The Pontiac Press: 1955-08-13

Abstract

Russia to cut armed forces by 640,000 men: Less tension since Geneva cited by Tass ; Truce officials’ deadline ban lifted by Rhee ; Ready to give the brakes a break ; Gotham gets 8.5 inches of rain: Swirling Connie collapses after waltzing up coast ; Schooner sinks leaving 10 dead ; Death claims Thomas Mann ; Residential intersection ‘new look’ - Stop replaced by ‘Yield Right of Way’ ; UAW orders strike vote ; Freeway plans still blooming ; 4-H fair ends with horse show ; Guard awaiting ‘combat’ after 7 days of training ; Chief executive vacationing after busy year's work ; Ike approves minimum wage ; The day in Birmingham: University women work to prepare book sale ; Birmingham man promoted by GMC ; Ortonville pair hurt in Crash on Walton ; New city ordinance nets youths, liquor ; Airliner hitches a ride on Connie's skirts ; Polio deaths cut by 45 per cent