Iceland Votes Oust America in Election Sweep
In Reykjavik a coalition led by the Progressive and Social Democrat parties won a commanding share of seats in Iceland's 52 seat Althing marking a push to close the Keflavik air base. Prime Minister Olaf Thors leans toward a pro American Independence Party decline.
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New Soviet Aircraft Parade Showcases Aggressive Jet Designs
At Moscow's Aviation Day a crowd of over 200,000 watched about 120 fighters, 46 helicopter transports and 16 bombers fly by. Khrushchev said heavy bombers were omitted to emphasize defense. General Nathan Twining, U S Air Force chief, and allied air chiefs observed the display including three delta-wing interceptors, two advanced type day fighters called Farmer, two improved weather fighters named Flashlight, and a new twin-engine turboprop transport.
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Truman Calls Presidency A Six Man Job
Former President Truman said the American presidency is a six man job requiring younger and stronger men. He framed the office as demanding peak physical and mental effort and noted no personal comments about President Eisenhower.
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London
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Eisenhower
Shah of Iran Heads to Moscow for Two-Week Visit
Tehran Iran The Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi and Queen Soraya flew in a deluxe army plane today for a two week visit to the Soviet Union. Court sources said the leaders would likely discuss expanding trade opportunities and potential cooperation.
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Mayor Paul Pantaloni Shot In Algiers City Hall Incident
In Algiers Algeria a Muslim gunman fired two pistol shots at Mayor Paul Pantaloni as he headed to city hall, singeing his scalp. A passerby Louis Trombi was wounded while attempting to intervene. A burst from a submachine gun felled the assailant near a police station.
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Milwaukee Man Eighth Crash Victim
A Milwaukee man was killed and a Kenosha man injured in a two car crash at Hy 45 and County Trunk K. Thomas Goelzer 31 died on arrival at Kenosha hospital. Donald Millar 31 was treated for deep leg cuts and listed in fairly good condition later. Goelzer was southbound on Hy 45 Millar westbound on K Millar reportedly failed to stop at the arterial sign. Sheriff James Marshall said he would seek a warrant against Millar for failure to stop at the arterial.
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Four Buffalo County Teens Die In Highway Crash
Four Buffalo County youths are dead after a car returning from a roller skating party plunged off Highway 88 near Gilmanton. Victims include Clinton Hollister about 20 Marjorie and Marlene Hill 16 and 15 Marlene Serum 17, with occupants Raymond Rowan 22 Barbara Crandall 14. The weekend toll raised Wisconsin’s 1956 traffic deaths to 427.
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Ike Will Go To Farm Home
President Eisenhower will convalesce at his Gettysburg farm home after leaving Walter Reed Army Hospital this week. He plans a Panama City visit July 21 22 for talks with presidents of other American republics. His July 7 10 talks with Prime Minister Nehru of India are postponed with new dates to be proposed.
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Chicago factory gambling crackdown targets in-plant rackets
Industrial firms and unions in Chicago unite to stamp out in plant gambling that drains workers’ wages through numbers games bookmaking and baseball pools. Police say the problem stretches beyond Chicago and hamstrings official action as unions warn officers to respect grievance procedures.
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Congress prepares for a busy week on defense, aid, roads
Congress moves toward adjournment in three weeks with key votes expected on defense funding, foreign aid, highway and school aid bills. Senate action may boost Air Force funding while civil rights and veterans pensions face major tests as House and Senate negotiate a broad aid package and education grants.
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British Airliner Crash Kills 30 Near Kano Nigeria
A four engine BOAC airliner crashed three miles from Kano runway in a forest on takeoff amid a storm, killing 30 of 45 aboard. Pilot Capt Herbert Tomlinson survived. 10 passengers and 5 crew members survived.
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Air Force fund boost debated in Senate
Senator Jack Jackson argues overseas air bases are increasingly vulnerable to political attacks and warns losses would require more B52 bombers from the United States. The Appropriations Committee votes a 1.16 billion increase to 34.94 billion, above Eisenhower’s request. Bridges pushes for 500 million.
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Navy Hero Adm. King Dies at 77
Fleet Admiral Ernest J. King, 77, former commander in chief of the U S fleet and chief of naval operations, died at Portsmouth Naval Hospital after years of ill health. He led U S naval forces in World War II and helped lift the Navy after Pearl Harbor.
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Wilkie to Seek Madison State Senate Nomination
Horace Wilkie platform chairman of the state Democratic party announced Saturday he will seek the state senate nomination from Madison.
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Ohio State University Names New President
Novice G. Fawcett, who has led Columbus public schools, was named president of Ohio State University to succeed retiring Dr. Howard L. Bevis.
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Kenosha Cool Wave Brings Relief Amid Heat
A cool wave lowers heat in Kenosha with relief expected through tomorrow. Increased cloudiness tonight and tomorrow may bring showers and storms. Tonight's low in the 60s. tomorrow's high 75 to 83. Yesterday high 88 low 57. today’s noon readings 63 to 65. Sunrise 4:18 a.m. sunset 7:30 p.m.
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Royal Couple Invited to Canada by St. Laurent in 1959
Prime Minister Louis St. Laurent invites Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh to visit Canada in 1959. The invitation signals a formal royal visit planned to showcase Canada’s cities and institutions aboard, reflecting postwar diplomatic ties.
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Canada
Minnie Mangum Sentenced to 20 Years in Embezzlement Case
Minnie Mangum, 52, former head bookkeeper at Commonwealth Building and Loan, was sentenced in Norfolk to 20 years for embezzling about 2.844 million dollars to aid friends and relatives. Judge H Lawrence Bullock ordered 10 years on two indictments to run consecutively and two years on 11 others to run concurrently. parole possible after five years.
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Minnie Mangum
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H. Lawrence Bullock
Bullock
Commonwealth Building and Loan Association
Bank heist in suburban center nets $25
A short heavy set gunman robbed a busy suburban shopping center bank today. He escaped with a canvas bag filled with an estimated $25. Police scanned the area and questioned witnesses.
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Fires rage in Canada’s timberlands near Toronto
Report from Toronto notes 48 active fires across Ontario forests with four described as out of control. Fire crews struggle to contain spread as weather conditions hinder suppression efforts. Local authorities issue alerts urging residents to monitor updates and prepare evacuations if needed.
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Steel Wage Talks Signal Price Hike Risk
A top negotiator for the nation’s Big Three steelmakers warned that any wage increase for about 650,000 steelworkers would force a substantial rise in steel prices. The remark highlights potential ripple effects across the industry and the economy.
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Postal rate hike vote set for Monday faces GOP pressure
House Democratic leaders agreed under Republican pressure to bring President Eisenhower's $430 million postal rate increase to a Monday vote. Rep. John W. McCormack said the move was made because GOP leaders threatened to act on their own to force the bill through.
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