125 Mile Front Menaced as Bertha Grows
Tropical storm Bertha strengthened into a hurricane near the Louisiana Texas coast. The Weather Bureau warned of five to six foot tides from Galveston to Sabine and up to 100 mile gale spreads. Residents evacuated Cameron Parish as Cameron and Grand Chenier faced repeated blows from the storm, echoing the Audrey disaster.
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Bertha
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Texas
Weather Bureau
Audrey
Lake Charles
Galveston
Sabine
Tex
Cameron Parish
Andrey
Ex AFL Official Claims Union Paid Dio 16000 to Quit
An ex AFL official testified before a committee that the Workers Union AFL paid racketeer Johnny Dio sixteen thousand dollars to quit the union. The testimony, part of an investigation, cited prior discussions of payments and possible implications for union leadership.
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Tlil
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Consida Workers Union-Afl
Amerty
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Dio
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Guardia
Morris Weintraub
Southsforts
Red China
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Weintraub
Senate
Diojets
Soviet Union
Stormy Weather Testimony Reveals Attorney Delays
Witnesses describe a judge urges Abel to seek counsel as hearings loom, with references to Fifth Amendment, delays, and a milk industry probe involving Dio Hoff and milk producers. Karl Heaton notes shifts in union influence and revised orders amid Steel era tensions.
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Benson
James R. Hella
Midwest
Teamsters Union
Hoff
Lennartson
Hoffa
Robert F. Kennedy
Eghs
Karl Heaton
Allied Industrial
Page & Co
Queen Elizabeth visit prompts Washington schedule changes
Times Square rally planned by Graham features Eisenhower hosting the queen and prince consort with a White House dinner on Oct 17. the couple to attend a Maryland Maryland football game and a New York events, while Weather at Hancock Field predicts rain and thunderstorms with highs near 85. officials outline a six day visit Oct 16 to 21 including a United Nations stop and a Jamestown festival tour.
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Prince Consort
Hancock Field
Washington
INS
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North Carolina
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Prince Philly
Robert Wagner
New York
Waledorf-Astoria
New York City
Mare R. McKeldin
James C. Hagerty
Byrd Stadium
Bridge
City Life JR Senior Forum
Merger Okayed Amid Allegations of Soviet Spy Ring
A Brooklyn grand jury indicted Abel linked to a Soviet secret police unit and alleged to head a Russian spy ring. The report notes U.S. military and House aid flowing to the homeland amid the merger approval. Evangelist Billy Graham plans a mass meeting to conclude his New York crusade at Times Square.
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Brooklyn
U.S
House
New York
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Fils
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Tre
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Graham
Square Garden
York State
CIO
AFL
Cass E. Jones
Inles Square
Afl-Cio
Elizabeth
Cal
OY Graham
Madison
Barca
Americans shown as pampered by Times Square rally debate
A London column cites claims that American women are taller, wealthier, and more pampered than partners in Britain, sparking a controversial debate. The piece notes an evangelical crusade planned for Madison Square Garden and summarizes mixed reactions from British observers.
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London
Comerone
Connor
Morelhite
Earth
Romeo
Edward N. Connor
Denver
Des Moines
Daily Mirror
United States
Compromise Possible Accepts Rights Bill Raysburn Asks House
House Speaker Rayburn urged House approval of the Senate civil rights bill while signaling willingness to accept a compromise narrowing the jury trial provision. The debate centered on whether juries would be required in contempt cases tied to court orders and voting rights.
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Washington
Rayburn
Texas
House
Senate
House Repub
Martin
Massachigester
Doptil
William P. Rogers
Taestan
Martin Deter Reed Army Hospital
White House
Eisenhower
Justice Department
Two Spies Sentenced for Soviet Conspiracy in New York
Mrs Myra Soble age 53 and Jacob Alba age 65 received 10 and a half year prison terms each in Federal Court. Jack Soble age 54, husband of Myra, who allegedly directed the conspiracy, had his sentence postponed until September 26 at government request.
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New York
INS
Soviet Union
Myra Soble
Jacob Alba
Richard H. Levet
Jack Soble
U.S
Russia
Dulles to Rest At Duck Island Retreat
Secretary of State Dulles sails to a 10 day rest at Duck Island Lakelliam Francis Quinn, a 38 year old Republican from Hawaii, nominated by the President to succeed Samuel Wilder King as Hawaii governor. The move follows a quiet international scene and signals Dulles may stay away from Washington until August 19.
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Washington
INS
Dulles
Eisenhower Télay
Wilk
Freshmen with Grades for College Readiness
Ruth Montrom ery offers steps for parents to check a youngster’s preparation long before college. The editorial page discusses early guidance, record keeping, and planning to ensure admission readiness.
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Larky
Ruth Montromery
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