Drowned in Two Tragic Swim Fetes Across Two States
In New York fourBrooklyn families face tragedy at Jamaica Bay when a deep hole claimed seven lives during a holiday outing. Police report 11 relatives from the same neighborhood traveled to Summerville beach. two survivors were hospitalized in serious condition. Names cited include Mrs Auria Cordero and her 14 year old daughter Zorida among the deceased. In Alabama a pond accident near Muscle Shoals kills three from a Littlefield family: Dorothy Bradford 28 Gail Sockewall 11 and Wanda Sockwell 1. Frances Sockwell 15 and Iva Mae Sockwell 48 are hospitalized. witnesses say a rescue attempt by relatives preceded the drownings.
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Immigrant’s Home Dream Ends in Italy Death
John Rocco, a 37 year steel mill veteran from Rankin, saved for a final trip to his Naples area village of Caserta. He left New York July 29 and arrived August 6, but died in Italy at 66. He was survived by seven children and his wife Rose, who had died four years earlier.
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Demos and GOP Clash Over Congress Reclamation Work
A tense crossfire between Demos and GOP over reclamation projects dominates the political scene. Analysts note Eisenhower era programs drive new water resources with dozens of starts and major projects, while critics warn of stalled House action and uneven progress across Western states.
Policeman Shot in Mishap Dies in San Francisco
Police officer William Long, 35, died after being accidentally wounded by a bullet from his own gun. He had multiple blood transfusions, and donors from police and civilians contributed to his care. The incident occurred as doctors battled for his life following the mishap at the scene.
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