Flood Dams Burst For 14-Feet Flood In Las Vegas New Mexico
Three dams on the Galinas River burst sending about 90 million gallons of water through Las Vegas New Mexico. Homes along the river flooded up to 14 feet while the city escaped major damage. National Guardsmen evacuated hundreds from riverbanks as water crested and bridges failed. No loss of life reported. some property and livestock damage.
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George Shannon
New Mexico
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Services for George Due Today
VIENNA Ga UPI The body of former Son Walter F George Tay in state today at First Baptist Church where he worshiped while the town of about 2 000 mourns his passing Organists played soft music as friends and neighbors filed past for a last glimpse of the Georgia native farmer's son who became a special ambassador to NATO after a long career as a Democrat in the U S Senate. Mayor J T DeLiesselin proclaimed a two hour shutdown at 2 p m two hours before simple funeral services in the church. He chaired the Foreign Relations Committee during his Senate tenure.
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Write Offs Program Due to Die in '59
The Senate Finance Committee moved to sharply limit the fast tax write-off program for the next 30 months and then end it. It authorized amended language on a House tax bill to halt new certificates for rapid amortization of 23 billion dollars in new plant and equipment, with a shutdown set for December 31, 1959, affecting Defense Department and Atomic Energy Commission purchases.
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Weather outlook mostly clear through Tuesday
The forecast calls for mostly clear skies through Tuesday with isolated night and early morning low clouds. A light change in temperatures is expected with minor fluctuations across the period.
Demo Blasts Nixon Over Propaganda in Civil Rights Bill
Washington AP Lyndon B. Johnson accused Vice President Nixon of running a propaganda campaign against the Senate jury trial amendment to the civil rights bill. Johnson said Nixon spoke without part in the bill's discussion and labeled his stance political.
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Lyndon B. Johnson
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Nixon
Senate
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LOS Angeles
Libel Trial Jury Pick Nears End in Hollywood Case
Los Angeles reporters note the Confidential Magazine libel and obscenity case edges toward a jury decision with voir dire filtering fewer candidates. Prosecution cites celebrity targets Maureen O'Hara and Mae West among others while defense seeks to call 100 to 200 Hollywood figures to prove prior publication falsehoods.
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Los Angeles
Arthur J.O' Cowley
Wave Crashes Bay Sweeper Leg Breaks Santa Clara Driver
A large breaker struck swimmer Walter Hicks at Seacliff Beach State Park. The Santa Cruz hospital said Hicks, a Santa Clara bus driver, suffered a compound leg fracture and will miss work for at least three months.
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Walter Hicks
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Seacliff Beach State Park
Santa Crux Hospital
Soldiers killed as train hits engine near there
A Spanish army troop train crashed into a stationary locomotive near WIWLAVERDE on Sunday, killing 21 soldiers. Sixty eight people were injured, eight critically.
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Phantom union locals use secretary’s name as dummy president
Washington WP reports Sam Gerlan secretary treasurer of New York jewelry workers Local testified his name was used as president and his address used for phantom Teamsters Local No. 388 without his knowledge. He noted he is secretary treasurer of Coin Machines Employes Local No. 26, International Jewelry Workers Union, as investigators seek how a union charter moved between favored individuals.
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al “Phantom” Teamsters
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Senate Rackets Investigating Committee
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International Jewelry Workers ‘Union
Where to Find It Guide Location Listing for New York
A bustling city guide lists where to find various sections in a New York daily edition. It notes a 23,000 member police force on alert after recent teenage violence amid slayings.
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Skeltons Arrive in New York After Europe Trip
New York receives comedian Red Skelton and his son Richard after a three week Europe tour aimed at helping the boy, who suffers from a blood disease. Skelton spoke little to reporters about the trip as photographers captured the arrival at Idlewild Airport.
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London
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Edinburgh
Scotland
Los Padres Brush Fire Burns Near Ridge Route
A brush and timber fire advanced in Los Padres National Forest about 22 miles east of the Ridge Route community. By morning it covered about 180 acres with no structures harmed. Over 160 firefighters, two planes, and Kern County prisoners battled flames near Lockwood and Piru Creeks, Ventura County. Thousands of deer hunters were in the area for opening weekend with no reported trapping or danger.
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Plea for Auto Seat Belts Drives Air Force Expert
Air Force safety chief John P. Stapp urged seat belts be standard in new cars during a House subcommittee hearing. Maj. George Anderson backed belt adoption in government vehicles, noting safety gains while committee members pressed automakers to improve 1958 models. Stapp recalled his rocket sled stop and said he could not afford to drive without a belt.
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Washington
Stapp
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Holloman Air Force Base
N. Max
Long Beach Man Dies by Suicide During Phone Call
Phillip Robert Richardson, 25, an aircraft worker at Douglas Aircraft in Torrance, shot himself in his Gardenia Avenue home after despondency over a girlfriend dispute. He whispered I love you into a telephone to Frances Valerie as police arrived. his sister witnessed the death.
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Long Beach
Phillip Robert Richardson
Hisore
Gardenia Ave
Zella J. Schneider
Richardson
Douglas Aircraft
Torrance
Frances Valerie
Glen Jora
Miss Valerie
Richards
Flood Leaves 115 Dead and 100000 Homeless Near Seoul
Seoul police report 115 dead and 37 missing after the Naktong River flood. Over 100,000 people were left homeless in the river basin 20 miles north of Seoul as the river burst its banks after heavy rain. Food and clothing were rushed in while a flood relief committee was formed.
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Naktong
Pittsburgh Fire Damages Bakery Warehouse
A blaze on Pittsburgh's north side damaged the J. R. Lloyd Co. wholesale bakery warehouse. It injures 12 firefighters and caused about 125000 dollars in damages. Firefighters fought smoke and flames from late Sunday night into early Monday, prompting evacuations due to nearby gunpowder stored on the second floor. The cause was not determined.
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Pittsburgh
Charles J. McDermott
J. R. Lloyd,Co
Stotas
Pennsylvania Gunsmith School
George R. Thacker Arms Co
Flood Map Shows Dam Bursts in Las Vegas New Mexico
Map outlines Gallinas River flood area after three dams burst impacting homes above and below Las Vegas. An AP report notes widespread inundation across the town as floodwaters rise.
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N. M
Gallinas River
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