AFL CIO backs Democratic ticket to defeat Eisenhower
Labor leaders meeting in Forest Park Pa. endorsed Adlai Stevenson and Estes Kefauver over Eisenhower and Nixon amid misgivings. The vote followed a clash between former CIO and AFL factions led by Walter Reuther, signaling a major shift for the 15 million member union.
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Eisenhower backs London plan to internationalize Suez Canal
President Eisenhower urged worldwide support for the London Conference proposal to internationalize the Suez Canal as the best path to a peaceful solution. He welcomed Egyptian President Nasser's willingness to meet with the five nation committee and cited 18 of 22 London delegates agreeing on indispensable conditions. The discussion also covered the downed American Navy plane off the Red China coast.
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Labor Day Holiday Traffic Death Toll Forecast
The National Safety Council estimated up to 480 automobile deaths may occur over the Labor Day weekend titled the 78 hour period from 6 p.m. Friday to midnight Monday. The council urged enforcement to keep the toll near 350, noting many deaths happen after injuries.
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Mother's Tears Spark Mercy in Merkursis Sanity Hearing
In Los Angeles convict James Merkouris, facing a violence rage during a sanity trial, showed calm when his mother Antonia Merkouris arrived from Montgomery Alabama, her tears softening proceedings as he sat restrained in a steel chair. The courtroom crowd watched as his family accompanied by priest relatives provided support.
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Illinois Democrat Quit Race for Governor Amid Welfare Fund Probes
CHICAGO. M P Cook County treasurer Herbert C. Paschen withdrew as Democratic candidate for governor amid welfare fund irregularities in his office. He cited pressure from ongoing inquiries and party politics as factors in his decision.
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Second Body Found Off China Coast
The Navy reports the second crewman from the patrol plane shot down off the China coast has been recovered by a USS destroyer near the wreckage area. The first body was found Friday about 90 miles southeast of Shanghai. The crew of 16 includes Donald Sprinkle of South Pasadena. Communist China admits to the incident.
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Adlai Stevenson Denies Romance Rumors
In Vancouver Washington Adlai E Stevenson says he is flattered by romance rumors but insists there is no truth to them. The rumors linked him to Dorothy Vredenburgh, secretary of the National Democratic Convention, widow of Alabama lumberman Peter Vredenburgh III.
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Maid of California crowned at 102nd State Fair
Lorna Anderson of Sacramento was named Sacramento's second Maid of California as Governor Knight opened the 102nd State Fair. The 17 year old, titled Miss Sacramento County, had been selected Sunday but her name was sealed with 10 finalists until the morning ceremonies.
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Blood Banks Stockpiled for Atomic Age in Boston
Potent new blood banks stockpile platelets to stop bleeding from atomic exposure and leukemia. Researchers report two preservation methods, including quick freeze drying into a powder and a liquid mix, enabling rapid injections when needed.
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New Haven Baby Nurse Virginia Jaspers Faces Deaths
Virginia Jaspers a 33 year old 6 foot 220 pound nurse is jailed on $50 000 bond after admitting she shook three infants to death and injured two others in tantrums. Coroner plans to review all infant deaths in the area since 1953 as authorities probe a long pattern of care.
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Brink's jury finally named in Boston trial
The Brink's robbery jury was completed today the 18th day of the trial. Postal clerk Cornelius A. Leary the 1,621st venireman summoned was sworn in as the 14th juror at 11 45 am EDT.
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Baseball Today American League and National League scores
Baseball today shows AL action with New York, Detroit, Cleveland at Baltimore night games and pitchers McMahon Krimian Smith Berra Hoeft Bunning Mastersom Courtary. National League features New York at Cincinnati Pittsburgh at Milwaukee and other night games with notable pitchers Hughes Hacker Chiti Kilopstein Law Burdette Phillips Hoberts Sickson.
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Laundry Bombing Shatters Hawthorne Crest Laundry
A bomb shattered windows and felled ceilings at Crest Laundry, 700 N Hawthorne Blvd, Hawthorne, about 10 p m. Co owners Letterman Speiar and Glover blame failed attempts to organize laundry workers. Deputy sheriffs guard Letterman’s cleaning shop at 1115 W E Segundo Blvd to deter further incidents.
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Cab Drivers End Strike in Arbitration Deal
Los Angeles cab drivers and Yellow Cab Co affirm agreement to end a 29 day strike and submit the labor dispute to arbitration. Pickets withdraw and taxi service to resume on regular shifts Friday. Arbitration terms not disclosed.
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Nixon's Father In Critical Condition At Home
Frank A. Nixon 77, father of Vice President Richard Nixon, remained in critical condition in Whittier today with bleeding stomach ulcers and abdominal bleeding. Dr. I N Kraushaar said several possible causes could be fatal. Nixon had rushed from the Republican Convention to his father’s bedside and did not decide yet whether to fly back to Washington.
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Wife Miraculously Escapes Death in Salt River Canyon Crash
Glenda June Wygal, a 21 year old Navy wife, survived a 1000 foot plunge in Salt River Canyon after a car crash that killed her husband Jimmy Wayne Wygal, stationed in San Diego. Officers called her escape a miracle as she wandered a ledge in a dazed condition.
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Supervisor Legg says no retirement planned
Los Angeles supervisor Herbert C. Legg, 68, announced he has no intention of quitting and expects to remain in office for many years. He noted a prior mild coronary thrombosis but received a complete medical release and believes his life expectancy has increased by five to six years.
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Nasser Agrees to Meet Five Nation Suez Group
President Nasser agreed to meet the five nation Suez Canal committee headed by Australia in Cairo next Monday to discuss international control of the canal. Diplomatic sources in London reported the plan for the Cairo meeting with the group, signaling a move toward multilateral control discussions.
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Egypt Seeks American Pilots for Suez Canal Operations
Egypt announces a recruitment drive for American maritime pilots to operate ships through the Suez Canal. Basic pay plus allowances would range from 856 to 1417 dollars monthly depending on marital status dependents and number of ships piloted.
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Egyptian Menzies Meeting Hints Stir Tense Suez Talks
An official Egyptian source says Prime Minister Menzies is to meet this week but time is undisclosed. British and French frustration grows over delays in Western backed Suez canal control talks with Nasser amid spy plot suspicions and expected sensational trials. Lord Beaverbrook’s Evening Standard notes the Egyptian government may have a grave new motive.
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Weather Forecast Summary From Local Newspaper
Cloudy conditions with light sprinkles tonight and in the morning. Become partly sunny in the afternoon. High near 6 Aug. 29 and low around 56. Full report on Page 13 with sections in Automotive City and Classified pages.
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