Stassen Meets Eisenhower Over Vice President Pick
Harold E. Stassen met with President Eisenhower to discuss his push for Gov. Christian Herter as No 2 on the GOP ticket. Stassen declined to comment on talks about disarma ment or any decision, saying he would issue a formal statement later. He dismissed exit rumors, saying he plans to stay on the team and asked for the meeting.
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Harold E. Stassen
Eisenhower
Nixon
Stassen
Christian Herter
Massachusetts
Washington
National Airport
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GOP
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Murray Snyder
White House
Snyder
Lisen
Tragic Mt Hood fall traps teen climbers roped party
A group of 19 youths on Mt Hood in Oregon slipped over a crevasse edge after two lost footing. One girl, 16 year old Tynn Kaufman of Larchmont New York, died from suffocation. Several others were critically injured as rescuers battled cold and darkness to bring victims to Portland hospitals.
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Ronald G. Heinrich
Oregon
Mt. Hood
Timberline Lodge
Thhem
Cascades
Portland
Tynn Kaufman
Larchmont
Bethlehem Strike Vote Affects Two San Pedro Shipyards
In San Pedro, despite a strike authorization, about 2,400 workers remained on duty at two local shipyards as the strike action proceeded. The vote approved a strike, but operations continued at both facilities with workers continuing to report for work.
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San Pedro
Late Summer's Auto Toll Worst
Ross R. McDonald of the California Highway Patrol warned late summer is the deadliest period on the state’s roads. Patrol records show 465 highway fatalities in August and September last year, with August at 229 and September at 226, the deadliest months in 1955. James Daniels of the Marine & Shipbuilding Workers Union said members voted to strike Todd and Bethlehem shipyards, pending action by U S Conciliation Service officials to mediate. The Todd mill contract for 1,400 workers and Bethlehem’s pact for 1,000 workers both expired at midnight today.
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California
Ross R. McDonald
California Highway Patrol
McDonald
James Daniels
Marine & Shipbuilding [Workers Union
Toda
Bethlehema
Fred Ferguson
U. S. Conciliation Service
Todd
Bethlehem
City Council Debates Pay Hike On November Ballot
City Council’s charter amendment committee rejected a proposal to put a pay increase from 200 to 400 dollars per month on the November 6 ballot, delaying action until the next meeting. The move, supported by Toby Wick and opposed by Mayor Vermillion and four others, may push the issue to the May primary and June election next year.
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Charter Amendment Committee
Oe Ee
Toby Wick
Lewis D. Reese
George M. Vermillion
Gerald Desmond
Virgil HL. Spongverg
Raymond C. Kealer
D. Pat. Ahern
John F. Baker
Britain halts exports of war materials to Egypt
Prime Minister Eden told the House of Commons that all British war material exports to Egypt are stopped amid the Suez crisis. He cited Britain’s retaliatory measures, talks with France and the United States, and noted no future arrangements would cede control to a single power. He avoided details on two destroyers sold to Egypt and said a statement on talks with France and the United States would come soon.
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Eden
Egypt
House of Commons
Bessie Braddock
Suez
Britain
Suez Canal
Royal Navy
Christian Pineau
U. S
Robert J P. Murphy
Lake Owner Drains 220 Acre Lake Over Tax Dispute
Cottage owners along the lake battle over water removal after Sawyer opened the dam gates to stop paying $150 yearly taxes. The 220 acre lake has dried, boats sit on mud, and some nearby residents urge repayment while Sawyer offers to refill if owners share the burden. E J Roberts of Jacksonville, Sawyers cousin, calls him ornery.
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Sawyer
E. J. Roberts
Jacksonville
Where to find it Beach Combing B 1 A13
Classifieds and features indicate sections across the newspaper including Ridge Page A13 Comics Page A14 Editorial Page A12 Financial Page B3 Shipping Table B2 Sports A15 A16 A17 Theaters Page A10 Tides Temp Page B2 Your World Page A2 and Vital Statistics Page B6 Wilson Page A13 Women Pages B4 B5.
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Your World
Tragic Lakewood Baby Suffocates in Carriage Incident
Dean Elliott Zarit, 3 months, suffocated in a carriage after wriggling under a pillow while in the care of babysitter Jacqueline Jarrett. Parents Louis and (name) Zarit left for a dance at 7 p.m. and returned at 10:30 p.m. The infant’s body was taken to Lakewood Mortuary.
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Jacqueline Jarrett
Louis Lester Zarit
Gonilar Ave
Lakewood
Zarit
Sheriff's Deputies
Sheriff’s Office
Jarrl TT
Farmer Blas de Costa Kills Five in Portugal Tragedy
In Casais da Spinheira a land dispute escalated as Blas de Costa, armed with a gun, terrorized the village. He killed his wife, a nephew, a cousin, a brother-in-law and a bystander, wounded several others, then threw himself into a well. Police retrieved him alive. he awaits trial.
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Lisbon
Portagel
Casais da Spinheira
Blas de Costa
Mae
Fall on Bottle Proves Fatal to 84 Year-Old Man
In Los Angeles police report a fall on a shampoo bottle killed 84 year old George H. Smith. Officers say he slipped in a shower, crushed the bottle, and an artery was severed in his arm. Son-in-law Robert Works heard moans but could not enter the bathroom. Smith was dead when Works entered through a window.
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Los Angeles
George H. Smith
Robert Works
Smith
Works
Weather Report Notes Cloudy Coast Tonight Then Sunny
Low clouds roll along the coast tonight with the outlook for Tuesday by morning. Forecasters expect clearing skies with sunny conditions and light winds returning later in the day.
Deadly oil tank blast near Dumas tears through crews
A massive explosion at Shamrock Oil and Gas tank farm north of Dumas Texas killed 19 men and burned 31 others. Firefighters halted the blaze after multiple tanks ignited, with efforts focused on protecting homes, the watershed, and nearby communities in San Bernardino National Forest area.
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Dumas
Tex
Texas
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Sunray
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Bill Task
Moore County News
Bob Hamilton
Bob Bower
Shamrock
Dumas National Guard
Beating claim of 95 year old in Long Beach home
A 95 year old Long Beach woman told police she was beaten with a heavy Bible by her 66 year old daughter Ada Walter. Dora A. Tatum was found at 9 am with a bruised arm and in shock at 2708 18th Street and taken to Harbor General Hospital. Ada Walter is being sought by officers.
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Long Beach
Daugh
Dora A. ‘Tatum
18Th St
Ason
Henry J. Tatum
Anaheim St
Tatum
Harbor General Hospital
Ada Walter
Maine Seeks Prison Leaders After Attempted Breakout
Maine state prison officials questioned leaders after an attempted breakout at the Thomaston facility. Molotov cocktails were hurled at a guard tower and gate. A fire in the print shop, described as a diversion by Warden Allan Robbins, accompanied the escape attempt. No casualties reported. about a half dozen inmates suspected and placed in solitary confinement.
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Thomaston
Maine
Allan Robbins
Robbins
Residents Flee Dead Fish Influx On Gulf Shore
A tide of rotting fish blanketed the Gulf shore from Channelview to Baytown, Texas, forcing residents of luxury homes to flee the odor. Work crews tried burial or spraying with deodorant disinfectant as fish began floating Friday while officials investigate the mass die-off.
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Houston
Gulf of Mexico
Channelview
Baytown
Tex
Sakurajima Volcano Erupts Twice in One Day
Sei Sakurajima volcano near Kagoshima roared twice blasting ashes at 4 25 a m and 6 26 a m with ash showers over Kagoshima. No damage reported though the mountain is known for frequent minor eruptions.
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Sagashima
Japan
Sakurajima
Kagoshima
Ilia
Eisenhower Signs 26 Bills in Busy Day
President Eisenhower, aided by aides, signs 26 bills as market turmoil continues. London oil shares fall over 300 million dollars in early trading following tensions over Egypt and the Suez crisis. The president's day also includes focus on White House business as Congress adjourns after passing measures.
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Eisenhower
London
Aft Taasurg
Egypt
Suez House
Con J
London Exchange
Typhoon Warning Looms Over Ryukyu Islands
Typhoon Warida churns at 50 mph with winds clocked at 150 mph in outer bands, threatening central Ryukyus as U.S. military bases report no actions halted. Aerial reconnaissance shows winds extending hundreds of miles from the storm center and a forward movement of about 14 mph over Okinawa.
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Amr Dunst
United States
Okinawa
Ryukyus
Ryuleslyu Islands
Train blown off track near Ain Sefra injures five guards
A mine blast north of Ain Sefra 230 miles south of Oran derailed a freight train. Nationalist rebels fired on the wreck injuring five soldiers forming an escort guard.
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Ain Sefra
Oran
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