Wave hits Chicago shoreline drowning several on Lake Michigan
A 20 foot seiche wave struck 30 miles of Chicago’s Lake Michigan coast yesterday, sweeping fishermen and bathers into the water. Four bodies recovered and police fear at least nine more drowned. In Michigan City warnings saved about 100 fishermen. The Chicago Weather Bureau notes the seiche is a rare lake phenomenon caused by a rapid atmospheric pressure change. this event may be the century’s deadliest.
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10 Americas Ask Guatemala Parley
Washington reported that ten American republics urged an emergency foreign ministers meeting for July 7 probably in Rio de Janeiro to tackle the Communist threat in Guatemala. The move came as Guatemala’s conflict intensified with rebel bombings and reports of fighting in Zacapa and Puerto Barrios.
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Council of the Organization of American States
Senate Opens Tax Debate On Omnibus Revision Bill
Senators debate the omnibus tax revision bill as Republicans defend proposed income tax cuts against Democratic amendments. Senator George signals possible cross party support while Byrd and others resist revenue losses. Republicans aim to maintain a 48-47 Senate edge after Taft’s death, with Humphrey tying the bill to broader modernization and job growth.
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D-Ga
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Langer
R-N.d
Byrd
D-Va
Taft Crohio
E. D. Crippa
Wyoming
Senator Hunt
Dwro
U S rejects Soviet charge over Rus sian tanker seizure
The United States called the Soviet claim that a U S vessel seized the 10,000 ton Tuapse off Formosa on June 23 completely unfounded in a note to Moscow yesterday. Russia protested the seizure and the Nationalist Chinese government on Formosa said a Chinese warship seized the tanker.
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Van Fleet Heads to Formosa on Far East Mission
General James A. Van Fleet, sent by President Eisenhower to survey Far Eastern military needs, will depart for Formosa. He will be accompanied by Wilford McNeill, U S assistant secretary of defense, after reportedly completing talks with South Korea on increased American support. No agreement has been announced by either side.
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James A. van Fleet
Eisenhower
Formosa
van Fleet
Wilfored McNeill
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South Korea
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Washington Sees 100 Degree Heat Amid Heatwave
The mercury rose to 100 in Washington shortly after 4 PM yesterday, marking the hottest day of the year for the capital. A thunderstorm rolled in later in the afternoon, cooling conditions somewhat.
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Mercury
Better Talk Than War Says Churchill at Washington Lunch
Winston Churchill and Dwight Eisenhower urged mutual friendship at a Wake House luncheon with U S officials and bipartisan Congressional leaders. Churchill said it is better to talk law to law than wage war while both leaders described frequent differences as solvable. Senator Lyndon Johnson praised the optimistic tone amid protests over economic policy and domestic concerns.
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William Knowland
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R-N
House Appropriations Committee
Senate probes seek recall of Powell over FHA scandal
Washington Senate investigators seek Clyde L. Powell, ousted FHA official, for an appearance before the Banking Committee probe into housing scandals. Powell, who invoked his Fifth Amendment last April 19, faced questions at a prior hearing. Byrd labels Powell key to overvaluations under Section 608, with windfall profits cited as the motive.
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U S Keeps Central America Vigil To Balk Red Bomber
The United States maintains extensive air sea reconnaissance along the Pacific and Caribbean zones of Central America to watch for attempts to smuggle Soviet made big bombs. Russian bombers like the Tu4 are cited as making clandestine operations feasible. Guatemala’s pro Communist government is a concern as insurgents seek to unseat it, with Russia seen as seeking to augment its position. Concluded on Page 3.
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Central America
France's Premier seeks peace before Europe role
Premier Pierre Mendes-France told French listeners that peace must come first before taking positions on Europe and a European army. He emphasized France will not act on rearming Germany until Indo China fighting ends, marking a shift to prioritize national recovery and strength.
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Wins Bride Then Loses Appendix
In Rochester, Rachel Candusic and Georg Rotoli planned a church wedding at 11 AM but faced an emergency. At 3 AM Rotoli fell ill with appendicitis, and by 9:30 AM the ceremony occurred in General Hospital Emergency Room. The bride wore a suit, and the groom was wheeled to surgery.
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Steel Wage Talks Reopen at U S Steel Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh the United Steelworkers and U. S. Steel resumed formal wage negotiations to avert a strike before the Wednesday labor agreement expiry. Sub committees led by David McDonald and John A. Stephens met to evaluate a revised offer after the prior plan was rejected as unsatisfactory. Union leaders expect a non revolutionary contract without a 50 cent raise.
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David 3. McDonald
John A. Stephens
U. S&s. Steel
McDonald
Red attack on Haiphong air base repelled by French
Viet Minh commando raid on Cat Bi Airfield six miles south of Haiphong fails after heavy French defense. Second attack in 24 hours targets Dozen Air Base further south with about 100 American troops and French-maintained aircraft. Space Viet Minh invites cease fire meeting near Hanoi Thai Nguyen to outline zones of neutrality amid Geneva accords. Local sighting indicates continued pressure with infiltrators spotted near the perimeters.
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Rene
Bar Association urges pre trial statement ban on lawyers
The New York State Bar Association urged lawyers to refrain from releasing statements about court cases before trials to avoid prejudicing outcomes. The Civil Rights Committee’s proposal to expand the state civil rights law was softened in a three day summer session and sent to the executive committee for consideration.
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Louis Waldman
Brooklyn
Unity talks extend as Eisenhower and Churchill meet separately
President Eisenhower and Prime Minister Churchill extended their White House unity conferences through Monday amid lingering disagreements on Far East policy. Dulles Eden and other officials held lengthy talks while a stag dinner and a White House lunch with congressional leaders highlighted a day of diplomacy.
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