Off the Wires in the Empire State Four Baved After Niagara River Boat Upset
Four rescued from the Niagra River opposite Grand Island after their 20-foot sailboat overturned. They clung to the hull for over an hour before help arrived, pulled out about 200 yards west of Grand Island north bridge. Also reports of missing boys sought near Esopus and a fatal tractor accident in Rochester area.
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Nine youths held in attack on congressman
Washington police detained nine youths aged 8 to 15 after a gang assault on Representative Curtis. About 300 youths were questioned over a two day investigation as authorities pursued leads in the case.
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British Plane Crash in East Germany Kills Three
A four engine British cargo plane crashed in East Germany en route from Hamburg to Berlin. All three crew members died. The crash occurred in the Soviet zone near Kyzitz, 37 miles from Berlin. The aircraft belonged to British Skyways Corporation and was not loaded at the time of impact.
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Dagerty's terse note hints at stalled talks
A brief statement from Dagerty offered no details of the discussions and did not indicate whether an agreement or understanding had been reached.
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Pre trial statements debated at New York Bar meeting
At the New York State Bar Association summer convention in Saranac, debate over publishing pre trial statements continued. Waldman urged ethics changes to condemn public lawyer statements that could affect trials, while DeLuca defended press freedom and urged careful rules. Jones fiercely defended journalism and condemned any bar press gag.
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Churchill and Eisenhower Share Rose Garden Moments
Churchill and Eisenhower met at the White House rose garden for photos after Churchill arrived. They joked about paints and brushes as photographers captured cordial scenes. Churchill refused Ike’s offer of a helping hand, saying he could rise himself amid light banter and a relaxed crowd.
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Dewey Visits Finger Lakes for Thruway Talk and Sampson Lunch
Governor Dewey and Mrs. Dewey toured Newark and Sampson Air Force Base on Governor's Day. They met local officials, praised the Finger Lakes tourist industry, and urged higher pay for service members as the Thruway links Boston to Chicago. Dewey spoke at a luncheon and viewed roses at Jackson and Perkins gardens before returning home.
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Court Bar Asked On N Y Fun Tax
Owners of five Broadway theaters petitioned the State Supreme Court to bar the city from collecting a new five per cent amusement tax on already sold advance tickets. They warned the tax could cause friction with the industry and seek an injunction. Billy Rose of the Ziegfeld Theater argued rapid collection would be impractical.
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Drive-In Theft Ring Sparks Alert in Memphis
An alert motorist reported seeing youths forcing two girls into a car trunk to save drive-in theater admission. Police investigated and found the plan involved packing dates into the trunk to dodge entry fees.
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Eisenhower braces for farm price supports fight
The Eisenhower administration faces a tough congressional session over farm price supports. The House Agriculture Committee cleared a motion for a one year extension of supports fixed at 30 percent of parity. Flexible price supports are debated as a compromise between 5 and 9 percent, with administration and Benson pushing for flexibility to curb surpluses and boost production in shortages, while opponents worry about lower farm income.
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Truman Condition Still Satisfactory After Surgery
Former President Harry S. Truman, age 70, remains in satisfactory condition after gallbladder and appendix removal on June 20. Dr. Wallace Graham reported no post op X ray was done as Truman slept. an exam is routine after such surgery. Kansas City forecast high around 100 degrees amid heat.
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Italian D A Wants Met Picture Back
Florence authorities demand the return of a 25th Century masterpiece from the 4% Museum in New there was a quest. An Italian government inquiry followed a wartime export. Florentine lawyer Luigi Abrighi secured an export permit by declaring the painting valueless. He was arrested and later freed after claiming ignorance of the artwork’s value.
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Yank-Staffed Air Base Hit Near Haiphong
French high command reports a raid by rebels on Catbi Airfield six miles south of Haiphong. Raiders attempted a breakthrough in the Red River delta defenses, following a day earlier attack on Doson Field. Five rebels were captured and two died amid barbed wire loops at the field.
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