Mexican airliner crash near Guadalajara kills 45
A Constellation operated by Aeronaves de Mexico crashed into San Augustine Peak ten miles from Guadalajara after refueling in Guadalajara. The flight from Tijuana to Mexico City carried 45 aboard, including Americans Alfredo Gayou Townsend Cromwell and Bill Shimada. The wreckage was located amid rain with no survivors.
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Guadalajara
Aeronaves de Mexico
Tijuana
California
San Augustine
Mexico
Aeronaves
Alfredo Gayou
Pasadena
Calif
Ruth
Bill Shimada
Townsend Cromwell
la Jolla
Scripps Institute , of Oceanography
GM and UAW Agree to Resume Talks in Detroit
General Motors and the United Auto Workers union agreed to resume negotiations on a new contract on Wednesday afternoon in Detroit. Talks had halted last Thursday when GM and UAW contracts expired, and the union had dropped its demand to move talks to a downtown hotel. GM will provide union office space in the building. The UAW also began bargaining with American Motors Corp in the absence of contracts with the big three.
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United Auto Workers Union
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UAW
American Motors Corp
Water levels near spillways at Crab Orchard and Little Grassy Lakes
Readable data indicate Crab Orchard Lake sits about one inch above its spillway and Little Grassy Lake sits at its spillway level, signaling precise water management observations at the two lakes.
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Crab Orchard Lake
Little Grassy Lake
Kidnap Pair Wed in Quiet Prison Wedding
George Edward Collins and Katherine Meyers, both 21, married in a church ceremony while Collins serves up to 10 years for kidnapping at Monroe State Reformatory and Meyers is on probation for taking part in last winter’s abduction of an Edmonds boy. The ceremony was attended by immediate family, reporters, and guards.
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Katherine Meyers
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Monroe State Reformatory
Edmonds
Wash
House Approves Space Agency Bill Unanimously
The House passed the civilian space agency bill by voice vote and sent it for Senate consideration. The measure creates NASA with a $22 500 annual civilian head and absorbs the NACA. NASA would coordinate with Defense and AEC, with public nonsecurity information required.
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Lyndon B. Johnson
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Atomic Energy Mission
Eisenhower Meets Chiefs Ahead of Macmillan Visit
President Eisenhower conferred with the National Security Council for about ninety minutes likely to set policy ahead of Harold Macmillan’s arrival. Debate centered on a possible two year halt to U S nuclear tests after current Pacific blasts and on East West disarmament talks.
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U. S
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White House
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U.S
Pacific
Dulles
Khrushchev
De Gaulle Wins Power To Rewrite Constitution
Premier Charles de Gaulle gains sweeping emergency powers for six months to craft a new constitution. He consolidates authority, summons Algeria’s Salan and LaCoste, and moves to end parliamentary delay while appealing to unions and the public amid a crisis.
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Charles de Gaulle
Algeria
Raoul Salan
Algiers
Salan
Robert LaCoste
Matignon
Senate
Permier
France
National Assembly
Andrete Troquer
Southern Illinois Delegates Named for American Legion Meeting
Eight Southern Illinois delegates were chosen at the 25th District convention in Herrin to attend the National American Legion Convention in Chicago beginning Labor Day. Delegates include Roy Koeneman Steeleville and others Tony Pecherino Christopher Ray Hubbs Herrin J. C. McCormick Villa Ridge Charles Schumaker Louis Russell Murphysboro Hiram Reeves Carbondale and William Shettler Lesser.
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National American Legion
Chicago
Legion
Herrin
Roy Koeneman
Steeleville
Tony Pecherino
Christopher
Ray Hubbs
J. C. McCormick
Villa Ridge
Charles Schumaker
Louis Russell
Murphysboro
Hiram Reeves
Carbondale
William Shettler
Lesser
Brigette Bardot TV interview to highlight Ed Sullivan program
A filmed interview with Brigette Bardot will highlight the Ed Sullivan show on CBS June 15. The report notes Bardot’s appearance as the program’s feature segment and promises a vivid TV moment for viewers.
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New York
Brigitte Bardot
Ed Sulee
CBS. IV
U S Silent On De Gaulle Policy Caution
The State Department urged cautious language toward the De Gaulle government in France and warned against moves that could hinder NATO defense buildup. C Burke Elbrick testified to a Senate committee that no non communist French government would seek to undermine Western defense, urging Americans to avoid drastic shifts.
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State Department
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France
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
NATO
C. Burke Elbrick
U. S
Europe
Woman hatches chick by carrying egg in bosom
Mrs Ela Petry of St Leonard on Sea England carried a pullet egg in a cotton lined wire holder against her skin for 21 days after a failed starling egg hatched. She proved the feat at her local pub with about a dozen witnesses.
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England
Ela. Petry
Weather Snapshot for Southern Illinois
Partly cloudy in Southern Illinois with little temperature change tonight. Wednesday will be warm with highs near 80s and lows in the 60s. Yesterday saw a high of 75 and a noon reading of 71 today. Morning and evening temperatures tracked from 62 to 68.
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Marlboro Man Wins Divorce After Dog Food Meat Loaf Claim
Donald R. Coxon testified that his wife Patricia served meat loaf unfit for a dog. She reportedly replied that it was fit for dogs because she used dog food on purpose.
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Marlboro
Patricia
Truman in Naples Arrive Aboard Independence
Former President Harry S. Truman and Mrs. Truman landed in Naples Italy aboard the Independence. They were greeted by U S officials at the consulate during the arrival.
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Italy
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Farley Bids For Senate Seat At 70 In Democratic Sweep
Ex postmaster general James A. Farley announces candidacy for U S senator as a Democrat. The 70 year old former D N C chief entered a race long held by Irving M Ives who will not seek re election due to ill health. Other Democrats named as potential nominees include Robert Wagner and Thomas Finletter.
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James A. Farley
U. S
Irving M. Ives
Democratic National Committee
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Robert F. Wagner
New York
Thomas W. Finletter
Air Force
Farley
W. Hall
Oeeal
GOP
Prices Soar As London Dock Strike Bites Britain
London dock walkouts cripple imports raising food prices across Britain. About 22,000 dock workers inactive, 100 ships idle, 30,000 tons of food at risk of spoilage. Meat supplies drop as prices jump, with butter bacon and tomatoes dumped or destroyed. The strike follows truck drivers and meat workers protests spanning three months.
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Britain
British
Argentina
New Zealand
Smithfield Market
McDonnell Workers To Take Second Vote
In St Louis on June 3 AP reports the International Association of Machinists orders a new vote by Local 9 of 15 000 members over a McDonnell Aircraft contract. Last meeting showed 2791 in favor of a strike and 2614 against. The union seeks 15 cent cost of living rise plus 6 percent or 30 cents total. Company offers 28 month pact with 11 to 20 cent first year and 3 percent second year. Hourly wages not disclosed by either side.
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McDonnell Aircraft Corp
International Assn. of Machinists
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International
Speed Dominated Illinois Memorial Day Weekend Fatalities
Illinois traffic experts say speed was the main factor in most Memorial Day weekend car crashes, causing 22 deaths. Robert Campbell, coordinator of the state traffic safety division, cited loss of control and runoffs, with no fatalities on major routes due to heavy police patrols.
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Illinois
Springfield
Robert Campbell
Army Redstone missile tested inland at White Sands New Mexico
Army troops of the 40th Field Artillery Missile Group successfully tested the Redstone missile at White Sands Range New Mexico under desert conditions. It marked the first inland Redstone launch with a range of 200 to 250 miles, previously launched from Cape Canaveral. Officials did not disclose the blast range or impact point.
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N.M
40Th Field Artillery
Desert Sands
Cape Canaveral
Fla
40Th Group
Sage Mule Pack Company
U.S
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