Heat Persists Across South With Spells of Relief Elsewhere
The Associated Press reports most of the South faced more hot weather with temperatures in the high 90s and 100s in Birmingham New Orleans Fort Worth Jackson and Montgomery. Cooler Pacific air pushed into Washington Oregon and northern California lowering readings by 10 to 23 degrees. Eastern regions stayed near normal with showers sweeping New England Florida Texas and the Pacific Northwest.
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Big DC6 Upends on Idlewild Landing
A National Airlines DC6 nose wheel collapsed at Idlewild Airport causing the plane to tilt onto its nose. Two of 48 passengers were slightly injured. a small fire in the nose wheel housing was extinguished by the engineer. Captain Ralph Farishe and crew aided passengers outside. Passengers Lucian F. Thomas and Lucille Serville identified among those requiring no medical aid.
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National Airlines
Idlewild
Tampa
Fla
Jacksonville
Ralph Farishe
Lucian F. Thomas
Fort Myers
Lucille Serville
Wolverine Employees Win Largest Suggestion Award
Two Wolverine Tube workers Wallace Little and Hugh Strain received 630 dollars for a production saving by installing water valves to control mold cooling water. The valves, now on all furnaces, reduced mold liners wear and water use. The program has run over three years and motivates staff to improve processes. A separate notice cites an agreement among the U S Bureau of Roads Tennessee and TVA to build a bridge over Watts Bar Dam connecting U S 27 and State 58 near Spring City East Tennessee.
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Hugh Strain
Wolverine
Decatur
P. W. Robson
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Strain
Robson
Cecil Black
Ray Adams
Richard Yaney
Wolverine Tube
Woaliverine
U. S. Bureau of Roads
State of Tennessee
TVA
Watts Bar Dam
Spring City
Knoxville
Chattanooga
East Tennessee
Fingerprint Identification Emerges in Modern Science
A note on fingerprint use traces to ancient practice but records a modern scientific development beginning in 1823, marking the start of systematic biometric identification. The statement contrasts historic methods with the early 19th century advancement.
Mrs Roosevelt cancels Russia trip over missing visa
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt announced she canceled a one month trip to Russia after Soviet officials did not grant a visa for a trained newsman or Russian speaking writer to accompany her. She spoke at Look Magazine offices about the change in plans.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Russia
Look Magazine
Lausche Calls Presidential Talk Fantastic
Ohio Governor Frank J. Lausche says rumors of a 1956 presidential bid are fantastic. In a national NBC interview he notes friends have urged him to run but suggests the talk is sentiment driven.
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Columbus
Ohio
Frank J. Lausche
Lausche
Strike activity remains low in May despite increase
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 500 strikes active in May affecting 230 000 workers for 1 750 000 man days of idleness. This marks a postwar low for the year despite the uptick from April.
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Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
East German police deserters seek asylum in West
West Berlin police report 1,462 members of East German communist police force deserted to the West in six months and requested asylum. Among the deserters are 109 officers. The figures were released as East Germany marked People’s Police Day.
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REDS
L and N Attorneys Center In City Meeting Notes
About 20 attorneys attended a session at the L and N Attorneys Center in the city discussing transportation problems and needs of the area. The report notes ongoing concerns and potential remedies raised by local legal professionals.
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L&n Attorneys Center
City
Plea For Death Finally Heard by Oregon Father
In Lebanon Oregon Marion Ezra Leavitt a 40 year old father begged for death and was killed by his 24 year old son Clarence A .30-30 rifle lay beside them as the son said I pulled it after daddy told me to him Family described Leavitt as morose over financial troubles and drinking One son Kenneth 5 summoned police before the shot Leavitt's wife heard the shot from the kitchen and the coroner Glen Huston noted the possible involvement of the son in the fatal act.
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Ore
Marion Ezra Leavitt
Clarence
Goroner Glen Huston
Huston
Leavitt
Kenneth
Harry Truman Improves After Surgery Delays
Kansas City reports Harry S. Truman showing progress after gall bladder and appendix removal on June 20. Doctors expect continued recovery though the former president grows impatient with his prolonged hospital stay at Research Hospital as a spokesman notes his temperature dropped to a normal 98.4 degrees.
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Kansas City
Harry S. Truman
Truman
Appalachian Trail Length Reaches 2000 Miles for Hikers
The Appalachian Trail spans about 2000 miles for hikers from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mount Katahdin in Maine. It draws long distance trekkers seeking remote wilderness, challenging terrain, and seasonal thru hiking.
Car Collision Report in Decatur Injures No One
Police recount a Decatur wreck where two cars collided after one failed to stop. Arthur Self driving car 5 and D C Hammonds driving 4 were involved as Hammonds entered 6th Ave from a service station. No injuries reported though extensive vehicle damage occurred.
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Decatur
Arthur Self
D. C. Hammonds
4Th Ave
Hammonds
6Th Ave
Martin
Billy Watson
Charles Ray
UN says world lacks six million nurses
UNESCO estimates global nursing shortages at around 6 million, despite a workforce nearing 114 million. The gap poses challenges for health systems worldwide and accelerates calls for training and retention programs.
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World
United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization
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