House Upholds Ike's Vetoing of REA Bill
The House upheld President Eisenhower's veto of the rural electrification bill by a 289 to 146 vote. Democrats largely supported passing the measure, while six Republicans joined to sustain the veto. The veto, earlier overridden by the Senate, leaves Eisenhower with a record of no overridden vetoes.
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Volunteers Rescue Family From Flooded Stream in Maryland
In Hyndman Pennsylvania region a car with Nellie Bridges and her three children nearly washed away in a rain swollen creek. Bridges swam to shore after dialing for help, two volunteer firefighters rescued the father and kids, notching a harrowing hour as the car drifted 100 feet. Kenneth Ray and Sharon Ney, both 3, and Walter, 4, were sent to Memorial Hospital Cumberland for observation.
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Nellie Bridges
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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Kenneth Ray
Sharon Ney
Memorial Hospital
Cumberland, Md
Voting on the Bill Shifts as Clark Votes Yes
The House previously passed the bill on April 15 with five Democrats opposing and 16 Republicans supporting. Today the sole Democrat to switch stance was Frank M. Clark of Pennsylvania, aligning with the supporters.
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20 Lashes Mandatory as Delaw are OK Whipping Robbers
Delaware legislature votes 22 to 3 to require 20 to 40 lashes for first robbery offense and no less than 30 for later convictions. Gov. Bogas will decide next week on signing, a historic move as whipping becomes mandatory for a crime. Current sentence for robbery includes a $500 fine and up to five years in prison.
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Solons Vote to Halt Out in Marines
Senators unanimously blocked a Marine Corps reduction in defiance of Congress by attaching riders to a broad supplemental bill. The Mansfield rider would force Navy funds to the 200,000 Marine level, while Long added a minimum Army level of 900,000. Civil defense leaders push toward lower forces, aiming for 870,000 Army and 175,000 Marines by next June 30.
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Allies Close Berlin Meet Claim Unity
Western foreign ministers from the United States Britain France and West Germany end a Paris consultative session with a tentative joint front for Geneva talks with the Soviet Union on Berlin and Central Europe. They plan a brief informal meeting to settle strategy and differences while insisting unity remains intact ahead of the May 11 conference opening.
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Two El Toro Jet Pilots Die In Wreck Collision
Two Marine A 4D Skyhawk pilots Capt Edward Kiely 31 of Santa Ana and 2nd Lt Richard Fisher 22 Hobbs N M died in a fiery crash after their aircraft collided during an instrument landing at El Toro Marine Air Station. Both were returning from a cross country training mission when radar gave a wave off instruction and contact was lost seconds before the explosion. Wreckage was found southwest of the runway in a citrus grove. cause under Marine investigation.
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Stripper Barr Arrest Highlights Bond Row in Hollywood
Candy Barr, 27, jailed after bond on marijuana possession conviction expired following a Dallas warrant. Mickey Cohen aided by producing a bondsman to secure a new bond, while Barr's lawyer works on an appeal due by May 18. Sheriff’s deputies say the existing bond term had expired and Barr awaits bond decision. Atty. Gen. Mask warns Long Beach land dispute as state pursues litigation option.
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Long Beach
Godfrey Undergoes Lung Tumor Surgery
Arthur Godfrey had a malignant tumor removed from his left lung with the upper lobe. five hour operation successful. Hospital reported his condition as good immediately after surgery. The news came as the Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center released a statement.
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Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center
Head of FBI in L A Stricken Is Critical
W V K Brown head of the Los Angeles FBI office suffered a third heart attack in two months. He was hospitalized at St Vincent's, listed in critical condition after the Wednesday night episode. The previous attack occurred in February.
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Panama braces for rebel invasion on canal front
Panamanian troops prepare to strike at rebels holed up 20 miles north of the canal entrance as U S fighters sweep the coast. An OAS mediated effort seeks to end the attempted overthrow of President Ernesto de la Guardia with Fidel Castro urged to curb any new invasion. The Times notes rebels may seek a symbolic canal grab if successful.
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Washington
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Havana
New York Times
Weather outlook: low clouds fog tonight then sun Friday
Low clouds and fog persist tonight with improving visibility, followed by mostly sunny skies Friday and cooler conditions. The daytime high today is forecast to reach 63 degrees, then gradual cooling.
State Senate Approves Guv Brown Labor Reform Bill
The State Senate votes 30 to 6 to approve Governor Brown's labor reform measure and sends it to the Assembly. The page also lists upcoming features and section references across the newspaper.
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Five top gymnasts among 28 killed in Iberia Air crash
Five of Spain's leading gymnasts were among 28 dead when a government Iberia DC3 crashed on a hill near Madrid in bad weather. The plane was en route from Barcelona to Madrid. Officials cited poor weather as the cause.
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Ignore Husbands Roadblocks Resumed by Wives in Strike
OKMULGEE Oklahoma wives of Phillips Petroleum workers continued roadblocks for a third day halting at least 25 refinery trucks. The 103 member I A W C U strike now in day 76 saw two trucks through since Tuesday as women blockaded three refinery access roads100 yards from the gates. One participant said they act after 244 months to urge terms. Plant Superintendent Vauclair or Vauirain called the blockades a violation of law.
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