The Pontiac Press: 1956-08-08

Cobo captures top spot on state GOP ticket: Detroit mayor to face Williams in November ; Broomfield wins over Higgins by 1482 votes: To face Sutton in fall election for House seat ; How county voted ; Meet the 4-H queen: She'll reign at fair ; Lodge to race Elias for Senate ; Sheriff Irons: 30,863 votes ; OK township appeal on tax ; Area children to be guests as back-to-school treat ; City employes win Social Security plan ; 1,000 die as explosion rips Colombia City: Cali is leveled by huge blast ; The day in Birmingham: City turns down locomotive offer ; Election turnout in city, county above prediction ; Ike shows old keenness ; Blast traps 300 in mine ; Pontiac Dems pick Hudson to oppose GOP's Miller ; Water pipeline under study ; Kiwanis Clubs work all day to get out vote ; Telephone aids bank burglars ; Titoists walk - and with good enough reason ; Highland Park OKs fluoridation plan ; City dope hearings delayed once more ; Ship lines deny blame for Doria ; GOP beware! Woman's power can convert you ; Ike signs flood aid, housing bills in to law ; Win places on November ballot in Tuesday primary contests ; Statue change ruins intended symbolism