United States Rally Seals Olympic Team Title
The United States staged a dramatic comeback to win the team championship at the 1952 Olympics in Helsinki. Down by 12,045 points six days earlier, the U S narrowed the gap and overtook Russia on the final day. Evette Patricia McCormick won the women's high dive, giving the U S its first double gold of the Games. Boxing yielded five titles for the Americans, boosting the final tally to 39 gold medals, the most ever at the time.
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Bamboo the gorilla marks 25 years at Philadelphia Zoo
Bamboo, a 435 pound gorilla born in Africa, celebrated his 25th anniversary at the Philadelphia Zoo. The famed primate, noted for antics that delight children, arrived on August 5, 1927, weighing 1000 pounds and once sharing a suitcase voyage with a baby chimpanzee named Lizzie.
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Iran Premier Wins Powers
In Tehran the Senate approved a six month program granting Premier Mohammed Mossadegh expanded powers across economic social and judicial matters. Foreign advisers including U S and military missions faced strong opposition in both chambers with calls for their expulsion.
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U S Signs German Peace Paper First Among Allies
The United States became the first Allied power to sign peace contracts with West Germany, paving the way for its integration into Western Europe's defense forces. Britain and France followed as Parliament approved the accords though Queen Elizabeth had not signed yet.
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Berlin Seethes as Reds Pledge Mass Invasion Attempt
In a divided Berlin, Communist groups in the Soviet sector threaten a mass invasion of Western zones with a 30 AM start. Western Allied authorities warn of inevitable violence and deploy a semi alert as 12,000 police plus Western troops stand ready to block any cross sector move. The demonstration planned in Jungfenhain Park is banned by police, but Reds vow to defy the ban and back the British sector by massing along four streets.
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Truce Negotiators Resume Talks After Short Recess
In Tokyo delegates from the Panmunjom talks resumed discussions after a seven day recess. They held a 32 minute session and agreed to adjourn for another week, as reported from Tokyo.
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Bloodhounds nab two escapees in Springfield murder
Bloodhounds flushed two disheveled escapees from a woods as detectives tracked them to a farm near the Weatherup home. Donald Demag 29 and Francis Blair were captured after a 10 ton prison truck escape. Weatherup housewife Elizabeth Weatherup, 54, was found beaten in her bathroom Friday night. Authorities said both suspects made statements but declined to reveal admissions. The two were to be returned to state prison and arraigned later.
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Second Riot Quelled In Montreal Prison
Montreal police and firemen subdued a second riot at Bordeaux Prison within 12 hours. Mutineers set fires and used fire hoses against officers, causing extensive damage as about 500 inmates battled authorities for six hours. No serious injuries reported. some prisoners removed to Montreal General Hospital.
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Dixie Farmers Face Disaster Loan Steps In Heat Drought
In Nashville Tennessee farmers endure nearly two months of extreme heat with scant rainfall as crop damage mounts. The federal government declares disaster areas in southern states and parts of Maine and Massachusetts as relief efforts begin after an emergency meeting.
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Record of Prolonged Drought Traces July Rainfall Low
The weather bureau notes a severe drought across New England with minimal rainfall through July. Boston recorded only about half an inch, while the region may see continued rainless or light showers today and into tomorrow.
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Air Force Sends Fast Planes Over Mojave Desert
In Mojave California the Air Force launched three of its fastest jets to chase red objects reported in the desert. The sightings prompted a search as pilots tracked the anomalous targets, with officials noting high speed maneuvers and unusual patterns observed during the chase.
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Strike Threat Looms Over 6,000 Rail Workers
Cleveland report confirms four operating brotherhoods prepared to strike against the New York Central east of Buffalo. Potential action could halt about 65,000 daily commuters and 14,000 rail workers, with major trains including the 26th Century Limited and Empire State possibly curtailed. Leaders meet to set a date, while officials say a strike may not occur before tomorrow.
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Stevenson hires Wyatt as campaign manager sparks GOP attack
Arthur E. Summerfield Republican national chairman denounced the appointment of Wilson V. Wyatt as Stevenson campaign manager saying ultra leftists took over the ticket. He warned a Stevenson administration would push socialism and out-Truman the Truman regime. Wyatt previously led Americans for Democratic Action and promoted socialistic schemes. The remarks came amid GOP tensions over Citizens for Eisenhower and their status with the Republican National Committee.
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