Snagged Rail Talks Spur Action for Legislation Washington
Senators and House leaders press Kennedy plan to avert nationwide rail strike as labor talks stall. Magnuson and Mansfield report possible House vote next week while unions and carriers clash over arbitration and work-rule reforms under ICC authority.
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Washington
Senate
Commierce
Italy
Magnuson
Ores Havtis
House Commerce
House
Comittee
Kennedy
Labor Department
Peoria Man Held on Murder Charge in Rock Island Girl's Death
A 24 year old Peoria man was held on murder charges in the shooting death of 14 year old Breyn Johnson of Rock Island who had been living with him since her disappearance in July. Police say the incident occurred at a Rock Island apartment where he was staying and he claimed the death was accidental after she allegedly pulled a purse gun. Officers noted the man is separated from another woman but not divorced.
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Rock Island
Peoria
J. Mat
Breyn Johnson
Betty Joanson
Terry Austin
Keith
Austin
Johnson
Polina
Wide Search For Missing Airman Irwin Thorn
Over 500 joined the hunt for Capt. Leonard A. Thorn missing since an air crash of two bomber planes. Three hundred searched Tuesday and nearly as many Wednesday. no trace found of Thorn or Lt. Col. William W. Thomas and Cass Peter J. Machel, two killed, with three others hurt. Volunteers from Offutt Air Force Base worked with strategical command crews covering wreckage fields in a four square mile area, shifting to the planes’ flight path. Authorities consider possible early eject or field landing. officials note the search may extend to 35 square miles. An 18-year-old construction worker, Darold Charles Vavroch, was electrocuted on a road paving project when he touched a powerline chute contact.
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William W. Thomas
Syracuse
N.Y
Cass
Peter J. Machel
Belleville
Noo
Offutt Air Force Base
Strategic Air Command
Harold G. Fuller
ASAC
Fulmer
Col
Robert, Carrigan
Theis
la- Nina
Kan
Cal
Towans
Dareld Charles Vavroch
Josenh
Vavroch
Fama
Midwest Power Pool plan to link five states by 1960
Northern States Power Co and 21 other utilities proposed a 2.23 billion plan to build a 5,400 mile network of extra high voltage lines linking Chicago Milwaukee and Minneapolis with new generating facilities. The plan aims for integrated operation of the 22 member systems to meet regional and national power needs.
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Washington
Western Electric Power
Produ
Pets ‘and Distributors
Pos Earl “Ewald
Mid-Continent
Northern States,Power Co
Congress
Chicago
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Mapp Mmbers
Britain demands return of Cuban refugees protested by UK
Britain's government calls for the immediate return of 19 Cuban refugees following a protest over violations of Bakamas territorial waters by Cuban naval forces. A spokesman cited US reconnaissance photos as evidence and requested an official apology.
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Britain
Ponidon
Bakamas
Wales
Aui
Anguilla Cays
United States
Grackdown in Vietnam Succeeds Amid Turmoil
Dispatches from Saigon report a tense scene as the Vietnamese army appears loyal to Diem while opposition Buddhists face arrests. Browne and ambassador Tran Cuong resign amid controversy. The U S State Department accuses Diem of repressing Buddhists as clashes and a night raid kill or wound monks and nuns, fueling questions about governance and Vietnam unrest.
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Tokyo
Pim Cate
Higheaing
Paeiee
Saigon
Tran
Yun Cuoung
Sinting
Department
Detduneing
Buddi
State Department
Diem
AEC Member Warns on 100 Megaton Bomb in Treaty Debate
Washington. Dr Willa F Libby former AEC member urged senators to assess Soviet possession of a 100 megaton bomb before voting on the limited nuclear test ban treaty. Libby, UCLA chemist, testified that the treaty may hinder peaceful energy work and stressed caution about high yield weapons and underground testing. Also testifying were Lewis L Strauss and other officials as hearings continued.
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Washington
Willa’ F. Libby
Libby
University of California
Los Angeles
Atomic Energy Commission
Senate
Lewis L. Strauss
AEC
Third Try to Drill To Trapped Men Ordered
Rescue attempts continued as officials ordered a third drilling effort to reach miners Henry Throne and Fellin. Debris and rock blocked progress while surface experts evaluated safer paths and the possibility of locating Kowis Bova 35 feet away, with contact reportedly renewed after nine days.
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Spectss
Une
Arane
Fellin
Kowis Bova
Fotlin
Sone
Eceae
Bova
Frick Steer Brings $60 At Auction at Fairgrounds
Frick Steer Brings $60 At Auction west Liberty Merlyn Frick's grand champion Shorthorn steer sold for $6 per hundred at the baby beef auction held this morning at the fairgrounds. Muscatine Bank and Trust bought the reserve champion Angus of Dennis Hote West Liberty at $59.90 per hundred. Central State Bank of Muscatine bid on the reserve Shorthorn Jett Carmell of Muscatine at $35.40 per hundred. David Eichelberger's Hereford went to Yoder Feeds of Kalona at $34.50. Myron Danner's Hereford from Muscatine went to Muscatine Bank and Trost at $4.5 per hundred.
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West Liberty
Merlyn Frick
Unis
Muscatine Bank and ‘Trust Co
Muscatine Bank and Trust
Angus
Dennis Hote
West
Lierly
Cenwal State Bank of Muser
Merlyn Frick Shorthorn Steer Wins Grand Championship
Merlyn Frick's Shorthorn steer captures Grand Championship at the baby beef show in Stockton. Dennis Hott, of West Liberty, a member of the Wapxie Winners club, bowed to the top Angus champion, while Merlyn Frick also earns a purple ribbon and cup from the Chicago Livestock Exchange for the top steer in the event.
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Merlyn’ Frick
Stockton
Hara-Bread
Beef Producers
bin Anderson
Westty
Merlyn
Chicago
Dennis “Hott
West
Liberty
Angus
Dennis “Ik
Wapxie
Buried Mill Finds Uncover Vast Sums Near Troy
A Highland County find uncovers cash buried beneath the Altman Mills site four miles north of Oslo City. Workmen recovered two milk cans with about $359,000 and a five gallon can full of bills. Bank officials estimate over $400,000, though exact totals remain uncertain. The former mill owner, Altman, warned heirs he hid money there before his July death at 76. The money will be kept at the Federal Reserve Bank in Cine.
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Troy
China
Reney
Gélativ
Altman Mills
Oslo
Owl
R-S. Altman
Mayo
Rochester
Minn
William Sulton
Pittsburgh
Atiorney
Altman
Miami
Dayton
Daily I News
Geotre Jy Alman
Isvin
Mary Vane
Federal Reserve
Israel Holds Fire Awaiting Syrian Action
Jerusalem reports Israel maintains a controlled stance as tensions rise with Syria. Officials say no immediate retaliation underway while monitoring Syrian movements and potential border incidents.
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Israel
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Interstate Commerce Commission
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Leonard A. Thorn
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