spokesman says he hopes to host Sunday night show from farm.
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Conn
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Ed Sullivan
Sullivan
Griffin Hospital
Seymour
Mondey
CBS
Gene Shrott
Woman Sought In San Leandro Mystery Death
San Leandro police investigated the death of 69 year old John W. Fitting a prominent Bay Area real estate and banking official found in a motel room. Authorities sought a mystery brunette woman registered as Mrs Walters of Santa Rosa to hear her version of events while a coroner planned an autopsy.
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Fitting
Dalla
Grand Rapids
Mich
San Bernardino
Stanford University
Rites Pending For Area Pilots In Boca Raton Crash
Funeral services are pending for Rae Forrest Howry 31 of Hayward Rae Day 35 of Leandro and another victim Charles who died in a Boca Raton Florida air crash. A spokesman for United Athorn company said arrangements have not been made. The Hayward Airport C 82 Flying Boxcar plane crashed near Boca Raton airport early yesterday, killing three Florida men.
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Rae Forrest Howry
Hayward
Charles
Corbett Court
Jan Leandro
Boca Raton
Fla
United Athorn Company
Tocay
Florida
Marin Bay Fill Project Unveiled in San Francisco
The Utah Construction Co. of San Francisco released preliminary plans to fill 700 acres of Richardson Bay between Strawberry Point and Belvedere, converting it into a lagoon for housing. It holds an option to buy the land from Reedport Properties, Inc. for the project.
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Marin Bay
San Francisco
Utah Construction Co
San Fracisco
Richardson Bay
Strawberry Point
Belvedere
Reedport, Properties, Inc
Decision Soon On Demo Choice
CHICAGO 1A Former President Truman said he expects to announce his personal choice for the Democratic presidential nomination before the party’s national convention. He spoke after arriving from Kansas City and received a warm welcome alongside Adlai Stevenson supporters. He said he would let the people know whom he stands with, planning a specific civil rights statement and campaigning after the convention. He opposed drafting him and warned against using force in Suez, urging UN settlement.
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Chicago
Truman
Kansas City
Adlai
Stevenson
Averell Harriman
Harriman
Trurtian
Platform Committee
Suez
Eisenhower
Adlai Wins Gamble on Civil Rights at Convention
CHICAGO Adlai Stevenson faced a tough civil rights issue as Southern delegates hesitated over his statement. Campaign staff argued he was merely expressing hopes while peacemakers reshuffled the platform committee to win Southern support. Stevenson stayed home near Libertyville as convention events loomed with a high priced headquarters suite planned for the week.
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Chicago
Adilai E. Stevanson
Stevenson
James Finnegan
Jevenson
Libertyville
Desseid Steverson
Headmsters Hotel
Cop Fighters Change Pleas in Highway Patrol Incident
Two ward men charged with battery and resisting arrest after a fight with a Highway Patrolman on June 17 pleaded guilty yesterday. Herbert Oigin and DeLaine K. Hill will report for sentencing at 9 a.m. August 29 in Hayward Municipal Court. Barnie M. Goldsmith was found guilty and sentenced to three months in jail and two years probation, with a hearing set to modify sentence on August 29.
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Ward
Herbert Oigin
Sanorna Street
DeLaine K. Hill
East 13Th Street
Hayward
Shergos
Barnie M. Goldsmith
East Street
T. L. Foley
Goldsmith
California shop owner recounts repeated thefts
Francisco Oaks, owner of the California Food Shop, reports a thief entered via a skylight and stole 36. Two days earlier, another theft of 36 was reported, suggesting a troubling pattern in the area.
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Francis Oaks
California
Oaks
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