Water drinkers pose strange social ripple effects
New York AP reports a London study finding some people become intoxicated by plain water, with nine case histories of emotional distress followed by slurred speech and hangovers. The piece humorously explores the Aqua holic concept and social implications from pools to marriage, noting absurd remedies and the paradoxes of water addiction.
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Aquaholics Anonymous
Lindsay the Mystery of Four Crosby Boys
Hollywood AP Lindsay Crosby, 21, the quiet enigmatic younger brother of Bing and co. is pursued for acting and singing as he tours with the Crosby brothers. He served in the Army, studied at Williams College briefly, and hosted an Army show before deciding on show business. The Crosby clan plans a nationwide tour, with Lindsay sharing a hillside home with singer Jimmy Boyd and pursuing art and records that suit his lower voice.
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One Man Held In Murder For Pay Plot
South Pasadena, Calif. AP Arthur Herbert Reeser Smith, 50, Pasadena electronics engineer, was arrested on suspicion of soliciting murder in a pay later plot. He allegedly hired Charles Johnston, 41, ex-soldier of fortune, to kill Joseph D. Reed, former Santa Fe High School teacher, after promising $2,000. Police and district attorney investigator C. A. Pantaleoni noted Smith paid two $250 installments and a $1,500 promissory note.
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New Mexico
Donald Roberts
Bulldozer uncovers buried gold coins at high school site
In Oakland California a bulldozer breaking ground for a new high school shattered a jar containing $20 in gold coins. Work halted as workers and onlookers rushed to claim coins and search the trench. About 25 coins were recovered before construction resumed.
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CAB Approves Pact Between Six Airlines
The Civil Aeronautics Board formally approved a pact among American Capital Eastern Pan American TWA and United Air Lines to aid each other financially if struck. The board ordered removal of a clause forcing routed traffic among pact members, deeming it nonessential and not in the public interest.
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Civil Aeronautics Board
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Pan American
TWA
United Air Lines
Senate Plans To Call Hoffa On Strike Remarks
Senate Labor Management Committee aims to question James R. Hoffa the Teamsters president in mid June about alleged threats of a nationwide strike. Hoffa denied any plan for a nationwide walkout and disputed a Life magazine story quoting him on possible general strikes.
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James R. Hoffa
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Tex
Teamsters Union
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