Robber Steals $40 After Pistol Threat at Store
In Baltimore a well dressed youth entered Nor mans Sporting Goods Friday asked to see pistol shells and pulled a pistol from his pocket. He loaded it and announced a robbery, taking $40 before fleeing. Separately in Washington Secretary Hodges reported a suggestion to cut towel waste by asking workers to dry their hands with a single towel after making a splat sound.
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Luther H. Hodges
Radio-Television News Directors Association
Hodges
Commerce Department
Parking Bandits Foiled Amid London Traffic Chaos
Four men attempted a theft in the Elephant and Castle district grabbing 380 pounds from a man. They fled to a getaway car jammed between two vehicles but dropped the money and fled.
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London
Elephant and Castle District
Will written on paper towel proves valid in probate
Blanche T. Williams, 76, died last week in Memphis. She wrote her will on a small paper towel. The document was admitted to probate and left an estate valued at more than $40,000.
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Memphis, Tenn
Blanche T. Williams
Italian woman badly burned in rat fire incident
In CATANZARO Felicia Calafati, 33, tried to ignite a trapped rat using alcohol and flame. The rat escaped, igniting her gown and sending her to hospital with severe burns. Police noted she routinely used a trap to capture rats and burn them as a method. Meanwhile in ROME American actress Cyd Charisse arrived to film a project titled Two Weeks in Another Country about an American actress arriving in Rome.
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Italy
Felicia Calafati
Rome
Cyd Charisse
Weather County Forecast Clears Weekend Cold Snap
Much colder conditions fade Sunday as skies clear. Tonight low dips to the lower 30s. Sunday brings a welcome rebound with highs in the 50s and brighter conditions across the county.
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Kansas
Strike Puts Bind On Pacific Ports
The Masters Mates and Pilots Union halted West Coast port shipping via the Pacific Maritime Association strike, with pickets around 20 ships in San Francisco Los Angeles Portland and Seattle. Union leader Durkin said talks will resume only with a contract, seeking more than pay to fund automation and unemployment relief.
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American President Lines
Cleveland
Barry Goldwater
R-Ariz
Robert Durkin
Chest Gifts Reported in Ottawa United Chest Fund Drive
Advance gifts totaling 1959 dollars were reported today in Ottawa's United Chest Fund Drive. The drive began Tuesday with early October plans for downtown and residential area drives to follow.
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United Chest Fund
Syrians Order Egyptians Out After Damascus Coup
BeIrut reports Syria’s new civilian regime raised the flag over government buildings and ordered all Egyptians, civilian and military, to report to military headquarters Sunday for shipment home. Premier Kuzbari dissolved the prior military group and promised democracy, while Egyptians in Syria numbered in the thousands and included many officials and soldiers.
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Lisan Jal Hal
Pomona Reservoir Construction Advances
Contempt for driving precautions is dangerous. Pomona Reservoir construction progresses with emphasis on safety and public awareness. OU Braves' record still spoils season as editors note ongoing concerns in local sports pages.
May Block Move Could Aid Nationalist China at U.N.
At the United Nations in New York, reports say the Soviet Union privately promised Morocco to veto Mauritania’s U.N. bid in the Security Council, potentially helping Nationalist China keep its seat. The Brazzaville group of 12 French speaking African nations backs Mauritania, a shift that could influence later General Assembly seating debates.
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Mongolia
Ship Blast Kills Six
TANANARIVE Madagascar AP The 5564 ton Norwegian freighter Starcarrier was damaged by an explosion in the Bay of Diego Suarez Friday night. Port officials said first reports unconfirmed indicated six persons were killed 12 missing and two injured. Proclamation keeps focus on employing physically handicapped workers during National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week October 1 to 7 1961 Kansas Governor and Ottawa mayor issue notices urging support for handicapped citizens.
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Diego Suarez
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Dan
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Land
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Protests Filed Over Ottawa Power Plant Purchase
Ottawa residents filed petitions totaling 1 363 signatures at the city clerk office to block a proposed generator purchase and revenue bonds up to 780000 dollars. If valid the petitions would prevent the ordinance from taking effect unless 20 percent of registered voters approve. City Clerk Don Capper said signatures are being checked and more petitions may be filed Monday as offices close for Sunday.
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Ottawa
Don Capper
Capper
Kansas Loan Company
Flood Causes Major Miami County Damage in Kansas
Four county officials estimate that the September flood swept across one tenth of Miami County and caused about 1.787 million dollars in damage. Farm agent Frank Hackler county engineer R H Eckoff soil conservationist Sam Hertha and ASC official Edward Cahill provided the figures.
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R. H. Eckoff
Sam Hertha
Edward Cahill
ASC
Ottawa leaders seek flood works funds in Washington
Ottawans will appear Monday before the Bureau of the Budget officials in Washington to request appropriations for Marais des Cygnes flood control for the next fiscal year. They seek 3 million for Pomona reservoir, 900 thousand for Melvern planning, and funds to complete Ottawa protection works by next October. The group includes Mayor Kenneth Andrews and others, with Gov. Anderson represented by attorney Robert A. Anderson. The Ottawa delegation joins 50 or 60 others from the Missouri Basin.
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Dead Duck Politically But Tammany Lives On
New York County Democrats abandon Tammany label after Wagner victory over Arthur Levitt with Carmine De Sapio backing. The old Tammany Society still meets occasionally as the committee moves to new headquarters on 48th Street. Hubert Kelly remains the sole veteran staffer.
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