Senate probes Philly vote fraud push in Pennsylvania
Senate Rules Committee approves a resolution demanding a joint House Senate probe into alleged Philadelphia vote fraud with plans to add Dauphin Montgomery Cumberland Bradford and Delaware counties. Rep John Stewart seeks impeachment action against Victor H Blanc for inaction. House hearings tentatively scheduled amid GOP resistance and Democratic counter moves.
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Truman says he refused spy flights and espionage use
Former President Harry S. Truman and Secretary of State Dean Acheson rejected a 1949 1950 State Department proposal to send U S spy planes over Soviet territory. Truman said espionage information reached him but he avoided endorsing such actions. He offered sympathy to President Eisenhower amid Soviet criticisms while condemning Khrushchev's recent attacks.
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Senate battle forecasts from Goldwater and Smathers
Washington AP reporting shows Sen. Barry Goldwater of Arizona, head of the Republican committee, conceding the GOP cannot regain Senate control but may gain two to four seats if a new president is elected. Sen. George Smathers of Florida, leading the Democratic group, believes the Democrats will widen their margin by one or two seats. Both chairmen anticipate a modest shift without big gains.
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Eisenhower to dine with Rockefeller at White House breakfast
President Eisenhower arranged a White House breakfast for Wednesday with New York's Nelson A Rockefeller. A White House aide said Rockefeller requested the meeting and had no stated reason. Rockefeller said he is available for a draft as Republican nominee but not an active candidate.
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Talks Fail In Theater Walk Out
AP reports Broadway talks collapsed and the walkout by actors and producers left the blackout unresolved. The dispute centered on a weekly wage minimum and pension costs, with Equity seeking 115 to 120 dollars per week and cost of living increases, while producers balked and walked out after failed talks.
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California Democrats and Republicans eye heavy primary turnout
In San Francisco AP reports a crowded presidential primary with Nixon facing Brown while Rockefeller supporters urge a silent vote. Republicans nominate 70 Nixon delegates unopposed and seek a strong California showcase. Democrats offer Brown and MecLain options. Write-ins barred. Bruno's Restaurant dining room closes June 6 11 for employee vacation. pizza to go only.
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Edmund G. Brown
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Indiana State College baseball loses in Ata finals
Political Notebook notes by Peter Edson on page 6 discuss ongoing political coverage. The report mentions the Indiana State College baseball team, the basebakers, failing in their Ata finals. Readers are directed to pages 14 and beyond for more sports coverage and related notes.
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Sunny and mild forecast with warm days
Weather forecast notes sunny mild conditions today and Wednesday with high temperatures around 73 degrees. Tonight will be fair and cool with low temperatures in the 40s.
AFL CIO merger approved by labor delegates in Pittsburgh
Delegates at separate meetings of the Pennsylvania Federation of Labor and the CIO Industrial Union Council approved a long proposed merger. Negotiations for the merger have been ongoing for years with a ceremony planned for Thursday. United Steelworkers delegates at the CIO meeting opposed the merger. Evan J. Jones, president of USW Local 1272, opposed it citing contractors employing AFL members at Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp.
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Census Shows Idaho Kentucky Population Gains
Preliminary figures from the Census Bureau place Idaho at 663,606 in 1960, up 74,969 or 12.7 percent from 1950. Kentucky shows a 1960 population of 2 etc. The report also notes GOP opposition to Dr Charles H Boehm's reappointment as superintendent of public instruction and confirms several other state judicial appointments.
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Census Bureau
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Kentucky
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Louis Evans
Ebensburg
Puerto Rico
Charles H. Boehm
Senate
John F. Budke
Franklin
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State Liquor Control Board
Robert D. ‘Fleming
Allegheny
Boehm
GOP
Market Still Riding High Despite Glamour Lull
New York AP reports a strong late session as market averages recover losses from January. Trading stays heavy with gains of fractions to more than two points for investment quality issues. The Dow Jones industrial average breaks a formidable resistance in the 836 638 range amid optimistic analyst notes. Local fruit counter mentions home grown strawberries at Lou's Fruit Mart.
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Pow Jones
Atlas missile strike halts US long range program
At five bases across California and elsewhere a midnight IAM strike disrupted Atlas launch site construction. Only Vandenberg AFB, with combat ready facilities, remained capable of firing in an emergency. About 25,000 IAM workers at Convair plants continued working, fearing cost of wider stoppage.
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Trains Stalled As Blaze Hits Grand Central
New York AP reports a tunnel fire near Grand Central Terminal forced hundreds of subway riders to evacuate through smoke. A trainman cried out in fear as passengers escaped with rescuers guiding them to safety for over an hour. Several trains stalled but service into Grand Central remained largely unaffected.
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Mamie Eisenhower Cancels Far East Trip Plans
The text reports Mamie Eisenhower deciding not to join the President on a two week Far Eastern tour that would include the Philippines Formosa Japan Korea and Okinawa with Alaska and Hawaii also to be visited. Barbara Eisenhower and Lt Col John Eisenhower slated to join the trip while Khrushchev canceled an invitation to visit the Soviet Union after an American spy plane was shot down.
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Hawaii
Officials report hospitalizations after terminal blaze
Officiala said 86 people were taken to hospitals for treatment Many others were treated most ly for smoke inhalation at emergency stations set up on sidewalks near the terminal Passengers were led above ground through tunnel exits by policemen firemen and trainmen De yas They told of a nightmarish black Washington AP The Sem nags relief only by emergency rate Labor Committee today voted rights which automatically winked against bringing On When regular power was cmpleyed in small retail stores and off service establishments under the Fire Commissioner Edward F Cavanagh Jr his face black from The move was Supported by the See Hundreds Page 4 Col 2 bulk of the Democrats measure in shape so that have a chance of enactment year AS it emerged from subcommit fee last year the Senate of the legislation would thie w at POU 8p Session discussed coverage and did not take action on the wage floor The subcommittee bill would raise the present 1 figure to 1 25 in two steps or the committee is to meet again Wednesday Sen John F Kens inedy D Mass chairman of the Subcommittees which wrote the bill said he felt moderate progress was made today Republicans opposing the bill had said before the session they had numerous amendments and exparted the committee considers ation to take a long time Sen Barry Goldwater R Ariz senior Republican member told reporters after the meeting he still believes it will take many sessions to get out a bill unless they use their muscle on us The Arizonian said today s decision was very nice with no efforts to shut off debate
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R-Ariz
Eisenhower Japan trip in line despite protests
Secretary of State Christian Herter said President Eisenhower should proceed with plans to visit Japan on June 19. He noted demonstrations against the visit but indicated the plane should remain unchanged and pushed for Senate ratification of the new U.S.–Japan treaty to strengthen peace and security.
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