North Korea Renounces Chinese Ties in Independence Move
The Rodong Shinmoon reports North Korea declares independence within world communism, criticizing both Chinese and Soviet models and purging followers of “flunkeyism.” The move marks a rupture with Beijing, echoes Romania’s nationalist trend, and asserts each Communist party must chart its own policy. Chinese influence waned since the 1950s Korean War volunteers era.
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Moscow
Chicago Racial Strife Blamed On Rev. King
Chicago police chief O W Wilson says Martin Luther King’s civil rights tactics stirred hatred among white residents and hindered Black progress in Chicago. King aides counter that hatred surfaced, not created, and say orderly government processes should solve problems. Young of the SCLC questions Wilson’s social science grasp while praising some police work.
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Gun Club Rampage Leaves Four Wounded in New Haven
In a noon assault at the Winchester Gun Club, a male suspect wounded two men and two women before being fatally shot by police. Suspect Joseph Davis, a Black man, died after a gun duel with Sgt. John Widmann at Winchester Avenue. Rebecca M. Wilson, 34, was later found slain at Bowen Field near Southern Connecticut State College.
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Southern Connecticut State College
Ottawa barbers raise prices at area shops
Six Ottawa barbershops announce higher haircuts effective Monday with regular cuts at 1.75 and flat tops at 2.00. The move follows rising overhead costs and nearby towns increasing prices. Two Ottawa shops did not raise prices. The decision came at an Aug 4 meeting with barbers from Franklin, Miami, Linn, and Anderson counties. A Garnett barber says local prices remain unchanged and Miami and Linn counties did not raise prices.
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Ike Calls Military Training to Curb Crime
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower proposes mandatory one year of military training for all young men. In a telegram to the Pennsylvania Republican Platform Committee he argues such preparation could aid crime prevention and law enforcement efforts.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Pennsylvania Republican Plateform Committee
House Committee Approves Strike Bill to Back Work
The House Commerce Committee approved 17 to 13 a bill to compel 35,000 striking mechanics at five grounded airlines to return to work. The measure, similar to a Senate version, orders a 30 day resumption by congressional mandate with possible up to 150 additional days under presidential authority. Amendments for immediate presidential initiative were defeated, amid hopes for weekend negotiations under Labor Department oversight. Chairman Harley Staggers suggested likely floor action after next Wednesday.
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House Commerce Committee
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County Forecast Warms With Showers Through Saturday
Partly cloudy to cloudy and mild through Saturday with occasional showers and thunderstorms. Southerly winds 15 to 25 mph Saturday in the 80s, night low upper 60s. High Thursday 81, today’s low 62. Record highs and lows noted for the date. Hourly temps and barometer listed, ending at 8 a.m.
Banking service advertised by Peoples National Bank Adv
An advertisement presents a banking service listing under the banner Peoples National Bank with the word Adv suggesting an advertised offering. The snippet implies a general banking ad likely promoting customer services.
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Adv
Clothes Do Make The Man In Springfield Court Testimony
Springfield sheriff Mickey Owen orders deputies to wear civilian clothes when testifying to avoid swaying jurors. He argues uniforms can evoke sympathy for defendants, noting a dejected appearance may influence perceptions under oath.
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Mickey Owen
Honesty Pays? Man Returns $3204 After Temptation
Lorne Dexter of Pomona found a sack containing 3204 dollars behind a Wichita vending company. The Band B Vending Co. refused it saying Brink's should handle it. Dexter contacted Brink's and two guards escorted the money to a waiting truck without thanks. Dexter said it was a big temptation and he could have used the money.
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Wichita
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Lennon Apology Over Beatles Christianity Remarks
Lennon apologized in Chicago for remarks about Christianity and said he was misunderstood. McCartney and Harrison defended the group, noting their music remains strong and that controversy faded in England. The Beatles arrived at O Hare for two Friday concerts amid fan frenzy and radio bans.
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