Congressman Condon barred from Nevada nuclear test
Rep. Condon of California says security blocked him from witnessing an atomic test in Nevada last May after boarding a special congressman flight. He plans to raise on the House floor whether executive agencies can limit lawmakers and if hearsay charges affect a legislator’s rights.
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East Europe Reds Try To End Riots
BERLIN AP East Europe's Soviet rulers used both the iron hand and velvet glove to quell riots strikes and rebellions. Romania distributed more bread flour potatoes vegetables sugar and oil to calm the public while East Germany reported about 50 000 arrests for anti regime actions. Prime Minister Grotewohl warned dissatisfactions persist as new strikes and farmer unrest ripple through the East zone with mines and plants hit.
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Lightning Hits Army Ammo Dump in Chicago Riot of Fire
A lightning strike hit an Army ammunition dump on Chicago's Northwest Side triggering a large explosion display. About 3000 residents evacuated with no injuries reported. Explosions from 120 mm shells lit the sky as an anti aircraft building burned. fire contained quickly. Army officials blamed the lightning during a thunderstorm for the blasts.
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Congress Steps Up Work In Hope Of Adjournment
Congress increases sessions as Republicans push for year end adjournment within four weeks. Senate faces longer days while the House, ahead on funding bills, moves slowly on immigration and tax measures. Reed opposes extending excess profits tax. Knowland expects Senate approval if House passes. Page 5.
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400 Persons Die During Fourth of July Accidents
Weekend toll tops 400 with 413 lives lost across traffic drownings and other mishaps. 15-year-old Edward Nolta died in California from a falling aerial bomb during fireworks. State tallies list Ohio and California among others.
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Ready Reserve From Draftees Fails To Work
Washington report on the Army’s effort to build a ready reserve from former draftees shows only about 4.17 percent of two year veterans participate in reserve training units. Army officials note the law imposes no duty or penalties for not training, despite active duty obligation. General J Lawton Collins suggests amending the selective service law to cut reserve time for those who join the National Guard or organized reserve units.
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Rhee Dissatisfied With Compromise U N Planes Grounded By Rain
Allied planes were grounded across Korea as rainstorms lashed the peninsula. Up to 51 inches of rain drenched the region since Sunday, with continued downpours anticipated for 24 hours. Front lines became muddy as bunkers collapsed and supply traffic slowed, while patrols and skirmishes occurred west of Finger Ridge and near Sniper Ridge. American raids Northwest of Boomerang Hill and South Korean assaults near Anchor Hill followed a late Sunday air raid by 12 Okinawa-based B29s on Changdong.
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Americans Deny Offer To Korean Leader Truce Talks Stalemate
The United States offered South Korean President Syngman Rhee a two point compromise to win approval of a truce but Rhee rejected it. A South Korean source said Rhee demands a post armistice political conference and a renewal of fighting if talks fail in 90 days. Robertson said talks were friendly and another session would occur. South Korean anti truce protests greeted Robertson outside the presidential mansion.
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Violent Midwest Thunderstorms Leave Damage and Heat Ebb
Violent storms drenched the Midwest during Independence Day weekend with winds up to 100 mph in Waterloo Iowa and Cedar Falls. Lightning killed two farmers in Iowa, a Chicago fireworks display ignited by a bolt, and Rantoul logged 3.56 inches of rain. Homes, trees and utility lines suffered as four brick barns at the National Dairy Cattle Congress grounds in Waterloo were blown down.
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Kentucky Weather Outlook Turns Warm With Scattered Storms
Partly cloudy and very warm with highs near 96 to 100 degrees and scattered thundershowers mainly in the northern portion today and tonight. Lows around 68 to 74. Tuesday mostly sunny, not as hot, especially in the north.
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Rhee Seeks Unification of Korea Amid Armistice Tangles
In Tokyo AP reports Rhee Syngman pushes for full Korean unification as armistice terms unfold. He released 27,000 North Korean prisoners, raising questions about U.N. Command alignment and the regime’s resolve. Skeptics warn he may risk stability as pressures mount.
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Truman Stopped On Turnpike By State Patrolman
Pittsburgh dispatch reports former President Truman was halted on the Pennsylvania Turnpike near Bedford by state trooper Manley Stampler. The officer warned him for improper driving and said Truman promised to be more careful as he and Mrs Truman continued toward Independence after a East Coast vacation.
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Fifth Sixth Deaths Occur On Sunday
A 32 year old Shreve woman and an 87 year old Massachusetts man died in Middletown area accidents, the fifth and sixth fatalities since late Thursday. Oliver Gowin, 87, Milford Mass., died in a Butler County three car crash on U S 42 near the Hamilton County line, bringing total 1953 county toll to 32. Mrs Mary A Dressenberg, 32, Shreve, was killed in a head on collision on U S 22 near Foster in Warren County around 5 15 p m, the 13th traffic death in 1953 for the county. Others fatally injured included Granville Fultz 54 Sharpsburg Ky Janet Peters 18 Waynes Route 2, June Ward 22 Waynesville and Edward Trent Jr 22 3230 Maple Ave Franklin. Fultz died in a Elk Creek Road crash Saturday night. Trent died when his car overturned on Franklin Trenton Road late Thursday. State patrolmen placed the Butler County fatality on U S 42 near Pisgah at 7 30 a m. Gowin rode with son in law Jesse E Peaslee 56 Milford in a three car incident. Six persons sat on a State Patrol Post 9 area.
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Eisenhower accepts Johnson resignation as chief of Overseas Information
President Eisenhower today accepted the resignation of Dr. Robert L. Johnson as head of the Overseas Information Service amid controversy over book burning. Johnson said doctors advised him the strains of the post were too much for him.
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Mass Polio Inoculation Starts in Caldwell County
Mass inoculation of 10,800 Caldwell County children began under Dr. William Happer with 300 volunteers at four school lunchroom clinics. Gamma globulin immunization aims to curb a crippling polio epidemic, following Montgomery County Alabama where 32,000 under tens were immunized.
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