U S vows to defend rights amid China clash
U S defends its rights after Chinese fighters shot at a British airliner off Hainan. Navy says search for survivors near Hainan may end within 24 hours as forces return to base. Eisenhower warns Reds, protests issued to Peiping with strong language accusing China of barbaric and unprovoked attacks in international waters.
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Eisenhower OKs Santa Margarita Dam Bill
President Eisenhower signed legislation to authorize construction of a dam on the Santa Margarita River in Southern California. He called the action delightful and noted it will supply irrigation water and water for Marines at Camp Pendleton. The signing ceremony in the White House was attended by four California Republicans including Vice President Nixon and Senate Majority Leader Knowland.
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Crack at Niagara Falls Threatens Prospect Point Landmark
A surface crack appeared today in rock at Prospect Point near Niagara Falls, roped off amid fears of collapse. Niagara Frontier State Park Commission engineers began surveying the area. the crack extended 50 to 60 feet inland from the river edge and measured about three inches wide.
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Russians Attempt to Kidnap Israeli Merchant in Vienna
Vienna police say a group of four Russians two Soviet nationals and three Austrians attempted to seize 37 year old Israeli merchant Josef Silberberg on a Monday in Vienna They forced him toward a car but he resisted drawing police attention The group was taken to police headquarters and later handed to international police authorities
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Negotiations Continue Between Bell, CIO Union
Representatives of Southwestern Bell Telephone Co and the CIO Communications Workers Union held their third session on a new contract. The current contract expires August 30.
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Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
CIO Communications Workers Union
China apologizes and offers compensation for airliner attack
The report states 103 percent life and property injuries and stern warnings for future incidents. Communist China has apologized to Britain for the airliner attack and offered compensation. It claimed the pilot believed the large plane was a Chinese Nationalist bomber.
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Armed Pair Clean Out Missouri Bank for $40174
Two armed men robbed the Pevely bank calmly taking $40,174 then fled past police roadblocks. Their abandoned car was found on a country road 345 miles away. Missouri patrolmen suspect a second car waiting. bank officials arranged for St. Louis money to reopen the bank. Pevely, Missouri, a town of 300 near St. Louis.
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Eisenhower to Seek Congress Debt Limit Increase
President Eisenhower said he will ask Congress to raise the federal debt limit above 275 billion dollars. He stressed it is a necessity despite not being part of his legislative program and noted ongoing conferences on the form of the request. He referenced prior push for higher borrowing and urged agencies to cut spending to stay within limits.
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Russ Explorers in Central Arctic
Soviet explorers and oceanographers are active in the Arctic, Moscow Radio reported. An English broadcast said contact was made with one expedition on an ice floe in the central Arctic as they map the ocean bottom, study water, and extend explorations with helicopter support. The Arctic region gains strategic military importance as the shortest air routes link North America, Europe, and Asia.
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Veterans rally at California legion session and striking workers protest
The California American Legion convention approved 65 resolutions as veterans pressed for Indochina policy and civil rights while a separate protest by aluminum workers at the Vernon plant drew CIO UAW support. Delegates urged stronger national defense, exams on American history, and higher pensions for veterans widows and orphans, with speeches criticizing Indochina policy as insufficient.
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Bowl Bus Schedule for Community Night Program
Bus transportation to the Hollywood Bowl's Community Night leaves Wilton Hotel at 6 30 p m Thursday announced by Mrs Malcolm Todd chairwoman Tickets cost 50 cents and are available at the Chamber of Commerce office for general admission.
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