Meany urges transfer from private rail ownership
George Meany told the House Commerce Committee that forcing railroad workers to accept conditions implies end of private ownership of the industry. He urged rejecting Kennedy's plan to send the dispute to ICC and proposed Congress oversee a new bargaining process until no progress remains. He called his plan a last shot at collective bargaining.
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I Do Again: Arizona Couple Revives 1935 Arkansas Wedding
Thirteen year old Linda Wilson relays that her parents James Lane and his wife remarried in Superior Court to secure legal validity after an Arkansas rule voided early nuptials. The Lanes wed first in 1935 at the bride’s home in Hot Springs. The second ceremony today reaffirmed their bond as they plan a Northwest honeymoon. Doris Ann, now married and living near London, also features in the family. The couple’s long union faces social security contingencies despite the 1941 law.
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James W. Lane
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Tucson Sand & Soil Co
DeSmit
London
England
City Weather Quiet After Thunderstorm Across Region
Last night storm clouds and lightning over the Catalina area produced a moderately heavy shower in western foothills and Oro Valley with light showers east of Pantano Wash. Official airport rainfall recorded no trace. July total 1.66 inches, year to date 3.72, normal August 2.88. Forecast calls for variable clouds, possible winds and more rain tonight. highs near 94, lows around 72. Full Weather Report, Page 41.
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Nevada Wins U S Beer Drinking Championship
The Brewer's Association and Almanac corrected a prior error and awarded the national beer drinking crown to Nevada. State per capita consumption reached 25.8 gallons, while Arizona registered 15.9 gallons.
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Ward Near Death After Trial and Pneumonia
Dr. Stephen Ward lies near death in an iron lung at St Stephen's Hospital after bronchial pneumonia and throat surgery. The 50 year old osteopath faces two convictions for living off prostitutes' earnings linked to the Profumo scandal. He remains unconscious and is on mechanical breathing with a nutrient drip as his condition worsens.
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John D. Profumo
House of Commons
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Bullets and Dreams of Freedom at German Border
East German border guards killed a man and wounded a woman attempting to flee to the West near Goslar. Witnesses described guards opening fire in the death zone as the pair, disguised as field workers, reached the anti-refugee fence and were struck by machine gun fire. The man died after a close range shot. the woman suffered leg wounds and delayed before help arrived.
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Berlin
UPI
O Harlow Plan Sparks City and County Planning Debate
The Tucson Home Builders Association opposes placing the City County Planning Department under an assistant city manager. They urge a chief planning officer be chosen with input from realtors architects and civic groups. The letter notes urgent needs for a master plan and updated zoning while cautioning about misreadings of the O Harrow report.
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O’harrow
Robert W. Medearis
THEA
Lew Davis
Dennis O’harrow
American Society of Planning Officials
Medearis
Tucson
O'Harrow
FBI Seizes Explosives Bound for Cuba in Louisiana Cache
FBI agents seized more than a ton of dynamite and 20 bomb casings from a cottage near Mandeville in a case described as a cache destined for Cuba. The home was owned by two New Orleans men, with no arrests reported. Paraphernalia for arming bombs and about 50 pounds of a napalm-precursor were also seized.
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Employment Reaches New Peak In July
The Labor Department reported July totals show employment rising by 532000 to 70851000, a new all time high. Unemployment dropped to 4322000 as teens and young adults under 24 gained many roles, marking the second straight month above 70 million. The jobless rate fell to 5.6 percent from 4.7 percent, indicating 56 in every 1000 unemployed.
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UPI
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Worst Outbreak in Two Years Prompts Heavy Police Standoff
Chicago police boosted patrols in a South Side neighborhood as nearly 1,000 whites gathered outside two newcomers Negro families homes. Bricks flew and 47 people were arrested over three nights of racially charged demonstrations, with 4 officers injured and authorities seeking FBI and Army help.
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UPI
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Khrushchev Drops Vacation to Back Nuclear Test Ban Talks
Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev will sign the partial nuclear test ban treaty on Monday and lead high level talks with the United States and Britain. He postponed a Black Sea vacation to personally oversee the ceremony and ensuing discussions with Dean Rusk and Lord Home.
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Lord Hailsham
Foreign Aid Bill Nears House Floor
The House Foreign Affairs Committee advanced a foreign aid authorization of about 4.087 billion for the current year after four months of work. President Kennedy sought 4.5 billion, with final cuts totaling 438 million, including 100 million from the contingency fund and 180 million from military assistance. The measure only sets a spending ceiling. the accompanying appropriations bill will determine actual funding.
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House Foreign Affairs Committee
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