Mars Nears Earth In Closest Approach Since 1924
A wide city brief cites Mars approaching within about 35 million miles at 11 pm EST, the closest since 1924, with details on its alien desert terrain, debated canals, and implications for potential life while noting atmospheric differences and historical misperceptions. Other brief items report weather shifts from Great Lakes to Texas, a Polish Premier critique, Farm Bureau critique of political promises, a Cann's General Store robbery, a Denver CAA chief death, a Poland West Germany balloon accusation, and a July steel strike impact on Ohio retail sales.
Record High Excise Taxes Hit 1956 Peak
IRS reports total excise taxes for the 1956 fiscal year ended June 30 reached 10.004 billion dollars. Alcohol and gasoline taxes led gains with liquor surpassing two billion dollars for the first time. Vehicle taxes and tobacco receipts also rose, though tobacco revenues did not beat the 1953 peak.
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Washington
Internal Revenue Service
Mine Fund Hits Record Balance in June
United Mine Workers welfare and retirement fund reached a record high balance of 130,172,370 dollars as of June 30, according to fund officials.
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Washington
United Mine Workers Welfare and Retirement Fund
Typhoon Emma Threatens Pacific Island Outlook
Typhoon Emma with winds up to 144 mph was observed 518 miles southeast of Okina wa. It is too early to determine if the storm will strike the island.
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Tokyo
Emma
Okinawa
Chief Justice Warren and wife return from world trip
Chief Justice Earl Warren and Mrs Warren arrived in San Francisco by Pan American World Airways on Wednesday night, completing a two month journey around the world.
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San Francisco
Earl Warren
Pan American World Airways
Shriners Converge in Baltimore for Mid Atlantic Convention
Delegates from eight states and the District of Columbia arrived in Baltimore for the start of the Mid Atlantic Shriners convention. The event gathers leaders and members from the region to discuss fraternal activities and community service.
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Baltimore
Shriners
States
District of Columbia
Ministers Seek 4000 Dollar Minimum Salary
Lancaster report notes a proposal to set a minimum annual pay of 4000 dollars for about 2000 ministers and executives of the Evangelical and Reformed Church. The plan aims to ensure a living wage across church leadership nationwide.
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Lancaster
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Final 1955 auto license fee distribution exceeds eight million
Checks for the final distribution of 1955 auto license fees to counties and municipalities total more than eight million dollars. West Germany to buy 700 million marks worth of ammunition from Turkey, per Defense Ministry statement.
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Columbus
Bonn
Germany
West Germany
Turkey
Defense Ministry
Train Worker Blamed In New Mexico Rail Crash
In Springer New Mexico an inquest into the head on crash of the Santa Fe Chief and a waiting mail train killed 20 and injured 35. A switchman from Raton is named as the man who diverted the Chief onto a bypass by error in judgment.
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Santa Fe
Springer
N. M
Baby Girl Left in Apartment Found by Manager
A prettily dressed six month old girl was abandoned in a Cleveland apartment bathroom last night. Alfred Unifried, manager of the Del Prado Apartments, found the child sitting on the bathroom floor with a baby bottle nearby.
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Cleveland
Alfred Unifried
del Prado
Important Development Seen In Vital Suez Canal Parley
In Cairo the five nation Suez Canal Committee led by Australia’s Robert Menzies pauses to study a newly disclosed development with President Nasser. Officials deny a stalemate while noting no date is set for the next meeting and optimism remains for a compromise in the talks on canal control.
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Suez Canal
Cairo
Egypt
Suez Canal Committee
Nasser
Robert G. Menzies
Menzies Group
Middle East
London
Menzies Committee
500 Stage Near Riot At Kentucky School
Hamden Connecticut reports the body of kidnapped six weeks old Cynthia Ruotolo recovered from Lake Whitney. Dr. Sterling Taylor confirmed definite identification after a radio appeal for the kidnapper to return the infant safely. Police roped off the shore as investigators probed the lake area near a bridge and a residential district. Two boys sighted the body and notified authorities.
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Hamden
Conn
Cynthia Ruotolo
Sterling Taylor
Lake Whitney
Cynthia
Sears Roebuck
Stephen Ruotolo
Ruotolo
New Haven
Eleven Marines Drown Off Okinawa In Rough Current
Eleven U S Marines drowned off Okinawa as a strong undercurrent pulled them from their feet during a break in field exercises. At least 12 others were rescued while a large air and land search continued near the northern shore. Officers attributed the rip to typhoon conditions and the nearby Typhoon Emma.
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Naha
Okinawa
U.S
Victor H. Krulak
3Rd Marine Division
Marine Corps
Here
G R McFarland Named New Superintendent at Logan Brick Plant
Harold Epler announces George R McFarland of Brazil Indiana will succeed Harold Larimer as superintendent of the Logan plant on October 1. Larimer retired May 29. McFarland, a native of Watsontown Pennsylvania, has 30 years in the structural clay industry and has worked with Kalmazoo Clay Co Brazil Indiana and the Watsontown Brick Co. He and his wife will move to Logan when housing is available.
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Harold Epler
General Hocking Brick Co
George R. McFarland
Brazil
Ind
Harold Larimer
Logan
Larimer
McFarland
Watsontown
Kalamazoo
Watsontown Brick Co
Stevenson urges working man to back Adlai in election
Adlai E Stevenson urged labor and the working man to choose vision over complacency and march with the Democrats toward a new America. He accused Republicans of promises without performance, citing Senate votes on social security for disabled workers and criticizing GOP leaders for rhetoric over action. The speech at the machinists convention followed heckling from some attendees and mixed reactions from the American Legion audience, ending with a note on the right to disagree in a free nation.
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San Francisco
Adlai E. Stevenson
Stevenson
Senate
Democrats
American Legion
Los Angeles
Legionnaires
Rabid Dog Reported Seventh County Rabies Case
Lawrence Wyckoff's dog from Union Furnace tested positive for rabies after dying Tuesday night. The animal, from Jackson County, prompted anti rabies treatment for Wyckoffs sons Donald and Larry and Cecil Lambert, a brother in law. County Sanitarian Glenn Hemsworth confirmed it as the county's seventh rabies case since June 1.
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Lawrence Wyckoff
Union Furnace
Glenn Hemsworth
Sanitarian
Jackson County
Athens
Donald
Larry Wyckoff
Cecil Lambert
Mr. Hemsworth
Mercury Swelters As Temperatures Hit 92 Degrees Here
Hocking Countians sweltered in hot muggy weather yesterday with the mercury at 92 degrees for most of the afternoon. Early morning showers cooled by noon today to 75 degrees, with a low of 65 last night. Overcast morning gave way to clearing skies and a fair cool Friday forecast.
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Hocking
Helber Fund Reaches 1017 Total For Two Year Old Case
Local drive to aid Karen Mae Helber, a two year old stricken with cancer, reaches 1017.25 dollars. In Tacoma Washington the family aims to meet evangelist Oral Roberts between September 8 and 16 to seek possible salvation of their daughter's life after failed medical treatment. Diamond Natco plant collects 76 dollars and Logan Clay Products workers add 75 dollars in a related fundraising push. The family completed a 2400 mile cross country trip and plans final interview arrangements with Roberts.
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Kenneth Helber
Karen Mae
Helbers
Tacoma
Wash
Oral Roberts
Diamond- Natco
Karen Mae Helber
Logan Clay Products
Roberts
Plowing Contest Sponsors Embrace Political Stage
Newton Iowa hosts the 1956 national field days on the Henry Steenhoek farm September 20 to 22 with speeches planned by Adlai Stevenson and Dwight Eisenhower. The event is expected to draw about 100000 attendees, blending farming exhibits with a major political showcase in a three day program.
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Newton
Iowa
Henry Steenhoek
Adlai Stevenson
Field Days
Eisenhower
Kasson
Minn
Dexter
Truman
Nelsonville TB Building Bids Eyed
The Ohio Department of Public Works named Jennings and Churchella, Inc. of New London as apparent low bidder to build a nurses residence and a director's residence at the Southeastern Ohio Tuberculosis Hospital in Nelsonville. The bid was 149 453 dollars versus a state estimate of 120 600 dollars.
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Columbus
Ohio Department of Public Works
Jennings and Churchella, Inc
New London
Southeastern Ohio
Nelsonville
Two Men Slain After Attack on Host in Youngstown
Police report two men were shot to death today after they attacked their host who tried to stop the fight in Youngstown. A homicide investigation is underway as authorities identify the victims and review surveillance and witness statements.
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Youngstown
Appeals Panel OKs Ouster of Sheriff Trago
The Fourth District Court of Appeals upheld Jack Evans as Jackson County sheriff after Trago was ousted. Trago, jailed in Gallia County for a morals conviction, was released last week and seeks the Democratic nomination while Evans, a Republican, faces him in November.
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Jackson
Fourth District Court of Appeals
Jack Evans
Jackson County
Evans
David L. Trago
Trago
Gallia County
LHS Gridders Scrimmage Circleville Tonight
Logan Chieftains will scrimmage Circleville Tigers at 7 30 p m replacing a Boys Industrial School plan. Five dollar reserved tickets for home games with Lancaster Middleport Nelsonville and Pomeroy go on sale at Risch's drug store Friday.
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Logan Chieftain
Circleville
Boys Industrial School
Tigers
LHS
National Guard Bares Bayonets In Sturgis High School Entry
In Sturgis Kentucky about 500 demonstrators opposed the integration as 210 guardsmen and four tanks protected nine Negro youths entering Sturgis High School. Bayonets drove back the mob while crowds taunted and shouted violent racial vows before and after the entry.
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Sturgis
National Guard
Sturgis High School
A. B. Chandler
Eisenhower
Washington
J. J. B. Williams
Williams
Clinton
Tenn
Batavia Sheriff Probes Death of Frank Grause
Sheriff Clyde Dericks investigates the death of Frank Grause 638 whose body was found under stones over a week ago in Batavia. Authorities seek a break in the case as they review evidence and interview potential witnesses.
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Batavia
Clyde Dericks
Frank Grause
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