Queen Elizabeth arrives in Washington with Prince Philip
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip were welcomed in Washington amid triumphal scenes. Eisenhower greeted them on the Columbine II arriving from Williamsburg. The Queen in a blue coat smiled as roses were exchanged with Mrs. Dulles and Ike spoke of closer US UK cooperation for world peace.
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Ruth Montgomery
Washington
INS
Queen Elizabeth
Eisenhower
Britain
United States
Prince Philip
Columbine II
Williamsburg
Wiley Buchanan
Ike
Secretary of Dulles
Mrs.Dulles
Mr. Eisenhower
Associated Press
National Airport
Scientists Diverge on Soviet Rocket's Lifespan
British astronomer Lovell predicts an imminent catastrophe for the Sputnik carrier rocket and fears it may fall into the heavier stratosphere soon. In Cambridge, Dr Jastraw and Dr Pearce of the Naval Research Laboratory say the rocket could outlive two months, while electrical charging may shorten its life. Moscow reports about 4.75 million miles traveled in 175 orbits, with Smithsonian notes suggesting Sputnik runs about 14 minutes ahead of the main satellite.
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Washington
A. C. B. Lovell
Manchester
England
Lovell
Manchester University
Whipple
Sputnik
Cambridge
Mass
Smithsonian
Robright
Jastrow
Sput
Naval Research Laboratory
Fred L. Whipple
Cabell A. Pearce
Naval
Jastrcow
Pearce
Moscow Radio
Armand Spitz
Smithsonian Observatory
Larson to Direct Propaganda Drive
Washington reports that George V. Allen will replace Arthur Larson as director of the U S Information Agency. Larson becomes special assistant on international information matters to counter Soviet propaganda, a move tied to Sputnik I and seen as a revival of the Psychological Warfare Office.
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Washington
INS
White House
George V. Allen
Arthur Larson
U.S. Information Agency
Larson
James Hagerty
Officer Kills Fleeing Man In Parole Arrest Shootout
In Buffalo a 23 year old alleged parole violator Raymond Fletcher was shot and killed as he tried to escape parole officers at a building site in San Antonio a separate report notes a County District Attorney reacting to an alleged justified homicide claim while a circus elephants incident was resolved after stray animals wandered toward a home.
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Buffalo
Raymond Fletcher
Donald Vogt
Fletcher
San Antonio, Tex
Pe- Erle County Dist
Johnlie
Dwyer
Clyde Beatty
Cold Air Returns to Syracuse Area After Mild Spell
The Weather Bureau predicts continued mild conditions with rain tonight before a late night wind shift ushers in a cold wave. Overnight low 56 degrees, with a tomorrow high near 65 as Central New York feels the first bite of the cold air.
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Syracuse
Weather Bureau
New York
Giddings Junior Livestock Show Cancelled by Rain
In Giddings Texas, the junior livestock show was called off due to nearly ten inches of rain. Meanwhile in Vallejo California, a jewelry store window was smashed and robbed with engagement rings valued at around $8,000, while other gems were left behind.
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Giddings
Tex
Vallejo
Calif
Gun Shop Burglary Sparks High-Speed Chase to Mexico
Breckheimer's Gun Shop in Parish was robbed of 17 high power rifles and two revolvers worth about 2500. Store owner George Breckheimer pursued the thieves at speeds up to 100 mph along Route 11 to Maple View and Route 104 toward Mexico before losing sight of the getaway car. State police in Oswego and Jefferson counties set roadblocks but nabbed no suspects as the dark late model vehicle eluded capture.
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Breckheimer
Parish
Pulaski
George Breckheimer
Mexico
Oswego
Jefferson
Set. C. E. Walbergh
Collamer
Fonda
Set
Walbergh
Rt 11
Maple View
Rt. 104
Battle for men's minds and moral issues debated
David Lawrence comments on today’s editorial page amid furor over a Russian moon and global moral concerns. The feature lists guide readers to Amusements, Financial, Bridge, and sections on City Life, Deaths, Sports, Editorials, and Letters for today’s content.
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David Lawrence
Financial
Bridge
Radio
TIV City Life
Sr. Forum
Letters
U S Batting Just Under .500 In Missile Tests Made So Far
United States weaponeers report about half of intermediate range ballistic missiles tested to date were successful. Six of 13 tests at Cape Canaveral flew well, seven failed or produced crashes. Two intercontinental tests were near total failures, but all results yielded useful data for development. Concluded on Page 6.
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U.S
Washington
United States
Cape Canaveral, Fla
Ballistic Missile Test Center
Asian Flu Death Toll Climbs Across Nation
At least 50 deaths across the country are tied to Asian flu with many more likely. Many cases lack lab confirmation and figures vary by state. New York City reports 65,000 suspected cases since Sept. 27. several outbreaks occur in institutions for mentally retarded children. Schools and colleges close as cases rise and some football games are canceled. California reports 14 deaths since mid June. Wisconsin and Illinois report five each. Pennsylvania at least 14. District of Columbia notes a death at a district institution. Ohio reports no confirmed deaths.
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Associated Press
New York City
California
Wisconsin
Illinois
Dixon State School
Pennsylvania
District of Columbia
Ohio
Upstate Student and Woman Die in Flu Outbreak
Upstate New York records first fatalities in a flu like illness outbreak. Colgate University sophomore Paul Himmelman, 19, of Ossining, dies of flu complications at Hamilton Memorial Hospital. Salamanca music teacher Mrs Charles E White dies from pneumonia and flu related complications. Salamanca schools close due to high absenteeism. Doctor notes widespread illness in Colgate area and uncertainty over Asian flu presence.
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Paul C. Himmelman
Ossining
Colgate University
Charles E. White
Salamanca
Himmelman
Hamilton Memorial Hospital
White
John Rathbone
Colgate
Baby Drowns In Basin In Chicago Kitchen Scene
A 2 month old boyVictor Schlaeger drowned in a wash basin in Chicago after his mother Judith Schlaeger 27 left him on the sink drainboard for a telephone call from a wrong number The infant was in about five to six inches of water when the mother answered the phone and returned to find the baby submerged Firemen worked 30 minutes to try to revive him
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Chicago
Judith Schlaeger
Victor
Thomas
Schleager
Flu cases near 1,500,000 mark in weekly tally
The U S Public Health Service reports Asian flu cases total 1,437,000 with at least 360,000 new cases estimated in the week through Oct 12. The weekly summary shows a sharp rise and ongoing spread across regions.
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Washington
INS
U. S. Public Health Service
Radio swapped: suspect charged after Roanoke restaurant incident
In Roanoke VA a restaurant owner did not report a stolen radio until a man arrived trying to sell him the same radio. Police charged the would be seller with drunkenness and petty larceny.
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Roanoke
Malcolm Watkins
Britain calls for calm in Middle East tensions
The British Foreign Office urged a period of calm in the Middle East to ease tensions. A spokesman said there is no danger of Turkish aggression against Syria and stressed avoiding endless alarms and rumors of imagined attacks.
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London
Middle East
Britain
Syria
Today’s Chuckle About Parking Buddies and Motorists
A lighthearted quip notes that you call the driver a motorist until he beats you to a parking place, turning everyday driving rivalry into a quick comic observation.
Five cent cigar quote flags lobby law limits
Madison Wisconsin Alfred Ludvigsen governor s legislative counsel says a new lobby control law will not permit lobbyists to go any further than offering legislators a good cigar. The remark highlights concerns over loopholes and influence in state politics.
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Madison
Wis
Alfred Ludvigsen
United States pushes U.N. probe on Middle East crisis
The United States seeks a U.N. inquiry that also examines Soviet roles amid Syria and Turkey tensions. A 17 nation steering committee will begin debate, with U.S. Ambassador Lodge and aides shaping proposals. Gromyko accuses Turkey of planning post election attack. Dulles vows U.S. aid to Turkey if attacked and warns Russia would lose sanctuary. Concluded on Page 9, Col. 3.
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United Nations (P
United States
U.N
Middle East
Soviet Union
Leslie Munro
U.N. General Assembly
Assembly
U. S
Henry Cabot Lodge
Syria
Turkey
Andrei Gromyko
Munro
Gromyko
Washington
Dulles
U.S
Ankara
Camus Wins Nobel Prize for Literature
Stockholms announcement confirms Albert Camus as the 1957 Nobel Prize in Literature laureate for his work The Plague and The Fall. At 43 he is the second youngest winner, with prize money over $42,000 funded by Alfred Nobel's endowment.
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Stockholm
Albert Camus
Camus
Royal Swedish Academy of Literature
Rudyard Kipling
Lester B. Pearson
Alfred Nobel
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