GOP Platforms Pledge Prosperity and Civil Rights Caution
San Francisco reporters describe a Republican convention focused on labor and economic gains under Eisenhower. Delegates back a labor plank claiming high employment and wages, while drafting committee moves on civil rights tilt toward toned but affirmative stance. Nixon remains the likely running mate as unity prevails.
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Suez Conference Nears Showdown as War Feared
London reports the 22 nation Suez talks reach a climax with Egypt and the West far apart. Some delegates say the danger of war is fading as V K Menon proposes a two tier canal management plan with an Egyptian directorate and an international body. Dulles and Shepilov confer to align on an international canal authority.
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Egypt
India
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Gamal Abdel Nasser
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Dmitri
Shepilov
Dulles
Mediterranean
Anthony Eden
Menon
Soldiers Trim Down Before Germany Duty
At Fort Carson officers and men of the 75th Infantry Division are reducing excess weight ahead of deployment to Germany this fall. Maj. Gen. Thomas Watlington reports about 1,200 overweight in a 25,000-strong command. 800 have lost weight, 400 stay in the program, and fewer than 20 faced court martial or rank adjustments for noncompliance.
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Sth
Germany
Thomas M. Watlington
Denver Rocky Mountain News
Pvt
Donald O'Brien
Schedule For Immunizations Announced By Health Unit
Numerous requests have led Snyder-Scurry County Health Unit to publish a vaccination schedule. Immunizations are available Wednesdays 1 to 4 30 p m and Fridays 9 to 11 30 a m. Diphtheria whooping cough tetanus and smallpox shots for children Polio for under 20 Typhoid for any age. Schools require certain vaccines.
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Snyder-Scurry County
Leah Davis
Bulgaria names Karlo Lukanov foreign minister
Bulgaria appoints deputy prime minister Karlo Lukanov as foreign minister replacing the late Mincho Neichev who died on August 12, Radio Sofia reports.
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Bulgaria
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Radio Sofia
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Woman reacts as oil drill hits water instead of water
In Georgetown Texas Mrs. W H Percy complains after drillers hit oil on her property while seeking water. She laments drought harming grass shrubs and trees and inability to run an air conditioner. She notes she might drill another water well if the find is payable.
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W. H. Percy
Texans See Stevenson Kefauver Ticket as Easy Beat
Texas GOP leaders at the national convention dismiss Stevenson Kefauver as unlikely to gain traction in Texas. They expect solid support for Eisenhower Nixon and pledge to defend tidelands federal control. Porter Adams and other Texas officials foresee campaigning efforts and potential GOP gains in several districts beyond Bruce Alger.
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Jack) Porter
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Federal Board May Step In To Curb Possible Inflation
Washington report notes rising inflation risks tied to steel wage settlements and the highway program. Possible further discount rate hike by the Federal Reserve Board would enforce tighter credit for business and consumer lending amid a booming economy.
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Cool Front Drops Temperatures Across Texas Regions
A cool front pushed temperatures down from record highs to near football weather in Texas and nearby states. Rain fell coast to coast with 2.18 inches in San Antonio and 1.22 inches in Lufkin as thundershowers moved through Austin, Waco, Fort Worth, and other cities. The stormy spell slowed drought hopes but widespread rain remained essential for filling tanks and reservoirs.
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Eisenhower Backs Policy Limiting Newsman Travel to China
President Eisenhower gave his full concurrence to a State Department policy denying valid passports to newsmen visiting Red China. Acting Secretary Herbert Hoover Jr. disclosed the White House support in a one sentence statement confirming the presidents approval of the policy statement issued Aug 7, 1956.
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Ike Urges Education Hope For Nation
President Eisenhower told 65 Black Shrine group members in the White House garden that education offers more hope for the country and the world than any other single area. He praised Shrine humanitarian work, autographed several items, and quipped about Lincoln’s cabinet room before joking about plans for golf after the FDR Convention.
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Reminder on Voting Deadline for Absentee Ballots and Address Changes
Tomorrow is the deadline to obtain absentee ballots from the county clerk's office for the Democratic secondary primary. Voters must finalize precinct changes at the assessor-collector's office in the courthouse before voting. Absentee ballots opened Aug 6, with 161 cast and 27 in the mail.
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Dan Cotton
Geral Greene
Weather report for Snyder and West Texas
Saturday's high 194 and low 70 followed by Sundays 79 and 60. Today's 7:30 am reading 63 with trace precipitation. West Texas partly cloudy this afternoon tonight and Tuesday with widely scattered showers or thundershowers. Cooler Pecos Valley eastward this afternoon.
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Soviet ministry backs glue for faster clothing production
London-Moscow radio reports the Soviet Ministry of Light Industries will speed up clothing output by gluing seams instead of sewing. No glue type or technical details were provided.
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East Berlin Opens First State-Run Menswear Shop
East Germany opens its first state controlled shop for men’s evening wear in East Berlin. Under old Stalinist policy bold suits and tieless shirts were once deemed suitable for many public events.
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Germans Convicted as U S Spies in East Berlin
East Germany reports two German citizens were convicted of spying for the United States. The communist regime said the men were found guilty in a Berlin court and sentenced accordingly.
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East Germany
U. S
Stevenson Aims Nationwide Whistlestop Campaign
Adlai Stevenson endorses airplane and whistlestop train drive spanning key states. He plans a Sept 13 30 minute nationwide TV address with Truman Kefauver participation. Campaign offices move to Washington while Stevenson stays on the stump across regions. Five minute TV spots to cap popular programs.
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