Senate bypasses Judiciary panel on civil rights bill
The Senate voted 45 to 39 to bypass the Judiciary Committee and place the civil rights bill on the calendar. Supporters hail a preliminary victory while Southerners warn of a filibuster. outcome depends on future debate and potential 64 vote threshold to end it. Vice President Nixon left the decision to the Senate amid procedural controversy and a disputed point of order from Senator Russell.
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Brush Fires Encircled Three Teens Held in Riverside blaze
Three teenage boys admitted starting a large brush fire south of Lake Mathews in Dawson Canyon, touching off flames that burned about 6000 acres. State crews aided by teams from Fresno Santa Clara San Luis Obispo and Monterey worked to contain the Riverside County blaze and a separate 600 acre fire near Calimesa.
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Stassen Proposes 2.5 Million Man Armies Cut
London United States diplomat Harold E. Stassen outlined a first step disarmament plan at the five power talks proposing to trim both U S and Soviet armed forces to 2 5 million men each with possible further cuts as political conditions improve He urged that any move toward disarmament include safeguards against a nuclear test ban while aiming for broader agreements Russia’s initial reaction was noncommittal The U S also suggested a potential lower range between 1 8 and 2 1 million if Moscow agrees and cited Russia’s estimated 4 million troops as a contrast to U S 2 8 million.
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Reusing Water Seen as Major Help for Shortage
An expert from the University of California Berkeley argues that reclaiming water from sewage and factories offers the best path to easing national water shortages. He notes widespread current use, especially for industrial cooling in steel mills and other plants, though public acceptance remains uneasy.
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1 000-Volt Line Sets Brush Fire
A weather desk note describes a routine brush fire sparked by a 1 000-volt power line. It contrasts the novice forecast with the senior meteorologist who critiques the new forecaster's cautious tone and vague observations.
Senator Ford Weds Firemen’s Remarkable Rescue
Firemen at We Wwe York Street responded to a dramatic incident when a 11,000 volt line fell and caused a blaze near ird Street. Edward Ford, listed as 70, widow Louise Grace, 60, and entertainer Shannel, dubbed Senator Ford, announced plans to wed Thursday afternoon. Lisence issued as workers from Southern California Edison restored the line and contained the fire within minutes.
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U S Students Riot at Tokyo Embassy Gate
U S students and Japanese police clashed outside the U S embassy in Tokyo as student groups protested Okinawa U S nuclear tests and the Girard case. Authorities blocked access with 400 officers at the gate and another 400 in riot vehicles. two students were arrested.
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American archaeologist jailed for smuggling in Egypt
Cairo police detain Charles A. Moses 38 a U.S. archaeologist accused of attempting to smuggle antiquities from a site near Dahshour, about 16 miles south of Cairo. Four bags of unlicensed artifacts and $4,000 in cash were found at his home, with Canopic jar covers among the items. If convicted, he faces prison for two to three years. American Consul Larry Roeder described no protest planned.
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Fargo Tornado Kills Eight Injures Dozens in City
A Fargo tornado struck a northwest residential district at 7:40 p.m. killing eight people including three children and injuring at least 75. Mrs. Gerald Munson identified two daughters and a one year old as victims. her husband is missing. Gov. John Davis sent National Guardsmen to aid relief as hospitals report many critical cases and blood donations are requested. Civil defense volunteers assist in rescue amid widespread wreckage and power/telephone outages.
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Treasury Secretary Humphrey Defends Finances
Treasury Secretary Humphrey rebutted Democratic critics, arguing the Treasury is in much better shape now than years ago. The note appears on Page C-5. Also mentioned, numerous stories about Peggy Hopkins Joyce are summarized by Leonard Lyons on Page B-&.
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Judge orders Lakewood youth to repaint teacher’s house
Bellflower judge Roberta Butzbach punishes 18 year old Michael Amfarose from Carfax Avenue with a summer housepainter job at Harold Thompson’s Lakewood City home after a tomato barrage. Amfarose pleads guilty to malicious mischief and receives one year probation conditioned on completing the repaint job with his own materials.
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Mexican Airline Wins Permit to Fly to Los Angeles
The Civil Aeronautics Board issued a permit to Compania Mexicana de Aviacion CMA to operate passenger, freight and mail flights between Mexico City and Los Angeles. Meanwhile the Air Force confirms CMA has flown the Bell X2 altitude record near 126,200 feet on a temporary test program since 1936.
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United Nations to modernize arms in Korea
The United Nations Command announced a modernization of its forces in South Korea citing continuous truce violations by the Reds. New jet warplanes capable of using atomic bombs will be deployed immediately for defensive balance. A Defense Department spokesman said no atomic weapons are being supplied to ground forces at this time.
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