Extortionist Dio Attacks Photographer in Senate Probe
In Washington, Johnny Dio slugged United Press photographer Stanley Tretick outside the Senate Office Building as he prepared to testify in the rackets probe. Dio, paroled to comply with a subpoena, fled after the punch and refused to answer questions before the hearing adjourned.
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Khrushchev Warns of Hydrogen Rocket War Threat
BERLIN AP Russian Communist Party chief Khrushchev warned that a war over Germany could bring the United States under attack by hydrogen rockets. He told a East German parliamentary session that Western powers aim to turn West Germany into a war base and create a dangerous situation. Khrushchev urged thought of atomic and hydrogen weapon reach by England France and others if military action begins. The remarks followed by Soviet spokesman and aimed at influencing West German voters ahead of Sept. 15 elections.
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Ditch-Run Plane With 67 Aboard Seeks Hawaii Safe Arrival
A 607 military transport with 67 aboard and two engines dead fought to reach Hawaii. Maj Samuel Tyson pressed on at low altitude toward Hilo after losing both portside props. Rescue planes and Navy ships aided as airsea forces warned fuel could run out before touchdown.
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House Delays Decision on Civil Rights
The House slows action on the civil rights bill after the Senate approved it 72 to 18. The measure sits on the speaker's desk as leaders gauge sentiment and seek compromise proposals, with no House conference planned for now. President Eisenhower may call Congress back into special session if a bill he can sign is not produced, amid tensions over a Senate jury trial provision in federal contempt cases.
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Man Shot Dead in Indianapolis Hotel Gun Battle
A hotel guest Nolan Carter from Portland Oregon was killed in a barricaded 12th floor room after a gun battle with Indianapolis police. Det Sgt James Partain was wounded five times, along with a civilian bystander Connie Caile and officer Raymond Cooper. Carter's motive and whether he shot himself remain undetermined.
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Texas Plant Blast Injures Three Men Near Du Pont Plant
An explosion at the Du Pont Sabine River plant near Oranges Texas injured three men and heavily damaged a plant section. The blast shook the countryside for two miles, and a fire started but was quickly extinguished.
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Pigeon With Broken Leg Receives Nonoperative Care
Doctors at Wilshire Hospital examined a pigeon found near the main entrance and decided to let the leg heal naturally without surgery or splints. The bird rests calmly in a towel padded box in the nurses' office as a special patient.
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Motion Due Friday In Confidential Magazine Libel Trial
In Los Angeles the Confidential Magazine criminal libel trial paused as defense seeks to move Friday to dismiss West Coast magazine reps. Attorneys claim conspiracy may have occurred and that two men were hired as part of a scam. The case accuses the magazine of paying Hollywood Research, Inc. over 10,000 monthly in 1955 56 for scandalous material about entertainment figures. The trial resumes after jurors hear motions to quash a subpoena naming Tab Hunter as a witness.
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Explosion Hits Area in Boston Damages Homes and Hints Sabotage
A large explosion at a construction site in South Boston near a tunnel damaged over 100 homes and prompted police to warn residents. Officials speculated sabotage while 200 patrolmen searched for caps blown across a wide area. Minor injuries limited to cuts from debris.
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Boy Trapped in Well Shaft Pulled Free
In Arcata California a 3 year old boy named Michael Swenson fell into a dry 15 foot well on a farm owned by T F Aultman. After four attempts by firefighters the child was pulled to safety 30 minutes later. He was reported in good condition aside from nausea from swallowing sand. His mother Mrs pale Swanson expressed relief.
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Senate predicts quick McElroy defense secretary confirmation
Senate leaders foresee fast confirmation of Neil McElroy to replace Charles E. Wilson as secretary of defense. McElroy was nominated Wednesday to President Eisenhower. Various sections note page references.
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700 Striking Plumbers to Work Again
Seven hundred of about eight thousand plumbers ended the 38 day building trades strike and agreed Wednesday to return to work. AFL-CIO plumbers including welders and fitters who struck July 1 against the Utility Pipe Contractors Association and the Plumbing Heating and Piping Employers Council join the call off while negotiations continue for a full contract by month’s end. A court restraining order dissolved allows non council contractors to sign contracts with unions as talks resume amid high hopes for a settlement.
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