Egypt Rejects British Suez Conference Move
Egypt challenged Britain's right to call talks on the Suez Canal fate and accused Prime Minister Eden of undermining President Nasser. The Egyptian Embassy in London said Cairo will uphold navigation freedom and hinted at boycotting the August 16 London conference. Britain rejected Soviet bid to delay the parley as Foreign Office officials reported after talks in London and Washington.
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Russia
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Eisenhower to Confer With Congress on Suez Crisis
Secretary of State Dulles reported that President Eisenhower will meeting with congressional leaders Sunday to discuss the Suez Canal crisis. The president wants to share responsibility with Congress if there is any risk of hostilities.
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Suez crisis troop movements slowed amid new national army claim
Reports indicate Prime Minister Eden's government again slowed troop lifts to the Mediterranean and postponed air lifts of crack infantry to the Suez area. Egypt proclaims a new national liberation army as defense moves are adjusted.
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Mediterranean
Suez
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National Liberation Army
16 Quick Martinis Cost Man's Life
In Dayton Ohio Louis Angoff died after a $20 bet on drinking 16 martinis in under two hours. He finished in one hour and 20 minutes, then collapsed outside. Deputy Coroner Robert A Clark ruled death caused by heart failure from excessive intoxication.
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Allen Gradsky
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Hotel Rooftop Death Claims Woman Registered As Rose Lampson
A brunette in her early twenties leapt from a nine story hotel roof in Los Angeles and died. Police identified the deceased as Rose Lampson of 1786 Rhode Island Ave San Francisco though she carried no id.
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Los Angeles
Rose Lampson
Rhode Island Ave
San Francisco
Photographed Traffic Violations Shown To Motorists
In Lansing Michigan police test a patrol car with a still polaroid camera that prints a photo seconds after a violation. The print is shown to the violator while the officer writes the ticket in a push to use on the spot evidence.
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Mich
Harriman Arrives for Uphill Fight
Gov. Averell Harriman of New York lands in Chicago amid a fierce party split over 1952 nomination. He must spark a decisive clash between liberal and conservative wings while protecting November prospects, likely playing the convention's enfant terrible to force a liberal fight.
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Ike to Golf Near Carmel Washington
President Eisenhower plans a four to five day golf and rest period on California’s Monterey Peninsula after the Republican national convention. He will stay at Cypress Point Club along the 17 Mile Drive with Secretary Sinclair Weeks and Secretary George Humphrey.
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Eisenhower
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Monterey
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Sinclair Weeks
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George Humphrey
Esther Williams slips out of her swim suit during act at Wembley Pool
Esther Williams wore a rhinestone bathing suit for her entrance at Wembley Pool. The shoulder strap slipped and the suit came off during a dive, forcing her to resurface and resecure it with a necklace while fellow performers distracted the audience.
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Esther Williams
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Sheds Husband Wants Dogs Cat Sheds Husband in Los Angeles
Mrs. Alice L. Lannan sues Reginald L. Lannan for separate maintenance in Los Angeles claiming cruelty. She asks court to restrain him from disposing of their two boxer dogs a Siamese cat a Beverly Hills house two cars and bank accounts.
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Alice L. Lannan
Reginald L. Lannan
Smokers Fail To Show In Pike's Peak Endurance Race
A tobacco haters endurance race up Pike's Peak in Colorado Springs drew 15 entrants but only three were smokers. Dr. Arne Suominen, 36, of Delray Beach Florida organized the event challenging cigarette users to race non-smokers up and down the steep peak.
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Stassen and Nixon Visit White House
Vice President Nixon and Harold E. Stassen called separately at the White House today but both refused to say what might have come up about Stassen's bid to unseat Nixon. Stassen asserted after the talks that his drive to replace Nixon continues.
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Knight Admits Talk About Stassen Urged Nixon Dump
Gov. Knight acknowledged for the first time he spoke with Harold Stassen about Stassen's drive to dump Vice President Nixon in favor of Gov. Christian Herter. Knight said Stassen telephoned this week but did not ask for anything.
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Richard M. Nixon
Christian Herter
Massachusetts
Nixon and Stassen Meet at White House Amid Power Talks
Nixon and Stassen visited the White House in a day of high level discussions following earlier talks between Nixon Dewey and Rogers and a late night Eisenhower Humphrey conference. The discussions centered on presidential powers after Eisenhower's heart attack with Rogers seeking delegated authority and Humphrey blocking such moves. Nixon said any talk touched only international affairs and was incidental. Stassen arrived during Nixon's White House visit and left shortly after.
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Stassen
Free Spenders’ Nab 6 Club Dancers In Chicago
Six nightclub dancers were arrested in Chicago for stripping and soliciting drinks, linked to two alleged delegates at the Democratic national convention. The dancers faced charges of indecency and soliciting customers while the convention was in session.
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Chicago
British Ask Marilyn Monroe to Play Lysistrata
The BBC invites Marilyn Monroe to star as Lysistrata in a streamlined radio version with American accents for Athenians and Spartans. Monroe considers the offer and has previously expressed interest in Lady Macbeth and The Brothers Karamazov.
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London
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Brothers Karamazov
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Widow Edith Thatcher Believed Robbed and Murdered in Tijuana
In Tijuana Mexico Edith Thatcher a 50 year old Glendale widow is believed robbed and murdered after her car wreck near the airport. Baja California State Police Chief Ernesto Reyes Monteneg ro noted no collision signs or skid marks and found only a lipstick tube with the body. Authorities suspect the driver was killed prior to a blaze.
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Man With Broom Steals $3500 In Gems Inglewood
Police report a young man entered a jewelry store in Inglewood and used a broom to sweep away unset diamonds valued at 3500 dollars. The clerk Lola Ward, 19, was nearby as the incident unfolded and officers stated the thief claimed the boss sent him to clean the store before fleeing with the gems.
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Baseball Primetime Matchups Highlight NL and AL Games
Major league schedule features Cincinnati at Milwaukee with Mizel facing Crone, New York at Pittsburgh with Littlefield or McCall opposing Friend, and Philadelphia at Brooks. AL action has Cleveland at Kansas City with Lemon against Burnette, Chicago at Detroit, Boston at Washington, and Baltimore visiting New York with Moore opposed by Ford.
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Baby in Arms Killed by Car in Los Angeles
Police report a car making a left turn struck a mother Adele White 38 and her two children Donald 7 and infant Larry White 6 weeks old. The infant died. mother and older boy were hospitalized in serious condition. Driver Gerald Miskian, 25, jailed on suspicion of manslaughter.
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Gerald Misakian
Ex-Slave 109 Looks Forward To Birthdays And Girls
Louisvile report notes Dan Hughes, a former slave aged 109, plans to celebrate his birthday by blowing out 109 candles and wishes for better eyesight to watch the women. He adds that he enjoys watching attractive females, but not in shorts.
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Dan Hughes
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Navy Destroyers Return Home From Six Month Far East Cruise
Four Navy destroyers Higbee Eversole Black and Irwin dock in Long Beach to reunite 82 Southern California crewmen with families after a six month Far East cruise.
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Eversole
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Eisenhower vetoes rivers and harbors bill
President Eisenhower vetoed a 1.6 billion rivers and harbors bill due to incomplete information on many projects. The action suspends approval of 99 projects and 14 river basin improvements nationwide, with a note that future Congress must decide funding.
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Eisenhower
Congress
United States
Italian Line Seeks 25 Million in Andrea Doria Loss Claim
The Italian Line filed a $25 million claim in Federal District Court against Swedish American Line for the loss of the Andrea Doria after a collision with the Stockholm off Nantucket on July 25. The disaster sank the $29 million liner and killed 50 people, with five aboard the Stockholm perishing.
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Nantucket
City Council Bans Heavy Trucks on Lanker Shim Blvd
Los Angeles city officials barred heavy trucks from Lanker Shim Boulevard in North Hollywood and designated an alternate route via Burbank Boulevard and Vineland Avenue to ease traffic.
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CNS
Lankershim Blvd
North Hollywood
Burbank Blvd
Vineland Ave
Texan Wins Derby With 1350 Catfish in 31 Days
Robert W. Hughes of Lufkin Texas captured 1350 catfish in 31 days at Pickwick Dam to win the Catfish Derby. The long-time champion, known for his fan club and annual vacation during Derby time, plans to share about 200 pounds of his catch with friends in Texas.
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Robert W. Hughes
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Tex
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Texas
Truman's Endorsement Decision Rumors Stir 1948 Demo Race
Chicago dispatch reports Harry S. Truman wavers over which Democratic hopeful to back for the presidential nomination. Adlai Stevenson and Averell Harriman vie as Truman weighs an endorsement likely to shape the party's unity and the November contest.
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Harry S. Trusman
Adlai E. Stevenson
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Averell Harriman
New York
Stevenson
Railroads Seek 45 Percent First Class Fare Hike
Eastern railroads including New York Central and Pennsylvania ask the Interstate Commerce Commission for authority to raise first class passenger fares by 45 percent and coach fares by 5 percent.
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New York Central
Pennsylvania
Eastern
Interstate Commerce Commission
Altadena Weather Summary and Page Guide
Weather notes show sunny today and tomorrow with night and early morning fog near the coast. Aug 9 high 91 degrees, Aug 10 low 55. Full forecast appears on page where to find the weather section in Altadena City listings and adjacent sections such as Classifieds Comics Editorial Pictures and more.
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