Flood Toll Rises as St Louis Area Sees 19 Dead
Thousands evacuated as record rains battered St Louis region. Nineteen people died and millions of dollars in damage were reported across Belleville, East St Louis, Lemay, and surrounding suburbs. Water and power outages strained recoveries while officials assessed ruined homes and businesses.
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Texas Mosquito War Foe McGregor Tracks Storm of Bites
McGregor fights a persistent swath of mosquitoes by walking into dense grass with a short sleeved suit. He notes arm bites surge when mosquitoes swarm and tallies landings from three to thirteen minutes, with holds producing hundreds of bites. State health officials dusted hot spots after he identified strongholds.
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Shy Bear Steals Texas Gal’s Burgeoning Purse Incident
In Gatlinburg Tennessee a publicity shy bear photographed on a Great Smoky Mountains path grabbed a Texas woman's purse. Westy Edwards chased the animal as it dragged the bag away to a nearby picnic area. The bear dropped the purse when discovering a $120 amount inside. Park officials returned the item to Mrs Edwards.
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Doughnut Maker Solves Tight Lot With Turntable
Philadelphia baker John Bauman created a revolving platform to serve customers without needing car turnarounds. The 25 by 60 foot lot left no room for turning, so he installed a turntable that pivots doughnut deliveries. Patrons drive in grab their treats, rotate, then exit smoothly.
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The Girard Incident and U S West Germany Ties
A 1950s analysis argues the Girard shooting and related court cases strained US relations with West Germany and Japan. It notes shifting American policy toward Germany as a partner against Communism and highlights NATO command changes signaling deeper alliance ties.
Egyptian President Blocks Candidates in Nasser Led Move
President Nasser issues a decree suspending the National Union’s approval of deputies for the July 3 national assembly vote. The Revolutionary regime confines former monarchists, extremists, and communists to restricted residence or police surveillance as part of a broad political purge.
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Asthma Formula Sold Without Prescription Claims
An advertised asthma formula labeled Primatened Frimatene is presented as the physicians’ leading remedy now available without a prescription. The ad touts fast relief from bronchial congestion and nervous tension, claiming tests prove its superior effectiveness and offering a money back guarantee for 83 cents at Albany Drugstore.
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Lightning Strike Kills Four Golfers in Scranton
A single bolt of lightning killed three golfers and injured three others at Scranton Country Club as rain drove players to shelter. Doctors rushed to the scene. four men died while three suffered severe burns and shock. The deceased were Horace D. Birchard, Frederick DeWilde, Kliae Dunmore, and John W. Whitmore.
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Pennsylvania SPCA seeks 90th birthday guest of honor
The Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals seeks two people who will turn 90 by June 21 or June 21 in the two weeks around. If found, they will be guest of honor at the 66th anniversary celebration, and receive honorary membership and a decorated birthday cake.
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San Francisco Bee War Ends As Firefighters Take On Swarms
The San Francisco Fire Department battled swarms at Sigmund Stern Grove yesterday as bees endangered children at play. Lt Eugene McLaughlin said a recreation director requested help and the crew used insect repellent to drive the bees away with no injuries reported.
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Buckhorn Saloon Closes as Landmark Is Sold
SAN ANTONIO Tex UA Milton Frederich, son of the founder, closed the Buckhorn saloon yesterday after selling the collection of stuffed animals relics of the old West and curios retiring. The saloon had been a regular stop on sightseeing tours for more than three years.
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Fleet Sails From San Francisco After Four Days of Festivities
The 1st Fleet began its return voyage from San Francisco early today after four days of celebrations. The 32 vessel armada heads toward home ports Long Beach and San Diego, concluding the first floor review here since 1958.
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New Colonaid laxative claims quick relief for constipation
An advertisement promotes Colonaid as a superior laxative that moistened dry bulky waste, added bulk to stimulate the colon, and relieves constipation overnight. It argues traditional laxatives gag or irritate and claims Colonaid is safe for pregnancy, with a cost of 8 cents per GO tablet package.
Life Insurance Firms Promote Dollar Purchasing Power
Life Insurance firms claim to help preserve the purchasing power of the dollar. Central Source of Information about Life Insurance, 488 Madison Avenue, New York, announces its mission to inform 706 million policyholders about thrift and financial safety.
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