AFL-CIO backs Democrats in coming election
AFL-CIO leaders voted 17 to 5 to endorse the Democratic ticket of Adlai Stevenson and Sen. Estes Kefauver against Eisenhower and Nixon. The 15 million member union planned to organize votes for the ticket despite misgivings about losing access to Republican favors. Vice President Nixon said workers will support the Eisenhower administration and that labor leaders do not bind members’ votes.
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Afl-Cio Executive Council
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Estes Kefauver
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Nixon's Dad Back On Critical List In California
Whittier California Frank A. Nixon age 77 is in critical condition from a stomach ulcer after a poor night. Dr I N Kraushaar reports he is resting comfortably now but remains on the critical list seeking further treatment.
Egypt Brings Spy Case Into International Spotlight
Foreigners accused of spying for Britain rise as Egypt and Britain clash over embassy officials. Egypt arrests more suspects, promises a new announcement, while Britain denies espionage ties and protests the expulsions. The dynamic shadows Suez tensions as Cairo readies a high profile trial.
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Cairo
Egypt
Rotest
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J. G. Gove
Flux
Gove
Trevor Evans
Evans
British Foreign Office
Swinn
Swinburn
Charles Pittuck
Cob. Abdel Kader Hatem
Reds Face Risky Suez Dilemma in US and Egypt Talk
Secretary Dulles warned of Soviet propaganda in Egypt as planners push an internationalization proposal from the London talks. Nasser agreed to meet a committee but did not commit to the Western plan, signaling cautious openness amid potential for renewed tension in the Middle East.
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Suez Canal
Dulles
Egypt
Nasser
London
Crash Kills Couple From Indiana in Ohio
Two people died in a head on collision on U S 42 near New California Ohio when a car driven by Russell Alexander 46 of Richmond Indiana crossed into the path of a truck and trailer killing him and his wife Louise 35. Both were from Richmond Indiana and the crash occurred Tuesday about half a mile north of New California Ohio.
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Ohio
Russell Alexander
Richmond
Ind
Louise
U. S. 42
New California
Chuckle Sae G I Homes Go S Revenge on You
A fragmented line from a 20th century paper notes a humor claim about G I homes turning on those who did not re enlist. The wording is terse and lacks clear context but implies a military themed joke or column item.
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Sae G.I
Virginia Jaspers Baby Nurse Strangles Three Infants
Virginia Jaspers a six foot two hundred twenty pound caregiver described by neighbors as childlike and lonely shook three infants to death and injured two others in fits of uncontrol able temper. County investigators study death certificates of all one year olds in New Haven area since 1953 while Jaspers remains jailed on fifty thousand dollar bond.
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Conn
Virginia Jaspers
James J. Corrigan
Jaspers
Canal Zone Tensions Rise Over Dulles Panama Remarks
Panama reacts to Secretary Dulles remarks defining U S rights in the Canal Zone. The statement, made in Washington, heightens friction with Panama over sovereignty and wage scales, with Foreign Minister and Panamanian officials voicing concern. Earlier U S Army official comments reinforced discontent about wage provisions and U S rate claims for all jobs.
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United States
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Republic of Panama
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Tonama
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Chou Plans Burma Visit
Chou is set to visit Burma following an invitation from the Burmese government for negotiations. His acceptance is seen as boosting hopes for a peaceful settlement.
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Burma
Euals
Weather outlook for Miami Valley turns hot and humid
The forecast calls for partly cloudy warm humid weather today through Thursday with a high near 90 and low around 67. Tuesday peaked at 88 by 4 30 p m and the morning low reached 61 at 3 30 a m with possible thunder showers delaying relief until Friday.
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Magey
Miami Valley
Farmers Troubles Are Pointed Up By Stevenson
Adlai E. Stevenson arrived in Sioux City for a Midwest Democratic leadership conference with seven state leaders. He stressed farm aid as a key issue, saying farmers suffered under Republican administrations and promising plans to seek farmer support when Congress returns in January.
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Sioux City
Iowa
Adlai E. Stevenson
Midwest
Babe
Firm backs Suez plan, Eisenhower urges support
President Eisenhower declared firm U S support for the Western plan to settle the Suez Canal crisis. He urged backing of indispensable conditions to ensure the waterway operates under the 1888 treaty and serves its purpose. He welcomed President Nasser’s readiness to discuss the program and emphasized international justice and peaceful resolution.
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Nasser
United States
Eerie
Egypt
Stevenson Linked To Meyner In Dating Interest
TRENTON New Jersey governor Robert B Meyner 48 is singled out by reporters as showing definite interest in Helen Stevenson 28 as they spoke at a Tuesday press conference The governor dodged questions about his life saying we're friends and laughed when asked if he would see her again Miss Stevenson's father is Presu lam Plain and Fancy at Neptune on Monday night
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Robert B. Meyner
New Jersey
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Depeeney
Miss Stevenson
Bombs End Brief Calm On Cyprus
In Nicosia Cyprus the first bombings in 12 days erupted with two blasts outside homes signaling renewed violence by EOKA extremists. The strikes came as Britain refused to recall Greek Cypriot leader Archbishop Makarios from exile to restart talks on Cyprus independence from British rule.
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Cyprus
EOKA
Makarios
Boy Fatally Electrocuted Climbing Wind Pump
A boy aged two climbed onto a wind pump near a house and barn, lost balance, and touched a power line running from the house to the barn, resulting in his death. Authorities investigated the accident as a household fatality.
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Boy 2
Iday
Navy Finds 2nd Body Of Crewman
Washington AP The Navy announced the recovery of the second body of a crewman from the patrol plane shot down off the China coast last Thursday. The first body was found southeast of Shanghai near the eastern fringe of the islands flanking the South China coast. Fleet search operations in the area followed Adm Arthur W Radford's guidance as Joint Chiefs chair. The White House did not reveal the results of Dulles talks described by informants as nonbelligerent with a provisional apology. The Reds said the aircraft was Chinese Nationalist and expressed regret if it was American.
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Navy Today
China
Shanghai
South China
Adm
Arthur W. Radford
Joint Chiefs of Staff
White House
Dulles
Kidnaper Is Accused Of Murder
Angelo John LaMarca, 31, indicted for felony murder in the Peter Weinberger case. Nassau County jurors quickly returned the indictment two hours after deliberations began. The infant was kidnapped July 4 from Westbury, and the body found the next day. The mother identified clothing as her son's. One defense lawyer cited temporary insanity due to debts as a potential plea.
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Mineola
N. Y
Angelo John LaMarca
Hideo Peter Weinberger
Nassau County
Betty Weinberger
Ising
Bey
Westbury
FBI
LaMarca
David Markowitz
When drought hits the Southwest sale barns go lean
An Associated Press report from Texas records drought signs at sales barns as cattle numbers rise then shrink. Breeding herds sell off as farmers face fire and famine, with aid requests rising across New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas, Missouri and beyond. Texas fears its worst drought in decades, with corn and peanuts hit and hot, dry conditions draining pastures.
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Associated Press
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Missouri
Oklahoma
Raymond Gary
Agriculture Department
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