Railroads and Unions Open Bargaining Talks Across Table
Washington reports railroad and union negotiators met to break a deadlock over work rules. Secretary of Labor Wirtz attended both sessions while lawmakers monitor progress amid a looming strike threat and Kennedy proposals to send disputes to the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Washington
Johs
J. E. Wolfe
Otors
Wirte
House Commerce Committee
Kennedy
Interstate Commerce Commission
Garriers
Congress
Senate
Legislative Branch
Legion Convention Delegates Meet as Powers Speaks
At the 43rd annual Iowa Legion convention National Commander James E. Powers of Macon Georgia was slated to speak at 10:00 a.m. as the event neared its final day. The program included elections, awards, and a 2 p.m. parade while speakers urged against disarmament and a nuclear test ban stressing strong national defense and vigilance against communism.
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Nes Moines
Iowa
American Legion
United ‘States
Claude A. Hamilton
Sioux Falls
S. D
Robert R. Hayes
Davenport
Hawkeye Boys
Moscow
United States
Soviet Union
Hamilton
America
Sersons
Price Set by Valachi Syndicate on Informant
Washington reports the underworld has placed a $100,000 bounty on Joseph Valachi, the informant whose testimony aided officials in breaking the Cosa Nostra in the United States. A source says Valachi will be kept alive in a safe place while killers are offered the price. Valachi’s testimony spurred further breakthroughs in government efforts against organized crime amid rising pressure on crime rings.
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Washington
Underworld
Joseph Valachi
United States
Exacly
Valachi
Cosa Nostos
Syndicate
dJustice Department
Councilman Pleads Innocent In Gambling Device Case
Councilman Julian Torgerson was released on bond after pleading innocent to illegal possession of a gambling device. A Beant star machine was found at his home Saturday and seized. Torgerson claimed a political motive behind the arrest and alleged it aimed to embarrass City administration. A preliminary hearing is set for Sept. 5, the day after the special election.
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Correctionville
Sioux City
Julian Torgerson
Oviers
Toverson
Torgerson
U S Demands Rights Guarantees Over Berlin Talks
U S and Britain pressed Russia to guarantee Western rights in Berlin as NATO negotiates amid Krushchev's proposed East-West non aggression pact. Rusk indicated no further talks on the pact until NATO talks finish. Leaders then met in Moscow to discuss potential breakthroughs after the nuclear test ban deal.
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Moscow
Ishrushchev
NATO
V Scengtary
Dean Rusk
Ruskaves
Gromyko
WATO
We Big
Lenin Hills
Krushchev
Rusk
Adlaire
Stevenson
United Nations
Willian C. Foster
American Disarmament Agency
Foy “Dy
Kohler
Charles, Stelle
U.S
Survey Finds Military Pay and Pensions Inadequate
Washington says thousands of Army Navy Air Force and Marine enlisted face hardship and rely on charity. Associated Press survey shows relief groups distributed about 4.3 million in loans and grants last year to cover food rent and utilities. Navy and Air Force aid societies report substantial distributions for families and dependents amid uncertain welfare support.
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Washington
Army
Navy
Air Force
Marine
Associated Press
Navy Relief Society
Air Force Aid Society
Sioux City Councilman Charged Over Gambling Device
Sioux City deputy sheriff s inspection of a confiscated one armed gambling device at Julian Torgerson s home leads to his not guilty plea on illegal possession charges. Local authorities and reporters describe the seizure and court proceedings.
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Sioux City
Julian Torgerson
Weedbury County
Charles Downing
Torgerson
Hiroshima Mourns First To Die In Atomic Blast
Hiroshima marks the 18th anniversary of the atomic bombing with a silence and memorial as the Moscow signed partial nuclear test ban sparks hope. Mayor Hamai praised the pact while a world conference on nuclear weapons faced splits and walkouts.
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Hiroshima
Yapan
Miroshima
Moscow
Shingo Hamiai
United
United Kingdom
Soviet Union
Red China
Soviet Russia
Conference Aims to Pressure Congress on Civil Rights
Negroes and whites gathered in Washington for a three day legislative workshop to press Congress for a stronger civil rights bill. NAACP leader Roy Wilkins warned against compromise while civil rights leaders push a bigger bill. Speakers include congress members and religious leaders as a mass demonstration on August 28 nears. If Congress takes a long Labor Day recess the Aug 28 event may be postponed.
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Roy Wilkins
National Association For the Advancement *of Colored People
Kennady
Washington
Congress
Maceh
NAACP
Washington’ Monument
Linecgin
Merck
Waller Fauntroy
Rebels Surround Cap Haitien in Haiti Invasion
Haitian rebels led by exiled Gen Leon Cantave claimed to have surrounded Cap Haitien with two columns after landing at Fort Liberte. They said the aim is to oust dictator Francois Papa Doc Duvalier as Dominican authorities report asylum seekers and border tensions rise.
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Santa Domingo
Dominican Republic
P— A I
Haiti
Cap Haitien
Santo Domingo
Gom Lean
Cantave
Fort Liberte
Dan Haitien
Francois Papa Doc Duvalier
Lavalier
Dominican Frontier Forces
Hall
Hispaniola
Maui
Juan Bosch
Listin Diario
Cap Hailien
Derac
Troy
Limonade
Dauphin Sisal Plantation
Dartinican
Port Au Prince
Dentgors
Leon Cantave
National Democratic Union
Mirvatier
May Invade Polls in Mississippi Governor Race
An uneasy watch for Black Mississippians as 450,001 registered voters faced a Democratic primary. Reports claim some unregistered Black voters may attempt to cast ballots despite official opposition. Campaigns centered on Kennedy era racial issues with four segregationist candidates and no public stance from Gov. Barnett. Polls opened at 8 am CST and closed at 5 pm, observers predicting a runoff between Coleman and likely Johnson or Sullivan.
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Ary
Joe Patterson
Ilegal
Kennedy
Fousaret
P. Coleman
Ackerman
Paul Johnson
Hattiesburg
Robert Mason
Mager Welder
Charles Sullivan
Clarksdale
Caleman
Johnson
Sullivan
Rubel Phillips
Ed Bishop
Ross’ Barnett
China Faces Unrest Tied to Mao Era Policies Documents Show
Declassified U S State Department papers from 1960s quote Chinese sources and outside analysts noting early signs of Red Army disaffection dating from 1958 after Mao Zedong launched rapid industrialization and rural commune programs. Peng Dehuai objected to Mao Khrushchev rift and was dismissed in 1959, signaling growing leadership tensions.
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Iekyo
U.S. State Department
Red China
Red Army
Mao Txee Tung
Davenport Man Killed In Accident
Davenport resident Tiekel, 48, was killed Monday night when his car stalled during heavy rain on Highway 32 about 34 miles west. He and passenger Darrold Nally were helping push when a passing bus sent a water spray that blinded Donald Conrad of Keota, causing a collision that left Tiekel dead and Nally injured.
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West Chester
Lawrence Tiekel
Davenport
Tiekel
Darrold Nally
Nally
Donald Conrad
Keota
Conrad
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