Urges Quick Action on Bill for School Aid
President Eisenhower urged the House to promptly approve federal aid for school construction. Vice President Nixon, speaking at the National Education Assn. convention, said the bill has better than a 50 50 chance in Congress but little Senate chance before adjournment. The House Education Committee backs 300 million dollars yearly for five years to aid classroom construction, amid delays over segregation, federal control, and fund distribution.
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Rescued Airman Reunited With Family After Listing as Corpse
New York Air Force Lt. David Steeves arrived at LaGuardia Field for a joyful reunion with his wife Rita and family after being officially listed dead for three weeks. The 23 year old, lean from a 54 day Sierra survival ordeal, stepped from the plane to embrace his wife amid TV cameras. He plans to shave his beard soon and recalled the harrowing experience while greeting his parents and siblings in Connecticut and Bridgeport.
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Mrs. Steeves
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Galbraith Back Into Pen After Insanity Verdict
In McAlester Oklahoma former physician Ben T Galbraith was found not guilty by reason of insanity in the murder trial of his son Jere 5. The district court jury deliberated five hours eight minutes and life without parole was considered for the verdict. He is already serving a life term for the slaying of his wife Kitty 30.
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Kitty
Heat Wave Grips Southwest and Plains Amid July Heat
Fourth of July activities dampened by showers as a scorching heat wave continued across the South West and southern Plains. Warm humid conditions prevailed in many areas while the northern tier from the Great Lakes to the Pacific Northwest stayed cooler. Desert regions of Arizona and California saw temperatures above 100 degrees, with readings reaching triple figures into the night.
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National debt hits bank robbing Ottawan ready for sentencing
The June 28 national debt stood at 270.527 trillion with about three billion added since. Ottawa bank robber John Hickman, 51, pleaded guilty to the $10,770 Citizens Exchange Bank of Orrick, Missouri robbery and was captured after a car crash and foot chase. the money was recovered. The piece notes the Hanging Gardens of Babelon were planted about 600 BC.
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Hickman
Arthur W. Rogers
Texas Group to Send Bibles for Refugees
The Texas for Christ Evangelistic Assn of Dallas will distribute 10,000 Bibles to Hurricane Audrey refugees. Rev. Bernard C. Morris said the Bibles will be inscribed to Louisiana friends from Texas neighbors with Christian love.
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Texas For Christ Evangelistic Assn
Audrey
Bernard C. Morris
Louisiana
Texas
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