Heatwave Grip Tightens Across Ohio as Two Die
Sweltering temperatures hit Ohio with no relief in sight. Leon Hilty 42 and Thomas Jones 70 died likely from the heat in the Cleveland area as records show 100s across the state. Columbus forecasts 96 to 102 while Portsmouth hit 107 and other cities reached the 99 to 102 range. Water shortages plagued Springfield and Dayton as farmers pushed through the day.
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Temperature Extremes Hit Mid City Yesterday
The high reached 103 degrees yesterday in Mid City at 2 30 p m with a low of 71 degrees at 6 30 p m. Today's low was 72 degrees reached at 6 a m.
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Heat Wave Strains South-Central Farmlands and St Louis Parade
Amid scorching heat, some south-central areas lacked water for livestock as pastures suffered. The heat wave caused at least 50 deaths and thousands treated for heat prostration. In St. Louis two American Legion members collapsed and died during a 10 hour parade at 101 degrees, with about 150 others overcome. Eight heat prostration deaths have occurred in St. Louis this summer.
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Juin asks US share atomic data with European allies
Paris reports Marshal Alphonse Juin, NATO commander in central Europe, urged Washington to provide European partners with information on the effects of the new atomic weapon while limiting disclosure of bomb manufacturing secrets. He indicated some briefing had been provided on atomic developments.
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France
McCarthy Says Far East Trip Will Be Personal Visit
Senator McCarthy states his planned October trip to the Far East will be made as an individual not as Senate investigations chair. The trip includes Japan Formosa Korea the Philippines and the East Indies with the purpose described as simply to go over the situation.
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Formosa
Korea
Philippines
East Indies
Ferguson denounces Democratic claims during Congress debate
Sen. Ferguson of Michigan denounces Democrats as spreading bunk and riding the President's coattails to gain Congress. As Republican Policy Committee chair, he says Republicans backed the Eisenhower program in the 83rd Congress and criticizes Lyndon B. Johnson’s claim that much passed with Democratic support. He plans to cite this in a Gaylord speech during a Michigan tour.
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Wainwright Dies At 70
Gen. Jonathan M. Wainwright 70, WWII hero of Corregidor, died at Brooke Army Hospital San Antonio at 1 27 p m EST. He had suffered another cerebral thrombosis and had been ill since July 6. He commanded the 4th Army with HQ at Ft. Sam Houston after liberation from Japanese imprisonment.
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Eisenhower pledges aid to Iran in wake of Mossadegh overthrow
President Eisenhower told Iran Premier Zahedi that the United States will study Iran's urgent economic crisis and consider aid programs. Tehran press and Washington reports floated aid between 30 and 100 million dollars as Iran seeks relief amid financial chaos after Mossadegh's overthrow. The message, dated August 26, followed the Shah's return to power and was released as Eisenhower extended his vacation.
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Navy to Release 1,982 Reserve Officers in January
Washington reports the Navy will release 1,982 reserve officers from active duty in January due to manpower and budget limits. The Army will release about 8,000, the Marine Corps about 500, and the Air Force 10,500.
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Dulles Warns Red China Against New Aggression
Secretary of State Dulles warned that renewed Chinese aggression toward Korea or Indochina could trigger war with the United States. He said China must realize it cannot rely on Manchurian bases and noted Beijing backs rebels in Indochina, stressing that consequences could reach beyond Indochina. He urged preventing miscalculation to preserve peace.
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Communists may resume conflict if aggression continues
The secretary warned that the belief Americans would not fight helped trigger both World War II and Korea. He noted that since 1950, aggressors have been supplied and protected by air from bases in China near the Yalu, and warned of possible renewed war if the Communists press the issue.
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GPO Returns to Wartime Security at Public Printer
Washington The Government Printing Office resumes wartime security today amid Sen McCarthy charges of communist and gambling activity at the plant. Public printer Raymond Blattenberger calls it temporary while two secrecy surveys are completed. A full time security officer, Earl Underwood, will oversee both physical and personnel safeguards.
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Army Enlistment Jump Surges After Korean Truce
Enlistments rose 75 percent in the month after the Korean truce, reaching 11 600 from July 27 to Aug 27. The prior 12 months averaged about 9 000 monthly, with 2 600 fewer enlistments before the truce. Officials warn it is too early to predict persistence and note draft quota considerations by Defense Department.
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Hollywood Hall Of Fame Planned At Cost Of Over Two Million
The Motion Picture Relief Fund announces a project to erect a hall of fame in Hollywood costing more than two million dollars. President Joan Hersholt says the museum will house the complete collection of industry properties and relics and include niches honoring outstanding actors and leaders.
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Joan Hersholt
Motion Picture Relief Fund
Americans Vanish In Northwest Airliner Lost With Soldiers
A chartered Regina Airlines plane carrying 21 or 22 soldiers and two civilians disappeared after leaving Monterey California. It was last heard near Portland Oregon and was due over McChord Air Force Base Washington. Officials said wreckage with 19 soldiers and two crew may have been found in Southwest Washington. No survivors reported at first.
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Allies Call On Russia For Talks
The United States Britain and France urged Russia to join an early four party conference on Germany and Austria. They proposed free Germany wide elections as a first step toward unity and a final peace, and urged completion of the Austrian treaty of independence. They rejected the Soviet plan for a provisional German government or elections after a peace conference, arguing elections must come first.
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Soldier Tragedy At Fort Bragg Reports 18 Drowned
Fort Bragg Public Information Office reports a training incident left 18 soldiers dead today. Officials opened emergency response and investigation into the accident.
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Repatriated Americans Highlight Big Switch Progress
United Nations said 100 more Americans were freed as the Korean War prisoner exchange neared completion. The tally reached 3,027 with 75 additional U S soldiers expected to be repatriated after confessing to germ warfare under Red Cross pressure.
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Kaesong
Plans Made For Attacks By Russians
Bonn reports top secret measures as West Germany braces for election battles. Adenauer and 4039 candidates face a sharp clash with isolationist Socialists while East German agents are alleged to plot terror at voting booths and rallies. Authorities say thousands crossed the East West frontier and border security is fully mobilized.
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Violinist Jacques Thibaud Dies In Air France Crash
An Air France four engine airliner crashed on Mt Comet near Nice killing 42 people including famed violinist Jacques Thibaud and his accompanist Rene Herbin. The Paris Orly departure bound plane failed to stop atop the 10 000 foot peak after reporting good weather. Rescue teams recovered no survivors among 33 passengers and 9 crew.
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Bridges urges revised American security concepts amid hydrogen bomb threat
Senator Bridges of New Hampshire calls for a complete reexamination of U S military policy in light of Russia claiming the hydrogen bomb. He argues for faster atomic programs, greater retaliation forces, and civilian defense while backing interceptor and missile defenses under the new Joint Chiefs of Staff. General Ridgway warns large cities cannot be airtight against atomic attacks.
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Matthew B. Ridgway
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Hurricane Carol Churns Far East Of Miami
Hurricane Carol, the season's third tropical storm, was logged about 2,400 miles east southeast of Miami with a week’s travel time to U S shores. An Air Force hurricane hunter from Bermuda was to fly today to pinpoint its location and intensity.
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