Abdullah of Jordan Killed by Gunman
Abdullah of Jordan, a staunch British ally and proponent of Arab nationalism, was assassinated near the Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem. The killing heightens Middle East tension amid a backdrop of oil disputes with Britain, Arab-Israeli conflict remnants, and regional power plays involving Lebanon and Syria.
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Informal Accord and Curbs Debate in House
Rep. Spence described Southern Democrats siding with GOP forces against the administration program for stronger controls. He warned the bill faces possible defeat on a roll call as 22 amendments remain. Debate extends beyond two weeks with no final action expected today and a Saturday session possible.
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Wolcott
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Alleck
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Birdsall Retrial Bid Hearing Set Thursday
Rose Marie Birdsall's attorneys asked Superior Judge Archie D. Mitchell to grant her a new trial on murder charges. The judge set next Thursday morning for arguments on the request.
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Truce Conclave Delayed by Weather and Korea Talks
In Washington Secretary Acheson said a U N force must stay in Korea until peace is firmly established while Kaesong participants raised the withdrawal of foreign forces. Ridgway returned from Tokyo as the Kaesong meeting broke up and a U N spokesman warned of potential finality if no accord. Agreement on agenda items suggested talks advance but major issues remained unsettled.
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Matthew B. Ridgway
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Con Man Forgets Tax Since 1929 Continues On Page A-1
Mason confessed to fleecing victims of over 208000 with total take near 350000 while claiming to hand all money to a mysterious agent named Eungart who supposedly worked with government officials. He said Eungart could be called Ven or Vince and might be in Australia soon. Mason said Eungart lived in Washington and knew the right people. An attorney Meyer J. Sawyer denied knowledge of Mason’s fundraising from people introduced by him.
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Sertoma Club Hears District Governor
Long Beach Sertoma Club met at Brewer's Restaurant to hear Harry B. Keeling, Seventh District Sertoma governor. Louis Weir introduced guests as newly installed president. Walter Furman, district lieutenant govern, is a member. Discussion focused on adopting a charitable project including a youth employment service.
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Louis Weir
Walter Furman
Long Beach Club
Colorado Chief Will Probe Penitentiary Whipping Scrutiny
Gov Dan Thornton and state officials travel to Canon City to probe the flogging of five Colorado Penitentiary prisoners. Warden Roy Best defends that the five escapees were whipped with a feather strap, while a Denver Post reporter calls it savage. Best, a veteran warden since 1931, vows consequences for those who started the incident.
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Colorado Penitentiary
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Board of Institutions
Roy Best
Denver Post
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Franco Expected to Liberalize Regime
Madrid dispatch reports Generalissimo Franco reshuffled his cabinet aiming to win Western loans and aid. He plans to restore the monarchy with possible Don Juan and a regent, while promising press freedom limited by church and fundamental laws, expanded Cortes powers, and amnesty for political prisoners.
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Francisco Franco
Spain
Alfonso XIII
Franto
Foreign Relations Committee
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Washington
Beckman Acts as Finance Chief for City
City Manager Samuel E. Vickers named H. P. Beckman acting director of the new finance department and city accountant. Beckman will sign payroll releases for six divisions, relieving the manager's office. The department absorbs assessor, tax collector, treasurer, purchasing, accounting and stores administration. Salary is $7383 monthly.
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Department of Finance
Samuel E. Vickers
Beckman
Vickers
What Tension Does to You in August Reader's Digest
Dr. Richard Hoffman explains how tension not only causes aggravating symptoms but also increases risk of real diseases. The piece covers how interruptions and constant demands from phone, clock, and calendar affect bodily functions and offers steps to reduce tension for better health.
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