Illinois Floods Strike Kankakee and Chicago After Torrential Rain
Torrential rains isolating Kankakee flood at least 1,000 homes and force evacuations by boat. Chicago suffers heavy damage with five inches of rain in 12 hours and Midway Airport shut, tens of thousands stranded as basements and underpasses flood.
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Mid-Aisle Chats Revealed by Evident Stewardess Hint
PHILADELPHIA The author Caskie Stinnett, Holiday Magazine editor, says a high flying friend heard stewardesses discussing safety remarks about how some passengers may be asked to take something up front. The remark included a warning that an automatic pilot is on.
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Holiday Magazine
Make Believe Nuclear Attack Drill Wreaks Havoc in Cities
Operation Alert 1957 simulation depicts a nationwide nuclear strike with 153 U S targets destroyed and major cities like New York Chicago and Los Angeles imagined ruined. Officials report millions hypothetically killed or displaced while agencies test emergency relocation centers and rationing plans.
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Reluctant motorist defies alert in revealing shorts
During a Civil Defense alert in New York a motorist refused shelter while in a parked car. She finally left after a policeman urged action and revealed she wore very short shorts.
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Mock national emergency tests reveal slow official response
Officials described a staged outcome with ongoing results and communications delays. President Eisenhower moved from a capital reportedly struck while a rudimentary war effort was assembled on paper. At a secret HQ, FCDA and ODM leaders address civilian survival and mobilization as about 5,000 more officials join the effort.
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Miami Hit By Simulated Bomb Attack In Civil Defense Drill
Civil Defense workers carried out a paper exercise simulating a hydrogen bomb attack on Florida. Miami counted thousands of casualties, with 100 000 dead and 150 000 injured due to an earlier time assumption, while Jacksonville Tallahassee and Orlando showed 20 000 2 240 and 620 deaths respectively. The Miami drill used a two megaton bomb, far larger than the others, and changed evacuation timing by 1 pm rather than 4 17 pm.
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Senior and Junior Winners in THE NEWS Amateur Photo Contest
Mrs. Ralph Huttig of 1718 Nebraska Ave won the Senior Division with a snapshot titled Moxie's Curiosity. Miss Joan Faucher, 13, of 420 Erie Ave won the Junior Division with Horse In Hiding. Winners shown on Page 7. Deadline for Week No 2 is Wednesday noon.
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Beaches Slide As Groin Hassle Mounts in Sarasota
A Sarasota matter details erosion disputes after Hurricane Audrey. Locals Budd and Thompson clash over rock grains versus permeable sand to stabilize Ben Franklin Drive and Lido Beach. Braun's Florida study urges funded research before further construction while the gulf coast faces ongoing wear.
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Mansfield urges Dulles to tour Eastern Europe for clear view
Sen Mansf ield of Montana urges Secretary Dulles to visit Eastern Europe for a first hand look at changes behind the Iron Curtain. He critiques current policy as fear driven and calls for expanded contacts and diplomacy rather than broad sanctions. He says Dulles could report back with an accurate picture of developments and suggests a first step to visit those nations.
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Demos Push Spending Curbs in Response to Federal Budget
House Democrats angered by reports of a presidential order to hold 1958 spending at 1957 levels plan tighter controls. Rep. Cannon says the Appropriations Committee will not approve more funds than the President requests. The dispute centers on impounding funds and tax cut credit aims.
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Karim Declares Self Imam of Ismailis in Geneva
In Versoix near Geneva Prince Karim, 19, proclaimed himself successor to the late Aga Khan and 49th Imam of about 20 million Ismaili Muslims. He read the will in a garden ceremony with 50 leaders and their wives present. the embalmed body lay nearby as burial plans were outlined for Aswan Egypt. He said he would assume duties the next day.
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Local Civil Defense Drill Captured In Page Seven
A photo story shows how the town's Civil Defense group operated during a mock alert. Readers are invited to explore additional boating coverage on pages 11 to 14 and a forecast about space efforts on page 9.
Minnie Sees Monotony On Friday The 13th
Minnie Mermaid comments on schedule confusion caused by Friday the 13th landing on Saturday. She notes current weather readings with a steady thermometer trend and explains temperatures over the last 24 hours ranged from 73 to 91 degrees while rainfall remained zero and wind blew west at 24 mph.
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Becks Indicted For Grand Larceny Of Union Funds
Seattle report states King County Grand Jury indicted Teamster President Dave Beck and son Dave Beck Jr. on grand larceny charges involving union funds. Beck posted $3,000 bond after surrendering for booking. Jury sat 15 days hearing 55 witnesses and urged stronger laws.
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