Teamsters Back Accused Official in Tax Evasion case
Senate Rackets Committee hearings revealed the Teamsters funded $32,000 for the defense of Louis Berra, a St. Louis official accused of tax evasion linked to kickbacks from building contracts. Berra, who invoked the Fifth, later joined the union’s credit union as a rank and file member and received $14,000. Local JBR paid $25,000 and Joint Council 1% $5,500, with Detroit Local 299 contributing $3,000.
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Washington
UPI
Senate
Teamsters Union
Teamsters
St. Louis
Union Health Organization
Louis Berra
Berra
Teamster Jett Council 13
JBR
Joint Council
Detroit Teamster Local 299
International Teamster
James R. Jolla
Koffa
Detroit Sees Surge in Polio Cases and Fatalities
Detroit records 186 polio cases this year after 90 new infections in two weeks, with six deaths and 60 percent paralytic cases. Health Commissioner Joseph G. Dry warns the outbreak could worsen at 45 cases weekly, recalling the 1952 peak year of 565 cases and 68 deaths.
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Detroit
UPT
Drirnit
Joseph G. Mother
City Health
Missing Ship Found After Storm, Five Safe
A Swedish tanker reported locating the 47 foot vessel about 275 miles southeast of New York. The five crew and a Navy contingent aboard were brought to safety. two Bermuda men identified earlier and others listed. Coast Guard and Navy coordinated rescue and hold names of Navy members. In Jackson Mississippi, reporters and photographers faced search delays after moonshine run incident.
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New York
UPD
Atlantic
Bermuda
New Concert
Jersey
Powell
U.S. Coast Guard
Josefina Thorden
Coast Guard
Campbell
Jas Christopher Bremmer
Ross R. Robinson
Spanish Point
S W. Woolley
Pembroke
U. S. Navy
West
Iran
Californians Die In Texas Crash At Farm Road Intersection
Six Californians died when a car struck a loaded grain truck at a farm road intersection near the New Mexico line. Victims: Louis Monroe Bullington 65 Sudie Mac 57 Angel Marlene Bean 24 Leslie 5 Gordon 3 Ronald Lee Pallard 18. Truck driver Frank Gonzales 97 unharmed. The collision happened before 1 p.m.
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Friona
Tex
UPI
New Mexico Line
Louis Monroe Bullington
Waseo
Calif
Sudie Mac
Angel Marlene Bean
Bakersheld
Leslie
Gordon
Ronald Lee Pallard
Wasco
Frank Gongales
Khrushchev Hints Russia May Resume Nuclear Tests
Moscow reports Premier Khrushchev says Russia may resume atomic tests if East West talks stall and a global ban remains blocked. He criticizes Western demarcations and urges talks while warning the United States Britain and others could move to restart tests amid the disarmament deadlock.
U S awaits Soviet note on tests amid Geneva talks
Washington awaited a formal Soviet note clarifying Premier Khrushchev's move to lift the ban on atomic tests. He agreed to meet with the United States and Britain in Geneva on Oct 31 to discuss ending nuclear testing, while the US planned ten small Nevada blasts in the interim.
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Washington
UPI
State Department
Nikita 5S
Khrushchev
Russia
United States
Britain
Geneva
Pravda
Eisenhower
Soviet Union
Kremlin
Paralyzed victims and Salk vaccine shots cited
Milner reports 107 victims with paralysis and six who had full Salk vaccine schedules. He notes 78 of the 186 affected had one or two shots, indicating partial protection among those stricken.
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Milner
Fourth Quarter Upturn Outlook Brighter Than Earlier Forecasts
The economy stands at a crossroads as Labor Day marks the end of summer and signals the traditional start of a fourth quarter upswing. Analysts expect brighter prospects than earlier forecasts with renewed activity across sectors and improved consumer spending.
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Robert G. Shortal
Stock market lookahead amid auto strike risk and steel orders
The article assesses whether the postwar recovery will accelerate and if an auto industry strike could hinder it. It notes UAW contract delay, job losses, and a potential impact on car production, while steel orders and aluminum output rise as manufacturers forecast higher demand for fall and the 1959 model year.
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Ness Rothe
United Auto Workers Union
ASK Alo
Elyria Sav
Elyria Tel
Fiyra Tel
Gregory Industries
Lorain Co. Saw
Lorain Tel
Indus- Lorain
Ohio
Sav. & Loan
Norwalk
Perry Faywesserseee
Prod Bank & Tr
Rer. Troxel Mfg. S
I Sterol Magazine
Reressinn-Rid
Tran Age
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp
Hag
Court Could Act Fast To Upset More
Dispatches from Little Rock suggest the school board may try to open Central as an all white school before the September 11 hearing. Faubus warns the public to judge the board, while legal observers doubt the court will allow a fait accompli. The Supreme Court can act quickly in emergencies to avoid viewing itself as ridiculous.
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Little Rock
Faubus
Supreme Court
Central
Zone Changes Discussed by Birmingham Florence Township Trustees
Trustees took no action on three zoning proposals after a quiet public hearing. Only Elmer Herchler objected to extending the Rt 113 commercial zone near a Bechstein station, while other changes for Green Rd mine area, Opperman Fruit, and Earl C. Smith were unopposed. Trustees have 20 days to act. next meeting is Wednesday. a second hearing on the Quonner Airport request is set for Sept 10.
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Birmingham
Florence
Elmer Herchler
Herchler
Ralph and
Elmer Bechstein
Mine Acres
Green
Opperman Fruit Products
Earl C. Smith
Cooking Utensil Blamed As Fire Damages House
Fire caused by a cooking utensil damaged the second floor of a two story frame dwelling at Harold Radgohn Street 177 two miles northwest of here around 9 30 a m today. Lodi Fire Department fought the blaze with no injuries and no damage estimate.
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Chatham
Harold Radgohn
Here
Lodi
Bond Posted For Man Held On Florida Grand Larceny Warrant
Charles Gary Henline, 21, of 44 East Lake Rd Sheffield Lake, posted a 1000 bond yesterday and was released pending a hearing September 30. He was extradited on a Leon County Florida warrant for grand larceny per sheriff's department records.
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Charles Gary Henline
East Lake Rd
Sheffield Lake
Leon County
Fla
Sherilf
Area Girl, 16, Reported Missing
George Gathagan of 1800 Hawk Ra Columbia Station reported to the sheriff yesterday that his daughter Marie, 16, has been missing since 6 pm. He suspects she may have gone to Havertown, Pa or New York City.
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George Gathagan
Hawk Ra
Columbia Station
Sheriff's Department
Marie
Hovtadale
New York Cty
Timken Co Workers End Strike
Canton and Zanesville Timken plant workers approved a settlement ending a 38 day strike that disrupted about nine thousand jobs. The pact includes a one year contract with boosted pension payments and optional retirement at age 60. Workers return after Labor Day with no disciplinary action.
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Canton, C
UPI
Timken Roller Bearing Co
United Steelworkers
Columbus
Canton
Zanesville
Timken
Controversial WWII General Lee Dies at 71
Lt. Gen. John C. H. Lee, a controversial WWII Army officer known as "Courthouse" for strict discipline, died at York hospital after a stroke and subsequent heart attack. He served as deputy commander in the Mediterranean Theater and later as commander before retiring in December 1943 and remaining active in Episcopal Church affairs.
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York
John C. H
Lee
York Hospital
Episcopal Church
Jie
Hurricane harms Atlantic weather update and veteran church leader dies
The weather service notes a weakened hurricane over the Atlantic no longer threat to land as Lt. Col. John Clifford Hodges Lee, head of the Episcopal Brotherhood, dies aged 61. The storm center remains well south of Canada while Nova Scotia faces a few strong winds. In Palm Springs shoppers, a new center promises more parking and women shoppers to boost traffic.
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Boston
UPI
Parsy
Atlantic
Weather Bureau
John Clifford Hodges Lee
Jay
Atlantic Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Junction
West Point
Palm Springs
Calif
Maritime Provinces
Koreau
Nova Scotia
Nantucket
Cape
Little Rock Board Faces Date Dilemma Over Central High Opening
The Little Rock School Board weighs Sept 8 or Sept 15 to open Central High School amid fear of immediate integration by the Supreme Court. The Court returns Sept 11 and a stay on integration could allow four days of segregated operation. Superintendent Virgil T. Blossom just returned from Washington.
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Supreme Court
Little Rock
U.S. Appeals Court
Blossom
Supreme Ourt
Committees For Legion Meet Busy
American Legion committees in Chicago drafted last minute recommendations for the national convention. Military leaders voiced confidence while Lt Gen Elwood Quezada warned against Pentagon and administration critics clashing with Supreme Court actions on desegregation. The convention opens Monday with a large parade down Michigan Avenue expected to draw over 100000 Legionnaires and guests.
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Chicago
UPD
American Legion
Supreme Court Ad J
Elwood R. Que
USAF
Little Rock
Pentagon
Quesada
Richard C. Butler
Supreme Court
Arkansas
United States
Soviet Union
Legion National Security Commission
Michigan Ave
the Legion
Airliner Lands After Battling Pacific Winds
A four engine Great Lakes airliner carrying 63 passengers and six crew landed at San Francisco International Airport after a 200 mile flight over the Pacific with fuel dwindling. Pilot Jack Pedesky reported 80 gallons left and headwinds near 60 mph. The DC4 then refueled and continued to Burbank.
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San Francisco
APS
Great Lakes
Pacific Ocean
International Airport
Jack Pedesky
Los Angeles
California
Pedesky
Burbank
Calif
Farm Price Decline Continues in August Report
The Agriculture Department says farm prices fell 1 percent in the month ending Aug 15, marking a third straight monthly decline. Most farm products slipped, with cotton higher and dairy up seasonally, while the parity ratio dropped to 88 percent and price indices show ongoing cost gaps.
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Washington
UPI
Agriculture Department
Norfolk School Board to Integrate 17 Negroes Despite State Law
The Norfolk Virginia School Board told U.S. District Judge Walter E. Hoffman it would comply with his order to end segregation. It plans to admit 17 Black students to six white schools when classes begin September 8, challenging a state law that closes schools when integration occurs.
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Tabus
Norfolk, Va
U.S
Walter E. Hoffman
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