Two Nevada Atmospheric Nuclear Tests Planned Today
Military scientists schedule two above ground nuclear detonations at CAMP MERCURY Nevada the first atmospheric shots here since 1955 reports say troops may be moved for a battlefield test early next week. Detonations described as low yield devices within 20 kilotons. The AEC and Pentagon refuse details while roads into the site close.
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Traffic Jam Fix Sparks Washington Brushfire
Senator Wayne Morse confronted a morning bottleneck on Massachusetts Avenue when a highway painter blocked a left lane crosswalk. Morse suggested traffic control by the painter. The worker was shifted to nonpublic duties and reminded supervisors not to paint during rush hours.
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Newport Votes On City Manager Form In City Hall Action
Newport Arkansas city council backed the city manager form of government but said no election is forced. The mayor may call a vote at his discretion unless petitioned by 50 percent of voters from the last general election. Mayor T J Walden opposes the manager plan as the town retains a mayor and 10 aldermen.
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Weather Outlook With Scattered Thunder Showers
Weather forecast notes clear to partly cloudy conditions with continued heat today and tonight. Isolated afternoon and evening thundershowers are possible, with Sunday turning cloudy and humid.
Two Youths Spanked by Policeman in Whiting Beach Case
Three youths among nine offenders were spanked by two policemen and a bailiff under Judge William Obermiller's order for drinking beer and brandy at Whiting Beach. Each got 15 strokes, plus shaven heads, beach cleanup, and study duties. Cardona received 30 days jail and $8 fine. other youths face ongoing beach cleanup through Labor Day.
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Daniel M. Cardona
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Dept Store Sales Jump in Eighth District
AP reports department store sales in the Eighth Federal Reserve District for the week ended June 30 rose 15 percent from the previous year. St Louis and Louisville up 4 percent, Memphis up 11 percent, seven smaller cities up 13 percent, Little Rock down 3 percent. District four weeks ended June 30 up 3 percent, year to date up 5 percent.
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Burial Ground on Crowley's Ridge Found Near Forrest City
Forrest City Ark AP a local college student Rush Harris has discovered a five acre Indian burial ground on Crowley’s Ridge near Big Eddy. Harris an agriculture major at Arkansas State College says the site shows skeletons and pottery indicating Quapaw ties. He lives with his parents near the location and continues digging for artifacts in spare time.
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Cotton Choper Dies in Field Near Manila
Charles Larkin, 62, a cotton chopper, collapsed and died in a cotton field on the George Morgan farm in Floodway Community near Manila. Authorities say heat likely caused the death as temperatures neared 100 degrees. Larkin had worked in Arizona and had family in Nebraska, not seen in 12 years, according to Sheriff Lee Baker.
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Compromise in Doctor's Strike Likely
Regina Saskatchewan deputies indicate government intends to press compulsory medical care while signaling possible amendments to allow practice outside the health act. Premier Lloyd on a mediation mission as emergency services shrink and doctors quit, with safety patrols set against potential reprisals.
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Figure Car Killed Deputy Sheriff Redding
SEARCY Arkansas AP White County deputy sheriff Benson Robbins said Thursday Johnny Allred Redding 26 whose body was found on U S Highway 64 near Beebe Wednesday probably stumbled into the path of a fast moving vehicle. Redding's body was found with the back of his head crushed in. Robbins said there were no skid marks and the driver of the vehicle that hit Redding probably was unaware of what happened.
Riots in Brazil Area After Food Price Protests Turn Deadly
Troops and tanks restored calm in Duque de Caxias as riots over food prices left at least 15 dead and more than 1,100 injured. The general strike, sparked by a demand for a nationalist government, disrupted Rio de Janeiro area commerce with widespread looting and halted transport and industry.
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West Memphis Gets Police Dog
West Memphis mayor Howell B. Price says the police dog squad will stay at half strength for now. One dog was bought last week and assigned to Lt. Bobby Keen for training. The original plan called for two dogs, but officials will evaluate progress after training.
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Admissions of Bribery Spur Estes Probe
Washington AP report details confessions by two Oklahoma ASCS officials Louis Dumas and Arthur Stone that they accepted 1640.80 from Billie Lot Estes emissary last summer. They admitted under oath to not reporting amounts on taxes, sought to resign, were suspended by Agriculture Secretary Freeman, and probe broadens into Estes cotton acreage transfers and possible influence peddling across agencies.
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Tax Liens Against Bookmaker Moriarty Total $3.4 Million
Federal tax liens totaling 3.395 million dollars were filed against bookmaker Joseph Moriarty for income taxes, fraud penalties, and interest over six years. Moriarty, imprisoned in Trenton State Prison, is tied to a 2.4 million dollar cash cache and bonds in his and his late brother’s names found with the money. He has a history as a numbers lottery operator and has not commented on ownership of the treasure.
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July 8 Significance of Liberty Bell Anniversary
A reflection on liberty as an American core value tied to July 8 and the Liberty Bell’s role in announcing the Declaration of Independence. It outlines various forms of liberty civil religious political and national, noting flaws yet affirming resilience of the nation and its heritage.
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Wants Resignation of Club Head in Arkansas
DES ARC Ark AP the president of the Arkansas Women s Democratic Clubs urged the resignation of the Craighead County Women s Democratic Club president who had joined Gov Orval Faubus campaign headquarters as an office worker Mrs Clara Mae Brown of Des Arc said the Craighead County club president Mrs Howard Perry had agreed to resign noting party rules forbid club members from taking sides in primaries or using club affiliation in campaigns Faubus headquarters announced Mrs Perry as office worker and president of the Craighead County club
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Ex-Convict Sought in Little Rock Assault Case
A 38-year-old former convict is sought by Little Rock authorities in connection with the assault of a 12-year-old girl. Prosecutor John T. Dernigan said the incident occurred Wednesday when the girl entered a cafe closed for the July 4 holiday, was held captive for five hours, and assaulted twice. The girl identified the suspect from photos, and the cafe owner had previously hired a painter who matched the same image.
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Scott Man Drowns in Old Lake
The body of Jormmy Lee Morgan, 17, of Scott, was recovered near Keoll after drowning while swimming in Old Lake Scott. His brother J. W. Morgan, 16, was swimming nearby when he disappeared, and an early search was planned.
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Japs See No Gain in Plant Investment
In Tokyo industrialists and government officials dismissed Kennedy administration proposals for Japanese investment in U.S. factories. They argued Japan's lower wage levels and strong exports keep them competitive, urging focus on exports rather than U.S. manufacturing. They noted U.S. immigration easing was unlikely and cited potential investment sites such as Maine New Jersey North Carolina Kansas and the West Coast.
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McNamara Orders Tight Review of Overseas Military Buying
Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara orders a sweeping review of all military purchases abroad to curb the gold-dollar drain, targeting overseas spending including foreign steel buys by the Navy. In 1962 ten months, the Navy spent about $1.83 million on foreign steel, arguing bids from Germany and Japan were cheaper despite checks for bias toward U.S. steelmakers.
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Senate Health Bill Predicted To Pass This Week
WALLINGTON AP sponsors of President Kennedy's social security health care plan for the elderly predicted the Senate would approve the measure by next Wednesday or Thursday. A Republican substitute defeated on a voice vote boosted hopes, as debates lingered and attendance was light during the Fourth of July holiday. The plan would raise the Social Security base and monthly benefits, funding private health insurance premiums for seniors and expanding retirement payments.
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Rail Unions Reject U S Offer to Arbitrate
Five railroad unions representing about 200000 on train employees rejected a government arbitration offer after claiming not all negotiation avenues were explored in Chicago. Railroads walked out, seeking job cuts to remove featherbedding, with no immediate strike threat though a 60 day cooling off period may apply. President Kennedy could appoint an emergency board to push a settlement.
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