Britain to Act In Suez Crisis
London dispatch reports the British Admiralty ordered naval moves in the Suez crisis while Prime Minister Eden canceled summer plans and summoned Sir Gerald Templer. Foreign offices played down immediate action against three Egyptian destroyers in British ports. Observers see the moves as a prelude to a declaration to Nasser to keep the canal open, as Big Three representatives met in London.
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Gerald Templer
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Wea Womtycu
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Suez
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Cairo
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Two Greek Cypriots Slain in Separate Shootings
Two Greek Cypriots a woman and a man were slain Monday night in separate shootings on Cyprus as part of a wave of violence. British authorities say the outburst is aimed at discouraging cooperation with security forces.
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Nicosia
Cyprus
Dulles to Join London Talks on Suez Crisis
President Eisenhower will send Secretary of State John Foster Dulles to London to join British and French officials in urgent talks over Egypt's nationalization of the Suez Canal. Dulles and aides depart by plane at 2 p.m. EDT as Deputy Undersecretary Robert Murphy already discusses Western counter moves. Lloyd and Pineau lead the talks with the U S represented by Murphy and Dulles set to join the concluding phase.
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Eisenhower
John Foster Dulles
London
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State Department
Robert Murphy
Egypt
Gettysburg
White House
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Lloyd
Christian
Pingau
United States
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Pineau
Two Die as Fire Ravages Missouri Nursing Home
A three story frame nursing home in Puxico Missouri burned killing twelve people aged 72 to 91 including Bertha Regan and Lois Rodgers while a 7 year old grandson and other elderly residents perished. A minister and a service station operator rescued one patient. Coroner’s jury to view the bodies and cause of the blaze remains undetermined.
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Sherry Fredericks
Poplar Bluff
Bertha Regan
David Johnson
Lois Rodgers
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R. S. Ragsdell
Jack Hardy
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Hodge
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Thomas Junteer Fire Department
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Belleville
Frank
Buster) Worfman
East St. Louis
Stoddard
Ray Rainey
Rainey
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Tennessee
Arkansas
Tom Gard
Paralee Dugger
Fisk
Harriet Sharker
Malden
James F. Stringfellow
Rosa Allwood
Chaffee
Nancy A. Deason
Mattie Mae Young
Dexter, Mo
B. Kinneman
George Casey
Paxico
China Reds Invade Burma Along 500 Mile Frontier
Springfield Okla county grand jury reconvened today in the Orville Hodge million dollar scandal as evidence tied the ex state auditor to downstate racketeers. Evidence was returned from Granite City and turned over to Asst State's Atty J Waldo Ackerman Jr by state investigators who searched Hodge's insurance files.
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Sangamon
Hodge
Edward A. Epping
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Enterprise
Springfield
Til
Orville
Downstate
J. Waldo Ackerman Jr
China invasion of Burma sparks regional tensions
Several hundred Chinese Communist troops invaded and occupied Burmese territory along 60 miles on the Salween frontier from Putao to Kulong. Burma's premier and cabinet held urgent consultations as officials warned of a potential permanent occupation amid vague border mapping and disputes with China. Tokyo reports noted regional shock six years after Korea crisis and SEATO powers eyed possible action, though Burma remains neutral and outside SEATO.
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Kulong
Erry
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Collision after watching traffic stop in Santa Barbara
In Santa Barbara, Janet Clough and Earl R. Butler described the car crash that sent them to a hospital for minor injuries. They said they were diverted from the scene while a policeman issued a traffic citation to a truck driver who caused the stop.
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Santa Barbara
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Janet Clough
Earl R. Butler
McKeon Claims He Aimed to Teach Marines Discipline
Sgt. Matthew C. McKeon testified at his general court martial that his aim was to instill discipline in recruits at Parris Island. He described drills such as pushups and admonishments for lagging recruits, and cited a 74-man platoon’s loss of spirit during a Ribbon Creek march that left six drowned.
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Matthew C. McKeon
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Nto
Jonds
Chow
Berman
Korea
Emile Zola Berman
Ribbon Creek
S. C
Aluminum union talks race to avert 40000 worker strike
In New York negotiators from United Steelworkers and aluminum producers move toward a last ditch set of talks as 40000 aluminum workers threaten a midnight strike. Alcoa and Reynolds account for 70 percent of U S output and steelworkers have been on strike since July 1.
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Aluminum Co. of America
Reynolds Metals Co
Naion
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Free Aluminum
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Reading Steel Companis
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Aluminum Plains
Reynolds
Pittsburgh
Aluminum Workers Union
Stassen Renews Anti Nixon Drive
Washington dispatch reports Harold Stassen renews his anti Nixon push while pressing for a party shift. He warned GOP leaders Nixon would hurt the ticket if nominated and urged support for Gov. Christian A. Herter as running mate. Stassen requested a four week leave as disarmament adviser starting Thursday to press his case until the Republican convention ends.
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GOP
Eisenhower
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Fuel Low Jet Lands At Winnebago County Airport
An F-8 D Sabrejet from Truax Field Madison made an emergency approach to Winnebago County Airport due to low fuel. It landed safely at 9 11 yesterday morning after a precautionary landing by 2 30 Monday afternoon. Aircraft officials said the jet returned southward to avoid city fuel loss and a drag chute helped stop on the runway. New fuel, start mechanism and tires were brought from Truax Field, with future jet displays planned at an upcoming international meet.
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Madison
Winnebago County
J. Wittman
Wittman
Air National Guard
Milwaukee National Guard
Person-to-Person Ads Sell Chrome Kitchen Set
A dated ad touts low cost person-to-person classified ads in Winnebagoland. It highlights a chrome kitchen set with red cushions sold, promoting quick buyer contact and simple three-line, three-day postings.
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Winnebagoland
Shutdown At Eau Claire Rubber Plant Affects 3000 Workers
About 3,000 workers are involved in a three day shutdown at the U S Rubber Co plant in Eau Claire Wisconsin. The firm cites illegal work stoppages last week that canceled schedules in other departments and suspended 28 workers. Production resumes Wednesday night.
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Eau Claire, Wis
U.S
Second Hearing On Milwaukee Water Rate Hike Postponed
The State Public Service Commission postponed the Milwaukee water rate rise hearing to Sept. 19. The Aug. 8 session moves to Milwaukee, and an Aug. 10 hearing on Community Telephone Co. of Wisconsin for rule changes is set. the company serves about 13,500 subscribers.
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Madison
State Public Service Commission
Will Vacation in Wisconsin Report
Madison sources say President Eisenhower plans a August vacation in Wisconsin at King's Gateway in Land O Lakes the resort favored for outdoor fishing and golfing on the Upper Michigan line. No White House comment yet.
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King’s Stateway
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Milton Eisenhower
Johns Hopkins University
Mihoequa
Stassen Free To Nominate Anyone
Republican chairman Leonard W. Hall said Harold E. Stassen may nominate any candidate for the GOP vice presidential spot and backed an open convention. He did not confirm Nixon as Eisenhower's running mate, and spoke before Stassen’s National Press Club appearance supporting Christian Herter. Hall’s White House visit followed but did not clarify his stance on Nixon.
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Eisenhower
GOP
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Leonard W. Hall
Harold E. Stassen
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Stasser
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Hoffman charges Congress and Pentagon hide overseas junkets
Rep. Clare Hoffman accuses both the Pentagon and Congress of concealing the scope of tax payer funded overseas trips in 1955. He says Defense Department records exist but are not released despite requests to Rep. Omar Burleson and his staff. Hoffman vows to pursue disclosures and improve economy in government once in leadership.
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Texas
House Government Operations Committee
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