Chicago Area Homes Hit by Floodwaters
Floodwaters from a record 24 hour rainfall swamped hundreds of homes in the Chicago metropolitan region. At least nine residents died from drowning or as a result of evacuations as river levels rose and roads flooded. Downstate, Morris and Ottawa faced cresting basins with dam and highway closures, while Vandalia and Springfield reported heavy rainfall and rising rivers. State police noted no immediate danger to residential areas.
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Alamitos Jets Eye Coast to Coast Supersonic Dash
The Alamitos Jets plan a coast-to-coast dash from Los Alamitos Naval Air Station Tuesday in an all out flight to average over 760 mph to surpass the speed of sound. Piloted by Marine Maj. John Glenn Jr and Navy Cmdr. enya, the Crusader jets aim to beat the current record of three hours 14 minutes.
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Boy 11 Dives From Bridge to Save Girl 8
An 11 year old boy leapt from a bridge into the river to rescue an eight year old girl named Rose Russell. He climbed along the railing and swam against the current to reach safety, with assistance from others who helped pull him onto a rock.
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Planes to be restuelet en route by flying tank jets
Two planes will be restuelet en route by flying tank jets and will be timed by the National Aeronautical Aren. They are scheduled to land at Floyd Bennett Field in New York.
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Plus Values Note From Readership Digest For College Admissions
LA C says a July Reader's Digest piece urges parents and students to value qualities beyond perfect grades. It states college officials favor strong family life and the ability to give and receive affection over raw GPA. The article by Leland Stows discusses evaluating applicants beyond grades.
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Short Month Salary Cure WMAVERS
The text notes a bright sunny day after a Miss uy parade and comments on finances, stressing the problem of too little month for money. It mentions WMAVERS and a character referred to as him, with a tone of frustration over income versus expenses.
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Wyoming fire kills L B Johnson child in Worland
Debora Johnson a 20 month old Long Beach girl died in Worland Wyoming from burns suffered in a sheep wagon fire on a Stef anowich farm five miles northwest of Worland. Coroner Arnold Yeilf said the children were playing in the wagon when a tablecloth caught fire from a stove and Debora was enveloped in flames. Judy Stefanowich helped free the others and wrapped Debora in a blanket to smother the flames. No inquest is planned.
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Drowns and shooting blot out waterfront tragedy
A Palo Alto contractor Lynn Doose 43 drowned while attempting to photograph a sailing craft near San Francisco. In Los Angeles a man is fatally shot by a shotgun during an altercation on a dinghy behind a 24 foot sloop. The victim, Sam Nicholson 38, is named along with Cynthia the wife and Michael. Police booked Lawrence N. Du Jsew 23 on murder suspicion.
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Knowland Delays Decision on California Governorship Bid
Sen Knowland indicates a fall decision on whether to seek California governor’s nomination or stay for Senate. He plans a statewide speaking tour and hopes to announce his intentions after about 20 days of travel. His aides say speculation continues but no firm commitment is made yet.
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Miss Universe Parade Draws Crowds At Local Beaches
Lifeguards reported 225000 visitors at the beaches on Sunday as crowds watched the Miss Universe parade. Rescue numbers included 23 at Colorado Lagoon and 7 at Alamitos Bay with four boats aided along the ocean front and no additional rescues. Air temperature was 70 degrees with a 69 degree wind chill noted.
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Abbott Costello split on friendly basis in show business
Abbott and Costello, one of show business most famous comedy teams, break up amicably. Story and picture on page B1. England's Princess Margaret has received bags of matches but does not want them. See World Around column on page A-2.
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Miss Universe Contest Draws Giant Ocean Boulevard Crowd
Ocean Boulevard in Long Beach drew the largest parade crowd in five years as 76 Miss Universe contestants paraded past Alamitos to Magnolia. About 750000 spectators watched 114 units including 21 bands in a 22 hour event. contestants faced cheers and whistles while heats lingered. Greek and Iceland entries stood out amid a lively, orderly pageant with no accidents.
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Athens Gas Blast Scorches City and Mills
A massive explosion at Piraeus triggered by hundreds of liquid gas containers sent flames through Athens area. Debris and fire ravaged buildings and warehouses, injuring unknown numbers of patr ons while Shell Oil reservoirs escaped ignition, leaving widespread destruction.
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