Record Fourth of July accident toll tops 700 lives
An Associated Press tally shows 748 people died in accidents over a 78 hour holiday weekend from June 17 to June 20. Traffic deaths reached 382, drownings 233, and other accidents 133, all records for a three day Fourth of July period.
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U N Accuses Communists Of Treaty Violation At Panmunjom
The United Nations accused Communist forces of flagrant violations of the Korean armistice and demanded an accounting of combat material and aircraft introduced into Korea. Maj. Gen. Harlan C. Parks condemned Reds as dishonest and barred Allied reporters from a Communist press conference.
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No Sign of Kidnapping By Bear Found Unhurt
Ida Mae Curtis, two, was found unharmed 22 hours after vanishing near Libby Montana. Deputies reported no injuries, and Sheriff Ray Frost noted she likely avoided a bear while staying awake and lying on her side. The child bounded into her father Mortimer Curtis’s arms with a cheerful greeting.
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Bright Spot Teacher and Tax Talk
A brief item notes a Bright Spot teacher discussion On the idea that ten mills equal one cent and that earning only this amount could exempt them from excess profits tax. The mention connects Young American sentiments to tax policy in a compact quotable remark.
Fire in Palm Beach Woman Found Burned in Bed
West Palm Beach officers probed possible arson after the charred body of Louise Dawson 44 was found between twin beds in a rented apartment. An empty inflammable cleaner can was found beside a bed, while a detective noted the fire may have started from smoking in bed. Dawson allegedly set two prior bed fires in other rentals.
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W. R. Kerr
Enough Is Enough Ends Burrowing Hose Saga in Downey
Truck driver George Di Peso halted a 50 foot green hose that kept sinking into the ground. Neighbors watched as the hose vanished inches an hour, with advice flowing from distant cities. After cutting it, he warned it may stay buried or he might bury it himself.
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Residents Rally to Create Public Park on Tuttle Ave Land
Opponents of the Legion land sale to the county cite potential ownership issues and urge the County Commission to dedicate the five acre site as a city park serving Power Park Patricia Manor Glen Ridge Ringling Blvd neighborhoods. A Jaycee case lingered as officials weigh park needs against a $1500 Legion bid.
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Patricia Manor
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Peron alleges sedition by telephone in broadcast
President Juan D Peron says enemies who failed to assassinate him during the June 16 revolution are circulating rumors to provoke sedition by telephone. The claim comes as political tension rises during a period of unrest in Argentina.
Rattlesnake Captured Outside Paver Park Boundaries
The News retracts its previous report about a rattlesnake captured in a vacant lot at 2578 Novus St. The reptile was found outside Paver Park, not within the development, after confirmation from Marty Paver.
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Paver Park
Texas
Jim Mitchell
Marty Paver
Khrushchev says Russia will wait if Geneva talks lack seriousness
Khrushchev told guests at the U S Embassy party that Russia seeks an honest basis for agreement at Geneva and can wait if the West does not negotiate seriously. He defended Soviet strength, noted solid agriculture and industry, and said talks should be equal and sincere.
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Russia
Geneva
Nikita Khrushchev
U.S
Walter N. Walmsley
United States
Eisenhower
Newsman
Florida Toll Law Amid Holiday Weekend Toll Varies
The Associated Press reports twelve people died in Florida during the holiday weekend but the predicted high toll did not occur. Four deaths happened on highways as the 78 hour Fourth of July period ended, against an expected total of 11. The prior year count for the same period was 12.
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Associated Press
Florida
More Rain For Area Forecast Delivers Thunder Showers
Sarasota vicinity expects daytime cloudiness with scattered afternoon and early evening thundershowers tomorrow. Florida remains partly cloudy this afternoon through tonight and Wednesday with widely scattered thundershowers mainly after noon. Read Herb Stolander's column in the Sports Section for titles and almanac.
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Florida
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Herb Stolander
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