Indian border post seized by Chinese forces in northeast frontier
Prime Minister Nehru said Chinese troops crossed from Tibet on August 25 and fired on an Indian picket, driving it off and surrounding the border post. The Indians withdrew as Peiping denied the crossing and claimed Indian fire first. Nehru noted further Chinese activity in Ladakh, including a camp and a reconnaissance party, prompting protests and protests in Parliament as non Communist members asked questions.
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Spanzgur
Judia
Pewing
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Assam
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Toll Rises to Sixteen From Mexico Quake Damage
Mexico City reports a death toll of 16 from the southern region quake with Veracruz and Isthmus of Tehuantepec areas hardest hit. At least 60 injured in Veracruz, while aftershocks rattled Coatza and damaged homes. rescue teams push to reach stricken zones as roads and communications remain cut.
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Mexico
Veracruz
Tehuante
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House to Vote on 1 Cent Gas Tax Increase Next Week
Washington reports the House will debate a 1-cent gasoline tax hike next week to ease the highway construction crisis. Democrats on the Public Works Committee shifted from earlier opposition and backed a two-month penny raise after slipping votes in committee.
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CPM
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House Public Works Committee
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Debate Over Diversion Sparks Senate Filibuster Threat
Wisconsin senators clashed with Sen Paul Douglas over a lake water diversion bill. Douglas, lead sponsor, pressed for quick passage while opponents pressed for delay. A heated exchange saw Douglas accused of stalling and preparing to end the filibuster as Senate votes remained uncertain.
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Wisconsin
Paul H. Douglas
Chicago
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Senate
William Prox
Mire
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Jas
Sen
Pat MecNamah D-Mich
Parole Hearing Hears Cavner Request Release
James R. Cavner, serving a one to five year term for bad checks in Tennessee, asked the state parole board for release. He said if freed he would like to become a baseball umpire.
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Nashville, Tenn
UPI
James R. Cavner
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Cavner
Hedikke
State Fugitive Killed in Texas
Wisconsin escapees Krashek and Radant kidnapped real estate man Martin Braswell in El Paso, fled at high speed, and were tracked to a motel where Krashek was shot dead by Detective Capt. H. R. Herbert after the pistol misfired. Radant surrendered, admitting the kidnap and escape. Both men were serving two-year terms for auto theft and burglary.
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David Rrashek
Charles L. Jones
Larry Lee
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Cheyenne
Wve
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Wansau
Avalanche flash flood heroism saves neighbors amid deadly storm
Mrs Ida Borrisos emerged as a heroine in Avalanche after warning neighbors as the Kickapoo River flood surged. She guided residents to safety while eight to nine foot waters covered streets and the first floor. The disaster claimed three lives and caused widespread damage to crops and infrastructure.
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Krek2poo
Iaer
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Janesville
Ralph
Avalanche
Francis
Rouba
Bgntmog
James Hamilton Jr
Winnetka
Mississippi River
Harland Larsen
Relaines
Barbara
Harland
Vernon
Sherif Otto -Telson
Kickapoo
la Crosse
Ia’ Crosse-Vernon County
Two Drowned In Wisconsin Waters
Wisconsin waters claim two more youths as Gregory Bacher, 14, of Brown Deer Milwaukee County, drowned at an artificial lake near a proposed motel site. Donald Knutson, 17, of Prairie du Chien, vanished after diving from a motorboat in the Mississippi River,swimming about 40 feet and disappearing.
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Associated Press
Wisconsin
Gregory Bacher
Milwaukee County
Donald Knutson
Prairie du
iChien
Mississippi River
Queen Greets Eisenhower At Scottish Castle
President Eisenhower's Western Europe mission opened with a televised greeting from Queen Elizabeth II at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. The monarch appeared at the gates and joined the President for a brief meeting before touring the royal grounds with Prince Philip and inspecting the Royal Guard. The Queen, rumored to be near term, welcomed Eisenhower as crowds cheered along the route from Cree airport.
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Three Top Generals To Quit Marines
In Washington three Marine Corps generals resigned after Maj. Gen. David Shoup was named commandant effective January 1. Vegee Pollock and Twins left posts, expressing disappointment at not receiving the top job.
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Marine Corps
Klue
Eisenhower
David
Shoup
Vernon E. Vegee
Pacific
Edvin A Pollock
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Mermill Twins
Quantico
Megee
Train Crash Kills 14 in Yugoslavia Plunge
An express train derailed near Banja Luka, killing at least 14 Slavs and injuring 40 others. Reports say the disaster occurred Thursday as the train jumped the tracks and plunged into a view.
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Belgrade
Yugosla
Banja Luka
Tere
X15 Flight Today Marks Way to Space
Edwards Air Force Base California prepares for the X15 power flight as test pilot Scott Crossfield pilots a ship in development for NASA. The mission tests the two rocket engines and aims to reach 100000 feet and near 2000 mph before landing after about 45 minutes.
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Calif Jap
Scorn
Cross‘field
NAS
Space
Lakeall
North American Aviation, Inc
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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US plan to fly equipment to Laos in coming days
American planes will ship small military equipment to Laos within days to aid anti Communist rebels. The cargo will include arms tents and jeep type Lao gear, drawn from stockpiles in the Philippines and possibly Japan, amid US support for the 11th command unit fighting rebels in Southeast Asia.
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Washington
Laos
Philippines
Japan
Warnings of Veto Ignored by Solons
Washington AP reports the House approved a 21.05 billion housing bill by 285 to 105 after Senate passage 72 to 14. The measure expands federal housing authority, includes financing for public housing, college classroom construction, and slum elimination, with President Eisenhower expected to accept or risk a veto.
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AL Stake
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Abberi
Public J Housing Authority
Eiserhauer
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Los Angeles man fined for armed impulse in street dispute
UPI reports Michael Red, 48, was fined $50 after a confrontation in Los Angeles. He admitted yielding to an armed impulse during an argument and squirting a liquid weapon at a neighbor.
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Los Angeles
Upi
Michael Red
New Integration Stage Near in Florida Schools
The article notes federal integration rules clash with local and state laws as schools prepare to reopen. About 70 pupils start fall term with some classes extended and less tension amid anticipation of desegregation beginning in Florida. Four Negro students are slated for Orchard Vila School district, signaling early integration at public schools pending attendance on September 8.
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Associated Press
US Supreme Court
Orchard Vila
Florida
Semi-Trailer Crash On Highway 41 Injures Driver
A pair of separate vehicle incidents on Highway 41 near the county line disrupted traffic. A semi trailer rollover near 146th Avenue temporarily blocked lanes and sent a driver, Michael Hickey, to Mercy Hospital with hand lacerations. Minutes earlier another crash occurred on the same stretch involving a 1957 Red Top Cab sedan, leaving Kenneth S Nichols with head injuries and later X rays scheduled at Mercy.
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