Hoffa Faces Evidence On Test Fleet Dealings
Senate hearings reveal Teamsters leader James Hoffa connected to Test Fleet, a firm run with his wife and another woman, leasing trucks to Commercial Carriers. Kennedy questions reveal profits cited at 125000 from a 1949 arrangement while Hoffa defends actions as not admitting guilt and challenges scope of probes.
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Teamsters Union
James R. Hoffa
Hoffa
Senate
Nat
Robert F. Kennedy
Kennedy
Midwest Teamsters
Yisen
Jed
Bert Brennan
Teamsters Local No. 337
Michigan
James Wrape
St. Louis
New York
Teamsters
Foffa
Bob
Hoffa Denies Plans For Transportation Union
James R. Hoffa told the Senate Rackets Committee he has no plan for a single nationwide transportation union. The Midwest Teamsters leader said he favors a loose advisory group of existing unions and criticized recent discussions on unification.
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Washington
James R. Hoffa
Midwest
Teamsters Union
Senate
Balloon peaks at 102000 feet in North Dakota Minnesota flight
Maj. David G Simons, Air Force doctor, reports reaching 102000 feet in a scientific balloon ascent from Crosby Minnesota. Ground crews were told the ascent surpassed the previous manned balloon record of 96000 feet set by Capt. Joseph Kittinger. Simons described the night sky as indescribable and noted a ringside view of the heavens during the long flight.
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Air Force
David G. Simons
Cros Minn
Simons
Crosby
Minn
David G. Simorn
Here
Joseph Kittinger
Maj. Simons
Earler Simons
Cpl. McCurdy
Brenckeniridge
Crosby, Minn
Maj
Sisseton
D. C
Adjournment Hopes Dashed by Civil Rights Fight
Washington reports adjournment delays as congressional leaders clash over the stalled civil rights bill. Speaker Rayburn urges Republican help to move the measure from the Rules Committee while GOP leaders resist the Democratic version. Sen Knowland warns adjournment may slip past Aug. 31 without a break. Four civil rights Democrats seek a Rules Committee meeting but lack a GOP majority.
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Washington
Congress
House
Rayburn
D- Tex
Mouse Rules Committee
Martin
Mass
Sen
Knowland
Calif
Senate
White House
Rules Committee
U.S. youths near China cross into territory
Forty one American youths who left Moscow on August 14 for a tour of Red China were expected to cross into Chinese territory today. The group defied a State Department ban to visit China.
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Moscow
Red China
State Department
China
Bank Robbery Suspects Flee West After $7000 Heist
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office announced possible roadblocks after three armed men robbed Twin City Bank in Kansas City, taking $7000. The trio, seen heading west on uth Street, likely plan to travel west, law enforcement said.
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Douglas County Sheriff's Offices
Journal- World
Twin City
Kansas City
Uth Street
U.S. Warns Syria Could Become Soviet Satellite
U.S. diplomats press Arab nations in Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Egypt to prevent Syria from drifting toward Kremlin influence. Nasser in Cairo weighs backing Syria while Shukri Kuwaily seeks medical aid as Syria buys Soviet arms, including submarines, amid regional tensions.
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Middle East
Syria
Kremlin
U.S
Jordan
Lebanon
Iraq
Saudi Arabia
Egypt
Moscow
Arab League
Nasser
Shukri Kuwaily
Kuwaily
Asif Bizry
Harold Caccia
Russia
Afghanistan
Yemen
Boxer Held For Costello Case
Ex boxers arrest linked to murder bid on racketeer Frank Costello last May. Gigante, 29, held without bail for further hearing, pleaded not guilty to attempted murder. his lawyer says he was miles away from the scene. Bail request up to 1500000 discussed. spy in Prague rumor noted. Market index features brief unrelated stock update.
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New York
Frank Costello
Vincent L
the Chin
Gigante
Midtown
David M. Markowitz
Vienna
Martha Dodd
Stern
Markowitz
U. S. House
Prague
U. S
U S Denies Syrian Charges Over Arab Freedom
Washington State Department spokesman Lincoln White rejected Syria's claim that the United States seeks to destroy Arab independence. He said U S policy is the opposite and that formal accusations would be addressed before the United Nations Security Council if raised. White noted no drift toward Syria becoming a Soviet satellite and said diplomats share views with Middle East and Western European offices without special instructions.
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Washington
State Department
United States
U. S
Department
Lincoln White
United Nations Security Council
White
Eisenhower
Syria
Middle East
Europe
Schools Readied For Opening Day In Lawrence
Lawrence public schools prepare for fall opening with upgrades across buildings. New classrooms added at Pinckney Hillcrest and a complete new Sehwegier School at 22nd and Ousdahl. Lighting, boilers, blinds, fencing, portable moves, and new playground equipment planned at multiple campuses.
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Lawrence
Richard D. Johnson
Pinckney
Hillcrest
Pinckner
Raymond E. Sehwegier
22Nd and
Ousdahl Rd
Johnson
Cordley
Lincoln
McAllaster
New York
Woodlawn
Pineline
McAllister
Manual
Schwegler
15Th Street
East Heights
Centennial
Sunset Hills
Junior High
Mel Torme Refuses Coronary Test During Tour
American singer Mel Torme, 31, was advised to enter heart tests but will continue his British stage tour. He was helped off stage yesterday with chest pains and will skip tests to perform today. His manager Ken Pitt said he is resting and plans to carry on with shows. The ghost pains began in the United States about six weeks ago.
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Manchester
Eng
Mel Torme
Mel
Ken Pitt
United States
Clarke Led His Men Up in Front in War Service
S G Clarke commanded Company HH of the 1st Kansas Infantry in the National Guard and rose to major. He led men in peacetime drills at Ft Riley and Ft Leavenworth, and as 139th Infantry battalion commander in France he was wounded at the Argonne on Sept 27 1918. Clarke later served as a local community leader and recruiter before his career notes continued on Page 2. Cardinal Spellman in Vatican marks silver anniversary of consecration as bishop in St Peter's Basilica.
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Samuel G. Clarke
Clarke
National Guard
Junit
Douglas County
Tiee
Co.h. 1St
Kansas Inf
Ft. Riley
Ft. Leavenworth
Mexico
Co. H
Camp Shaffer
Eagle
Tex
Tex Co
U.S
Eldridge
France
139Th Inf
Argonne
Lawrence
Vatican City
Francis Cardinal Spellman
New York
St. Peter's Basilica
Light Rain Forecast for Lawrence Area Amid Wet Season Dip
Light showers fell in Lawrence with more possible tonight and early Wednesday as clouds keep temperatures in the lower 80s. The noon forecast shows night lows around 67 to 71, with a modest rain chance. August rainfall is 4.27 inches normally, but only 0.18 inches had fallen this month, delaying relief for the parched area.
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Central Boasas
Lawrence
Jatay Wishime
Sein
Wakarusa
Richland
Manhattan
Concordia
Wat
Elizabeth Taylor Leaves Hospital After Caesarean Birth
Actress Elizabeth Taylor departed Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center sixteen days after delivering a baby by Caesarean section. The premature child remained in hospital while Taylor, wife of producer Mike Todd, leaves the facility. Rebels in the Philippines were said to have captured intelligence indicating plans to disrupt the November presidential elections.
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New York
Elizabeth Taylor
Columbia-bresblyterian Medical Center
Miss Taylor
Mike Tord
REES
Interfer
Manila
Philippine Activ
Fuk
Volunteers wait for flu onset in test hospital
In Livermore California a VA hospital unit houses about 140 long term patients and 420 staff who volunteer for an airborne influenza transmission study. The fortress like building includes a barber shop and chapel as researchers seek to learn how the flu spreads and the effectiveness of isolation measures.
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Livermore
Calif
Veterans Administration Hospital
U.S
Veterans Administration
Cooler Weather Sparks Work At 4-H Fairgrounds
Cooler weather spurs last minute preparations at Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds for a three day fair. Extension staff and 1-H club members arrange space for exhibits pens and livestock. Officials expect record attendance with cattle exhibits moved in earlier and a busy judging schedule. The program includes a Wednesday fitting and showing contest, a Thursday tractor and home economics judging, and an 8 pm Thursday evening “share the fun” program.
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Douglas County
Gil Pimdley
Paula Dill
Yeus
Deal
Fair Board
Grandstand
Interest Rates Shocks Pike Project Bond Bid
The Kansas Turnpike Authority received a 4.406 percent bid for a 19.5 million dollar bond to fund the 18th Street Trafficway in Kansas City. The proposal from F.S. Smithers and Stern Brothers Co. and Associates would incur total interest costs of 22.8 million dollars, higher than the authority’s four percent target.
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Topeka
18Th Street
Kansas City
Kansas Turnpike Authority
F.S. Smithers
New York
Stern Brothers Co. and Associates
Turnpike Authority
Weather forecast for Northeast Kansas noting possible rain
Scattered showers and thunderstorms early Wednesday morning with otherwise fair, continued mild weather. Low temperatures around 67 to 72 degrees, highs near 74 degrees, with a potential record high date.
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Kansas
Spit
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