Congress opens talks on government pay raises
Washington reports growing sentiment that lawmakers are underpaid as the House approves pay raises for civilian and military workers. Legislation would lift salaries for civil service staff, half a million soldiers and services personnel, while top executive pay was also increased. Pending Senate-House conference, action on most bills awaits difference resolutions.
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Noted liberal editor Os Garrison Villard dies at 77
Os Garrison Villard, 77, renowned editor and writer, died in New York after a stroke last Thursday. Survivors include his widow Julia Sandford and three children Henry, Mrs. John Hammond, and Oswald Villard Jr. He shaped liberal journalism at The Nation and The New York Post and authored Memoirs of a Liberal Editor.
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Tito Reported Bolstering Troop Strength In East
The Associated Press reports unconfirmed claims that Premier Tito moved troops from the west to the east as Yugoslavia vows to defend its borders. Bulgaria joined Cominform nations in denouncing Yugoslavia while Belgrade radio touts military readiness and unity against perceived Soviet pressure.
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Baseball and Football Scores From The Day
The Yankees beat the Red Sox five to four and the Cubs won three to one over the Cardinals. Phils defeated Dodgers four to six. Carolina triumphed twenty one to fourteen over Georgia. Duke beat Tennessee twenty one to seven. Army routed Penn State forty two to seven and Navy won twenty eight to seven over Princeton. Tulane eighteen to zero Georgia Tech. Michigan twenty seven to seven over Stanford. Notre Dame twenty seven to seven over Washington. Clemson seven to six over State. Wofford fourteen to zero Catawba. Lenoir Rhyne twenty seven to thirteen over Newberry. Other scores listed on page three A.
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Spectators Die Watching Major League and College Games
Two spectators died while watching sports events in New York and Chicago. Paul Zacharie, 70, collapsed at Yankee Stadium as the Yankees edged the Red Sox 5-4. Thomas G Schaedle, 51, died at Baker Field during Columbia’s 14-7 football win over Harvard. In Chicago, David Eisenman, 56, died of a heart ailment at Wrigley Field during the Cardinals 3-1 loss to the Cubs.
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Campbell College Physician Dr. Fleming Dies at 49
Dr. Fred Henry Fleming Campbell Junior College physician dies of heart attack in his office on the eve of his 50th birthday. Former president of Harnett County Medical Society. Funeral set for tomorrow in Coats.
Murray Says Steel Strike Ends Only On His Terms
Pittsburgh report notes relief from coal shortages but only in the northeast as John L. Lewis orders Pennsylvania hard coal miners back to work Monday. Bituminous supply remains tight as 400,000 UMW miners across northern and southern belts stay on strike while welfare fund payments are suspended.
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Italy and Sforza clash with Soviets over UN entry
Italian foreign minister Carlo Sforza accused Russia of blocking Italy's United Nations admission amid a dispute over pre-war African colonies. He urged immediate independence for Tripolitania and Cyrenaica and Fezzan, with Britain and the U.S. favoring Libia's independence within five years and France open to eventual self rule. Libya supporters Iraq and Pakistan joined in backing independence.
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Relief From Arthritis Through Hormones Reported
New York October 1 1955 four Oklahoma scientists report rapid relief in rheumatoid arthritis using sex hormones eighty one of ninety patients showed reduced pain and swelling within four to twelve weeks although not a cure the effects lasted only with injections sustaining treatment.
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Navy Skyrocket Becomes Fastest Plane In World
Aviation Week reports the Navy Douglas C-558 Skyrocket achieved supersonic speed in level flight during a mid July test at Muroc. Gene May piloted the craft to about 710 mph, surpassing sound speed, with the Skyrocket designed for 1820 mph at 75000 feet.
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Atomic Power for Planes Submarines May Be America's Answer
Washington reports the AEC may expand reactor development to power aircraft and submarines as a response to the Soviet atomic program. The draft Senate House committee document criticizes mismanagement while stressing military and civilian stakes, noting a navy thermal reactor project at Arco Idaho as a prototype for a submarine plant.
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Southeast retail sales rise in August across most cities
Retail gains occurred in 22 of 24 southeastern cities and areas in August according to the U S Commerce Department. Atlanta led with a 31 percent jump from July, while Biloxi and Harrison and Stone counties posted declines. Other notable increases included Columbus Georgia 20 percent Bristol Tennessee 16 percent and Augusta Georgia plus Asheville North Carolina Johnson City Tennessee each 13 percent.
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British Announce New Jet Engine
London reports a new British jet engine with thrust over 10,000 pounds and the ability to climb vertically like a rocket. Officials describe it as more than twice the thrust of current production engines, though details remain secret.
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Czech Lovers Hold Another Tryst Under Niagara Falls
Two Czechoslovak lovers Dennis Chrastanksy and Kitty Kleiner meet on the Maid of the Mist under Niagara Falls amid immigration woes. Chrastanksy cannot enter the United States due to rules, while Kleiner faces readjustment delays. They exchange fleeting meetings across the border as they seek time together away from legal hurdles.
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Cordell Hull Observes His 78th Birthday
Washington October 1 Former Secretary of State Cordell Hull reaches his 78th birthday tomorrow a keen sidelines observer of world events Hull said he and Mrs Hull expected to receive callers but planned no special observance He follows international developments closely but declines comment today.
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Young Plametto Negro Heads Home With Big Fortune
Ronnie Mack, 25, of Charleston South Carolina, won a $27,000 court judgment after a fall at Rockefeller Center skyscraper work in New York. He sued John W Harris Associates for $30,000, a Brooklyn jury and Justice George J Beldock presided.
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Truman Has No Plans to Intervene in Steel Walkout
On October 1 Pittsburgh reports the steel strike tightens its grip while CIO leader Philip Murray demands terms already rejected by industry. U.S. Steel chairman Irving Olds reiterates support for sound social programs, and President Truman signs no intervention. Roebling Sons agrees to cover insurance and pension costs for 4500 workers.
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Skipper seeks U S aid as Nationalists block Shanghai ships
The skipper of the Flying Independent, Capt Henry Scurr, asked the United States for help after Nationalist destroyers forced anchorage at the Yangtze entrance to avoid a storm. The Flying Independent and sister ships faced cargo and passenger disputes with Canton authorities, while a British frigate stood by.
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