Sunken Toya Maru Ferry Yields Hundreds Of Bodies
In Hakodate harbor divers began recovering victims from the Toya Maru disaster after the typhoon capsized the ferry, killing about 1,172 people. About 40 of 60 Americans and 173 survivors were accounted for as officials described the crisis, with winds up to 110 miles per hour and four ferries lost to the typhoon.
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Harodate
Japan
Hakodate Harbor
National Rural Police
Japan National Railways
U.S. Air Force
19Th Field Artillery Battalion
Kyoji Abe
Abe
Renowned Entertainer Bert Lytell Dies at 69
New York star Bert Lytell aged 69 died after an operation at Roosevelt Hospital where he had been admitted ten days earlier. A stage and screen veteran, he gained fame in radio and TV later years and played Father Barbour in One Man's Family. He also hosted the Philco Theater in 1949.
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New York
Bert Lyte
Roosevelt Hospital
Lytell
Father Barbour
Philco Theater
Jean
Jimmy Valerie
Wilfred
Just Plain New Radio
Salem
N.Y
Investment panel urges private funds to back growth
At the World Bank IMF meeting Washington officials urged private investors to back development with attractive returns and repatriation rights. Treasury Secretary Humphrey and peers from Britain Brazil India and the Netherlands framed policies to lure foreign capital while warning against nationalism and export subsidies that distort markets.
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Humphrey
Free World Nations
R. A. Butler
Britain
Eugenio Gudin
Brazil
India
Chintaman D. Deshmukh
Holland
Johann Vandeeft
Word Bank
International Monetary Fund
J Humphrey
Srrermanade
Seana
Arthur Fadden
Atsuralian
United States
Fadden
U.S
Milford Delays Continue as Integration Boycott Persists
In Milford and nearby Dover area schools the boycott over admitting 11 Black pupils keeps most students home for a second day. State superintendent Dr George Miller reports 32.6 percent attendance at Milford’s merged school, up from yesterday. Officials caution about violence fears and lack of enforcement for absences under state law.
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George R. Miller
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Allawhite
Miller
Attlee Wins Slim Approval Of German Rearmament
Britains Labor party backed Clement Attlees plan to arm West Germany by a narrow margin of 243000 votes out of 6297000 cast as delegates approved rearmament. A Bevan backed ban failed 1190000 to 3781000 as Attlee defended the stance and staked his leadership on a positive policy.
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Scarborough
England
Britain
Labor Party
Toda Ved
Clement Attlee
Aneurin Bevan
AFL Urges Wage Raises Amid Economic Strain
The AFL calls for substantial wage boosts for workers citing worse conditions than acknowledged, after a 10 day convention in Los Angeles. Delegates attack the Republican administration, back labor candidates, and condemn McCarthy as a threat to democracy while criticizing government economic policy and Taft Hartley provisions.
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Los Angeles
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Eisenhower
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McCarthy
R-Wis
Kenneth J. Kelly
Massachusetts Federation of Labor
McCarthy Fights Uphill Push Against Censure Vote
Senator McCarthy faces a tough fight as the Senate prepared to vote on a censure motion. A six member committee recommended formal criticism of his past actions. McCarthy declined to comment while his associate warned votes may shift before the November showdown after hearings and elections.
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Senate
Fabeen
Wisconsin
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Edward Bennet Williams
The
Chicago Tribune
Mahy
Williams
Baltimore man Roberts faces Miami murder trial
Roberts, a 43 year old Baltimore attorney, heads to Miami to face trial for the murder of his 77 year old daughter. He contends the daughter was the victim of a sex fiend and rejects kidnapping and ransom motives. His wife Shirley pledges support as grandparents doubt a ransom motive. The couple’s family note Roberts’ debt and political failed bid. A preliminary hearing followed the indictment.
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Miami
Fila
Prdames T Roberts
Baltimore
Harry Rosenberg
Rosenberg
Roberts
Maryland
Fire destroys home on Kivett Drive near Melrose Mill
Flames leveled the five or six room residence of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Phillips on Kivett Drive Ext this afternoon. The house was unoccupied at about 1 o clock. Neighbors said the Phillips had recently remodeled and listed the property for sale. None of the furnishings were salvaged.
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Kivett Dr. Ext
Phillips
Extradited Father to Miami in Five Day Drive
A father who killed his daughter waived extradition and was escorted to a car by Deputies Earl Venne and William McCrory for the trip to Miami. The deputies said they would drive in easy stages and likely not reach Miami for five days.
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Earl Venne
William McCrory
Miami
National Tax Conference Hears Speaker on Heavy State Burdens
Pararoid L. Henderson of the Minnesota Institute of Governmental Research told the National Tax Assn. conference that states rely on sales and other taxes, but many seek to lure industry by reducing burdens like property and franchise taxes. He cited states heavy on franchise and corporate taxes and urged reform to attract new industry.
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Egyptians Hurt By Gunfire From Israeli Transport
Cairo reports say an Israeli transport ship fired on an Egyptian coastal post south of Suez injuring several Egyptians. An armed Egyptian vessel towed the Israeli ship to Suez where it is guarded in Suez Bay. Egypt sent a protest to the U N Security Council calling it a flagrant truce violation.
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Egypt
Salah Salem
Suez
Salem
Mussua
Eritrea
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U. N. Security Council
Strickland Goes On Trial Today
Leonardtown Md Carl Willis Strickland a 21 year old Navy airman from Rocky Mount goes on trial for the slaying of Marian Conde a 26 year old Rochester cone operator found dead May 29 near Hayes Beach at Point Lookout Strickland admitted being at taverns with Conde and pleaded innocent at an August arraignment
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Carl Willis Strickland
Rocky Mount
da An
Marian Conde
Rochester
N.Y
Hayes Beach
Point Lookout
Potomac River
Chesapeake Bay
Strickland
Great Mills
Patuxent Naval Training
Miss Conde
Willard B. Long
Ckland
Train wreck near Hyderabad leaves dozens dead in flood
A passenger train derailed into a flooded river about 30 miles east of Hyderabad. Officials estimate at least 53 people killed or missing and describe it as one of India's worst rail disasters. Rescue teams recovered several bodies as the tragedy unfolded.
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Hyderabad
India
Eden Elected Chairman at Nine-Power Conference Start
The nine power conference on German rearma ment opened with a positive session at Lancaster House. Eden was elected chairman. Dulles Pearson and other foreign ministers attended. A last minute French move risked derailing momentum as talks aim to free West Germany from Allied occupation and integrate its troops into defense. A streamlined timetable targets general agreement within 30 days with experts to refine details for parliamentary approval. The NATO council is to receive a report by mid November.
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Paul-Henri Spaak
Lancaster House
Lester Pearson
Anthony Eden
Dulles Pearson
Konrad Adenauer
Gaetano Martino
Italy
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Netherlands
Joseph Bech
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Saar
Co Oe
Eden
West Germany
West Eden
Britain
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Ee Gabe Ree
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Council
Powell Faces Probe Over Loan and Staff Payments
New York Sen ative Banking Committee reports Rep Adamae Powell received a $3000 loan two years ago from builder David Kent tied to a FHA backed project in Corona Queens. Kent says the loan repaid and Powell should repay soon. Kent also cites two Powell staff secretaries earning 8000 per year as managers for the project. Powell counters FHA records show no intercession and says the matter is personal. The project is the interracial Dorie Miller cooperative housing venture in Queens.
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Adamae Powell
D-Ny
David Kent
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Kent
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Lennon
William J. Ha
FHA
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Continuem
David Mont Baat
Ange
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Andre Destaercke
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