Colorado River Dredging Slated Between Needles and Topock
The U S Bureau of Reclamation will continue dredging of the Colorado River channel between Needles and Topock later this month. Funds are allocated for the 12 mile stretch for the first time in years. The channel was first dredged in 1953 but silting paused work, raising water levels opposite Needles and creating swampy conditions.
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Needles
Calif
Colorado River
Topock
U. S. Bureau of Reclamation
Reclamation
Kansas City Star fined $5,000 in monopoly case
The Kansas City Star was fined $5,000 in federal court for monopolizing the dissemination of news and advertising in the Kansas City area. Advertising manager Emil A. Lees was fined $2,500 for attempted monopolization. Judge Duncan rejected motions to set aside the verdict and denied a new trial.
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Kansas City
The
Kansas City Star
Emil A. Lees
Star
Richard Duncan
Sees
Lees
Newspaper
Duncan
Boy Rides Into Path of City Bus. Injured
A nine year old boy, Frankie Lopez, suffered chest abrasions and a cut left foot after riding his bike diagonally in front of an Old Pueblo Transit Co. bus on Cherokee Ave. Witnesses say the bus driven by Ralph Valenzuela failed to stop in time. The boy is listed in fair condition at County Hospital.
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County Hospital
Pueblo Transit Co
Frankie Lopez
Sonora St
St. Clair St
Cherokee Ave
Cherokee
Ralph Valenzuela
Nevada St
Cool Jobs Waiting Construction Workers
The state employment service notes open positions for construction engineers in Iceland Greenland and Labrador. Readings show temperatures around 45 to 50 degrees as of yesterday.
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New York
State Employment Service
Iceland
Greenland
Labrador
Civilian Issue Bypass Sought By Red China
Geneva reports say Communist stall tactics delay U S efforts to win early release of 40 Americans held by Peiping. Wang Ping nan seeks to skip civilian repatriation and move to other issues while Johnson presses for progress and a Dulles Chou En lai meeting.
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Red China
Geneva
U. S
Peiping
Wang Ping-nan
Wang
U. Alexis Johnson
United States
John Foster Dulles
Chou Enlai
Johnson
China
Drunk Driver Fined and Jailed After Prince Road Crash
Carl C. Pledger 31 of 3855 N. Oracle Rd pleaded guilty in justice court after a three car pile up on Prince Rd June 27. He was fined 150 dollars and 15 days in county jail on one charge and 50 dollars or 10 days on reckless driving. A six member Brown family was injured. Pledger received head lacerations and had a blood alcohol reading of 0.288. He was granted six weeks stay of execution.
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Prince Road
Carl C. Pledger
Oracle Rd
Justice Court
Pledger
Edward J. Valeski
Joseph A. Clawson Jr
W. Prince Rd
Eisenhower split with Democrats over domestic record and a special session
President Eisenhower praised Congress on foreign affairs but called its domestic work potentially futile while Democratic leaders scoffed at a recalled session for the stalled highway bill. Speaker Rayburn and Sen. Clements defended the record, and critics doubted a new session unless a crisis arose.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
Sam Rayburn
D-Tex
Rayburn
Senate
Earle C. Clements
House
Dennis Chavez
D.-N.m
Public Works Committee
Phoenix OKs Rezoning For Medical Center
Phoenix city council approved rezoning to permit a $250000 medical center project in East Phoenix.
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Phoenix Oks
Medical Center
Phoenix
Bed Partner Robs Trucker in Canton Motel
Canton driver Tom Garrem awoke to an unidentified man entering his motel cabin about 4 a.m. The intruder jumped into bed, then grabbed Garrem’s wallet and fled after a short chase. Missing cash was reported between 160 and 180 dollars.
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Canton
Ohio
South Side
Tom Garrem
Garrem
$500000 Coliseum Studied At Phoenix
The Maricopa County Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed a proposal to rezone a 20 acre tract at 15th Ave and Camelback Rd to permit a $500000 Coliseum combining an ice skating rink convention hall and sports arena. Residents protested with petitions.
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Phoenix
Maricopa County
Missing Air Force man sought by Pima County sheriff
Air Force sergeant T. Sgt. John Co. Stewart, 41, has been missing for 10 days from Davis Monthan. Last seen hitchhiking on the Casa Grande highway en route to join the 17th Tow Target Squadron in Yuma. Authorities fear foul play due to his record and nearing retirement. Stewart is 5 feet 5, 145 pounds, bald with blue eyes, wore a white T shirt and slacks, carried a small suitcase with about $10. He is single with no known habits and had come to Tucson for clothing.
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John Co. Stewart
Pima County
Sheriff's Office
Davis Monthan
Stewart
Casa Grande Highway
17Th Tow
Yuma
D-M
Sheriff's Department
Tucson
Flood Damage Suit Against State Delayed to Tuesday
A 36000 flood damage lawsuit against the state of Arizona and Pima County was recessed to 10 am Tuesday. Judge Frank E. Thomas denied dismissal motions, with plaintiffs alleging the ditch along East 22nd Street caused flooding and losses. The defense contends only rental value of land is recoverable if guilty, and any decision may be appealed to the Arizona Supreme Court. Plaintiffs include Louis Leeson and others. damages cited from July 14, 1953.
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Cochise County
Thomas
Robert C. Stubbs
East 22Nd Street
State of Arizona
Algernon Way
Country Club Road
17Th Street
Pima County
Arizona
Louis Leeson
Rose G. Warner
Samuel White
Shew G. Horn
George Moeller
Eli_J. Domicone
DeWitt Aurand
State Twirling Jamboree At Arizona Fair
A turnout of 250 baton twirlers is expected at the Arizona State Fair Twirling Jamboree this fall by Director Duke Miller. A grand championship trophy will go to the outstanding twirler regardless of age. Defending champion is Caroline Tucker. The fair runs November 4 through 13.
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Phoenix
Duke Miller
Miller
Caroline Tucker
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