Transfusion controversy and accident death in Rotherham
Lena Humphries, 37, died after refusing a blood transfusion despite her husband Henry Humphries Jehovah’s Witness. A motorcycle-truck crash injured the couple. their child Russell, 1, was killed, and son Richard, 3, hospitalized. Henry urged wife’s religious choice while doctors warned a transfusion might have saved her life. In Harrisburg, Sen. Stuart Symington and Gov. David L. Lawrence express that the national convention has not been rigged.
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Leak Shuts Down French Atomic Pile at Marcoule
A French atomic pile at the Marcoule installation in southern France was shut down after a reactor leak. Officials said no radiation exposure occurred to workers and there was no danger. The cooling gas Carbosic circulated inside the reactor and escaped with a hissing sound into the hall housing the unit.
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Conrads 5000 Mile Flight Sets Midwest Record
Max Conrad, 57, completed a 46 hour marathon flight over the Midwest, surpassing 5,000 miles on a closed circuit route from Minneapolis to Chicago and back. He planned another leg on a 35 mile loop, radioing plans to land soon as he widened his distance from challengers.
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Palmer Fires 70 In British Open
Arnold Palmer opened his British Open title bid with a 70 at St Andrews after a 35 35 front and back, tying the leaders briefly but three strokes behind Mexico’s Roberto De Vicenzo who shot a 69 or 57?
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Robinson Publishes Kennedy Letter on Civil Rights
Jackie Robinson released a letter from Sen. John F. Kennedy after Robinson requested “something in writing” on Kennedy’s civil rights record. The former major leaguer explained Kennedy’s breakfast with Alabama governor John Patterson, whom Patterson endorsed Kennedy as “a friend of the South.”
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Bevan Dies In London
Aneurin Bevan 62 deputy Labour leader and famed self made British politician died at his London home after abdominal surgery last December. Wife Jennie Lee watched as Bevan, a fiery socialist, passed at 1:20 p.m. Bevan once clashed with Labour left before moderating under Hugh Gaitskell, and his death marks the loss of a dramatic figure in British politics. Born November 3, 1897 in a coal mining family, he left school at 13 to work in the pits and rise to national prominence.
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Local News Page Guidance and Eagle Thursdays
Local news notice notes page placement tips for readers, indicating page shifts between sections and a weekly Eagles Party event on Thursdays. It guides readers to page 15 for features and pew information and mentions potential page 16 placement for focal local news.
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GSA approves 4814 million for dorms at ISC and state colleges
Harrisburg AP the General State Authority gave preliminary approval to 4814 million dollars in projects including 2 5 million for three dormitories at Indiana State College and similar housing expansions at Bloomsburg California Cheyney Edinboro Kutztown Lock Haven Mansfield Shippensburg Slippery Rock and Ashton. Final approval awaits planning phase completion and board recommendations.
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Sarah Churchill Married Again Case in London Court
Actress Sarah Churchill daughter of Sir Winston Churchill was charged in a London street for being drunk. The case was continued for one week for medical evidence. This year marks her third court appearance with past fines for drunk and disorderly conduct and for insulting a cab driver.
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Lawrences backing eyed as Kennedy surge looms at Dem convention
Los Angeles AP report notes 8 potential kingmakers among 81 Pennsylvania and California delegates. Gov Lawrence of Pennsylvania and Gov Brown of California reportedly back Sen John F Kennedy, with labor sources eyeing Symington support and rules battles shaping the roll call and possible state-switch tactics.
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Pat) Brown
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Eisenhower defends U S strength against Rockefeller and Cuba base fear
President Eisenhower rejected New York Governor Rockefeller’s claim that U S defense has weakened and warned Khrushchev’s crude attempts to meddle in politics. He said military spending mostly aligned with Democrats in Congress and noted Cuba could spur action under OAS and Casillas resolution, though he saw little likelihood of a Soviet submarine base there.
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Death claims Earhart executed by Japanese forces
AP reports Air Force officers evaluating what may be conclusive evidence that Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan were executed by the Japanese after their July 1937 disappearance. Capt. Paul Briand Jr says 72 eyewitness affidavits support burial site on Saipan. A former Imperial Navy captain in Tokyo disputed the claim.
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Congo Troops Revolt Demands Belgian Officers Be Removed
About 400 soldiers from the Congolese army protested for hours outside Leopoldville Parliament demanding the removal of white Belgian officers. Mutinies Tuesday night in Thysville resulted in the imprisonment of officer staff. Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba addressed the crowd as soldiers pressed for higher pay while mutineers armed mainly with belts blocked streets and reportedly supported by tensions of independence.
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Handy Andy's Ad Sells What Thursday Paper Says
Ad for Handy Andy appears in Thursday newspaper page with featured items and prices. The tiny display notes likely include product highlights and a limited sale window for readers.
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Cuba Seizure Decree Gives Castro Power Over U S Property
Havana reports Fidel Castro's Cabinet authorized him to expropriate all American property in Cuba and to compensate only if the United States buys more Cuban sugar at top prices. The decree lets Corticoa or the prime minister seize U S owned firms or interests deemed needed for the national interest. Examples include Shell refineries and Esso Texaco assets already seized.
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