Heat Wave Strikes Southern California Fatalities Rise
A brutal heat wave in southern California left four dead and 57 cases of heat prostration as temperatures spiked across several areas. An expected scorcher was forecast for today, while a CIO union called off a midnight strike on the Pennsylvania Railroad. Governors in Mississippi and Illinois push for inquiry into the Wolf Call slaying of a 15 year old Chicago boy in the Delta. England moves to counter Soviet seats as West eyes inspections to spy on red installations. President Peron declares state of siege in Buenos Aires with congress approval. Minor incident near Gaza Strip as Israel accepts terms to halt fighting.
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Explosion Rocks Chicago Factory
A powerful explosion and flash fire leveled half a block in a Southwest Side factory district. At least 36 people were injured and damage was estimated at about one million dollars.
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Truce Talks Near as Gaza Fighting Eases
Civilian and military reports describe limited clashes along the Israel Egypt frontier as Israel conditional accepts a U N cease fire proposal. Egypt agrees to Burns plan and both sides tally high casualties from nine days of fighting in Gaza with Khan Yunis a focal point.
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U.N. Truce Supervisory Commission
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Burns
Gaza
Khan Yunis
Israel
Voice of Israel Radio
Gaza Strip
Congress Approves State of Siege in Buenos Aires
Argentina's Congress approved a state of siege for Buenos Aires to back Peron's drive to crush opposition. The Senate passed the measure after the lower house vote, with Peron expected to sign it into law. The step suspends constitutional guarantees and allows detentions without trial. The plan aims to suppress "troublemakers" as radicals protest.
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Peron
House of Deputies
Ship Pronouns Explained The She Her Usage
A playful note explains why ships are often called she or her. It cites costs of upkeep in paint and powder and the need to secure the vessel to prevent drifting. It also notes ships appear at their best in high winds and require a skilled person to handle her.
Mississippi Slaying of Teen Sparks Cross-State Call for Justice
In Greenwood Mississippi and Chicago Illinois leaders demand full inquiry into the murder of 14 year old Emmett Till after he whistled at a white storekeeper's wife in Money Mississippi. Roy Bryant and J W Milam are jailed for kidnap slaying as the nation awaits federal action.
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Till
Moses Wright
Money
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Problem Made Clear in Talks on Japanese Defense Role
Washington officials say Japan faces a tough period of bargaining to accept a military role in the Western Pacific. In talks with Foreign Minister Mamoru Shigemitsu, Tokyo proposed delaying heavy buildup until 1961 while the US pressed for 350000 ground troops in 10 divisions by about 1963 and 1300 air power by 1960. The United States urged Japan to move beyond home defense and help police Asia.
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Britain Moves to Quash Red Fears Over Spy Inspection Teams
United Nations diplomats report Britain agrees any control organ will be non spying and limited in scope. Russian fears center on a potential spy network inside the Soviet Union as Western plans for inspection progress. Anthony Nutting explained staged confidence building and that early inspections would avoid atomic installations. The weeklong talks at the U N Disarmament subcommittee adjourned with plans to reconvene Tuesday.
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Four killed in Kosciusko department store blast
An explosion in the J C Penny air conditioning system in Kosciusko Mississippi killed four people and damaged the store basement. Police searched Staten Island for a missing 14 year old girl who cried for help to her mother. Timothy J Murphy of Milton was elected national commander in chief of the VFW at the 56th National encampment. American Motors settles with the CIO UAW on the Big Three pattern ending a strike.
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False Tornado Alarm Shocks Sarasotans After Storm Mixup
A mistaken National Airlines report sparked panic as Sarasota residents rushed home to prep for a non existent tornado. The mix up began with an off duty agent broadcasting a storm warning after a pilot misidentified a ground swirl near Venice and Oneco. Police urged verification with authorities before public warnings.
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Bradenton
Snell
Venice
Robert Wilson
Florida Patrol Urges Caution for Labor Day Weekend
Florida State Highway Patrol safety officer Cpl. Frank B. Parcinski warns speed and hurry contribute to crashes. He cites 1954 traffic fatalities 978 and 38 000 arrests, urging support from business and communities to reduce holiday accidents.
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Frank Parcinski
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Bill McCrary
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Frank B. Parcinski
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CIO Halts Strike Plan
NEW YORK The CIO Transport Workers Union ordered postponement of a 35 000 nonoperating Pennsylvania Railroad strike. Michael J. Quill said workers might still postpone their decision to strike while the union notifies the National Mediation Board to delay the walkout affecting 12 states and the District of Columbia. Eisenhower created an emergency fact finding board to review the dispute under the Railway Labor Act, usually delaying strikes 60 days.
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Record Heatwave Hits Southern California Killing Four
A blistering heatwave shattered a 64 year high, with Los Angeles area temperatures near 108 and 120 in Mojave desert outposts. Heat caused three deaths, 12 homes burned in San Dimas, tens of thousands of poultry perished in Bellflower, and farms suffered crop losses as offices closed and construction stalled.
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Torrance
Los Angeles
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Juared Petra
Highland Park
Charles Harris
Elma Gale
Rainy Labor Day Weekend Forecast in Florida
The Sarasota area and Florida coast foretell partly cloudy skies with scattered afternoon and evening thundershowers through Saturday. Winds will be gentle to moderate, with highs around 87 to 92 and lows in the 72 to 76 range. Marine forecast shows southeast winds, near shore turning southwest in the afternoon.
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