Forty Bachelors Swindled by Male Heart Ruse Linked to Gail Harris
Gail Harris, 25, an unemployed painter posing as a woman, admitted running a lonely heart scam that fleeced about 40 bachelors in 24 states for an estimated 2500 dollars. Harris described the scheme spanning 20 months and said she learned victims' names through a Chicago friendship club. Federal court charges were filed in Columbus, Ohio.
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United States Moves to Draft Test Ban Pact for Geneva Talks
United States officials say a treaty draft to suspend nuclear tests is being prepared by the State Department for presentation at the Geneva talks starting October 31. Britain and the Soviet Union are expected to join in negotiations, with a technical experts conference on defense against surprise attack set to begin November 10, per informed sources.
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Bomarc Intercepts 1000-Mile Target in Florida Test
The Air Force reported a Bomarc long range interceptor destroyed a 1000 mph X-10 target missile during a test off Cape Canaveral. The X-10 and Bomarc, controlled by SAGE Kingston, tied to a simulated destruction and caused a seven hour disruption in Cocoa Beach before normal life resumed.
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Indian Day in Chicago Ends With Peace Plea and Permits Refusal
In Chicago, an effort led by chief Thundercloud and six braves sought a peace treaty with Mayor Daley to end Fort Dearborn era hostilities. Daley declined to sign. Indians petitioned for a peace and ceremonial signals, but officials refused street fires and permits, citing safety and city rules.
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U S Cigarettes Get Briton in Trouble
UPI report notes that U S Cigarettes spark a dispute involving a British party as the treaty tests face possible suspension with notice deadlines. Fire officials said a brush fire in Corbin Canyon near Woodland Hills was controlled with no structures damaged.
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GM Walkouts Tied to UAW Strategy as Strike Deadline Near
In Detroit, GM accuses UAW leaders of directing wildcat walkouts tied to contract talks with Chrysler signaling a broader plan to pressure negotiations. Chrysler notes timing and scope show not all walkouts are spontaneous. About 57,000 workers idle nationwide with GM 32,000, Chrysler 14,000, Ford 11,300. UAW president Walter Reuther to join GM talks Friday after Ford Council meeting approving a recent settlement.
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Meet Your Man through Workers Classified Ad
A terse classified snippet from the September 25, 1958 issue promotes a “meet-your-man through workers” service with a dialable number HE 2-5959 and a call for a good lad-writer, indicating employment advertising in the Press Telegram era.
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