Navy Says No Planes Shot Down
A U S Navy spokesman stated no American planes were shot by anti airfire from Syria amid Damascus claims of downing an unidentified jet intruding on UAR airspace. Reports from Cape Canaveral described recovery efforts for a nose cone from the Thor Able rocket lost in space, with search near Ascension Island and the last attempts likely ending at dusk due to lack of beacon signals.
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Flanagan Withdrawn as Ike Withdraws Nomination
Washington reports the Civil Services Commission dropped Bernard Flanagan after his withdrawal prompted by his admission of misstatements in past federal job applications. Flanagan cited political harassment and feared Senate confirmation would prolong controversy, while Eisenhower sent a cordial yet brief reply.
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Soviet Soccer Star Sentenced to 12 Years in Jail
Edouard Streltsov, once a hero of Soviet football, was sentenced to 12 years’ imprisonment for rape after a two day trial reported by Komsomol Pravda. He was the sole defendant and the paper noted his deep shame during the hearing. The case attracted wide attention in Soviet sports circles.
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Komsomol Pravda
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Marines report accidental self injury of Leatherneck
A 20 year old Marine was shot in the leg by his own pistol in an accidental discharge. The man was not named. Dag Hammarskjold at the United Nations announced forming a seven man advisory group to enlarge the observer force in Lebanon. Observers will monitor illegal arms and manpower shipments into Lebanon from Syria under Security Council orders. Lebanon accuses United Arab Republic of aiding rebels via Syria. Hammarskjold aims to allow American withdrawal by increasing observers.
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United Nations
Dag Hammariskjold
NGM
Lebanon
Security Council
Syria
Nasser
United Arab Republic
Syrian
Hatmarskjold
UAW Ready for Walkout Showdown
The United Auto Workers prepare for a confrontation with General Motors Ford and Chrysler as Walter P Reuther calls a Detroit meeting of the 25 member executive board to set a strike deadline for late August or early September Talks with GM and Ford recessed to Tuesday. Chrysler negotiations proceed. Strike authorization votes at Big Three plants run well above three percent in favor of potential action.
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Walter P.reuther
General Motors
Ford
Chrysler
Roosevelt Ethics Query Prompts Senate Probe Demand
Senator Capehart urged a broad Senate ethics investigation into Maryland business dealings tied to Representative James Roosevelt, echoing House inquiries into White House and Sherman Adams ties with Bernard Goldfine. Senator Sparkman, presiding at a Banking Subcommittee hearing, said he would consider the request but set no dates.
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Homer E. Capehart
R-Ind
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Jdames Roosevelt
Calif
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White House
Sherman Adams
Bernard Goldfine
John Sparkman
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Senate Banking Subcommittee
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U S Flier to Face Indonesian Military Trial
Foreign Minister Subandrio said an American airman captured after a B25 bomber was shot down over East Indonesian waters will be tried soon before a military tribunal. Investigation is complete and the flier is detained in a military hospital after being brought to Jakarta following the May 18 incident.
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Indonesia
UPI
Subandrioj
Allen Lawrence
Pope
Parley for Oldsters Gains House Labor Committee Support
Washington team reports House Labor Committee approved a bill Thursday proposing a White House conference to study how to meet the needs and employ the skills of the nation's older citizens. It aims to mobilize programs and resources for seniors.
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Oldsters
Washington
House Labor Committee
White House
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