Forest Fire Threatens New Mexico Towns and Camps
Forest Service officials ordered evacuations as a wild fire swept through the Sacramento Mountains in southern New Mexico. It endangered Weed, Sacramento, a church plant, and a Boy Scout camp with winds up to 50 mph driving the blaze across more than 6,000 acres. About 1,000 firefighters and 150 specialist crews were deployed, with Artesia camp just one mile from the front.
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A Scientist’s Son Vanishes From Colby College
CNN police search Colby College in Waterville Maine for 19 year old Jobst M Wundt freshman from Winchester Massachusetts last seen by a roommate. Disappearance disclosed by college officials and linked to his father Rolf M Wundt a German nuclear physicist who came to the United States eight years ago.
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House Appropriations Panel Rejects Atomic Tanker Bid
The House Appropriations Committee refused an administration request of 37.9 million dollars to build three experimental merchant ships including an atomic tanker. The panel trimmed the overall Commerce Department funding for the fiscal year starting July 4 to about 1.35 billion, delaying or denying funds for the precursor ships pending further advice and consultation from merchant marine authorities.
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Nixon seeks reelection as Democrats target him in 1956 race
President Eisenhower voiced delight at Nixon’s decision to run again as Republicans edge toward their San Francisco convention. Democrats expect to hammer Nixon's tactics while Sen. Knowland says the platform will reflect the Eisenhower administration record and help close ranks to win majorities in Congress.
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Indict Scott for Forgery and Theft in LA County
Los Angeles County Grand Jury indicted L. Ewing Scott on nine counts of forgery and four counts of grand theft over his handling of Evelyn Throsby Scott’s $600,000 estate. Bond set at $25,000 with pending request to raise to $50,000 as district attorney and judge discuss bail terms.
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Safe Stolen From Los Cerritos Municipal Court
Thieves carted away a three foot safe from Judge Roberta Butchach’s Los Cerritos Municipal Court early today. The safe held about 1112 in cash and checks. Bolts securing the safe were cut with a hack saw. entry method remains undetermined. The court previously suffered a 25,000 dollar arson damage two years earlier.
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Eden Accepts Invitation to Visit Soviet Union
Prime Minister Eden accepted an invitation to visit the Soviet Union as Khrushchev and Bulganin said Moscow would welcome a ban on arms shipments to the Middle East if other nations join. Eden urged improved British Soviet non strategic trade and pledged not to abandon vital interests while seeking U N talks on arms and armies.
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Nixon Eyes Trip to See Bomb Tests
Vice President Richard M. Nixon said he is exploring a Pacific trip after June 15 to observe the forthcoming hydrogen bomb tests. Officials estimate the trip would take about 32 days, with Eisenhower’s approval needed. Nixon noted he has never seen an atomic or hydrogen bomb.
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Non Strategic Goods Freed for Trade With Russia
Washington reports that among non strategic goods freed for trade with Russia on Thursday are brassieres and bust supporters. The release highlights specific items approved for exchange and outlines the broader policy shift in wartime trade controls.
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Two Long Beach Men Die In Northern California Crash
Two Long Beach men Curtis M Johnson and Ronald R Fisher were killed when their car skidded broadside into a truck and trailer on a highway 35 miles south of Bakersfield. Passenger Michael Anson and John R Brand sustained cuts and bruises and were hospitalized. The truck driver Lloyd Metcalf was uninjured. Johnson, an electronics worker for Douglas Aircraft, was returning from Ukiah with friends and family.
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Where to Find It Listing Summary
The reader is directed to sections and page numbers across the newspaper for features by Hal Boyle and various topics including Death Notices and editorial content. It lists genres and page references such as Beach Combing on B-1, ridge on 4-13, and other sections like Comics on B-6 and Crossword on A-14.
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Marciano Retires Undefeated From Boxing Career
New York heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano, age 31, announced his retirement after 49 straight wins and six title defenses. He cited family obligations and a desire to start living for his loved ones, saying physical condition did not drive the decision and he weighs 187 pounds in his final bout.
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Explosion Levels Old Three Story Building in Pulaski
An explosion and fire tore through a three story Cam ination business and residence building in Pulaski Virginia at about 5 am collapsing the structure and injuring or killing ten people. Elderly restaurant operator lit a match to a gas heater five others missing are believed dead. The blast damaged nearby shops restaurants and a Salvation Army residence as seven families in upper floors lost homes. Names linked to the dead or missing include Mrs Eugene Welch and her daughter Lillie May plus Garland and Victor Welch. George Goad Minnie Akers Helen Denton Clarke Mabe and Norma Jean Mabe were tentatively identified.
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House Approves Vast Interstate Road Building Bill
Washington press reports the House approved the largest road-building program in history, a 5174 billion cooperative state and federal project sent to the Senate. It would raise taxes for road users, with gas and other levies increasing, to fund a 40 thousand mile interstate system linking 42 state capitals and most cities over 150,000 population.
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