Eisenhower Greets Nixon at Washington Airport
President Eisenhower arrived from Panama to a warm greeting for Vice President Nixon at National Airport. Harold Stassen, eyeing a GOP ticket shift, hinted at replacing Nixon with Gov. Christian Herter. Nixon asserted readiness for a possible second term while downplaying any inauguration rift.
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Lexington Residents Injured In High Speed Wreck
A Burlington street chase ended when a car careened off the road and struck a tree bursting into flame. Three occupants were trapped and rescued. Driver Thomas A. Everhart 26 of Lexington was identified. Pete Adams 21 in critical condition Joyce O Neal Everhart 25 and Verna Everhart 20 suffered serious injuries. Authorities cited reckless driving and revoked license as factors.
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Living Costs Hit All Time High in June
U S Bureau of Labor Statistics reports consumer prices in American cities rose 0.7 percent in June to 116.2 percent of the 1947-49 average. Food prices increased about 2 percent, contributing to the overall rise. Net spendable earnings of factory workers with three dependents rose to about $65.40, up roughly 87.69 since last June.
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Tito Aid Opposed By Solons
Washington Republicans rejected a White House foreign aid bill and a plan for Yugoslav fighter shipments. Senior aides to the president pleaded with Senate leaders Knowland and Bridges, but the amendment to fund maintenance while halting new planes was blocked.
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Thinking It Over on Complaints and Grievances
The piece argues complaints stem from many causes and require understanding of people, facts, and circumstances. It warns against surface fixes and emphasizes humility and seeking divine insight to address underlying issues rather than silencing dissent.
Marine says McKeon raised bottle before six recruits died
Parris Island testimony centers on S/Sgt. Matthew C. McKeon who allegedly raised a vodka bottle to his lips prior to leading six recruits into a deadly march. Pvt. David H. McPherson disputes seeing an actual drink, while defense seeks numerous witnesses.
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Diplomatic reshuffle announced by White House
Washington reports a presidential reshuffle sending Henry A. Byroade to Egypt and Edward T. Wailes to South Africa. Vidial and Cavendish Cavendish are named ambassadors to Ecuador and Greece respectively, with George V. Allen moving to a new assistant secretary role.
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Stassen Charts GOP Move to Oust Nixon
Harold E. Stassen says he and a group of Republican leaders tested sentiment via polls on Nixon as Nixon’s ticket mate. He notes polls found Eisenhower would be 6 percent better off with Herter as VP than with Nixon. Stassen denies acting as front man and warns of party damage if Nixon is re nominated.
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Public Hearings Open on Pearsall Plan in Session
More than 600 people filled the State auditorium as a special session began public hearings on school desegregation measures. Atty. Gen. Rodman and Supt. Carroll spoke for the Pearsall plan while Rep. Powe advanced separate voting bills.
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Fight Over Atomic Power Bill Heads to House Floor
Washington report on a partisan clash over a government speedup to build atomic power plants. Republicans push amendments to a ten dollar program, while opponents warn of federal dominance and disruption of the AEC’s current reactor development plan.
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Escape attempt ends as Floyd Wilson captured at Alcatraz
Floyd Wilson, a life term inmate, was found crouched near the eastern shore of Alcatraz 11 hours after slipping away from a guard post. FBI agents and guards conducted an island-wide search before confirming his capture. Wilson likely will face escape charges and be placed in isolation.
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Marine Recruiting Below Quotas At Parris Island
Report from Parris Island indicates Marine recruit input from January to June is down by about 2,000, a figure Marines say is classified. Maj. Ralph Woods notes the data is restricted while at the same time public scrutiny grows over disciplinary issues and the corps leadership.
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Forest Hill Boy Drowns in Farm Pond Incident
A 12-year-old Forest Hill student drowned while swimming in an irrigation pond on the R. N. Rivenbark farm near Burgaw North Carolina. The tragedy occurred during an informal outing with friends from Forest Hill school. Authorities investigated the accident and noted the pond conditions.
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Eisenhower Pushes Pan American Commission for Welfare
Eisenhower proposes creating an inter American commission to address economic financial social and technical problems developing a hemispheric partnership. He plans to appoint his brother Milton to the body with informal support from other heads of state. The aim is practical cooperation without large new costs.
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