East Cool Air Breaks Heat Wave Amid Floods and Storms
A cool air mass ended days of extreme heat in the East while floods and storms swept the nation. The outbreak killed at least five and injured many, including two National Guardsmen at Ft. Bragg. Western fires raged near Los Angeles as temperatures neared 95, and Minnesota faces $17 million in flood damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Bragg
N.C
Los Angeles
Plains States
Minnesota
30Th
Old Hickory) Division
North Carolina National Guard
Charlotte
Douglas
Otis Droney
Lynn
Mass
Peabody
Woburn
Mount Holley
N. C
Delbert Angle
United Press
New York City
New York State
Westboro
New England
Mercury
Philadelphia
Fitchburg
Brookville
GOP Senators Dash Civil Rights Bill On Senate Calendar
Republicans moved to bypass committee action and place the House passed civil rights bill directly on the Senate calendar. Southern Democrats cried foul as Knowland invoked a calendar rule while Russell challenged it under the 1946 reorganization act. A clerk read the bill in full after Johnston pressed for detailed consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
GOP
Sen
Knowland
California
Russell
D-Ga
Nixon
Olin D. Johnston
Bakers Union Chief Testifies On Fund Misuse In LA Case
Union president James G. Cross testified he paid Mrs. Kay Lower a total of five to six thousand dollars from union funds as a secret organizer and possibly another thousand, in a Los Angeles court case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James G. Cross
Kay Lower
Los Angeles
Parents confront $1500 bill for Benny Hooper rescue care
Manorville New York authorities report Benny Hooper Jr six rescued from a well five weeks ago received a $1500 bill from attending physician Dr Joseph Kris who says eight days work and 100 hours at 30 dollars an hour justify the charge. The family, facing financial hardship, plans to pay what they can. Hospital care was provided free. Benny had received funds from TV programs but the family says total aid was under $400 and funds were redirected to the fire department and a education trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manorville
N.Y
Benny Hooper Jr
Joseph K. Kris
Medical Society
Kris
Benny
Manorville Fire Department
Hooper
Tar burns fatal to 11 year old
Eleven year old Richard A. Klossett died after a five gallon can of boiling tar exploded at a home on 3811 S. 6th Ave. His brother Christian Jr. was treated and released. The father, caretaker Christian R. Klossett Sr., said the tar mix had been heated on a portable barbecue to repair roof leaks. Two cement blocks on the lid allegedly blew free, causing the blast and tar splatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard A. Klossett
Christian R. Klossett Sr
S. 6Th Ave
Christian R. Klossett Jr
Robert C. Lewis
Klossett Sr
Richard
Lewis
Girard Case Goes To Top Court
The Justice Department appeals to the Supreme Court after a district ruling barred surrender of GI William S. Girard to Japan for trial. Atty. Gen. Brownell and Solicitor Rankin argue the decision is clearly wrong and seeks an immediate high court ruling to avoid delays in returning Girard for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Justice Department
Supreme Court
GI William S. Girard
U.S
Joseph C. McGarraghy
High Tribunal
Herbert Brownell
J. Lee Rankin
Justice
Defense Department
Douglas
Middle East
High Court
U.S. Court of Appeals
United States
Japan
House Approves Major Excise Tax Overhaul Bill
The House passed a 429 page excise tax overhaul bill after two years by the Ways and Means Committee. It does not raise rates but revises and simplifies the law with expected minor revenue changes. Rep. Forand said it is the first overhaul since 1932.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Ways and Means Committee
Rep. Forand
D-Ri
Heat wave continues as 100s persist
The temperature topped 100 for the third straight day and forecasters expect continued heat. Widely scattered thundershowers are forecast for tonight with partial clouds tomorrow. Yesterday reached 106, not a record. June 19's high of 108 occurred in 1954.
Soviet paper touts $5 million offer to stay in US
Komsomol Pravda reports former Soviet refugee George Kozmin refused a $5 million offer to remain in the United States. Kozmin and his wife, who returned from Chicago with their four children, faced custody battles after being committed to a U.S. mental institution in 1953. The Soviets portray the case as a propaganda tool.
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Moscow
Komsomol Pravda
George Kozmin
United States
Communist
Soviet Union
Kozmin
Chicago
U. S
John J. Clayton Jr
Novoselsky
Kozmins
Explosion on Aircraft Carrier Kills Two Sailors
Inside the Citizen reports a pump aboard an aircraft carrier exploded, resulting in the deaths of two sailors. The incident is detailed on Page 5 with coverage of the accident’s aftermath and official responses.
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Post Office—Committee
Postal Department
Tucson
Billy Graham
Tennis
Organization of Tennis Club
Arizona Album And Comics Feature In Today’s Paper
The page highlights an Arizona Album feature and six comics. Crossword and puzzles appear on pages 34 and 35 with editorials on page 6. Entertainment listings include Molly Mayfield on page 20 and a Movies section on page 25. Public records on radio and TV are on page 35. Tucson Tonight and Tomorrow covers sports across pages 27 to 29 with a weather map on page 36. Woman’s View runs pages 9 to 11 and World News on page 18. Your Stars appear on page 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molly Mayfield
Tucson
Stassen Proposes U S Cuts in Armed Forces for Treaty
Harold Stassen told the United Nations disarmament group the United States would cut its armed forces to 214 million men as part of a limited East West disarmament treaty if Russia does the same. He outlined a 12 month timetable and possible further reductions, tied to a suspension of nuclear tests.
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London
Harold Stassen
United States
Russia
United Nations Disarmament Group
Stassen
Germany
Britain
France
Red China
United Nations
Disarmament Group
U.N. Disarmament Commission
New York
Orioles Top White Sox 4-1 Behind Lees Seven Hits
Baltimore pitcher Bill Lees allowed seven hits as the Orioles defeated the league-leading Chicago White Sox 4-1. Lees earned his seventh win against three defeats, with Ks by Fischer and others. Home run credited to Kansas City’s McDermott in the loss.
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Baltimore
Bill Lees
Baltimore Orioles
Chicago White Sox
Lees
Fischer
Staley
Derrington
Lapalme
Lollar
Ginsberg
Triandos
L—Fischer
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Bakersfield
Calif
Thermal
Murray, Ky
Mama
Johnston
Nobusuke Kishi
Eisenhower
Kishi
Bulletin
Bakers
Doctor Bil
Wirephore
Leavenworth
Kan
Albert van Oyen
Charles Yoder
Girard
House OK
Midge
RED
Arizona
U.N
Valerian Zorin
Canada
Selwyn Lloyd
K.C
Wash
Urban
McDermott
Trucks
Smith
Ramos
Clevenger
Courtney
W—Ramos
L—Mcdermott
Kansas City
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