U S Plans Space Pact Proposals at United Nations
Henry Cabot Lodge announced from Chicago that the United States will present its international space program to the United Nations at the next regular session of the General Assembly. He stressed the plan seeks benefits for every man, woman, and child without detailing specifics.
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Outer space peace talks urged by UN role and US stance
A Los Angeles report describes a 100 mph pursuit ending in a wrestling match in Granada Hills. Gary Ward, 19, was booked on evading arrest after a chaotic drive, while James C. Ward, 41, his father, faced interference charges. Lodge urged immediate UN activity toward peaceful space exploration and cooperation, predicting new China access efforts and US success.
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Diver survives surprise shark encounter off Staten Island coast
New York skin diver John Leszczak 20, guided by his uncle from Elizabeth New Jersey, faced a six foot shark during a third underwater dive near Rosebank Staten Island. He freed himself from a harpoon line and surfaced to be revived, calling it the biggest fish he’s seen.
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Southland Red Inquiry Opens in Los Angeles
A House Un American Activities Committee subcommittee began a closed hearing in Los Angeles into Southern California Communist activities. Seventy persons were summoned to testify, with Dorothy Healey among the first to testify. A 1953 Smith Act conviction prompted appeals. The hearing ongoing during a long weekend, amid poor weather and broad congressional attendance.
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Teen Pair Raids School Steals Car
Two 14 year old youths from Santa Paula are held by Ventura County officers after a wild stolen car flight. They sneaked from homes on Monday, vandalized a Santa Paula grammar school, and found cars to steal then headed toward Los Angeles. In Beverly Hills Patrolman Clason fired warning shots as they nearly struck him. the pair crashed the car and fled. One was caught, the other escaped, and both face grand theft auto and burglary charges.
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Segregationist Heads S Africa Prime Minister
Hendrix Frensch Verwoerd, chief architect of apartheid, became South Africa's prime minister, succeeding Joannes G. Strijdom. The National party shifts to an uncompromising advocate of racial segregation, signaling swift pursuit of apartheid policy.
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Scions Set L A Crime Hearing
State Sen Edwin J Regan schedules a Los Angeles hearing on September 10 to address what Police Chief William H Parker calls an unprecedented crime rise. The subcommittee will stage later hearings to examine revising the state penal code to curb criminal movement into the state. Parker welcomed the subcommittee’s probe and the chance to discuss the surge in crime.
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AFL-CIO to Expose Corruption Meany
George Meany said the AFL-CIO will help expose corruption in the labor movement. He spoke on NBC radio Labor Day night warning against those who misuse members trust and bring disrepute to unions.
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Brush Fire Battles in Fish Canyon Near Duarte
About 300 firefighters fought a brush fire in Fish Canyon near Duarte with containment possible tonight if weather holds. Three men were injured. the blaze has burned more than 115 acres, but no structures are involved or in danger. Water tanker planes were prepared but not planned for use today.
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Communists launch torpedo attack near Quemoy and are repelled
Nationalists reported night convoy operations near Quemoy from the Pescadores Islands. Communist torpedo boats attacked Liao Lo Bay as troops were unloaded from a Nationalist landing ship. Four Nationalist warships engaged. one Nationalist ship damaged and 10 casualties. AP correspondent Forrest Edwards and photographer Fred Waters witnessed the clash as it unfolded over about ten minutes.
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Vintage Queen Crowned at Fair
A new queen was crowned at the California State Fair signaling the start of the 1958 vintage season. Mrs Goodwin J Knight placed the crown of grapes on the queen who will reign during national wine week October 11 to 18. Governor Knight attended a luncheon for wine industry members. The fair also celebrated Modesto Day San Jose Day and Trinity County Day.
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New Electric Motor Runs Under Water
The General Electric Co. has developed an electric motor designed to operate underwater with a fully immersed windings bearings and magnetic components. Immediate use lies in boiler circulating pumps, with experimental ship applications on rudders for improved maneuverability at low speeds.
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Dresden Opera Director Given Suspended Sentence
The head of Dresden's opera company was sentenced to eight months suspended for seducing several ballet dancers and young singers. Die Union reported the official case, noting the sub-opera chief Peter Bejach, aged 42, abused his position by pursuing relationships with pursuing girls seeking advancement.
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Russian scientists shine in magnetism and chromosphere studies
A scientist notes vigorous multilingual discussions at an industrial exposition with Russians presenting key papers in English. He highlights Severny's sunspot magnetism maps, new instruments for chromosphere study, and the impact of solar flares on magnetic changes and radio fadeouts, praising Soviet youth and global scientific exchange.
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Warner film producer Harry Warner left widow half estate
In Los Angeles a probate filing shows film producer Harry Warner left 50 percent of his estimated 6 million dollar estate to his widow Rhea Warner. The will directs 12 44 percent to daughters Doris W Victor and Betty Sperling, with the balance to eight grandchildren, four nieces and a nephew. Warner died July 25 at age 76.
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Miss America Parade Opens Tonight in Atlantic City
Two contenders for Miss America will make their first public appearance tonight in a parade along Atlantic City's boardwalk. The formal competition begins Wednesday with swim, talent, evening gown, and personality judged in interviews by 11 judges. The winner will succeed Marilyn Van Derbur, Miss America 1958.
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Book Condensation The Hidden Power Guarantee What Makes Success
An ad outlines a Long Beach cleaner offering 38 years in business, boasting 200000 garments cleaned yearly and a satisfaction guarantee. It also promotes eye care products and a September Reader's Digest condensed book claiming to reveal a personal power for success and happiness with endorsements of famous people.
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Sea Battle Involving Icelanders and British Trawlermen
Radio reports describe a sea clash where Icelandic gunboats boarded a British trawler, coast guard units intervened, and eventually two Icelanders were captured by the Eastbourne. The Royal Navy claimed no violence occurred while Britain maintains its 12 mile territorial limit and patrols with gunboats and two airplanes.
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