Record 310 Killed On Nation's Roads
The Memorial weekend traffic toll topped 300 with a National Safety Council tally citing heavy travel and multiple crashes for the surge. The 54‑hour period from Friday 6 pm to Sunday midnight saw higher deaths than the 1953 peak, plus drownings and other accidents. a Crown Point Indiana crash killed a mother and four children when their car collided with a railroad passenger train at a rural crossing.
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Atomic powered bomber planes possible in 18 months
Washington reports Sen. Richard B. Russell says a test program could produce prototypes within 18 months. He notes high profits in such a project and questions whether the Pentagon will push ahead to beat the Soviets or slow the program for basic military needs.
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Ford Repeat Race Across U S Begins in New York
The Ford Motor Co stages a coast to coast race revival with two 1909 Ford replicas, a modern Ford, and an exhibit van. The motorcade departs City Hall and stops in Poughkeepsie Albany Schenectady Utica and Syracuse en route to echo the original June 23 Seattle finish.
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Cry Hall Plaza
Robert Fo Wacner
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Seattle
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Albany
Schenectady
Utica
Syracuse
Five Die In Texas Plane Crash Near Here
Five persons were killed when a small plane crashed in Texas today. Authorities reported the incident occurred near Here, with details still emerging about the aircraft and its occupants.
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Texas
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Obituary and Sports Highlights in Phoenix Fulton
Obituary notices and sports briefs appear in the Phoenix Fulton section featuring locally reported deaths and game results. Readers find shortened obituaries alongside scores, standings, and team news from area leagues and clubs.
Nineteen Die On New York Memorial Day Travel
New York State recorded the nation’s third highest highway toll over Memorial Day weekend with nineteen fatalities on highways between 16 p m Friday and midnight Sunday. Nine drownings plus three other mishaps raised total deaths to 31, far ahead of other states.
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New York State
California
Ohio
Message Read At Calvin Chapel Rites in Geneva
President Eisenhower sent a personal message at a dedication ceremony for Calvin Chapel in Geneva later known as Calvin Auditorium. The World Presbyterian Alliance raised £160,000 for restoration after decades of decay with Harrison R. Anderson of Chicago contributing £150. Anderson read a letter from an American, a Scottish minister and a fellow Presbyterian to convey good wishes from the president.
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Eisenhower
John Calvin
Calvin
World Presbyterian Alliance
Harrison R. Anderson
Cineage
Anderson
Exsenhowe
Freighters’ Collision Delays Welland Port Colborne
Two freighters sideswiped on the Welland Canals causing a four hour delay in vessel traffic while the number of ships awaiting downbound passage on Lake Ontario stayed about unchanged from the previous day. Treasury cash position shows May 27 1959 balances deposits withdrawals and total debt figures.
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Colborne
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Treasury
Washington
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Miners killed and girl dies in twin tragedies
In Minnesota a mother failed to reach her 2 year old as a train struck the child near Wrenshall. The vehicle driver braking failed in rain. In Michigan at the Sherwood mine four miners died and 27 were injured as a gas fire and collapse trapped workers underground.
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Northern
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Sherwood
Mrengan Upper Peninsula
Ingvar Wester
Iron River
August Zuckal
Caspian
Einar Johnson
Crystal Falls
Carl Rudy Anderson
Seasonable Weather From Albany Forecast
The U S Weather Bureau report covers New York State from 7 p m today to 7 p m Saturday. Eastern New York: cooler weather most of the week with seasonable temperatures and a slow precip period totaling 1 2 inch by weekend. Western New York: seasonable with near normal temperatures and partial clearing Tuesday followed by little change, then a wet period Friday or Saturday with under 2 inches of rain.
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U. S Weather Bureau
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Capital Cops Bank on Irish Whiskey to Nab Black Bear
Washington police and Theodore Reed of the zoo hunt a elusive black bear seen in city park lands. Reed suggests Irish whiskey laced near sightings to attract and pacify the bear, with a plan to capture alive for transport to the zoo. About 1,000 onlookers and crowds chased the animal for hours as it roamed streets and fields.
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Stocks Edge Higher in Moderate Trading Session
New York shares rose modestly as several leaders chipped ahead including Zenith and Tennessee Corp. American Telephone advanced fractionally on news of the 3 for 1 stock split while Westinghouse and GE climbed about 2 points. In St Louis, the Globe-Democrat resumed publication for the first time in three months after a strike ended February 21.
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Tenessee Corp
White Motors
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General Electric
Martin Co Ruse
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Deere
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Pfizer
American Telephone
ST. Louis
St. Louw
Ike Denies He Backs Industry In Steel Talks
Washington reports the White House denies President Eisenhower is siding with management in steel wage talks. John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers claimed on NBC Meet the Press that Eisenhower has opposed workers by warning of inflation from price increases. White House press secretary James C. Hagerty said it isn’t so.
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John L. Lewis
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United Mine Workers Union
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Meet the Press
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Segarty
Tropical Storm Allene Blows Through Louisiana
Tropical Storm Allene weakens as it moves inland, bringing scattered showers to Mississippi and Louisiana. Heavy rain causes road closures near New Orleans and delays at Louis Armstrong International Airport after a 1042 inch per hour rainfall observation.
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Injuries Fatal in Syracuse Allomobile Accident
A fatal injury occurred in Syracuse when a vehicle collision on the eastern outskirts left a person amputated and another injured. Authorities report the accident happened yesterday near the Lions area and are investigating the cause and parties involved.
Long’s Health Crisis Shocks Louisiana Legislature
Governor Earl K. Long of Louisiana is hospitalized in Galveston after a sudden health collapse. Doctors say he remains on supportive treatment with calm, quiet care as Lt. Gov. Luther Frazar acts as governor amid statewide political turmoil.
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West Urges Suspension Of Threats At Berlin Talks
The United States Britain and France press the Soviet Union at the Big Four talks to suspend threats against West Berlin and push a stopgap settlement. Herter Lloyd and Couve de Murville meet Gromyko aiming to avert a military clash and move toward a summit. Khrushchev counters with a demand for concessions while Western delegates seek assurances Berlin will not be altered or pressured.
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Herter
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Missing Camden girl hunted by 500 volunteers
Five hundred volunteers combed swampy woods near Camden and McConnellsville for six year old Patricia Graham who vanished Sunday. State Police used bloodhounds and an Air Force helicopter as searchers found her last seen wearing a flowered dress and red sneakers near Route 13.
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Earl Ry
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Childrn
Ernnest Graham Jr
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McConnellsville
300 Evacuated In Syracuse Blaze
Firemen investigated a blaze that damaged the Caldwell Lumber Co yard in Syracuse leaving several structures scorched and tarpaper roofing melted. About 300 people were evacuated from nearby frame houses with losses estimated at least 250 000.
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Rainier Sails With Grace and Onassis at Celebration
Rainier held a private 36th birthday session at a select cabaret aboard Monte Cargo. Princess Grace attended with husband, while shipowner Aristotle Onassis accompanied Rainier’s entourage of about 40 guests. The setting was exclusive and the band played as the prince marked the occasion.
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