Nineteen British Die in Cyprus Forest Fire
In Cyprus, about 2,000 British troops pursuing EOKA leaders including George Grivas were trapped by a forest fire in the Trondos Mountains. Seventeen soldiers died, with eighteen wounded as winds drove flames into their positions and vehicles. The blaze, whose origin is undetermined, halted the manhunt and led to evacuations by helicopter.
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Egypt raises flag over Port Said as British withdrawal ends era
Port Said marks Britain’s 73 year occupation end as Premier Nasser unfurls Egypt’s colors at Navy House amid a 4 21 gun salute and overhead MiGs. Russian built fighter jets fly past while Soviet Foreign Minister Shepilov visits the Nile Delta. a young man dies in a wreck after a night.
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171YearOld Youth Dies After Crash In Palos Verdes
A 16 year old San Cabrillo resident Gilbert Lopez died in General Hospital after a night in which he and Luke were found trapped in a stolen car wreck at the bottom of a 25 foot ravine near Redondo Beach. Luke, the 171 year old youth’s companion, was hospitalized in serious condition and later died. Investigators say the two had been trapped since Saturday morning and were discovered by cruising police around 7 am Sunday.
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President Eisenhower keeps recovery pace at hospital
In Washington, President Eisenhower, recovering from surgery, met with Vice President Nixon and Secretary of State Dulles and handled White House papers. Doctors report stable vital signs, morning walking exercises, and removal of superficial skin sutures. Nixon says no discussion of politics occurred.
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Foreign aid bill eyed as Senate acts on spending totals
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee edged toward final action on a foreign aid bill worth about 4.5 billion dollars for the coming year, with a House passed program of 3.8 billion. The panel also limited carryover from unspent funds to 320 million into the next fiscal year and noted a Convair claim about a 1,280 mile per hour record on a 24,000 mile track at Edwards.
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Convair Sled Sets 1560 MPH World Speed Record
Convair division of General Dynamics claimed a 1560 miles per hour world speed record for a recoverable rocket sled. The test occurred on a 10,000 foot rail at Edwards Air Force Base in the Mojave Desert, Southern California, to study high speed aircraft and missile dynamics.
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Tornadoes and floods sweep portions of the U S
Storms brought tornadoes heavy rain and hail across the nation with warm humid air. Texas Panhandle and south plains saw twisters Sunday night and farm sheds blown down. Heavy rains caused flash floods in northeast Colorado closing US Highway 85 north of Greeley and washing out bridges.
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Ford Foundation to mail hospital grants to 939 facilities
The Ford Foundation says checks totaling 69 million dollars are being mailed this week to hospitals across the United States Alaska Hawaii and Puerto Rico. The payments are part of 200 million dollars in hospital grants approved by the foundation trustees last December. The foundation hopes eligible hospitals will receive half of the grants by July 31 with the remainder paid in March 1957.
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Night and morning low clouds then sunny afternoons
Weather report notes night and morning low clouds but sunny afternoons with little temperature change.
Grenade injures 17 at Munich bar near American barracks
A hand grenade exploded near a Munich bar just before midnight injuring 17 people, including eight American soldiers and nine Germans. Police said an unidentified person threw the grenade after U S troops ordered crowds to disperse. several injured were in critical condition and were treated at German and American facilities near the Freimünster area by the army barracks.
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Court orders hair cut for longhaired youth
An 18 year old Long Bekeh youth, Ed Foote, faces an 80 day probation on a drunk charge. Municipal Judge Charles T. Smith ordered him to cut hair longer than three quarters of an inch by Tuesday. The father, Edward L. Foote, pledged support and accompanied his son to the barber after the hearing.
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Air Force Debates Risking Stapp as Rocket Sled Track Planned
Brig. Gen. Marvin C. Demler told the Air Research and Development Command that Stapp had become too valuable to risk on high speed runs. The Air Force announced a new 2,600-foot rocket sled track to test impact effects of weapons fired from fast aircraft at a target end.
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Two Men Die in Triangle Shooting Fatal duel in a Triangle area leaves two men dead
In Norwich Connecticut a gunfight between Ralph Schanauer a 30 year old shipping clerk and Robert Miller a 43 year old lineman ended with both men killed. Miller’s estranged wife who had obtained a divorce was wounded. In Washington Mrs Deane Barry testified about rocket sleds and a New Mexico development center incident involving John Paul Stapp and a strange attempted escape.
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AEC CIA Leaders Head to Atomic Test Area
Honolulu dispatch reports AEC chairman Lewis L. Strauss and CIA director Allen Dulles departing Honolulu Sunday for Eniwetok Atoll to observe the atomic test area. The high-level officials travel as part of U.S. nuclear program oversight and verification activities.
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Where to Find It Beach Combing Page Reference
A compact listing directs readers to sections across the edition including Beach Combing on Page B-1, Hal Boyle on A-11, Bridge on A-11, and Classifieds on B-10 to B-15, with related features on Comics B-8, Crossword B-7, Death Notices B-2, Editorial 4-10, and more. It outlines pathing to sections such as Sports A-12 and A-13, Theaters B-6, Tidles and Temperature B-10, TV Radio B-9, Wilson A-11, Women B-4 to B-5, and Your World A-2.
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Film Team to Be Split After Tour
Hollywood confirms Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis will split after their tour. The duo canceled a post tour party, Martin golfed instead, and Lewis sought solo directing and NBC TV deals. Negotiations with Paramount ended the partnership after years of public quarrels.
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Vandals Damage Two Los Angeles High Schools
Police report vandalism at Garden Gate and Manual Arts high schools in Los Angeles. Furniture overturned, office equipment and files damaged, cafeteria floors smeared with jelly, and dirty frying pans left behind after entry and sifting debris.
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