New Dormitory Opens at DuPonto College in November
In Huntingdon Pennsylvania Duquesne College unveils a new dormitory to be reserved for red-haired students. The room will be decorated in pale gold and walls feature a tribute to Ruth Judy wife of Will Judy of Chicago. Funds from a donor named Wot Tads provided the wall plaque.
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Draft Age Minimum Raise Sought In Congress
Senator Francis Case proposes increasing the draft induction age from 18 to 20 and lowering the maximum from 26 to 25. He argues the large manpower pool creates civilian liability and aims to remove uncertainty for millions of young men and families. Pentagon officials back changes to allow selective service to reject lower intelligence entrants. Local boards already prioritize older eligibles.
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Smith cites tax help for cities in U S urban program
Rep. Wint Smith argues urban redevelopment and housing programs unfairly favor cities and drain the treasury. He contends rural districts pay taxes while cities receive billions for housing, slum clearance, and public works, urging restraint on authorizations.
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Brewing Industry Tieup Ends in Pay Agreement
In Golden Colorado Brewery Workers Local 366 voted 170 to 54 to accept a compromise with Adolph Coors Brewing Co ending the longest strike since Prohibition. The April 24 walkout began after four days of talks that produced a settlement offering a special severance pay equal to three months’ wages for up to 120 striking workers who opt in within 30 days and do not return to work.
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Billy Graham Endorses Rod for Kids in New York Crusade
Evangelist Billy Graham told 19,000 at Madison Square Garden that discipline by rod and woodshed has a place, but he urged parents to discipline with love and understanding, set a good example, and provide regular religious teaching. Betsy Ross helped Washington choose a five point star for the flag.
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Billy Graham
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Civic Support Behind El Dorado Recreation Plan
El Dorado’s summer recreation program for school age youth prospers thanks to broad community backing says Director Jim McDonald. With 3100 enrollments the 14 year old program offers baseball swimming weekly events free movies and supervised play across four areas in El Dorado.
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San Francisco Port Only Handles Largest Tankers
San Francisco, reports the American Iron and Steel Institute, is the only port in the United States that can handle the largest tankers now in service because controlling depth in most big ports and the Suez Canal is 35 feet. Most tankers, when loaded, require more than 49 feet of water depth.
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Suez Canal
Accord Is Reached Over Condemnation Of Atchison Space
Settlement of litigation over condemnation of the Atchison storage facility was reached with a federal payment of 1 075 000. The government had condemned land after leasing from 1944 to 1954 and used space for storing food stuffs and now tools and equipment. Atchison received 57 188 for six acres at the park edge. Remaining funds and ownership details involve Lloyd and George F Kerford, C M Lawless, Bailie P Wagener, and Carl W Dingresse, all Atchison residents.
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Dulles Adopting Watchful Policy
Secretary of State Dulles took a watch and wait stance on the U S Syria crisis after returning from a vacation. He delegated monitoring to Middle East specialists while preparing for Senate testimony on the foreign aid bill as three American diplomats were expelled and Syria retaliated against Washington.
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Wellsville Plans Two Day 4-H Picnic Fair
Wellsville officials announce a two day 4-H Picnic Fair sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday and Wednesday September 3 and 4. Exhibits cover clothing woodwork and other 4-H projects. An amusement company will install rides. The second day features a 10 30 a.m parade. Square dance groups perform Tuesday night and an amateur contest is set for Wednesday night.
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Cavalry Traditions Preserved At Fort Riley Museum
The cavalry legacy endures at Fort Riley with a planned museum tying together the post’s history and units like the 1st Infantry Division. Maj. Gen. David Ho Buchanan helped establish the Fort Riley Historical Society to collect artifacts from cavalry uniforms to saddles, weapons, and records. The two floor building will host exhibits, a mediation room, and an auditorium for current unit displays, with donations sought nationwide to fill gaps.
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Completion of Dam Hailed as Big Step For Missouri Plan
YANKTON Missouri plan advocates hail the dam to control the Missouri River above Fort Randall Dam near Lake Andes. They cite water conservation, power stabilization, and prevention of pulsating flows, praising the Missouri Basin Inter Agency Commander for progress toward maximal utilization of water and land resources.
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British Troubles in Cairo Talks With Egypt Wrapped in Secrecy
British officials in Cairo faced ongoing difficulties in discussions over sequestrated British property in Egypt. Swiss Ambassador Jean Lewis Pahud met with Finance Minister Abdel Monel Kaissuny to help bridge the gap amid tense diplomacy and unclear progress.
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Elephants Break Down on George Washington Bridge
A convoy of five Cristiana Brothers Circus trucks transporting elephants broke down on the George Washington Bridge in Fort Lee New Jersey. A motorcycle officer found no licensed drivers among the five truck operators and four men from Saraso ta Florida were arrested. The elephants and drivers were taken into custody and later moved to the Fort Lee police station yard. The circus then sent licensed drivers to complete the transport to Lodi New Jersey. Bermuda Aquarium features tropical fish from gobies to a 10 foot shark.
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