League To Back Nasser
London AP The Arab League of nine nations warned the West an attack on Egypt in the Suez crisis would be aggression against all Arab states. The league backed President Nasser’s call for a 45 nation conference to guarantee freedom of passage through the canal.
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London
Arab League of Nine Nations
Egypt
Suez Canal
League
Cairo
Nasser
Britain
Mediterranean
Suez
Bonn
Great Canal
Brit- A U
Italy
Netherlands
Russia
Turkey
Springfield auditor pleads guilty to embezzlement charges
Bulletin reports that former state auditor of Illinois pleaded guilty to embezzling about one million dollars from state funds through a scheme involving forgery and confidence games. The defendant faced charges of embezzlement and related fraud.
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Springfield
Ill
Orville &, Hedge
Truman applies full push for Harriman in 1956 nomination bid
In Chicago AP report Harry S Truman mounts aggressive tactics to win the 1956 Democratic presidential nomination for Gov. Averell Harriman of New York. His aides plot delegate strategy while Truman personally drives the drive, courting uncommitted delegates and pressuring Stevenson backers.
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Chicago
Harry S. Truman
Adlai Stevenson
Averell Harriman
New York
Stevenson
Truman
Harriman
Cals
Stevenson Speeteman
Frank McKinney
William M
Bill) Boyle
Edwin G. Pauley
California
Donald Dawson
Missouri
Sunc
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Congress Briefed on Suez Crisis Seeks Bipartisan Unity
President Eisenhower and Secretary Dulles briefed nine Democrats and 13 Republicans at the White House on the Suez Canal crisis. They emphasized the gravity of the situation and the need for a peaceful settlement with no commitments exchanged during the briefing.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Dulley
Dulles
B. Johnson
Texas
White House
Betsy Threatens Florida as Hurricane Moves Northwest
Hurricane Betsy with 125 mph winds roared across Turks Island and heads toward Florida on a northwest path. Forecasters warned the storm was about 650 miles from the state, with landfall still uncertain. Coast guards advised boats to stay near port while the Bahamas reported damage and Puerto Rico faced floods and outages.
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Miami
Fla
Turks Island
Florida
Jhamas
Puerto Rico
Navy
Cuba
Betsy
Hang
San Juan
Miami Weather Bureau
Adlai Leads as Averell Narrowly Closes Gap at Demo Convention
Chicago AP Stevenson maintains front runner status at the Democratic National Convention opening as Averell Harriman speeds to close the margin. Convocation reviews delegates, civil rights tensions, and the fight for the 686½ votes needed to nominate. Unpledged delegations and favorite sons loom large as ballots may follow in coming sessions.
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Chicago
Adlai E. Stevenson
Paul M. Butler
Frank G. Clement
Tennessee
International Amphitheater
Averell Harriman
Harry S. Truman
Stevenson
Motorist Guides Stranger Toward East Hartford
In Providence Rhode Island motorist Philip L Billings 23 of East Hartford Connecticut got lost yesterday and asked Kenneth R Pelkey 34 of Enfield Connecticut a motorist stopped at a traffic light for directions to East Hartford resulting in unclear directions and a stop before resuming his journey.
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Providence, R. I
Philip L. Billings
East Hartford
Conn
Kenneth R. Pelkey
Enfield
East Hartf
Harriman Claims 400Votes for Democratic Nomination
Gov Harriman headquarters argued Adlai Stevenson faces a tougher bid as Loyd Benefield said Harriman could win about 400 first ballot votes at the Democratic convention Starts Thursday with 686 needed to nominate Benefield noted the 400 did not guarantee shifts but suggested some Southern backers might move toward Johnson or other favorites rather than Stevenson.
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Chicago
Aberell Harriman
Adlai Stevenson
Loyd Benefield
Oklahoma
Harriman
Campo
New Yorker
Benefield
Stevenson
Sen
Lynn
Johnson
Texas
Convention Ticket Shortage Hits Oregon Delegation
Senator Neuberger complains tickets are scarce as headquarters appeal to state delegates. He notes he gave two tickets to deserving Democrats for his wife, hoping as delegation chair to secure a third. Paul Butler reportedly said no extra tickets remain.
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Richard L. Nuberger
Wrangle
Oregon
Neuberger
U. Senate
Paul Butler
Martin Says $80,000 Lost In Gambling
George Martin, 58, alleged to have embezzled about $80,000 in Northern Kentucky through gambling and fraudulent representations. Arrested in Cleveland Weeki, he had been sought for five months. Spitler said Martin probably will be arraigned here Tuesday. The sheriff declined to estimate funds. he noted $100,000 may not be wrong. Martin is accused of taking farmers notes for implements and selling the notes while promising payments he did not fulfill.
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Kentucky
George Martin
Cleveland
Spitler
Martin
Lausche Narrowly Leads Indiana Delegation Half Vote
Unofficial polling of Indiana's Democratic delegates shows Gov. Frank Lausche of Ohio with one half of a vote, as the 52 delegates each hold half a vote in the convention tally. The result reflects a fragmented delegation and a tight national contest.
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Chicago
Indiana
Frank J. Lausche
Ohio
Was a Good Story Sea Escape From Reds Turns Out to Be Hoax
A man claiming to be Rene Dy on, a Swedish officer aboard the East German freighter Lenin, was found on a North Sea beach sparking an international probe. German police later said he is a runaway farm hand and the Lenin details were not verifiable.
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Husam
Germany
Egypt
North Sea
Svockhelm
Lenin
Mercy Coneeet
Stockholm
de Marson
Lloyd's Registery
Not Disheartened Adlai Predicts Early Victory
Chicago AP reports Adlai Stevenson remains confident in an early ballot nomination at the Democratic National Convention. He shows little concern over Truman Harriman and other rivals as Hodges and Neugebher offer mixed views on South support and Truman’s influence compared with Hoover’s impact on the 1952 GOP convention.
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Chicago
Adlai Stevenson
S.truman
Harriman
New York
Reds Tops On Planes-Twining Warplane Progress
Washington Gen Nathan Twining told a Senate subcommittee that Russia leads in mass producing top quality warplanes and weapons. He cited his Russia trip noting faster fighter advances than U S has, and urged accelerated Air Force and Navy cooperation to catch up. He warned future jet bomber capabilities could surpass current American models.
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Washington
Nathan Oe
Air Force
Senate Armed Services
Russia
U. S S. Air Force
C. S. Irvine
Oa. R
Weather forecast for Miami region with storms and heat
The forecast describes isolated thunder storms over Miami as warm moist air moves in. Partly cloudy skies are expected today and tonight with a high near 90 and a low around 70. Tuesday should stay partly cloudy with highs around 85 and scattered showers possible.
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Miami Walhod
Ate
Seo
Chuckle ies Cross Electric Blankets with Toasters
A humorous item describes an absurd gadget that combines a lampooned electric blanket with a toaster to pop people out of bed, reflecting playful gadgetry trends. The brief notes the novelty device and its comical wake up function.
Roosevelt Addresses Democratic Platform Debate in Chicago
Mrs. Franklin D Roosevelt joined a 16 member platform drafting group in Chicago to urge civil rights in the 1956 party plank. Delegates applauded as she spoke during an unscheduled visit. officials said she urged a clear stance on racial equality, though specifics were not disclosed.
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Chicago
Franklin D. Rooseelt
Coon
Adlai E. Pre
Racia Cote
Stevenson
Unions Split Over Support in Nonpresidential Race
Chicago labor leaders divided their loyalties among Democratic contenders as they eye the Pennsylvania delegation where Gov. Leader backs Stevenson. Walter Reuther wields influence but AFL-CIO avoided official endorsements while individual unions pick between Stevenson and Harriman.
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Walker
Chicago
Walter Reuther
United Workers
Merriman
New York
Michigan
G. Mennen Williams
Reuther
Williams
Stevenson
Harriman
Clerks Brotherhood
Thomas Kennedy
United Mine Workers
Herriman
Pennsylvania
George M
Afl-Cio
Truman
Four Special Masters Named To Hear Doria Disaster Pretrial
Federal Judge Lawrence E Walsh selected four prominent lawyers as special masters to hear pretrial testimony in Andrea Doria Stockholm disaster suits. The panel will have full power to hear testimony but not pass on motions, aiming to speed proceedings and reduce litigation costs. The cases arise from injuries and deaths after the July 25 collision near Nantucket Island. Masters are H Rifkind Louis M Loeb Benjamin A Matthews. All suits in the Southern District of New York.
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New City
N. Y
Lawrence E. Walsh
Andrea Doria
Stockholm
Walsh
Seaya
Nantucket Island
Mass
Doria
Ind
CS Sa
New York City
L H. Rifkind
U.S
Louis M. Loeb
Dental of the Bar
City of New York
Benjamin A. Matthews
New York County
Manhattan
Lewvane
Federal Court
Southern District of New York
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