Pro Reds Seize Control Of Syrian Army In Coup
General Asif Bizry rises to army commander as leftists purge right wing officers. Thirteen officers removed in Damascus, some flee to Beirut. President Kuwatly signs decree amid rumor of resignation as Syrian and Egyptian forces unite under joint command backed by Soviet arms. News notes Nasser talks in Cairo and ends with a Franklin quote.
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Poisonous Dagger Stolen From Indonesian Official
A seven century kris with ivory handle and gold teakwood scabbard, valued at 3000 dollars, was stolen Saturday night from the Riverdale home of Koesmartono Prawotadoikoesoemo deputy chief of the supply mission to the Indonesian consul general. Police warn the blade is poisoned and fatal even with a touch to an open wound.
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Cotton vote on 10 cent per bale assessment planned
Cotton growers in North Carolina will vote Friday on a 10 cent assessment per bale to fund the North Carolina Cotton Promotion Association program. Passage requires two thirds of those voting. Balloting coincides with the Nickels for Know How referendum.
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Attempt Made To Pry Measure Out
The article reports on House action and negotiations over a voting rights bill. Rep. Celler proposes a compromise allowing a jury trial amendment for voting rights cases with a Senate version. Republicans may accept the compromise but Eisenhower reportedly remains opposed. Democratic hopes to bring the bill to the floor by next Thursday are dampened by GOP resistance. House Rules meeting could force action within three days if a majority votes.
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Tobacco Volume Prices On Rise Across Border Belt Markets
The Border Belt and Carolina markets show higher volume and price gains with South Carolina and North Carolina posting a new weekly high average of 60.07 and season totals nearing 94 million pounds. Eastern Belt sales lag behind last year as opening week bids rise only modestly.
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Major battle looms in Confidential libel trial
In Los Angeles the libel trial of Confidential magazine heats up as Maureen O Hara, denying the affair narrative, grants a statement that she left the United States October 6 1953 returning January 11 1954. Her damages claim rises to five million while defense witnesses place the couple at Grauman's Chinese Theater November 1953. Police investigate a death linked to Confidential as the trial resumes.
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Nature Girl Captivates Newsmen on Ed Sullivan Show
Dorothy Brown a 16 year old from Mooresville North Carolina impressed a crowd of reporters on Ed Sullivan CBS TV with ready answers to questions about her act She denied movie TV or stage commitments and rejected the nature girl label She left school in the eighth grade and said her family is poor Anonymous benefactors offered to fund her education
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Businessmen Split on Economy Outlook and Demand
The National Industrial Conference Board reports most firms optimistic for the rest of the year with expectations of more orders and higher production. Despite stock market swings and Fed rate talk, manufacturers across electrical machinery apparel construction materials and office equipment foresee better profits and continued activity.
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National Industrial Conference Board
Cotton Futures Open Lower Amid Market Signals
Cotton futures opened twenty five cents a bale lower to fifty cents higher as the market reacts to mixed signals. The Simplon tunnel through the Alps between Switzerland and Italy is twelve miles long.
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Stock Market Dips Sharply Amid Middle East Crisis
New York stocks fall as investors worry over the Communist seizure of power in Syria and potential oil pipeline disruption. Oils lead losses with Gulf Oil down over 5 points, copper shares slip around 3, while Chrysler, Kennecott, Allied Chemical, Schering and others drop. Volume remains light. no clear buying spark, with many major firms showing declines in early trading.
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Dow Jones Averages at Noon and Close
The Dow Jones averages show intraday moves with the 30 industrials at 484.32 noon, 483.04 at 1 pm, closing near 488.20. The 20 rail stocks sit around 141.80 noon, 141.13 at 1 pm, 142.74 close. Utilities and total stock indices also listed with volumes reported.
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