Hurricane Hilda Strengthens As It Moves Toward Caribbean
Hurricane Hilda, the eighth tropical storm of the year, strengthens to 90 mph and shifts westward. Officials warn of potential impact on the Florida Straits and Bahama Channel while small craft are advised to stay near port as the storm tracks west-northwest.
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World News Roundup Highlights and Conflicts
Hurricane Hilda strengthens and moves toward the Gulf of Mexico as Gulf coast states brace for impact. In Japan police quell a major leftist demonstration at Sunakawa against US base expansion, while New York longshoremen strike ripples up the East Coast. West Germany and Soviet leaders meet in Moscow on decisive negotiations day. A Uniondale crash near Mitchel Air Force Base claims six lives. French cabinet forms a committee to push Morocco reform. Texas flood fears rise as Raymondville seeks aid amid Rio Grande rains. Milton Schwartz and his wife are jailed then released on terms after a fatal illegal operation case. Eisenhower weighs a possible bid for a second term.
Coastal Ports Stilled By Strike
The Atlantic Coast ports were idle in a seven day walkout by New York longshoremen aimed at the Waterfront Commission. The Florida ports felt impact as the International Longshoremen's Association idled at least 1,500 workers with 542 in Jacksonville and nearly 1,000 in Tampa. Overland carriers halted exports heading abroad bound for New York, while perishables rotted on piers.
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Six Die As B25 Crashes Into Cemetery After Takeoff
Six men died when a twin engine B25 crashed into Greenfield Cemetery near Mitchel Air Force Base on Long Island five minutes after takeoff. Three crew members and three passengers were killed. names withheld pending next of kin notification. An eyewitness reported the plane's tail low and its right engine dead as it plunged.
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Adenauer and Bulganin Hold Decisive Moscow Talks
In Moscow, Adenauer and Bulganin met privately as Western negotiators fret over the stalled talks. Khrushchev attended a banquet where Bulganin urged optimism, while German officials cautioned that no firm agreement appeared near.
Collins Discusses Reapportionment Fight in Florida
Governor Collins said the reapportionment dispute dominates his agenda reducing time for other programs. He arrived in Miami to oversee flag-raising at 124 Dade County public schools and spoke with reporters amid Senate governor deadlock. A special session was urged as the Legislature nears its Sept. 26 recess.
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Riot Clashes as Sunakawa Police Break Up Demonstration
Nearly 2,000 Japanese police and Sunakawa villagers jammed fields near Tachikawa air base to halt a leftist union protest over jet runway surveys. At least 74 injured as officers used no force. survey efforts paused amid clashes. Farmers and anti American leaders opposed land expropriation and government handling.
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France appoints four to reform Morocco rule
Paris announces a four member committee to oversee reforms in Morocco and depose Sultan Moulay Arafa. The ministers will monitor a letter from President Coty promising a monetary annuity and consider returning Ben Youssef to France. Nationalists view Ben Youssef as legitimate ruler and Moulay Arafa as usurper.
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Earthquake Shakes Algiers as City Feels Tremor
A strong quake rattled Algiers injuring none reported and prompting emergency checks in the North African port city. In Jesup Georgia state patrols surrounded a camp escapee search as convicts fled overnight with one recaptured. A squally wave east of Martinique brought heavy winds while floods swept south central Italy with multiple deaths and damaged villages.
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Martinique
Rain Threatens Raymondville Flood As Aid Sought
Flood-damaged Raymondville and surrounding Willacy County appealed for help as forecasts warned of more rain from Gulf squalls. The Rio Grande region, hit by Tropical Storm Gladys, saw extensive flooding, sewage problems, and health concerns as residents struggled with water and odors.
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Eisenhower Teases 2nd Term Run During Golf Getaway
Denver report says President Eisenhower enjoyed teasing reporters about a possible second term while on a work and travel vacation. At Green Gables Golf Club he posted a 41 on nine holes and noted health as a factor in deciding whether to run again.
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Dan Thornton
Colorado
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Thornton
Bright Spot Husband Ponders Patience in Quiet Dispute
A terse exchange centers on patience as a husband reflects on initial friction. He asserts he will not pursue legal action, emphasizing a calm approach to their ongoing matters. The dialogue hints at reconciliation and mutual understanding.
Weather Alphabet Forecast for Florida and Gulf
Sarasota reports partly cloudy weather with scattered afternoon and evening thundershowers on Wednesday. Florida sees considerable cloudiness in the far south with isolated showers and widespread scattered showers elsewhere. East Gulf marine winds rise to moderate to fresh Wednesday with scattered showers offshore.
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