Knowland To Stump California In Fall Tour
Senate Republican leader William F Knowland will launch a two month 45 stop California stump with a major address at a Long Beach candidate screening rally on September 14 He plans a broad fall schedule through September and October with both political and civic appearances and may expand the tour depending on civil rights legislation in the Senate He has not conceded a governor run but aides say the tour signals strong interest in the 1958 race and assembly activities in Long Beach will begin the GOP candidate selection.
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Rabid Skunk Triggers Ventura County Quarantine
Ventura County authorities imposed a one year countywide quarantine after a rabid skunk was found in the Montalvo area. Dogs must be leashed or confined. vaccinated dogs are exempt after 20 days. The earlier county quarantine ended last May following a rabid dog discovery in 1955.
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Khrushchev predicts Western blockade will fail
In Prague Khrushchev declared Iron Curtain unity would foil the West’s blockade on strategic goods. He urged reliance on Soviet strength, saying capitalism cannot stop socialist productivity. He spoke to 100,000 workers in Pilsen and toured Pilsen and Most as Bulganin visited nearby towns. Western reporters were barred from the groups and events.
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Burglar Shot Entering Plant
A private patrolman fatally wounded a burglar who attacked him with a hammer during a routine security check at an industrial plant. Wallace E. Swan, 52, fired three times after the intruder, identified as James Lee Young of Pacoima, attacked him. Young died at St Joseph Hospital.
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Weather Los Angeles forecast from U S Weather Bureau
The noon agriculture forecast for Southern California predicts mostly sunny weather this afternoon Tuesday and Wednesday with increasing fog and low coastal clouds at night and in the morning. Temps will be warmer in most areas with San Bernardino Valley remaining hot and sunny with occasional high clouds.
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U.S. Weather Bureau
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Operation Alert Moves To Put Nation On Feet
The Civil Defense drill mobilizes more than 100000 agencies across federal state and local governments to simulate postattack recovery. About 41 million people are evacuated and 95.5 million affected in a nationwide test labeled Operation Alert 1957. President Eisenhower monitored the exercise from Gettysburg farm as the government moves to ensure continuity and emergency industry footing after a simulated nuclear assault.
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Bomb Test Fallout Said Not Dangerous
Two members of the Senate House Atomic Energy Committee said that fallout from bomb tests is not dangerous but warned radiation could reach danger levels if testing continues at the current rate for ten years. Reps Holifield and Van Zandt discussed findings on Celebrity Parade ABC, noting the public lacks full facts and promising hearings publication in weeks.
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D-Calif
James van Zandt
R-Pa
Joint Committee
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House Opens Debate On Foreign Aid Bill
The House opened debate on the foreign aid program with warnings that Kremlin leaders seek world domination. Chairman Gordon argued the Soviet threat remains real, defending a 3.24 billion dollar aid plan to bolster the free world against aggression amid Hungary’s revolt.
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Brush Fire Near Newhall Threatens Town and Homes
In Newhall California a stubborn brush fire has burned 875 acres as about 150 firefighters battle to control it. The worst section sits in Wildwood Canyon where homes remain endangered. a garage and a shed were destroyed as flames reached near residences along the town’s southwest edge.
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Immigration reform urged as urgent item for Congress
Sen. Hubert H. Humphrey, Democrat of Minnesota, called for drastically needed reforms in immigration and refugee laws. He said immigration is one of the most urgent items facing Congress and should be acted on this year.
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Child Drowns In Lake Folsom Calif
Linda Stevens, eight, from Coronado, drowned at Lake Folsom after arriving for a family picnic with relatives. She had been visiting near Sacramento for three weeks. Linda disappeared during the gathering and was recovered from the water after a search.
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Eisenhower Concludes Helicopter Tour of Civil Defense HQ
President Eisenhower completed a helicopter tour of the secret Civil Defense and Mobilization headquarters used in atomic contingency planning. He landed on the White House lawn after visiting the Highpoint facility near Gettysburg and received briefings on skeleton government work and radioactive fallout concerns as Operation Alert phase three began.
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Lewis E. Eberry
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Andrew Goodpaster
Air Force
William G. Draper
Naval
E. P. Aurand
Army
Robert L. Schulz
Savings Bond Sales Drop in Southern California
LOS ANGELES UP The Southern California sale of U S savings bonds fell about 14 8 percent in the first six months of this year compared with the same period last year. George E Grieb acting state director for the U S Savings Bond division said purchases for 1957 totaled 91 702 570 U S dollars. Treasury officials reported national sales for the period declined 16 percent to 2 314 000 000 dollars.
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U.S. Treasury
Record 6.24 inch rain hits Chicago area floodwaters rise
The Chicago area endured a weekend deluge with 6.24 inches of rain causing massive floods. The Little Calumet River overflowed in southeast suburbs evacuating about 200 families in Wicker Park Manor while Grand Calumet River flooding forced hundreds to leave Highland and Calumet City. Eleven deaths were reported from electrocution, drowning, and heart attacks as volunteers sandbagged dikes to curb further floods. Midway Airport resumed full operations after Friday flood disruption.
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Nebraska Lawyer To Head Elks
Nebraska attorney Hubert Black, 57, was elected Grand Exalted Ruler of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks at the 93rd Grand Lodge convention in San Francisco. He has been an Elk for 30 years, nominated by Federal Judge John W. Deleffant and seconded by Governor Victor Anderson. Fred L. Bohn of Zanesville, Ohio, delivered the keynote speech as delegates, 2800 strong, convened. The Elks highlighted charity focusing on youth, with 17-year-old James Landon of Eureka, California, recounting his improvement from crippling disability thanks to Elks aid.
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U.S. May Lift Ban On Newsmen Going To China
Washington reports indicate a decision to lift the travel ban to Red China may come within two weeks. A Thursday meeting with Secretary Dulles and Andrew Berding will discuss a limited entry plan for U.S. newsmen from major organizations including AP, UPI, NYT, CBS, NBC, Time, and more.
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City junior gardeners plant sunflowers for birds
In Huron South Dakota the City Junior Gardeners start spring planting to provide seeds for cardinals chickadees nuthatches downy and hairy woodpeckers and other birds to eat in winter as soon as the ground thaws.
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Children To Entertain Red Skelton's Son
Madrid reports that MADRID (UP) one hundred thousand children will help entertain Richard Skelton the ailing nine year old son of comedian Red Skelton during Spain visit. The Catholic magazine Tes Amigos said it will coordinate with readers to ensure Richard enjoys major world sights while living with leukemia.
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Fireman on Casey Jones Dies After Long Legend
Simeon T. Webb 83, fireman on the Cannon Ball Express, died in Memphis. Webb, who revived the Casey Jones ballad and stories, died while still linked to the whistle he rode to warn ahead. Webb’s life and the famed 1900 wreck saga linked to Casey Jones remain a railway lore cornerstone.
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Abbott And Costello Part Ways On Friendly Terms
Hollywood reports Bud Abbott and Lou Costello will part after 20 years as a top money making team. Abbott seeks more time for raising thoroughbreds in California while Costello plans to continue solo film work. Partnership remains legally in force with shared percentage from movies.
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Diablo Nuclear Test Fire After Earlier Failure
At the Nevada Atomic Energy Commission proving ground the weapon Diablo was fired at 4 30 a m p d t The device disintegrated its 500 foot tower and produced a precocious mushroom cloud seen from Los Angeles to San Francisco Weather forecasts said fallout would stay near the test site An underground shelter monitored radiation as 17 people including 100 Canadians watched The June 28 test failed due to power loss and five scientists risked vaporization while three climbed to disable the device in 35 minutes
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Fishing Boat Limps To Port
A damaged fishing boat with four aboard limped toward port with pumps in use to stay afloat. The Coast Guard reported the vessel was being assisted by a cutter as it headed toward port.
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