Mackinac Bridge dedication marks longest costly suspension span
Michigan opened a three day celebration for the dedication of the Mighty Mac suspended span linking the two peninsulas at Mackinac Straits. The five mile bridge cost 100 million, with a 7400 foot main span. construction involved nearly 3500 workers and five fatalities.
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Election protest filed in Cabarrus County House race recount
Bedford Black charges 22 irregularities in the May 31 Democratic primary recount process in Cabarrus County while incumbent Eugene T. Best and Black tied at 5,450 votes. State Board orders recount as election officials face box handling and seal concerns raised by Black through attorney Bob Roberts.
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The Immature Mindset Hindering Growth
The article critiques adults who never mature, arguing they blame others for hurts and demand self centered treatment. It suggests growth requires humility and spiritual rebirth, not self sufficiency or constant complaint.
U.S. Sends Scientists to Geneva for Nuclear Talks
The United States will send scientists to Geneva for the opening of nuclear test talks next Tuesday to police a future halt to nuclear tests. Britain will join. The Soviets oppose unless the meeting promises a global ban.
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Heavy Fighting in Tripoli and Beirut Threaten Truce
Fierce fighting raged for hours in Tripoli leaving at least six dead and twenty wounded. In Beirut heavy fire ended the unofficial truce during Hammarskjold’s Middle East tour and sparked calls for an armed international force to replace observers. President Chamoun warned of an all out attempt to overthrow his government.
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Freight Tax Repeal Agreed By Conferees On Bill
Senate and House conferees reach a compromise extending most excises while repealing the 3 percent freight tax and 4 percent pipeline tax. Revenue loss estimated around 450 million dollars with 35 million more from oil and gas pipeline taxes. Negotiations leave passenger fare tax unchanged for now.
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Former Publisher Accuses Federal Pressure Behind Bank Liquidation
John Fox testified before a House subcommittee that powerful federal influences aimed to eliminate the Boston Post, alleging pressures began in 1954 over a Boston parking development. He claimed these forces forced liquidation of about 13 million dollars in secured loans.
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Fastest Way To Cool Coffee Surprising Study
At Cornell University two seniors tested coffee cooling with milk added at different times. They found coffee cools fastest when waiting about 310 seconds before adding milk or cream, compared with immediate addition, under lab conditions.
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Vanguard Falls Back To Earth
CAPE CANAVERAL Fla AP a Vanguard rocket boosted a 20 inch 211 2 pound satellite into space then it plunged back when the second stage failed to ignite Navy officials say five of six Vanguard attempts have failed only success came March 17 with the grapefruit satellite Generale Company reports developing a rocket engine for a satellite up to 20000 pounds thrust using liquid oxygen and kerosene readied by Malta NY tests The latest launch occurred at 12 01 a m after countdown delays the first stage performed normally delivering the assembly to 35 miles altitude before disappearance from view Records are being examined to determine the malfunction
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Probes pressed in collision of vessels
New York AP reports three agencies opened investigations into the crash of the Swedish freighter Nebraska and the oil tanker Empress Bay near Manhattan Bridge. A Coast Guard spokesman said a formal hearing may be held tomorrow with a river pilot as a key witness. The Empress Bay exploded, the river was closed, two tanker crewmen are missing and presumed dead, and 36 people were treated for injuries.
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GOP Feels Adams Time Is Short
Sources say Sherman Adams may soon exit the White House despite Eisenhower’s intent to keep him. Strategists revise campaign plans amid disclosures Adams accepted costly favors from Bernard Goldfine, aiming to deflect corruption attacks by reviving influence charges against Democrats.
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Supreme Court urged to hear Little Rock desegregation case
Attorneys petitioned the Supreme Court to bypass the Circuit Court and rule promptly on Judge Lemley's 2½ year suspension of the Little Rock gradual desegregation plan. They argue the ruling conflicts with the high court's school integration decisions as desegregation proceeds in 764 of 2,889 districts.
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Economic Controls Debated in Washington
Washington officials weighing revival of standby consumer credit controls to curb inflation. Secretary Anderson among backers who favor asking Congress to empower regulation of down payments and installment terms on autos and appliances. Big federal deficits feared to fuel inflation, with shift from prior anti control stance likely if legislation is sought.
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