Hurricane Donna Dies in the Atlantic After Rampage
Donna, a historic hurricane, ends its march up the Atlantic coast causing widespread devastation. It left 135 dead, many missing, and billions in damage, with Florida bearing nearly a third of the toll. Emergency evacuations and warnings extended from Virginia to Maine as the storm moved northeast near Boston.
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Cleveland Storms Prompt Flooding in Western Suburbs
Thunderstorms swept Greater Cleveland Monday night with winds up to 40 mph and hail. Water and lightning damaged homes, downed utility lines, and toppled tree limbs, mainly in Fairview Park Rocky River Parma North Olmsted and Westlake as cool Canadian air moved over warm Lake Erie. The Weather Bureau stressed the storms were not linked to Hurricane Donna.
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Weather bulletin on hurricane Donna drift toward Canadian provinces
The U S Weather Bureau in Boston reports hurricane Donna has weakened its winds while moving toward the Maritime provinces. Forecasts expect further decrease in intensity as it travels northward.
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Hurricane of 131 mph Rakes Islands to New England
The hurricane formed in the Caribbean a week ago and grew to 131 mph winds as it battered Leeward Islands Puerto Rico Cuba Florida and the Atlantic coast to New England. President Eisenhower designated portions of Florida a major disaster area. Governor Leroy Collins told the President that the Florida keys and central and coastal regions sustained extensive damage.
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Storm Loses Strength After Hitting Bridgeport
Donna roared ashore near Bridgeport Connecticut on Monday afternoon, then quickly weakened to a wind whipped rain storm by early evening as winds slowed and intensity diminished.
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Remembering the 1938 hurricane Donna across New England
New Englanders recall Donna as it blasted coastal sections of five states with fierce winds and high surf. The legendary storm caused massive damage from Massachusetts to New York and Virginia, leaving streets flooded, power lines down, and scores of boats wrecked. Morehead City, North Carolina, endured particular force as the hurricane roared between Florida and New England.
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Chuckle Punchline Sparks Mixed Up Advice
A playful quip centers on a lawyer’s daughter who tells her boyfriend to stop or to slap his face, turning a familiar phrase into a comic misstep. The joke hinges on misheard words and courtroom wit, delivering a quick, cheeky dose of humor.
Soviet Union accuses Hammarskjold of Congo breach
In New York the Soviet Union charges Dag Hammarskjold with violating Security Council instructions on the Congo and calls for a council meeting at 3 p.m. EDT to air the charges. In San Francisco Vice President Nixon says he accepts Kennedy position on the religious issue.
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World Series to open Oct 5 in NL pennant winner's park
Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick announced that the 1860 World Series will begin on Wednesday October 5 unless a pennant playoff is required. The series will be hosted by the National League pennant winner. The remarks were delivered in New York by the Associated Press.
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Castro to lead Cuban UN General Assembly delegation
Fidel Castro will head the Cuban delegation to the United Nations General Assembly, according to a broadcast in Havana. Castro's office said there is nothing official yet.
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Autumn cool spell settles over Miami Valley with light showers
A high pressure system brings dry cool air and autumn like conditions to the Miami Valley. Forecast calls for partly cloudy skies and cool temperatures with a few light showers. Today expected high in the 70s. Tonight and Wednesday forecast fair and cool with lows in the 50s and highs near 70. Middletown reported a high of 80 yesterday at 3 30 p m and a low of 54 at 7 a m.
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Florida Bills Help After Donna Hit Areas and Aid Steps
Federal disaster declarations unlock aid for roads sew ers and public works in 32 Florida counties while 27 counties gain Small Business Administration loans. Ike promised swift relief to residents as claims rise and 1,050 National Guardsmen are tapped. Water rationing continues in Key West amid damaged Overseas Highway.
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Speed Demons Do Tricks In A 110 MPH Chase
Detroit police say Willie Tellis and Flea Sistruak, both of Ann Arbor, switched seats during a chase at 110 miles per hour. Tellis slipped under the wheel to avoid capture due to no license, while Sistruak took over saying someone had to drive at that speed.
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Pentagon to probe Codemen defection and NSA ties
Pentagon appoints Lt Gen Joseph F Carroll to lead a months long probe into the flight of NSA employees Bernon Mitchell and William H Martin. The inquiry will also examine the agency and run parallel to two House investigations. Officials note Mitchell disclosed teen sexual activity but insists it did not recur and denies security risk.
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Walter alleges a defector is a notorious homosexual
Rep Francis E Walter repeated his claim that one of the two defectors was a notorious homosexual The Defense Department said Carroll will focus on how Mitchell and Martin contacted Soviet agents and whether others in the security agency aided their flight from the country
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Ky man dies after wreck in Portsmouth Ohio
John L. Hawn aged 52 of Garrison Kentucky died in Mercy Hospital Portsmouth after injuries from a car crash Friday when his vehicle struck a tree in Greenup County across the river from the city.
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Kasavubu Makes Bid for Power in Congo
In Leopoldville United Nations eased Congo airport and broadcasting limits as Kasavubu moved to seize control via radio. Bolikango broadcast Lumumba’s arrest warrants and Lumumba’s hiding as Kasavubu sought Western aid to quell chaos and starvation after independence.
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U.N. Forces Withdraw as Kasavubu Faction Gains Support
Reported clashes and rapid shifts as U.N. troops pulled back from a radio station while Kasavubu aligned forces, including white-helmeted units, advanced with their own machine support, signaling a tense power struggle in the region.
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U N Security Council Seeks Congo Remedy
United Nations in New York reports ongoing confusion in the Congo as the Security Council recesses open sessions and pursues private talks. The withdrawal of UAR troops and competing Congo delegations complicate efforts while the U S delegate calls for pause to gather solid information. Soviet deputy minister Zorin seeks urgent talks but council president Ortona deems a night session unlikely to help.
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Congo factions send rival delegations to government
The two factions in the Congo government each dispatched delegations. One, led by Foreign Minister Justin Bomboko for President Joseph Kasavubu, and the other, led by Thomas Kanza, Congo's U.N. delegate designate, representing Premier Patrice Lumumba.
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Bolikango speaks as police guard hotel entrance
Bolikango, leader of the Puna party, spoke in fluent French as bayoneted police guarded the hotel entrance. He warned that Lumumba's government will not seek vengeance but that Lumumba and others will have to account for their acts. Bolikango was previously arrested by Lumumba about ten days earlier on charges of planning to assassinate Lumumba. loyal soldiers then freed him from prison.
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Lumumba Released After Convincing Captors of Resignation
Lumumba was freed after convincing army captors he had resigned as premier, ending his confinement. He greeted supporters in the streets shouting victory but failed to reach the radio station. U.N. air traffic and broadcasting limits hindered his operations as Soviet planes were barred from moving troops.
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Khrushchev objects to Manhattan restriction on visit
Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev, en route to the U N General Assembly, told the London Daily Express he rejects the U S limit to the Manhattan area. He called the restriction not reasonable and said it hurts efforts for better U S Soviet understanding.
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Khrushchev Restricted to Manhattan Island Visit
The White House said Khrushchev's movements during his UN visit will be confined to Manhattan Island for security reasons. The restriction aims to ensure safe passage and protect the visiting Soviet premier during his stay in New York City.
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Soviet Leader to Arrive in New York on Baltiika
The stocky Soviet chief, flanked by top brass from five Communist satellites and republics, is due in New York aboard the Baltiika on September 19 as officials expect no immediate settlement of questions for the U.N. body.
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Khrushchev Receives US Messages Aboard Soviet Vessel
Tass reports many Americans send requests to meet Khrushchev and ask about the coming assembly session and other international problems. The 8,000 ton motor vessel travels about 300 miles offshore in the Atlantic, escorted by two destroyers dismissed Monday night.
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Eisenhower signs bill for federal medical aid for seniors
President Eisenhower signed a new federal state program to pay medical expenses for needy Americans over 65. About 12.4 million of 16 million seniors could be eligible. First year funding: $202 million federal, $60 million state. By year five, projected federal $340 million and state $180 million, with later totals rising toward $1.5 billion.
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States Determine Benefit Size Under New Social Security Law
The size and extent of the benefits are up to each state. The program could start October 1, but readiness by then in various states is uncertain. The new law also liberalizes several provisions in the Social Security Act.
Journalists debate Khrushchev coverage at the U.N.
Letters urge silence on Khrushchev during his U.N. visit. Ruth Chapman backs restraint while Truman says ignore headlines but report actions. The Christian Science Monitor calls for avoiding propaganda. Turner Catledge asserts reporting is the primary obligation. The New York Times pledges to cover the visit fully.
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