Dulles vows U S safeguards at Baghdad Pact talks
In London John Foster Dulles told the Baghdad Pact Council the United States would act to safeguard independence amid Middle East tensions. He linked Lebanon unrest to wider conspiracies in Jordan and Iraq, emphasizing US loyalty under pressure and the need for UN action.
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United Arab Republic
Macmillan
Caves Closets and the Dangers of Hidden Traps
The piece compares exploration of caves and refrigerators to sin, noting adults and children can die trapped with no air or help once inside. It warns that booby traps lure people, especially youths, into sin as a dangerous entrapment.
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U S Leads Soviets In Track Meet In Moscow
The United States won the men and women 200 meter dashes as part of a dual track meet in Moscow. Ed Collymore led the men with 21.3 seconds, while Maria Itkina’s win was overturned in favor of Lucinda Williams, affecting the women's results. Rafer Johnson extended his lead in the 10 event test with 6,284 points to Kuznetsov's 6,056. Tom Courtney won the 800 meters as the U S built a three victory to one lead in four events.
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Cambridge
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Abilene
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Los Angeles
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Nelly Eliseeva
Doris McCaffrey
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Lauretta Foley
Jamaica
N.Y
Tom Courtney
Livingston
N.J
America
Mansfield Sees Benefit in Early Congressional Adjournment
Sen. Mike Mansfield says Congress might adjourn before the United Nations Middle East summit, with Aug 9 or shortly after discussed. He argues an early break could let President Eisenhower act more freely while remaining in touch with leaders. Sen. Wayne Morse accuses Eisenhower of violating the Constitution over Lebanon troop deployment.
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Khrushchev Proposes Moscow or Europe Summit Site
Soviet Premier Khrushchev accused President Eisenhower of trying to scuttle a proposed East West summit in New York. He offered Moscow or any European capital as a venue for the four powers United States Britain France and India and named July 28 as the conference date. Khrushchev praised De Gaulle and criticized Macmillan while insisting on Indian participation and US commitment to a timely meeting.
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Eisenhower seeks eight billion debt limit increase
President Eisenhower asks Congress for a temporary eight billion dollar rise to the national debt ceiling to 288 billion and a permanent limit to 285 billion, citing projected revenues and spending and advising the move in letters to Vice President Nixon, Senate President, and House Speaker Rayburn. The present temporary ceiling stands at 280 billion through June 1960.
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Six Family Members Arrested In North Carolina Theft
In Rocky Mount North Carolina police arrested six members of a single family including Lamar and Barbara Jean Togers over a $3200 theft from landowner Billy Corbett near Middlesex. Sixty four hundred dollars were recovered and returned to the Corbett household after a clerk alerted authorities.
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Yarborough Wins Vote In Texas
In the Texas Democratic primary Liberal U S Senator Ralph Yarborough decisively won renomination for a first full six year term. He outdistanced Dallas multimillionaire William A Blakley who briefly served in the Senate. Complete returns show Yarborough leading Blakley by about 204k votes as Governor Price Daniel's conservatives appear to hold party control.
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Bloody North Carolina weekend leaves 21 dead
The Associated Press reports 21 people were killed in North Carolina from Friday 6 p.m. to Sunday midnight, mostly in auto crashes blamed on high speed. The tally includes victims from Raleigh Charlotte Gastonia Wins ton Salem Marion Marion Hickory Wallace and other spots, with drivers charged or investigated in several fatal accidents.
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David Ho‘vis
Gastonia
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Henry Hall
James Eugene Borders
Catawba
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Coleman Curtis
Hedge Apple Brings Revenooer Troubles
Kenneth Welch of Carthage Missouri boiled hedge apples seeking useful products from the fruit. He produced alcohol which led to confiscation, taxes, and a legal clash with federal revenue agents. His case drew Rep. Charles Brown's intervention and a bond suggestion.
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Shuford Withdraws As Nominee
Rep. George A. Shuford of North Carolina has withdrawn as the Democratic nominee for the November election due to ill health. He said doctors advise against the campaign stress though his condition is improving and recovery is expected. he will serve out his current term ending in January. Heinz Rollman of Waynesville announced availability for the nomination.
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Marine Death Ruled Accidental in Beirut Shooting
A private first class was killed by an accidental discharge of a companion’s .45 caliber pistol during an unauthorized visit near a Marine position in Beirut. Four Marines were involved. one dead, three held for investigation with counsel.
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