Short-Termers Throw Gravel In Federal Gears
Washington AP report on Government Operations Committee urging that future political appointees serve longer. Sen. Henry M. Jackson cites a 456-businessman survey from 1940 to 1956 showing half served one year or less and defense secretaries turning over seven times, median service 14 years. The panel warns such turnover weakens posts critical to national security and policy.
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Rail merger bids clash as B and O stock dives
New York Central and Chesapeake and Ohio railroads seek control of Baltimore and Ohio in a possible three way merger. Central offers 1 percent of its stock plus $9 cash per B&O share, valuing B&O around $43. C&O proposes one for 144 shares. Central caps purchases at 1,550,000 B&O shares amid 2,546,193 outstanding.
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Youngster Drowns After Slip From Innertube During Vacation
IN MOUNTAIN HOME ARK AP A boy named Travis Quarles seven or eight months old drowned while on vacation. His mother Mrs Raymond Quarles of Lovington New Mexico had just taken his picture when he slipped from an innertube into eight feet of water. A diver recovered the body about an hour later.
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Relatives mourn death of Carmelite Marcotte at 90
PAWTUCKET R I AP Carmelite Marcotte aged 90 died Tuesday leaving 10 children 62 grandchildren and 81 great grandchildren.
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Two Old Rivals Lead Congo Upon Independence
In Brussels AP reports Patrice Lumumba to lead the premiership and Joseph Kasavubu to hold the presidency as the Belgian Congo gains independence. Lumumba, 34, is a fiery NCM figure with a checkered past. Kasavubu, 42, heads Abako and is a reserved, seven‑child father.
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Visit to Dentist Proves Profitable
Rosene Boatwright a 35 year old prisoner serving six years for forgery slipped out of a Tampa dentist office through a back door while a guard waited outside after the dentist left him briefly unattended. This audacious escape highlights lax security and points to a profitable misstep for the inmate who sought freedom during a routine appointment.
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Hamburger order tied to carhop incident in Indianapolis
Indianapolis AP report details an 18 year old car hop at White Castle who took a giant order for 50 hamburgers. He says three men in a car drove off after the driver shoved him aside. Police are investigating the attempted theft and assault claim.
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Jerry B. Mills
White Castle
Car Plunges Into Kirwin Reservoir with Two Girls Drowning
Sam Fain of Hays Kansas uncoupled his camping trailer and began to set camp beside Kirwin reservoir Tuesday night. His car rolled unattended down a slope and plunged into about 30 feet of water. Two daughters, Lee age four and Sherry age two, drowned in the crash.
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Woman and man shot to death in apparent murder suicide
In St Louis a young man Armand Turnbow 20 and Ruby Garrison 22 a divorcee were found shot through the heart. Turnbow held a .38 pistol in the bedroom while Garrison stood in the front yard. Neighbors said they had dated and she wanted to end the relationship. Garrison mother of two daughters Dianna 6 and Vickie 3.
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Lockheed Workers Reject Proposal in Nationwide Strike
In San Francisco, 8500 Lockheed machinists across Sunnyvale Santa Cruz Van Nuys and Van Nuys air base rejected a company settlement by 93 percent. Union leader Jack Burns said talks would restart Thursday as issues remain unsettled.
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Violinist Sues Over Kettledrum Backstage Incident
Dolly Ann Otey of the Baltimore Symphony sues after a kettledrum allegedly knocked her down backstage at the Lyric Theater following a February 1958 Philadelphia concert. She seeks 15000 dollars from the Philadelphia Orchestra Assn the Academy of Music of Philadelphia and the Lyric.
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Edith Battersby Loses One Dog Gains Seven Pups
PAIGNTON England Edith Battersby lost one dog and collected seven when her mongrel gave birth to six pups She wheeled the lot away in a baby carriage after visiting the police station Tuesday.
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