Flood Devastation Drives Joblessness Across Northeast
The flood disaster stretched across Pennsylvania New Jersey New York Connecticut Massachusetts Rhode Island with fatalities and missing persons. President Eisenhower conferred with governors as industries shut down and 30 000 in Connecticut alone were left jobless. Red Cross mobilized 635 nurses 200 doctors for relief amid looting and disrupted rail lines.
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French Armor and Aircraft Strike Rebel Strongholds
Moroccan columns supported by French armor and air power assaulted rebel hideouts today. Fighters retreated as aircraft strafing and ground advances pressed from Rabat toward mounting strongholds. Heavy columns moved out last night to reinforce front lines.
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Guilty pleas in tax fraud plot and Moroccan raid described
A court found Hyman Klein and Maurice Haas guilty of conspiring to defraud the U.S. government in a landmark tax case tied to a magnesium plant and liquor business. French forces move to cut off Kasba Talda as Berber tribesmen raid Qued Zerm amid rising casualties in Morocco and Algeria.
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Morocco riots echo at Casablanca memorial as French dead honored
About 3000 people gathered at Casablanca's military memorial to honor French dead, breaking a promise of no demonstrations with the French national anthem. Attendees shouted lines about fighting invaders, while authorities warned of broader insecurity as the Rif War impact spreads.
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Mother recalls son shot during escape attempt
In Los Angeles a 20 year old, Richard Shamblen, was killed after fleeing from detective Set H W Trail who was serving a parole violation warrant. Trail said warning shots were fired twice before the fatal shot ended the pursuit. The mother, Selinda Shamblen, found him beneath a sheet and questioned the incident. Richard had prior grand theft, purse snatching, and probation.
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Burglar Leaves Track Marks in Pasadena Driveway
Police say a Pasadena burglar wore track shoes to speed his escape after ransacking Donald L. Miller's home. Spikes in the dirt driveway indicated the athletic footwear helped him flee quickly.
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Butler accuses Eisenhower camp of corruption and predicts 1956 defeat
In Beverly Hills Democrat leader Paul Butler says the President is captive to an unethical White House and cabinet clique backed by big business. He forecasts new investigations will expose more alleged corruption and says Nixon is the most vulnerable Republican, implying Democrats could beat Ike if he runs again.
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North American Rolls-Royce pact to exchange rocket tech
North American Aviation and Rolls-Royce, Ltd. sign a mutual technical assistance agreement in Los Angeles. The 10 year pact covers licensing Rolls-Royce to manufacture rocket systems developed by North American and an exchange of technical information.
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Honeymoon voyage tragedy on Lake Erie claims husband
A 70 year old bride, Mrs Louise Hecker of New Port Richey Florida, battled to save her husband Capt Harvey Hecker during a storm on Lake Erie. Hecker died from drowning and exposure after their honeymoon cruise split by a sudden gale. Coast Guard found the woman clinging to life as she called for help near Dunkirk New York. The couple had intended a voyage toward Chicago before returning to Florida via the Mississippi and Gulf.
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Harvester Plant Strike Shuts Down 40,000 Workers
CHICAGO UAW picket lines formed at 18 International Harvester Co plants as 40,000 workers walked out over a contract dispute. A general strike across six states began at 12 01 am after talks failed, with negotiators in session until 2 15 am and a 1 pm return planned. Wildcat actions prompted by Friday’s walkouts paralyzed traffic on US 41 in Evansville as 2,000 day shift workers gathered.
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Queen Ingrid’s Chauffeur Strikes Cyclist in Denmark
In Copenhagen near the north area the Queen of Denmark Ingrid's chauffeur struck a 65-year-old woman cyclist named Kristine Overmark as she crossed a main road in front of the car. The Queen and her lady-in-waiting rushed out to aid her until a doctor arrived.
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