Sugar battle stalls as House stands by sugar law limits
Washington Republicans and Democrats clash over sugar legislation in a marathon session. The House Agriculture Committee refused to accept Senate amendments and blocked pre dawn negotiations, backing President Eisenhower's power to control sugar imports under certain conditions. Senate approval remained split as talks stalled.
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Warm Thursday night with highs in the 90s forecast
Partly cloudy and warm Thursday night and Friday with high temperatures in the 90s and overnight lows around mid 70s. The Wednesday high reached 92 and the Thursday dawn low was 70. No rainfall is forecast.
Hurricane Hunter Probes Large Low Pressure System
Hurricane Hunter aircraft entered the south Atlantic to investigate a broad low pressure area with winds reaching 40 mph. The disturbance centered about 1000 miles northeast of San Juan Puerto Rico as of Thursday.
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Four Children Die in Lansdale House Fire
Four children were burned to death in a house fire in North Hills near Lansdale. The Green family, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Green, survived after rescuing four other children from the blaze.
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Ave Arrives For Africa Study Tour
W Averell Harriman arrives in Accra Ghana on Thursday for a fact finding tour of Africa in support of Senator John Kennedy the Democratic presidential nominee.
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Disabled ex postman walks 1200 miles to Mobile
John F. Stahl described as a trusted post man walked from Chicago to Mobile In 113 days covering more than 1200 miles He has logged over 16000 miles on four continents since 1932 The Post Office retired him 25 years ago after a major stomach operation doctors then gave five years to live Itinerary included visiting friends along the way
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Britain and Bonn Discuss New Arms Pool Plans
Britain and West Germany are discussing forming an arms pool with European allies possibly joining. Detailed plans will be reviewed in London next week by West German Defense Minister Josef Strauss and British Defense Minister Harold Watkinson.
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Congress Okays Bracero Law for Six Month Extension
Washington action completed in Congress as the house accepted senate changes to extend the Bracero program for Mexican farm laborers for six months beyond June 30. The six month limit supersedes a two year proposal previously. The decision was by voice vote.
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Railroad shutdown cripples 11 state system on strike
The 107th anniversary Pennsylvan ia Railroad shut down after a midnight walkout by 20 000 maintenance workers halting operations across 18 states. The stoppage affected about 30 million people and disrupted urban commutes in New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh and Washington as wages were not the issue and talks with TWU and the National Mediation Board continued.
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Coolest August In Years For San Antonians
Weatherman Oren Edrington says easterly Gulf air kept August unusually cool with 83.6 degree average, 98 degree high, 69 degree low. Rain totaled 5.05 inches on Aug 15, seven thunderstorm days, the coolest August since 1942 and first since 1950 not to hit 100. Fall recently seems unlikely before Sept 21 equinox.
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Raspa Vendor Fined In Court For Unlicensed Sales
Si Guadalupe Sausedo, 60, faced a $200 fine in Corporation court after selling snow cones without a license. Judge Mike Machado noted it was the third offense and suspended the penalty, asking what work Sausedo would pursue.
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Quake Jars California Area
An earthquake rocked a large portion of San Bernardino County early Thursday. Buildings in San Bernardino were shaken and the quake was felt in Redlands Fontana and Highland.
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Yates Warns Congress May Fail to Reach Destination
Representative Yates of Illinois compares the current censuses to Voltaire’s judgment on a poem titled To Prosperity. He warns that the bill's path may not reach its intended result, calling the session “bobtailed” and unlikely to succeed.
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Classified and Notices Summary Card
Classified items and notices from multiple pages are summarized into this compact record. The entry notes listings across pages 47 to 54, with Death Notices on page 47 and editorial and features on pages 22 and 23, plus sports coverage on pages 40 and 42 to 45.
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Weather Forecast Highlights Humidity Through Weekend
As fall nears, hot humid days persist in San Antonio with highs well into the muggy range. Thursday and Friday will be warm with overnight lows around the mid 70s and partly cloudy skies, no rainfall expected per the weather bureau.
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Weather report notes scattered showers along Texas coast
The article reports thundershowers along the Texas coast on Thursday while most of the state enjoyed clear mild weather. The Rio Grande valley saw thundershowers late Wednesday. Galveston recorded a high of 80 degrees and Dalhart a low of 66.
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Faubus Supports Kennedy But Rejects Democratic Platform
Arkansas Governor Faubus said he would back presidential nominee John Kennedy but rejected the Democratic Party platform and its civil rights plank. He emphasized his loyalty to Kennedy while distancing himself from party policy.
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Cuba seizes U S rubber plants as Castro scorches U S
Cuban authorities seize Goodyear Firestone and United States Rubber properties valued at about thirty million dollars. Goodrich Rubber escapes seizure due to subsidiary ties. Militias control the sites while threats of further confiscations loom. Raul Castro warns Guantanamo may become Cuban but fighting would be provoked by U S forces. He laments reliance on Yankee gold and cites possible future conflicts over the base.
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Londoners Thrill as Bing Crosby Spurs Crowd in London
Bing Crosby toured London on Thursday drawing big crowds. Fans waved and asked for autographs as Crosby expressed delight that both teenagers and older residents remembered him.
New Ecuador Chief in Office Inauguration Bots By Velasco Ibarra
Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra returned to the presidency of Ecuador for the fourth time at an inauguration boycotted by his predecessor. Camilo Ponce Henriquez resigned before his term expired so he would not have to swear in a bitter critic.
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