West Virginia man electrocuted on power line project
Everett F. Gandee a 36 year old father of nine was killed by electrocution while working on a power line project near Port Union Butler County He was employed by Collier Construction Co Strongsville Ohio a subcontractor for Cincinnati Gas and Electric Co Washington AP House Rules Committee approves a compromise on minimum wage legislation by an 8 to 3 vote paving the way for Senate and House conferees to iron out differences between the two bills
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Senate panel drops 62 retirement option for men
Washington Senate House conferees on the Social Security bill eliminated a Senate provision that would have allowed men to receive retirement payments at age 62 on a reduced scale. The move narrows early retirement options under the measure and shifts eligibility timelines for benefits.
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Fear of Purge Grows Amid Chinese Food Crisis
Hong Kong reports say visitors fear a new nationwide purge by the Chinese Communists to quell rising discontent from severe food shortages. They compare potential actions to the 1952 53 Three Anti Five Anti campaigns and note rising suicides in Shanghai.
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Wife Defies Fashion Gap In Wardrobe Comedy
A lighthearted anecdote contrasts a wife insisting on pants with another woman wearing a fur coat, highlighting humorous fashion rivalries and social norms of style.
Underdog tactic shapes Nixon Kennedy campaign
An analysis notes both Nixon and Kennedy used undogery to boost campaign momentum. Polls showed Nixon ahead but aides claimed a tie, aiming to mobilize volunteers and donors while shaping voter perception in primaries and the general race.
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Powers Has Final Talk With Wife
Barbara Powers met privately with her husband Francis Gary Powers in his Moscow prison for over an hour in the days after his 10 year espionage sentence. Lawyers said they could not confirm mercy petition receipts for Soviet President Brezhnev and took the petition to Brezhnev's office. Barbara planned to travel to Paris with her mother and Dr. James Baugh after leaving Moscow.
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OAS Condemns Foreign Intervention as Cuba Walks Out
Latin American foreign ministers at the OAS meeting condemned foreign meddling in the hemisphere amid Fidel Castro’s defiance. US Secretary of State Herter pressed Cuba as Cuban Foreign Minister Raul Roa prepared to deliver a sharp reply before possible exit.
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Living costs hit new record for fifth straight month
The Labor Department index rose one tenth of a percent in July to 126.6 percent of the 1947-49 base, the fifth consecutive record. Food and gasoline drove the rise, services costs climbed, while autos, appliances and furniture fell. Wage adjustments tied to the index affect about 180 thousand of 1.1 million workers set for a one cent an hour raise.
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Red Manifesto Attacks Peiping Amid Soviet Power Struggle
The New York Herald Tribune reports the Soviet Union is circulating an anti Peiping manifesto to Communist parties worldwide. It argues for Moscow’s dominance in the bloc, warns of China’s discord, and suggests Khrushchev may quarantine Red China if Beijing refuses to reconcile.
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Warm spell to continue in Miami Valley with sunny skies
A high pressure system keeps cool dry air over the Miami Valley. Today's forecast calls for sunny weather and a high of 85 while tonight drops to 66 under clear skies. Friday should bring partially cloudy skies and a high near 88 in the afternoon. Middletown's official high yesterday reached 83 at 5:30 pm and the low was recorded at 7 am.
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Realtor selects land for Agua Caliente boy in Palm Springs
Culver Nichols named court guardian selects 500 acres of tribal property for Steven Alan Rice, a two year old Agua Caliente boy, to raise his holdings to 325000. Parcels include six acre stretch in Palm Springs hotel belt and 480 acres east of town. Other tribe members to receive shares later.
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Newsboy Seeks Payment After Nixon Signed Credit Card
Detroit boy Denny J. Jacobs, 13, sold souvenir papers at a VFW convention. A hurried man promised to return, signed the credit form, then left with a pen printed Nixon. The boy quips the man forgot to pay.
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Kennedy tours Virginia in bid for Democratic lead
Senator John F. Kennedy opened a Southern campaign swing in Virginia addressing a high school stadium crowd. He avoided race and religion issues, urged voters to back the Democratic ticket for progress, and criticized Nixon over leadership and NSC tenure. Lyndon B. Johnson joined him on stage.
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Couple Reunited as FBI Arro sts Looters Restore $92 000
In Providence Kentucky two Indiana men Charles Hodges and Richard Brownfield were arrested for burglary and interstate transport of stolen property after a break in at the Blaine couple’s home. FBI agents recovered most of the more than $92,000 stolen from a 10 day-old theft. The Blaines, longtime local grocers, expressed relief and gratitude as the arrests were announced.
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