Flood Reconstruction Cost Estimated At 100 Million
Washington reports a massive flood rehabilitation plan costing over 100 million dollars. Eisenhower ordered use of available funds and resources with Congress to reimburse next year, while Red Cross boosts disaster appeal as homes damaged and families homeless rise. Five flood victims' bodies recovered in Connecticut. death toll revised to 176.
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Driver Dies After Car Plunges Into Pond Near Caney
Caney Kansas report states William El Chastain born 1947 died in his car after the vehicle left the highway and plunged into a pond about 34 miles east of Caney. Authorities say a heart attack is the suspected cause of death.
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Caney, Kas
Americans Confident in Davis Cup Edge After Australian Stay
Kramer predicts a United States victory in the five-match Davis Cup tie, citing Tonya and Vic’s power among American players. He notes Australians rely on substitutes and laments missing stars Sedgman and Pails. Budge agrees the doubles could decide the result as Layne suffers a slip but avoids a margin guess.
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World Congress opens as Red China status debated
Delegates from about 30 nations gather in Helsinki for the 44th World Congress of the Inter Parliamentary Union. The question of Red China's membership remains unsettled amid U S opposition as the executive committee delays a decision. In Korea small protests mark the 19th day against the Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission with no violence reported. In Southampton U S officials discuss building a twin to the United States superliner, with talks reaching a serious stage. Singapore's Legislative Assembly votes to extend the state of emergency for three more months since 1948 to combat Communist subversion.
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Southampton
England
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United States
Clarence Morse
U. S. Maritime Board
Singapore
Legislative Assembly
Yanks Back In First Place After 5-0 A's Win Over Washington
The New York Yankees reclaim first in the American League as they watch the Athletics shut out Washington 5-0. Key players include Yogi Berra and Mickey Mantle homering late, while varied results shuffle the pennant chase with Chicago, Cleveland, and Kansas City also posting wins or split results.
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Orioles
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Baltimore
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Sherm Lollar
Smith
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Boston
Frank Sullivan
Bob Avila
Mike Garcia
Ted Williams
Arnold Portocarrera
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Washington
Hector Lopez
Vic Power
Joe Astroth
U S Netmen Set to Defend Davis Cup Challenge
Former amateur kings Don Budge and Jack Kramer forecast the United States will win the Davis Cup against Australia, predicting a possible 5-0 margin as the draw for the opening singles matches is held at Forest Hills Stadium Court. Secretary Dulles will draw the opposing players from the cup.
American League standings and game results quick wrap
The sheet lists standings by team with scores such as New York 3, Detroit 2 and Cleveland 2, Boston 0. It notes several midweek matchups including Washington 78Baltimore 82 and Kansas City 5 Washington 0. Also shows various planned games and incomplete notes for multiple teams across the league.
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Chicago Side
Cleveland
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Detroit
Kansas City
Washington
Baltimore
Baker Rallies For Split Decision
West Jordan Utah heavyweight contender Bob Baker from Pittsburgh won a split decision over Rex Layne in a late rally. Referee Ruby Goldstein and judge Eddie Borden favored Baker 5-3-2 with judge Shulsen scoring 44-2 for Layne. Layne needed a win to rejoin the heavyweight limelight.
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Bob Baker
Pittsburgh
Rex Layne
Baker
Rocky Marciano
Layne
Ruby Goldstein
Eddie Borden
Ken Shulsen
See Sharp Drop In Budget Deficit
Washington officials predict a revised budget estimate tomorrow showing a sharp drop from the $2,240,900,000 deficit forecast earlier. They expect red ink spending to fall to or below two billion dollars and suggest the deficit could be eliminated before the fiscal year ends June 30.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Cemebees
Ground Observer Program Lagging in Kansas
An Air Force officer cites delays in the Ground Observer Corps in Kansas attributing them to late arrivals and slow start by state civil defense. Col. Braun Jr. Mayall of Continental Air Defense Command in Colorado Springs notes funding and personnel shortages contribute to the lag.
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Ground Observer Corps
Kansas
Air Force
Col. Braun Jr. Mayall
Continental Air Defense Command
Colorado Springs
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