Mercy flight delivers botulism anti-toxin to Idaho Falls
A UPI report states a mercy plane from Stewart AFB carried botulism antitoxin to Idaho Falls for five patients in iron lungs. Aaron Grewell, 74, died from suspected botulism after home canned beets. his grandson Kenneth Nelson and family remain seriously ill.
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Idaho Falls
Idaho
UPI
Stewart Air Force Base
Aaron Grewel
Osgood
Kenneth A. Nelson
Kansas City
Nelson
Wanda
Idaho Falls Hospital
Grewell
Martha
Rains Knock Out Phones In Baton Rouge
A severe thunderstorm struck Baton Rouge at 3 a.m. knocking out about 2,500 phones and flooding streets several inches deep. No injuries or major damage reported, though water entered gas mains and police received calls for boat help. Repairs promised by noon.
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Baton Rouge
Hub Deep
Southern Bell Telephone & Telegraph Co
Space Agency Plans Moon Seismograph Mission
NASA discloses plans to send a lunar seismograph in five to six years to study the moon’s crust and quakes. The program includes other instruments to assess lunar radioactivity and charged particle density, funded by NASA contracts totaling about 16 million dollars.
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Washington
UPS
Federal Space Agency
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
ANSAS
General Electric Co
Columbia University
California Institute of Technology
NASA
Moon
Earth
Volleyball Net Breaks Iron Curtain Standoff in Genoa
In Genoa Italy a friendly volley match formed between American and Soviet sailors on a pier beside the Faizabad. The Bigelow and Stribling crews played as police broke up the crowd after traffic congestion. Handshakes and embraces followed the friendly contest.
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Genoa
Italy
Iron Curtain
U.S
Bigelow
Stribling
Today's Chuckle An Ideal Wife Joke
A light humor item notes that an ideal wife is one who helps her husband with the dishes. The quip plays on traditional domestic roles and offers a playful social observation.
Gator Invades Patio Prompting Police Help in West Monroe
A West Monroe woman Mrs Tim E Ford 113 Marsdale Drive needed police assistance to remove a four foot alligator intruding on her patio. The reptile had caused excitement before being returned to Country Club Lake. A neighbor released the alligator to deter snakes and turtles.
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West Monroe
Tim E. Ford
Marsdale Drive
Country Club Lake
U. S. Rejects Act Banning Mother Aid
Public Welfare Commissioner Mary E. ve lyn Parker said the federal government disapproved Louisiana Act 42 of 1959 which would ban aid for mothers with two or more illegitimate children. Federal officials cited constitutional grounds and urged finding solutions without depriving needy children of assistance.
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Baton Rouge
Mary E.velyn Parker
Louisiana
Earl K. Long
Parker
Kathryn D. Goodwin
U.S. Bureau of Public Assistance
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Festival Tightens Rules to Prevent Iron Curtain Defections
Vienna reports the seventh Communist World Youth Festival imposes travel and social curbs. East bloc delegates face fewer meetings and social events as authorities fear political ideas spread. Three delegates seek asylum. tighter guards and a curtailed program emphasize speeches and banners.
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Vienna
Austria
Communist Party
Hungary
Czechoslovakia
East Germany
Danube
Romania
Bulgaria
Lincoln proves honesty with salary letter display
A February 1861 letter shows Abraham Lincoln crossing out first of the month and writing fifth, saving taxpayers 273.97. The letter will be shown at Freedom Hall museum in Oak Park, displayed by collector Philip D. Lang of Chicago.
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Chicago
Abraham Lincoln
Abe
Salmon P. Chase
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Lincoln
Riggs and Co. Bank
Washington
Freedom Hall
Oak Park
Philip D. Lang
Ithe Museum
Skunks Delay Toronto Drug Store Closing
Four skunks slipped into Herman Mulder's drug store at closing time in Toronto and five total visited. Four remain inside while Herman cannot work today. He contacted the Humane Society, which referred the matter to the fire department, who then directed another call back to the Humane Society. The animals squeal and smell as Mulder waits to reopen.
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Toronto
Herman Mulder
Herman
The
Humane Society
Humane Society Sie
Fire Department
Mulder
Report Probe Of Long Completed By Air Force
New Orleans States-Item reports a probe into Gov Earl K Long using National Guard planes for personal trips has finished. Air Force says findings are being studied with no public date yet. The Louisiana compiled report is with the Air Force inspector general in Washington.
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New Orleans
New Orleans States
Earl K. Long
National Guard
Washington
Air Force
Louisiana
Tenth Air Force Command
States Item
Warmer Nights Forecast Across Northeast Louisiana
The weatherman cites rising night temperatures and a higher discomfort index for this afternoon and evening. Partly cloudy skies with scattered thunder showers are forecast in northeast Louisiana. Selman FAA recorded 94 degrees yesterday, with last night at 75. Tonight lows near 72 to 76 and highs tomorrow around 92 to 95.
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Louisiana
Federal Aviation Agency
Selman
Long Cancels Meet and Plans Mineral Bath in Louisiana
Gov. Earl Long canceled a scheduled meeting with lawmakers and planned a mineral bath as he presses for a special session Aug. 10. He campaigned across Central Louisiana, facing mixed reception and solid opposition to his proposed bill targeting LSU board chair Theo Cangelosi.
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Alexandria
UPI
Earl K. Long
Long
Lafayette
Theo Cangelosi
Louisiana State University Board of Directors
Central Loussana
Leesville
Jena
Coushatta
Lake Charles
Hot Wells
Seek Increase In Pay For Louisiana Classified Workers
Louisiana seeks a five percent pay hike for 31,600 classified state workers, estimated at five to six million dollars in 1960. Civil Service Director W W McDougall outlined a plan including boosted state police pay, tied to Gov. Earl K Long’s legislative session. A prior court ruling voided a 1959 police pay raise appropriation.
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Baton Rouge
W. W. McDougall
Dist
G. Caldwell Herget
McDougall
Civil Service Commission
Woman Killed In Elevator Trap In Memphis
A 27 year old Mississippi woman identified as Mrs Temple Wanda Filis was crushed to death when she lunged between elevator floors while in police custody in Memphis. She was pronounced dead at John Gaston hospital at 5 30 pm. Police noted she was drunk and resisted arrest and fought in the squad car en route to the county jail.
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Memphis, Tenn
UPI
Mississippi
Cas
Temple Wanda Filis
Paducah
Tex
Belzoni
John Gaston Hospital
Monroe to open two parking lots downtown soon
City of Monroe plans to open two parking lots near Harrison Catalpa and N fifth Washington with 68 two hour meters. A third site at Central Grammar School near Ouachita Parish courthouse is under negotiation while the Downtown Improvement Association subleased the two lots to the city for a token dollar each.
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Monroe
W. L
Jack) Howard
Harrison and
Catalpa
N. 5Th
Washington
N. Sth and
Central Grammar School
Ouachita Parish
Harrison - Catalpa
N. 5Th Washington
Downtown Improvement Association
Jim Williams
Two Children's Books Put Back On Library Shelves
SHREVEPORT LA AP The chief librarian Inez Boone announced plans to place two controversial children's books on the general shelves despite opposition from The Shreveport Journal The Journal labeled the titles insidious racial propaganda The books Black and White and The First Book of Fishing depict a mixed race marriage and interracial children Boone had considered restricting them but reversed after the Journal's coverage edits Shannon Journal editor accused Boone of twisting facts and said the books would remain on reserve shelves with access possible on request Continued on Page 8&4
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Shreveport, la
Shreve Memorial Library
Inez Boone
Associated Press
Shreveport Journal
Journal
George Shannon
The
Miss Boone
Shannon
Pharmacist Sentenced for Mail Bomb to Ex-Girlfriend
A 42-year-old San Diego pharmacist was jailed two years for sending a camouflaged bomb as a Christmas present to his former girlfriend Kathryn Morris, 33. Postal workers found the device before delivery after he was convicted of attempted murder on July 14.
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San Diego
Calif
Jack Silver
Kathryn Morris
Americans Exhibit Sparks Moscow Interest Amid Critics
The American exhibit in Moscow attracts large crowds and lively questions despite sharp Soviet criticism. Guides say most inquiries are friendly and curiosity remains high as coverage hints at mixed reactions from Red Star and other outlets. The fair’s sixth day shows a festive mood with emphasis on foreign affairs discourse.
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Moscow
Nikita Khushchev
Ukraine
Red Star
Ramac
Associated Press
Savannah teen found alive after Grand Canyon trek
Georgia youth John Manson Owens III, 16, was found alive in good condition after six days in the Grand Canyon. He hiked with Rev. Eugene A. Gavigan, 30, and Walter Mahony Jr., 16, who died from exposure. Owens was hospitalized for observation and later rescued by helicopter.
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Grand Canyon, Ariz
Georgia
Grand Canyon
John Manson Owens III
Savannah
Owens
Eugene A. Gavigan
Walter J. Mahany Jr
Mahony
Father Gavigan
Rockefeller Youth And Girl Friend Hide Out In Lodge
Steven Rockefeller and his Norwegian girlfriend Anne Marie Rasmussen hid at Liesland Lodge near Kristiansand to avoid reporters. The 23 and 21 year olds refused to discuss marriage amid rumors of an August wedding, insisting they are merely friends as Governor Rockefeller said he only knows of dating the ex maid.
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Park Service
Colorado
Owens
Hans Canyon
Rockefeller
Lodge
Kristiansand
Norway
Nelson Rockefeller
Steven
Anne Marie Rasmussen
New York
Liesland Lodge
Anne Marie
For Rent Ad Shortage Housings Hits Old News Star
Classified line notes a small duplex unit near 6th street with two rooms and two large closets. Rent stated as 12 dollars weekly or 40 dollars monthly in W.M. area, contact 706 S$ to apply. Weekly and cancellation options mentioned with low rates.
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Space Agency
Twin City
Women At Work
Twin Cities
Women In Construction of
U. S. Rejects
Gravel
Hayes
Earl Long
Democratic State Central Committee
Democratic National
State Central Committee
Alex
Shirley Mae Bonner
Denver
Association
Goldberg
Cee
A. Lynn Coffin
National Park Service Rangers
News - Star World
W.M. FA
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