Curtiss Takes Control of Studebaker
Curtiss-Wright Corp. moves to control Studebaker-Packard in a half billion dollar defense contract deal for J-57 engines. Executives have left SP, with Harold Churchill likely to become SP president and Roy Hurley to chair the board. SP stockholders must approve, likely within six weeks.
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Detroit
Curtiss-Wright Corp
Studebaker-Packard Corp
Curtiss-Wright
Studebaker-Packard
Corporation
S-P
Paul G. Hoffman
James J. Nance
Studebaker Packard
Harold Churchill
Studebaker
Roy Hurley
Pioneer Aircraft Company
Auto Company
Mexican Arrested in Editor's Slaying
Police Judge Riva Palacio ordered Manuel Duenas, 38, held for trial in the killing of newspaperman Manuel Acosta Meza last Thursday. Authorities say a .45 caliber automatic used in the slaying was found in a pigeon coop behind Duenas' home.
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Tijuana
Mex
Riva Palacio
Manuel Duenas
Manuel Acosta Meza
Duenas
United States
Acosta Meza
Baseball Today Major league games and probable pitchers
American League slate features Baltimore at Chicago with Sechmits facing Pierce, Washington at Kansas City pitting Pascual against Ditmar, New York at Detroit with Turney opposing Hoeft, and Boston at Cleveland where Parnell meets Gareta. National League matchups include Chicago at New York with Rush and Davis vs Hearn and Littlefield or McCail, St Louis at Brooklyn in a four pitcher mix, Cincinnati at Philadelphia led by Lawrence vs Simmons, and Milwaukee at Pittsburgh with Spahn facing Law.
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Baltimore
Chicago
Sechmits
Pierce
Washington
Kansas City
Pascual
Ditmar
New York
Detroit
Turney
Hoeft
Boston
Cleveland
Parnell
Gareta
Spahn
Law
Stassen Presses Herter Draft for GOP Ticket
Harold E. Stassen reiterated his push to have Gov. Christian A. Herter drafted as Eisenhower’s running mate at the GOP convention while Herter said he will not consent to placing his name against Nixon. Harriman urged Democrats to reject moderation, accusing Stevenson of failing promises and risking November defeat. Emily Zeigler of San Diego was installed president of the Soroptimist clubs at their biennial convention, with Houston chosen for 1958.
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Harold E. Stassen
GOP
Christian A. Herter
Massachusetts
Eisenhower
Matic
Herter
Stassen
Nixon
Boston
San Francisco
Dick Nixon
Averell Harriman
Adlai Stevenson
New York
Harriman
Stevenson
Albany
Emily Zeigler
San Diego
Calif
American Federation of Soroptomists Clubs
Women’s Clubs
Houston
Texas
Hotel Green gas blast injures employee in Pasadena
A 1 p.m. gas explosion under an unused basement boiler at Pasadena’s Hotel Green injured Jack Schroeder, 63, of 3111 EF Colorado, burning his face and arms. Fire Chief S. H. Edmondson said the blast originated from accumulated gas under the boiler. no fire spread beyond the blast. Fire apparatus rushed to downtown Pasadena, but guests remained calm.
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Pasadena
Hotel Green
S. H. Edmondson
Jack Schroeder
Colorado
Robinsons Reach Settlement in California Divorce
Actor Edward G. Robinson and wife Gladys settle their $3.5 million community property split in Santa Monica paving the way for a fault divorce. The agreement removes a contempt action over gifts including $2.8 million in paintings to the Los Angeles County Museum and $25,000 in community property given to Jane Adler.
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Santa Monica
Edward G. Robinson
Gladys
Los Angeles County
Jane Adler
New York
Whiskeytown Street Scene Arrest Report
William Sisk a 60 year old man was jailed last night on a drunk charge in Whiskeytown Shasta County He attempted to telephone from a fire hydrant shouting at the hydrant when the operator could not be reached Police officer Joe Kohn and Earl Lincecum reported the incident and the arrest details
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Whiskeytown
Shasta County
William Sisk
Joe Kohn
Earl Lincecum
U S Can Top Russia Air Twining Says
Gen Nathan F Twining Air Force Chief of Staff told about 3000 delegates at the Air Force Association convention that the United States can surpass Russia in faster aircraft if current programs continue. He cited Soviet growth and noted a pending defense plan report while praising the X2 rocket plane’s speed over California.
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New Orleans
Nathan F. Twining
Air Force
United States
Russia
Twining
The
Air Force Association
U.S
California
Oldest couple to marry at 98 and 95 in Los Angeles
Myer Erich aged 98 and Hinda Judas aged 95 plan to wed with licenses in Los Angeles. They met at the Jewish Home for the Aged where both were residents this year. Myer, a retired tailor, is said to be physically active and vegetarian. They will marry Sunday with arrangements by their children. the couple have 15 children, 27 grandchildren, and 40 great grandchildren.
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Los Angeles
Myer Erich
Hinda Judas
Myer
Hinda
Britain and France Mobilize Over Suez Crisis Show of Strength
Queen Elizabeth II declared a great emergency and called army reservists to the colors as Britain and France mobilized for potential action in the Suez Canal crisis. Foreign ministers from the three nations pressed for a 24 nation conference to address the Mediterranean tensions.
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London
Britain
France
Mediterranean
Suez Canal
Egypt Rejects Plan CATRO on Suez Conference Attendance
Egypt tonight rejected the big three declaration on Suez and did not state whether it will attend the forthcoming world conference in London, leaving the question unsettled.
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Egypt
Suez
London
Hollywood Theater Press Agent Slain and S Deduction
Hollywood police investigate the slaying of William C. Westcott Jr a 57 year old theater press agent found murdered in his Hollywood Hills apartment. He had entertained partygoers the night before and his car and valuables were missing. Westcott previously worked on publicity for the Greek Theater and produced medical and educational films.
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Swank
Hollywood
Hollywood Hills
Cordell Dr
William C. Westcott Jr
Frank Horn
Westcott
Horn
Griffith Park
Los Feliz Boulevard
Florida
Dulles Plans TV Radio Report On Suez Crisis Tonight
Secretary of State Dulles will address the nation in a 15 minute TV and radio report from the White House. President Eisenhower will introduce him at 7 p.m. CBS and ABC carry live telecast while NBC films for TV use. Radio slots are scheduled on CBS ABC NBC and Mutual.
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Washington
Dulles
London
White House
Pasadena
Eisenhower
CBS
ABC
NBC
Mutual
Drive-in Theaters Offer Free Diapers for Families
St. Louis drive-in theaters, already known for children's playgrounds, announced a new policy by nine large venues to provide fresh, land free diapers for babies, aiming to boost family attendance.
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ST. Louis
Officer’s pistol has busy week in Venice
Special Officer Joseph Hamilton’s service revolver drew headlines after his three year old son Billy accidentally wounded a neighbor, and his wife Mary 27 shot him in the arm during an argument. Hamilton 26 suffered a shattered left elbow. Mary was booked on suspicion of assault with intent to commit murder. She said she did not remember how the gun discharged.
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Venice
Joseph Hamilton
Hamilton
Billy
Mary
Joe
Rubbish Contractor Murder Shocks Los Angeles Downtown
Police investigate the stabbing death of 62 year old Hamayag Saroyan, operator of State Rubbish Co., on a downtown Los Angeles street near Main and Winston. A witness says a man emerged from a parking lot and stabbed him. Saroyan died after reaching a nearby restaurant and calling for help. His daughter Margaret Bertoni provides details.
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Los Angeles
Hamayag Saroyan
The
State Rubbish Co
Main and
Winston Sts
Saroyan
First Steel Pact Signed
In New York the United Steelworkers signed a contract with Crucible Steel Co. raising hopes a wave of deals will end a nationwide 34 day steel strike. U S Steel Corp plans a signing at 8 o clock tonight. Pittsburgh report notes federal negotiators may renew talks in the three day strike of 28 000 United Steelworkers against Aluminum Co of America and Reynolds Metals Co.
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New York
United Steelworkers
Crucible’ S Steel Co
U.S. Steel Corp
Pittsburgh
Aluminum Co. of America
Reynolds Metals Co
Marshall E Porter New Deputy State Mental Hygiene Director
Dr Marshall E Porter is named deputy state director of mental hygiene in Sacramento. He will oversee medical and psychiatric programs after placing first in a national examination for the $17400 a year post.
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Sacramento
Marshall E. Porter
Walter Rapaport
Porter
Nudist Convention to Crown Costume Winner This Weekend
Mrs Edith Church NNC secretary said a fig leaf sarong won her last year at the National Nudist Council convention. The event opens today and runs through Sunday with attractiveness and novelty guiding the judging for this year’s costume party.
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Ramona
National
Death March case goes to seven Marine combat officers
S/Sgt McKeon faces verdict on manslaughter or accidental drowning of six recruits during a night march at Parris Island. The panel of seven officers begins deliberations after closing courtroom instructions, with Lt Gen Chesty Puller backing the defense’s claim of an “unfortunate accident.”
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Parris Island Co
Diate
McKeon
Billy Mitchell
Worchester
Mass
Parris Island
Lewis B.chesty Puller
Navy
Irving N. Kelin
Housing Loyalty Oath Dropped in Public Housing
Washington reports the government has dropped plans to require a loyalty oath from occupants of federally aided low cost housing. No oath will be required for residents in public housing programs.
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Washington
Soldiers Scale Pikes Peak in Two Day Ascent
A Fort Carson unit completed a grueling ascent of Pikes Peak, the 14 110 foot summit, in two days. The company’s pay officer delivered payroll atop the mountain in two hours, earning recognition for the feat.
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Pikes Peak
Colo.Pi
Fort Carson
Weather outlook with cloud cover and sun
Night and morning low clouds give way to a sunny afternoon today and tomorrow. August 2 shows a maximum near 7 percent. August 3 forecasts minimal precipitation. Full report on Page Ad under WHERE TO FIND serene weather section.
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