Stassen Loses Pennsylvania Governor Bid
In the Pennsylvania GOP primary Harold Stassen was defeated as Arthur T. McGonigle won in Philadelphia and statewide, with Democratic Governor George M. Leader and U.S. Senator Hugh D. Scott Jr. securing renomination. Philadelphia also elected Robert Nix as the city’s first Black congressman, defeating Cecil B. Moore.
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David L. Lawrence
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Edward Martin
Philadelphia
Robert “C.nix
Cecil B. Moore
Earl Chudoff
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Wily Yam
Livengood
Harold J. Vaughan
George I. Bloom
GOP
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Lawrer
McGoni
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Reading
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Scottish Rite Fraternity to Exalt 32nd Degree Friday
The Oakland Scottish Rite will host a 32nd degree exaltation at 8 p m during its diamond jubilee spring reunion. A 6:15 p m banquet at 1547 Oak St honors the spring class, with Alva G Starr leading the degree assisted by a team including Frank B Benton Fred Anderson Chester A Long Franklin L Van Fleet and R Percy Wisecarver. R Malcolm Hansen and Harry R Phinney noted among supporters as Dale I Stoops presides as venerable master.
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Oakland
Scottish Riches
Scottish Rite Temple
Oak St
Alva G. Starr
Frank B. ‘Benton
Fred =. Anderson
Chester A. Long
Franklin L. van Fleet
R. Percy Wisecarver
R. Malcolm’ Hansen
Harry’ R., Phinney
Dale I
Stoops
Billy Graham to testify on Thursday in state assembly
Reverend Billy Graham, described as willing to testify, is set to appear before a State Assembly subcommittee investigating immoral influences and pornographic materials. The witness would discuss the impact of such materials on youth as Graham resumes his crusade in San Francisco.
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Francis
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Arkansas
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Braxton B. Sewyer
Rit Express
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San Francisco State College
Jena
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Naked sailor subdued by six teens in Mountain View
A 21 year old Navy sailor from Moffett Field was chased naked by five to six youths after breaking into the Navarro home yard. The group stopped him until deputies arrived. He faced charges of lewd exposure burglary and drunkenness.
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Mountain View
Calif
Santa Clara County
Bob Frank
Lowe
Adjournment Target for Congress by August 10
Washington reports Senate Republican Leader Knowland and House GOP Leader Martin agree on a tentative estimate that Congress would adjourn by August 10. Knowland said he informed President Eisenhower of the plan.
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Senate
William F.knowland
House
Joseph W. Martin Jr
Congress
Knowland
Eisenhower
Woman Hooked Duck by Line at Tennessee River
Mrs. Virginia Croft went fishing in the Tennessee River on a Tuesday and accidentally caught a duck with her line while a bird flight passed overhead. The incident occurred in Memphis Tennessee as she fowled the line during a routine cast.
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Memphis, Tenn
Virginia Croft
Tennessee
Reds to Eliminate All Black Sheep
London reports Moscow says it has found a method to rid flocks of black sheep. After 15 years of experimentation Soviet scientists developed sheep with platinum and bronze colored wool, according to a UPI Radio Moscow broadcast on Tuesday night.
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UPI
Radio Moscow
Russia
Hunt Underway For Clean Thief In Hamburg
Hamburg police issued a lookout for a suspect known for sneaking into homes while owners are away. The man habitually bathes and shaves, then changes clothes before fleeing with valuables. Authorities describe him as cautious and difficult to trace.
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Hamburg
Germany
Rotolph Meub
Twin Fant anticipating? Bargain play pen in Want Ads
Translation notes indicate a quirky prompt about expecting twins and needing a play pen. The Want Ads section promises affordable bargains.
Progress Reported in Western Airlines Strike Talks
In Los Angeles AP reports some progress in negotiations to end a pilots strike that has paralyzed Western Air Lines for three months. Federal Mediator Lev Edwards says more remains to be done and workers warned there is a long way to go.
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Los Angeles
Western’ Air Lines
Leverett Edwards
The
Air Lines
Edwards
Army STRAC plan shown to press by fire brigade visit
In a wartime room briefing Maj Gen Robert Sink outlined STRAC the Strategic Army Corps plan. The 125000 strong force would move within hours to handle limited wars and international disputes with contingents including two paras and two divisions. The Army cited Korea lessons and stressed transport gaps under current defense organization.
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Thejfor
Army
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Korea
Robert ‘Sink
Guilty Plea in East Bay Swindle Case
Oakland Bahoh 37 pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count in an East Bay swindle trial involving an $85 000 export import scheme. The Burma native admitted a $1 000 scheme to import Burmese sapphires claimed to be cheaply obtained, leaving him tied to two counts of grand theft and one of forgery. Dwight K Tripp of California Finance Company testified Bahoh took money to buy autos supposedly for shipment to Burma, which were never bought, with backers quickly pivoting as the affair unfolded.
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Sidney Scott Bahoh
East Bay
Burma
Bahoh
Dwight K. Tripp
San Francisco
California Finance’ Company of
San
Jose
Stanley
Caldwell
San Jose
Southern’ Pacific
Iwitchman
Southert Pacific
Pait Freed From Escape-Proof Jail Defeats Mayor Prospect
In Barre Vermont an incumbent mayor, C. Q. Granai, loses re election after his escape proof jail notoriety. His nephew defeats him by a two to one margin with a finger nail file. Gretna Louisiana reports police actions as UP notes.
Buddie the Shetland Pony Saved From 50 Foot Well Dies
In Galena a two man rescue team hoisted Buddy the Shetland pony from a 50 foot abandoned shaft after a three day ordeal. The pony, owned by Ai J. Sraith, died moments after being brought to the surface despite efforts by miners Jinx Gill and Charles McDermott. Buddies popularity in the neighborhood was noted as adults and children cheered then sobbed at the dramatic rescue.
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Galena
Buddy
Ai J. Sraith
Dapple’ Gray
Tell
Jinx Gill
Charles McDermott
Mountain View man killed crossing highway
A San Francisco man, 21, was struck and killed by a car on the highway in Mountain View. The driver, Robert Sait of Altos, remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities.
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Mountain View
Eeward Gorman
San Franis
Robert Sait
Altos
Red Delegates Tactics Ripped At Conference
In Delhi, Margaret Hickey of the Red Cross Board and Ladies Home Journal editor says the world body faces two dark realities. She cites bloc hostility and the peril of new weapons technology that could obliterate civilization, amid attempts to disrupt political positions by Communist Chinese delegates at a conference.
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Delhi
Margaret Hickey
J. Louis
Red Cross
Boardalot
Ladies Home ‘Jornal
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