Showdown on Teen Age Draft As Congress Reaches Compromise
Washington reports a dramatic vote split on teen draft terms as Rep. Walter G. Andrews aboard the USS Panamint signals a shift to a Senate compromise. Conferees plan a Thursday showdown to extend the Selective Service Act to March 31, with pay raises and tiered manpower rules prioritizing volunteers and older inductees.
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Train wreck in Naples area claims 17 lives
A rail disaster near Rome reports 17 dead and 70 injured as a train collision and derailment disrupts the Naples region. Authorities investigate the causes and warn of possible further casualties.
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Naples
Kidnapers of Six Britons Tied to Israeli Groups
British officers abducted from a Tel Aviv club. five officials held hostage while authorities consider a swap for two Irgun Zvai Leumi leaders. Palestine officials weigh whether Irgun or Haganah coordinated the broader attacks on bridges and railway centers. no official unity reported between the groups.
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Public Probe of Tribunal Feud Demanded by Jackson
Jackson urged public hearings into the tribunal feud and a forum for expanded accusations against Black. Bridges backs Eastland’s call for hearings. McCarran said the committee will decide if hearings occur. Jackson plans to return July 15 from Nürnberg where he is the chief American prosecutor in the Nazi war crimes trial.
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Delegates Expected at DAV Convention in La Crosse
About 400 Disabled American Veterans delegates were to arrive in La Crosse Wisconsin for a four day convention. Speakers include Clyde Thomas state VFW commander Daniel Hoan and Col Newton Bush commander of Camp McCoy.
New Zealand Presses U S on Pacific Role and Social Reforms
Fraser cites U S socialist milestones as New Zealand moves toward broader social programs. Housing projects provide $5 to $6 weekly rentals with permanent tenancy rights. Government supports milk and meals for children and offers free medical services. Labor faces tax and housing pressures amid likely re election, with Nationalist challenge heating up.
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New Zealand
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Inventor Credited With Development Of Celluloid
The New York printer known as Invented Celluloid is credited with developing celluloid. He allegedly pursued an award from a billiard ball manufacturer seeking a substitute for ivory.
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New York
One Killed 18 Hurt in Rioting in Caracas
One person was killed and at least 18 wounded after a political rally of the Rightist Copes party ended amid catcalls. The 8,000 attendees at the Nue vocirco bull ring fled as fists, stones, and gunfire erupted outside.
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Unveil Frank Memorial in Rites Tuesday
Judge Drury praised Col. Frank in a memorial noting his 1840 editorship of the Telegraph Wisconsin territory and as first president of Southport. He served in 1843 and 1845 territorial council, and in 1850 became Kenosha’s first mayor.
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Kenosha Meeting Honors Col Frank With Inscribed Record
In a Kenosha gathering Burton Lepp spoke while Jacob Disch, a local theater owner and early Kenosha printer for Col Frank on the Telegraph, was introduced. The event aimed to preserve memory of his century spanning contributions, with a granite inscription to endure through the ages. The record notes the students' reactions and the enduring impact of the figure discussed.
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