Indianapolis Race Won by Pat Flaherty in Rough 500 Mile Event
Pat Flaherty, 29, Chicago tavern owner, won the Indianapolis 500 in a wreck filled race under cloudy skies. San Hanks and Don Freeland finished second and third as six were injured. Rathmann spun late, narrowly avoided by Flaherty who carried speed records but no official finish times yet.
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Chief of AF Will Attend Red Air Show
General Nathan I. Twining Air Force chief of staff accepted an invitation to attend Russia's air force show on June 24 with Eisenhower's blessing and approval from Dulles and Wilson. The announcement noted others of the Joint Chiefs are not confirmed for the trip and Twining will be accompanied by several Air Force officers.
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Stevenson Edges Kefauver in Florida Democratic Primary
Adlai Stevenson narrowly defeated Estes Kefauver in Florida as 1,742 of 1,778 precincts reported Stevenson 221,553 votes or 51.39 percent and Kefauver 209,531 votes or 48.61 percent. Stevenson won 12 convention votes from delegates at large and two from each district he carried, with both candidates enjoying slim margins.
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Holiday Toll on Highways Rises During Memorial Day
Traffic deaths climbed as millions observed Memorial Day. Thirty-one killed in the first 30 hours starting Tuesday 0 p.m. Two drowned and four other fatalities reported. National Safety Council estimated 110 deaths for the period ending tonight midnight. AP comparison shows nationwide totals of 114 with 70 traffic deaths, 8 drownings and 33 other fatalities on May 16, a Wednesday.
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Seven doctors battle to save Colorado Springs boy
Seven doctors and many volunteer blood donors race to save a six year old boy struck by a .45 caliber bullet in the basement of the O Connell home. Michael O Connell Jr underwent emergency transfusions and a three hour operation at Memorial Hospital after stepping into a pistol blast from his ten year old brother Stephen. Police say the gun was thought to be unloaded. The boy remains in critical condition.
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Harold J. O'Connell
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Sonic Boom Shakes Wide Area of Los Angeles
A loud sonic event rattled the Los Angeles region from Hollywood to East L A shortly before 10 p m Tuesday. Police logged numerous reports of broken windows and alarms. Officers speculate a supersonic aircraft breached the sonic barrier, with tremors felt in Alhambra Pasadena the San Fernando Valley and other areas. Hundreds called newspapers police and radio stations seeking information.
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Aita Loma Couple Killed in Collision Near L'Aquila
Aita Loma couple identified as George H. Yeager, 46, and Lilian Yeager, 53, of Alta Loma, killed in a two car intersection crash three miles east of L'Aquila. A 16-year-old youth was seriously injured. LeRoy Charrette of Pornona was the other driver. Patrol officials report earthquake shocks in central Italy.
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Weather outlook with morning drizzle clearing later
Considerable cloudiness persists with early drizzle then partial clearing in the afternoon. Little temperature change expected as the day progresses.
Eisenhower Prays for Peace at Memorial Day Service
President Eisenhower accompanied by three top aides walked to St. John’s Church for Memorial Day prayers in a brief, quiet observance. The group read from the Book of Common Prayer and an Episcopal burial service prayer honoring war dead.
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Notorious horse balks at hotel lobby exhibit in Denver
Elijah the horse, famed from the Colorado Rockies, balked at staying in the Brown Palace Hotel lobby on exhibit day. Crowds, including well-dressed women, trailed as he refused to view the menu and pawed at his stall while his owners moved him back to Centennial Race Track after a brief display.
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Senate OK Assures Vast Road Network
The Senate passed the highway bill in a marathon session, clearing the way for a broad road construction program to handle rising traffic. Lawmakers aim to fund expansion with new taxes and a pay as you build approach, with a conference to resolve House differences expected to proceed smoothly.
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Pope Appears Weak Voice For Audience At Vatican
At the Vatican the pope, age 84, sat on his throne and blessed the crowd as he spoke little due to a weakening voice. More than 8,000 visitors filled Benediction halls while loudspeakers announced no speech, and doctors said fatigue from a heavy schedule explains the momentary absence of words.
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Riccards Galeazzi-Lisi
Gasoline Tax Total Sets Another Record
SACHEMENIA A new record total of 26 million dollars in state gasoline tax funds was apportioned to 324 California cities for street work in the current fiscal year. Director of Public Works F B Durkee said last year's previous record was 24 million. Five-eighths of a cent per gallon is apportioned by law to cities by population.
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Death Notices Highlighted Across Pages A and B
A compact reference notes death notices appear on page A 10 and related editorial and classified sections. The snippet also lists page placements for sections including comics on B4 and crosswords on B1 with shipping table on A17, guiding readers to locate the items.
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