Chess Match Erupts In Argument In U S Prussian Tournament
In New York the U S Prussian chess tournament sparked a heated dispute over time clocks as two protests emerged. Referee Hans Kmoch overruled a Russian protest while another protest by Samuel Reshevsky remained unresolved amid a Russian lead of 13 6 as the round progressed.
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Shucks 107 Not Really Hot in Presidio Texas
The first day of summer brought mild heat to Presidio with 107 claimed as jokingly low by locals. Oliver Harper, 54, notes 111 degrees on June 10 and recalls hotter days elsewhere while Mae Starr of the Starr Hotel sees crowds escaping the dust. The adobe town near the Rio Grande thrives with cantaloupes and a laid back pace as locals factor heat against the high desert.
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Congress Plays Guessing Game on Secret CIA Oversight
A 1950s overview notes Congress barely knows CIA finances personnel or operations. It cites Truman 1947 setup, six allied agencies, and limited public details. Critics urge closer congressional scrutiny, including Mansfield proposed five member oversight committee, but no action taken.
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Stratojets Fly To Japan First Far East Run
Six B47 Stratojets landing at Yokota Air Base after a 6,700 mile nonstop flight from California. The mission, marking the jets first Far East trip, covered more than sixteen hours in the air with in-flight refueling over Hickam Field Hawaii and Midway.
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Actress Marie McDonald Arrested After Stormy Police Session
Beverly Hills police booked actress Marie McDonald after a confrontation with officers following a car crash involving four autos. She faced charges of driving under narcotics influence hit and run and no operator license and was released without bond after her husband Harry Karl arrived at the station.
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Mental Health Centers Get New Support
The North Carolina State Board of Health seeks 1955 funding to create ten mental health centers by 1960. Dr. J W R Norton says six existing clinics in Asheville Charlotte Durham Greensboro Raleigh and Winston-Salem will become centers. Four new centers will be added east of Raleigh in Wilmington Fayetteville Greenville and Elizabeth City.
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CBS to broadcast in color set for August debut
CBS plans color broadcasts for more than 40 programs starting August 22 with Ed Sullivan Toast of The Town headlining the first color telecast. Programs will originate from New York and Hollywood and a sample color showcase aired at the Hotel Statler. By early fall 60 to 70 CBS affiliates will be equipped to carry the color lineup.
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Data leak risk eyed by AEC official on nonweapons tech
ANN ARBOR Mich The AEC classification chief Dr James G Beckerley predicts nonweapons technical information will become essentially unclassified in time He argues current restrictions on such publications have questionable value citing demonstrated Russian progress in weapons studies.
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