Motorman Said Tardy in Applying Brakes
A veteran motorman’s delay in braking caused a collision of two elevated trains in Chicago. About 800 passengers were aboard the Loop bound six cars, with several seriously injured and one man suffering an ankle injury. Harold Polland of the CTA gave a preliminary statement.
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Chicago
Chicago Transit Authority
Winchester Evening Star
Harold Polland
CTA
Paris
Polland
Steel Talks Resume Amid Unclear Strike Possibility
In New York the United Steelworkers Union resumes contract negotiations with 500,000 members facing June 30 expiry. Talks with 12 major producers have been exploratory with no formal demands yet. Union leader David J. McDonald avoided comment on a July 1 strike. The union seeks wage increases from $3.03 per hour, a shorter 40 hour week, and other benefits.
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NEW York
Uni Steelworkers
David J. McDonald
Washington
Afl-Cio Executive Council
McDonald
Norman Jenkins Assault and Battery Court Sentence
Norman Edward Jenkins of 522 North Loudoun Street faces assault and battery charges with a fine of $106.25 and a 60 day sentence. Kenneth Lee Singhas of Berryville cited for reckless driving with a $55.25 fine.
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Norman Edward Jenkins
Loudoun St
Kenneth Lee Singhas
Berryville
Lady Astor Turns 80 At Cliveden Birthday Quiet
Nancy Astor the first female British MP celebrated her 80th birthday at Cliveden Berkshire spending the morning in bed with family. She told reporters via bedside phone she plans no receptions until after lunch and quipped that old age brings nothing she particularly wants to do. She is the last of the Langhorne sisters from Virginia.
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Lady Astor
Cliveden
England
Nancy Astor
Virginia
Britain
Great Berkshire
Htler
Eisenhower cites Anglo American pact on nuclear information
In a brief message to Congress President Eisenhower said the July 3 Anglo American agreement provided for exchange of nuclear information between the United States and Britain.
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Congress
Eisenhower
Elizabeth Taylor Eddie Fisher Honeymoon Yacht Arrival
The Elizabeth Taylor and Eddie Fisher honeymoon yacht named Olnico sailed into Cannes as gloomy weather loomed. The couple remained unseen, with plans to move toward Portofino later in the day. Taylor would miss a Nice reunion with her children en route to Italy.
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Cannes
France
Eddie Fisher
French Riviera
Portofino
Italy
Nice
Michael Wilding
Mike Todd
Mama
Monthly player stats with runs and assists across towns
The report lists players from Gore, Stephens City, Round Hill, Gainesboro, Shawnee, Clearbrook, and Middletown with varying runs and assists for the past month. A total of 12 alarms were recorded this month versus 73 the previous month.
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Gore
Stephens City
Round Hill
Gainesboro
Shawnee
Clearbrook
Middletown
Bolshoi Ballet Screenings at Palace Theatre This Week
Bolshoi Ballet presented on the Palace Theatre screen featuring Galina Ulanova in London Covent Garden performance highlights. Excerpts from The Fountain of Bakchisarai Swan Lake Ivan Susanin and Faust plus dances and solo pieces including The Dying Swan Gisselle and other selections. Royal Opera House Covent Garden Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra conducted by Yuri Faier.
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Bolshoi Ballet
Palace Theatre
Galina Ulanova
Bolshoi
New York City
London
Covent Garden
U S Plans Nuclear Aid to Britain and France
President Eisenhower told Congress of accords to aid Britain and France in atomic weapons and submarines. The pacts, signed May 7, would take effect in 60 days unless vetoed, and cover transfer of nonnuclear parts, enriched fuel for France, and military use of atomic energy with Britain.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
Britain
France
Senate
House
U.S
United States
County Firemen Discuss Phone Problems
Frederick County Volunteer Firemen's Association discussed telephone service issues at the May meeting held at Gore Fire Hall. Guest Robert Heltzel of C&P Telephone spoke on service quality and high rates. Summer yard parties were announced for Gainesboro, Clearbrook, Stephens City, Round Hill, Shawnee, Gore, and more.
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Frederick County
Ernie Nesselrodt
Gore
Stephens City
Round Hill
Gainesboro
Shawnee
Clearbrook
Middletown
Trumans Welcome Second Grandson in New York
Mrs Clifton Carter announces the birth of the couple's second grandson in New York as the Truman family shares the latest addition with relatives and friends.
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New York
Clifton
Local Pontiac Firm Wins Campaign Knudsen Trophy
Smith Pontiac Sales and Service, led by Bob Smith and Jack Ireland, honored with the Knudsen Trophy for peak sales during the Pontiac Year Campaign. Ireland also receives a special cash award for exceptional performance.
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Pontiac Firm
Bob Smith
Jack Ireland
Smith Pontiac Sales & Service
Knudsen
Pontiac
S.E. Knudsen
Ireland
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