Bridge project near Carbondale costs reviewed by official
Carbondale Township Highway Commissioner W A Watt Glenn explains a washed out bridge and $30,000 road repair that serves his property. The project on a one mile stretch connects Old Airport Road and New Airport Road, built with township bridge tax funds and approved with county support.
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Murphysboro
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Castro threatens nationalization if sugar quota cuts
Fidel Castro warned that the United States cutting Cuba sugar quotas could trigger seizure of all American business interests in Cuba. He urged Congress to give the President standby authority to cut the quota, calling it economic aggression and a knife thrust. Castro outlined past American investments in Cuba and noted measures affecting oil, banks, and sugar operations. He said U.S. imports of Cuban sugar remain substantial and paid a premium above world prices.
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Dollar Cuban Telephone Co
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Venezuela Chief Survives Bomb and Kennedy Votes Rise
With convention season near, Kennedy won 9 of 12 New York pledged votes, boosting his unofficial total to 484 while Johnson sits at 202. The draft for Stevenson gained no traction, and Truman backed Symington as the campaign intensifies.
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Associated Press
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Albany
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North Dakota Senate Race Boosted by Rainy Turnout
In Bismarck June 24 Arthur Edson reports a key North Dakota senatorial contest as Gov. John E. Davis (R) challenges Rep. Quentin Burdick (D) with rains boosting crop prospects. GOP heavyweights visit while rainfall may sway about half of 210,000 votes, analysts say.
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Quentin Burdick
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Richard M. Nixon
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New York
Thruston Morton
Kentucky
Milton Rue
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Herter Criticizes Khrushchev Interference in U.S. Affairs
Secretary of State Christian A. Herter at a Washington news conference accused Soviet Premier Khrushchev of meddling in U.S. politics by commenting on Eisenhower's successor. He avoided predicting how a Nixon or Democrat win would affect U.S.-Soviet relations and outlined U.S. stance on Cuba Japan and East-West disarmament moves.
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United States
Kennedy Seeks Liberal Support In Civil Rights Push
Sen John F Kennedy met the Liberal party policy committee in New York and argued that his lack of Southern delegate strength would let him act freely on civil rights. He said he does not seek Southern support and would avoid ties that block a strong civil rights program, betting on liberal lawmakers in the North and West to erode the conservative coalition in Congress.
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Conference End Nears
Geneva June 24 AP Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Valerian Zorin hinted the Soviet Union may quit the 10 nation disarmament talks unless Western powers accept Moscow’s plan for total disarmament. The speech signals a mounting Communist effort to justify a possible talks break until a new administration takes over.
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Arvey Sees Kennedy As Democratic Nominee Front-Runner
J M Arvey Illinois Democratic committeeman says Kennedy appears virtually assured of the nomination and will likely secure a place on the ticket. He notes Kennedy could dictate the convention choice if not assured, and Arvey aligns with Truman’s preferred option Symington of Missouri.
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Illinois
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Incisco Sentenced to 10 Years with Appeal Planned
Angelo Inciso a deposed labor union leader received a ten year term and a $22000 fine for Taft Hartley Act violations. George Callaghan his attorney said he will appeal the sentence handed down by U S District Judge Edwin A Robson.
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Angelo Inciso
George Callaghan
U. S
Edwin A. Robson
Weather Summary for Southern Illinois
Cooler in Southern Illinois with fair conditions and a cooler night. Saturday will be fair and pleasant with a high in the upper 80s. Lows tonight near 60 with Saturday night in the 60s. Temperatures yesterday peaked at 96 with a noon reading today around 69. Precipitation totaled 0.11 inches from yesterday morning to today morning. Sunrise at 5 32 and sunset at 8 33. Crab Orchard Lake sits 1 inch below spillway. Little Grassy Lake near spillway.
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Fair Queen Back Has Seen The World At O’Hare
Pert Sue Snyder queen of the Chicago International Trade Fair arrives at O’Hare at 6 29 a m CDT to set a world record for around the world commercial flight. She completed the trip in 62 hours 45 minutes breaking the previous 73 hour 9 minute record.
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Pert Sue Snyder
Yen Of Yang Beatnik Thrown From Milwaukee Store Window
Bohemian Bob Schweda a 29 year old beatnik rented a Milwaukee store display windows painted signs and posed as The Thinker drawing a crowd. Police forced entry after he sealed the doors and threw a hammer breaking glass. He was subdued cuffed and taken to hospital with cuts and facing disorderly conduct charges.
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Milwaukee
Milwaukee County General Hospital
Robert
Bob) Schweda
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Hans Kremsreiter
America
Living Cost Rises to New Record in May
The Labor Department reports the consumer price index at 126.3 in May, a new record for a third straight month. Higher food prices drive the gain, triggering cost of living adjustments for about 200,000 workers in aircraft, meatpacking, chemical, trucking, and metal sectors. Most increases are one to two cents an hour, while spending power edges up slightly despite higher prices.
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Labor Department
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