California Primary Spotlight Shapes Delegates and Parties
California and New York hold major primaries influencing Democratic and Republican conventions. Nixon unopposed in California Republicans, Brown with slight Democratic challenge, Rockefeller draft efforts stir in New York. Delegates allocated by party and state with unpledged options in SD and MT. Kennedy favored by Democrats in NY, Rockefeller by Republicans. IA results noted.
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Gasoline Price Rise In Chicago
Standard Oil of Indiana raised wholesale gasoline prices through northern Illinois, prompting Chicago area service stations to increase pump prices by about 24 cents a gallon. Regular delivery to stations is 16.4 cents, premium 19.9 cents, excluding federal tax and dealer markup.
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California timber reserves enable 35 million new houses
California forests contain enough living saw timber to build about 35 million new houses. The claim highlights vast timber resources and potential housing supply implications for the state.
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Macmillan visits Oslo to ease trade frictions
British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan arrived in Oslo for a four day trip aimed at averting an all out trade war between Western Europe's rival blocs. Both nations belong to the Outer Seven free trade area formed as a counter to the six nation Com.
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Eisenhower Asian trip to include Barbara Hagerty
Manila AP dispatch reports White House press secretary James C. Hagerty stating President Eisenhower’s official party for the Asian tour starting June 14 will include Barbara, the president’s daughter-in-law.
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Prince Philip Begins Four Nation Tour From London
Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, departed London by jet today for a four nation tour. He will visit facilities and meet officials as part of royal duties. The trip aims to strengthen ties with Commonwealth and allied states.
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Illinois Supreme Court makeup after Monday's election
Chicago AP reports the Illinois Supreme Court lineup by district with party affiliations and hometowns: 1st District Byron O. House Republican Nashville. 2nd District Harry B. Hershey Democrat Taylorville. 3rd District George W. Bristow Republican Paris. 4th District Ray I. Klingbiel Republican Moline. 5th District Joseph E. Daily Republican Peoria. 6th District Roy J. Solfisburg Jr. Republican Aurora. 7th District Water V. Schaefer Democrat Chicago. seats not up this year noted.
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Harry B. Hershey
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Paris
Ray I. Klingbiel
Moline
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Controversy Over Aluminum Eagle at U S Embassy
London Laborite Marcus Lipton urged the Conservative government to reject a 35-foot aluminum eagle planned for the front of the new U S Embassy in Grosvenor Square calling it a blatant monstrosity. U S officials submitted the design to the London County Council for approval. In separate dispatches, President Gamal Abdel Nasser arrived in Greece by yacht for a state visit, and President Habib Bourguiba left for a rest in northern Italy.
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United States courting Portugal over Azores missile bases
The Soviet Russia newspaper claimed today that the United States is courting Portugal to allow ballistic missile bases in the Azores. The report frames the move as part of broader Cold War containment strategies and cites diplomatic maneuvering between Washington and Lisbon.
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Truman Meets Korean Veteran in Chicago Reception
In Chicago AP reports a Korean War veteran approached former President Harry Truman in a reception line and said you don’t know me but I went to Korea under your administration and I came back like this, highlighting a personal tale from the visit.
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Truman’s bittersweet embrace with returning veteran
The scene shows President Truman sharing a quiet moment with a solemn young veteran. The veteran taps his crutches, expresses pride in serving, and thanks the president as the room falls silent.
Carmen Miranda Dies at 42 in 1955 Album of Fame
Carmen Miranda, Brazil's colorful singer famed for fruit headdresses, died in 1955 at age 42, leaving a lasting mark on music and film with her vibrant stage persona.
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