Stockholm limp back to port with Andrea Doria survivors
The crippled Swedish liner Stockholm docked at Pier 97 New York with the last group of 536 survivors from the sunken Andrea Doria. Survivors crowded the gangways as officials on both lines prepared for investigations into the collision and radar failure. Linda Morgan, reported dead, was found alive and injured. Ruth Roman reunited with her son Dicky Hall amid the rescue drama.
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Stockholm
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Une
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Linda Morgan
Edward P. Morgan
Massachusetts
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US Coast Guard
Italy
Ruth Roman
Dicky Hall
Russians Withhold Flight Range Details Says Twining
General Nathan F. Twining reports Moscow replies on aircraft range are evasive. He asked about a light bomber's range and was told it could not fly as far as the heavier Bison, then inquired about the Bison's range and was given the vague answer that it could fly a little farther.
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U.P
Nathan F. Twining
Air Force
Moscow
Twining
Survivors Return Ashore Empty Handed After Doria Sinking
New York reports describe Andrea Doria survivors arriving ashore with almost nothing but their faith and memories. Names include Mike Rutigliano Sister Maria Callistus Lucio Vizzini and Delores Sejda. They lost clothes money and possessions but held to hope and prayers aboard lifeboats.
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New York
Andrea Doria
Mike Rutigliano
Maria Callistus
Lucio Vizzini
Delores Sejda
Ile de France
Callistus
Callistas
Tropic Storm Anna Roars Inland Across Mexico
The first tropical storm of the season named Anna weakened as it moved inland near Tampico with 60 mph winds. Gusts toppled telegraph lines and caused evacuations while coastal areas braced for continued inland movement toward San Luis Potosí and the interior.
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Wisconsin survivors recount Andrea Doria rescue tale
Milwaukee women aboard the Andrea Doria were among those saved as the liner sank after a collision with the Stockholm. Survivors describe a terrifying crash and climbing a rope ladder into a lifeboat with about 40 others.
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Wisconsin
Auglaine
August J. Luedke
Josephine Goll
Walter A. Lamp
Walter Davidson
Davidson
William 8. Thomas
New York
Velma Hutchens
Brookfield
Morris
Kearney & Trecker Corp
Tre de France
Hearing on Tolls Is Scheduled for Aug 7
Madison reports a hearing on tolls and a proposed loan to fund France’s Algeria campaign was set for Aug 7 before the Wisconsin Public Service Commission. Premier Mollet seeks confidence votes to push 150 billion francs in loans, avoiding new taxes amid war strain.
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Guy Molfet
The
National Assembly Today
France
Algeria
Tf Mollet
Madison
Wisconsin Valley Improvement Corp
Byjenough
State Public Service Commis
Finance Ision
Paul Ramadier
Puller Called as Witness in McKeon Trial Request
Defense asks Marine Corps to produce Lt Gen Lewis B. Puller famed for tough training as a witness for Staff Sgt. Matthew C. McKeon. Ber man seeks order for the retired hero with DSC and five Navy crosses to testify about McKeon’s Korea and World War II actions.
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Emile Zola Berman
Marine Corps
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Chesty) Puller
Matthew C. McKeon
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Korea
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Haiti
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Paris
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Canal Board of Directors
State Department
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Suez Canal
Britain
France
Britain protests Egypt over Suez Canal nationalization
London delivered a formal protest note to Cairo less than a day after President Nasser announced the nationalization of the Suez Canal Co. Britain called the move a serious threat to freedom of navigation and said Egypt must bear the consequences.
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Suez Canal Co
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Aswan High Dam
Paris
Suez Canal Company
Nasser
Marine court-martial witness pullser push and Pate rumors
Defense lawyer Berman seeks Puller as expert witness on Marine training methods amid push to have General Randolph M Pate testify in the McKeon case. The trial centers on a training march at Ribbon Creek where six recruits drowned, with McKeon leading a platoon.
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Korea
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Kalamazoo Man Causes Damaging Rampage at Home
Kalamazoo resident Muncy reportedly argued with his wife and drove his car into his five room residence three times. The impact broke two walls and left the living room bedroom and kitchen exposed to the interior.
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Nasser nationalizes Suez Canal to fund Aswan Dam
Egypts regime takes over the Suez Canal from the private canal company and freezes its assets. Nasser declares canal revenue will finance the Aswan High Dam. Armed police seize Cairo offices while naval units deploy at both ends. Stockholders to be compensated at Cairo close.
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Suez Canal
Egypt
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Suez Canal Company
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Suez
Wisconsin Highway Toll Reaches 514 For 1956
The Associated Press reports a 1956 Wisconsin highway death toll of 514, up 81 from a year earlier. Killed were Carl Brautgam, 70, of Plymouth in a crash with a tree after leaving work at Stokely Van Camp Canning. Thomas Dagnon Jr., 10, of Route 2 Desoto, who rode a saddle pony into a moving car near Retreat. and Thomas Brahm, 18, Milwaukee, who died from injuries in a July 18 motorcycle crash at a Milwaukee intersection.
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Associated Press
Carl Brautgam
Plymouth
Stokely-Van Camp Canning Co
Thomas Dagnon Jr
Desoto
Vernon County
Steel Union Industry Sign 3 Year Contract
The United Steelworkers and steel companies signed a three year no strike agreement ending a 27 day walkout. The deal raises wages by 28.7 cents over three years with annual increases of 10.5 9.4 and 9.1 cents and adds 1 232 900 000 to labor costs. Ratification and details follow in later committee actions.
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Steelworkers of
America
Thei
McDonald and Siephens
Imex
International Wage Policy Committee
McDonald
Housing Bill Fight Delays Final Adjournment Efforts
Washington sources report House and Senate leaders narrowing a deadlock on the housing bill as adjournment looms. While Senate and House conferees work toward a compromise, other measures face delays and presidential action on military and postal bills looms.
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