Louisiana Governor Signs Ban on Racially Mixed Contests
Gov. Earl Long signed a law banning racially mixed athletic events in Louisiana. The bill, approved by the legislature, will take effect December 15 and could face court challenges. It threatens professional and amateur contests including college championships and Olympic participation.
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Harmon Sent To Omaha As Peete Returns To Cards
ST LOUIS AP The Cardinals announce Chuck Harmon is sent to Omaha to the farm club while Charley Peete is promoted to the majors. Peete, 26, will start in center and may play Tuesday night if he reports on time. Virgin birth claims studied by Prof Heyns pending months of research in Johannesburg.
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Desegregation Called Basic Problem in North
Bloomington minister says desegregation of neighborhoods and non segregated communities is essential for integrated churches. He cites survey data on interracial congregations and notes church mirrors community divisions.
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Ind
W. Rae
Indiana University
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He Adda
Hodge's three-run homer lifts Dodgers past Cubs in rain
Gi Hodges slugged a three-run homer in the first inning to spark Brooklyn to a 4-1 win over Chicago. The game was halted after six innings due to rain with two out in the seventh, Pee Wee Reese on second, and Carl Furillo at bat. Hodges' 19th homer came with Reese and Furillo aboard as Sandy Amaro or Sandy Amoros? left injured earlier.
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Gere Baker
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Pirates sign veteran pitcher Howie Pollet as free agent
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced Pollet, 35, signed as a free agent after being released by the Chicago White Sox following 11 games and a 1 1 2 earned run average in 36 innings. Pollet previously played for Pittsburgh in 1951 and was traded to the Cubs on June 4, 1954 in a 10 player deal.
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Chicago White Sox
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Chicago Cubs
Ralph Winer
Cubs
18 Killed In Crash Of Argentine Airliner
An Argentine airliner crashed and burned near Rio Cuarto killing all 18 aboard. No women or children among the victims. The twin engined DC9 carried 14 passengers and 4 crew on a Buenos Aires to Tucuman flight with Rio Cuarto as its first stop.
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Buenos Aires
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Youth Robbery Suspect Nabbed After Alert Citizen Tip
Police Chief Robert Morgan praised public cooperation after a tip led to the arrest of a youth involved in a robbery near a residence. A woman’s screams startled the suspect, allowing officers to intervene and capture the youth today.
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Eisenhower Vetoes Bill on Military Spending and Missile Work
President Eisenhower vetoed a defense bill authorizing over two billion dollars for military projects including intercontinental missiles and enhanced aircraft. He conferred with Lewis W. Strauss and John Foster Dulles before the veto. Meetings with Republican leaders and the National Security Council are planned this week ahead of the Panama conference. News secretary Hagerty said no press conference or cabinet meeting this week.
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Atomic Energy Commission
John Foster
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Civil rights bill advances with House debate slated
The House plans to debate the civil rights bill again on Tuesday and delay it Wednesday for other business. Supporters aim for final passage by Thursday or Friday, though Senate filibuster risk remains. The measure would set up a presidential civil rights commission, create a Justice Department division, and empower federal prosecutors to defend minority voting rights.
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Sobeloff Wins Senate Confirmation for Fourth Circuit Seat
The Senate confirmed Sobeloff's appointment to the Fourth Circuit bench after a 63 to 26 vote. Opponents cited concerns about congressional power and his past handling of school integration cases, while supporters noted his prior federal service and judicial experience.
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Official Quits Amid Resignations and Bond Approval
Local governance reels as officials resign en masse effective immediately. Stratton notes the process will require a day or two to appoint a successor while the current auditor Wendge remains briefly in place to secure a new bond. Tension runs high as the newsroom reports the unsettled leadership landscape.
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Court martial hearings unfold over Marine poll dispute
At the Navy court martial, Maj. Sevier and Capt. Klein spar over witness testimony and the method to verify poll results. Pate ordered the survey after the tragedy, while the defense seeks discharge records from Parris Island. Mrs. Maggies Meeks, mother of drowning victim Thomas Hardeman, attends and emphasizes forgiveness over bitterness.
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Ringling Circus to Relaunch in New Form in 1957
Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey will present a new version of its combined shows beginning April 9 1957 at Madison Square Garden New York with a 1957 season planned in additional all a uditioned arenas across the United States Labor troubles bad weather and other issues caused several circuses to fold earlier this year Clyde Beatty and King Bros Circuses were among those affected A Sarasota Florida group connected to Ridgling Bros purchased the Clyde Beatty Circus and planned an August 8 reopening in Albuquerque New Mexico as the last major road circus in America The end of the Ringling era leaves questions about payroll and staff as the company faces a proposed winter headquarters in Minnesota is not yet determined
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Wear a Forget-Me-Not Drive Urged by DAY Chapter
Commander Bond announces a campaign urging the public to wear Forget-Me-Not pins to support DAY welfare work for disabled veterans. Mayor Ralph R. Ferguson backs the drive and calls on residents and local factories to participate Friday and Saturday with all contributions funding DAY relief efforts in the community.
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Editor Blair Walters Leads Investigative Probe at Daily News
Reader tip sparks a multi story inquiry by Chicago Daily News into forged state warrants. Reporter George Thien helps expose the scheme as Sangamon County authorities pursue evidence, prompting the Southmoor Bank president to resign. Government officials discuss interim oversight and new nominations as Stratton names potential successors.
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Smith of Anderson longtime attorney and Elks leader dies
Charles Smith born in Henry County near Middletown moved to Anderson at age seven with Patrick and Mrs. Smith. He served in Madison County and Indiana Bar associations, led Anderson Lodge 209 Elks, and belonged to Masonic lodge Cowty Shrine Club and Murat Temple. Survived by widow Cecile, daughters Birs Albert Schrenker and Mrs John Farren, sons F Dan Smith and Charles W Smith, six grandchildren and two sisters. Funeral arrangements set at Rozelle Funeral Home with burial at Memorial Park Cemetery. Announcement also notes Anderson Loan Association closing Wednesday at 1 am.
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Purdie University
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Murat Temple of the Shrine
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Rozelle Funeral Home
Wilbur Day
Noble Street Methodist’ Church
Memorial Park
Anderson Loan Association
Wedava
Henry County
Middletown
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Indiana University Law School
Indiana political rifts surface as Harden group gains sway
A partial readout from a state party meeting shows Harden faction figures elected and Handley and Craig allies contending for control. Key names include Alvin Cast and Homer Davehart with reorganizations cited and a resignation by William O Connell amid committee drama.
Bever family notices and obit from Alpine Fayette County
Dies suddenly Gilbert Bever 54 of 913 Westmith Street Alpine Fayette County while visiting relatives. Survived by widow Mary Bever, son Lloyd Bever and daughter Mrs Charles Richardson. Funeral by Baker Brothers with services Wednesday 1:30 pm at Memorial Park. Rev Ray Burchfield to officiate. Survivors include four brothers and five sisters across Indiana.
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al Anderson
Ir Charles Richardson
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Dorrest Heaker
Arlington
Myrtle Prifogle
Connersville
Helen Applegate
Rushville
Campaign notes from the era mention figures tied to Senate races and civil rights debates
The report cites a VoT plan to raise S150,000 for Reg Glenn Davis' Senate candidacy backed by a Mephli can state convention in Wisconsin to oppose Wiley's fourth term bid. It notes Averell Harriman's Southern campaign for racial integration, the Mason-Dixon debates, and Democratic delegates amid court-ordered desegregation. Also covered are Peron’s widow's burial, Bourguiba’s stance on France, and Methodist leaders warning on racial integration progress.
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Deaths In Madison And Nearby Counties
Obituaries from Madison area report Leslie Shuter of Frankton Alma Shuter Evelyn Hersberg of Anderson Melvin Shuter of Frankton and four grandchildren noted at George C. Harper Funeral Home Rosalee Brown of Daleville daughter of Brown family died at St Johns Hospital in Anderson Graveside service set for 10 am Wednesday at undetermined cemetery Bennie Estella Williams age 70 of Markleville died at home funeral at Valorous C Reolor Funeral Home with burial in Mechanicsburg Cemetery survivors include daughter Mrs James Stokes son Lewis Williams and several relatives Minnie Neely Pauley former Markleville resident died at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Greenfield native of Morgan County Funeral at Cure and Hensley Funeral Home Martinsville Wade Ardie Myers of Middletown funeral today at 1030 am at Hallard and Shirey Funeral Home Martinsville Colonel Joseph Moore takes command at Bunker Hill Air Force Base Indianapolis area rain delays noted in transit service report of Indianap olis to Chicago trains.
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Jack Brown
Manele
Pohemus and Shirey
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Markleville
Benrtie Estellaams
Wallace Williams
Anderson
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G. R. Osborne
Mechanicsburg
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Louisal
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Martinsville
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Nie Neely Pauley
Hencock County MeMorial Hospital
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Renekah Lodge
Hensley Funeral Home
Marinsville
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Baker Brothers Funeral Home
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Alta L Hughes 75 Dies Near Gaston
Alta L Hughes 75 dies Monday at the home of her daughter near Gaston after a long Alexandria residence. She was a Delaware County native and Union Chapel Methodist Church member, married to Frank M Hughes who predeceased her. Survivors include two sons Homer and Joe, daughter Mrs. Carver, two sisters, nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services by Gipe Williams and Kyle Funeral Home with no arrangements announced.
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Joe
Summitville
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Leesburg
Blanch Faylor
Pheonix
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Obituaries From Anderson Area Notices and Visitation
Obituaries list multiple Anderson residents including Warner C Lane 87 died last evening in Anderson with funeral home transfers and no arrangements set. Barbara Ganella, Mrs Mary Kirchenbauer 60, and others are noted with service details at East Maplewood and local churches. Thomas Chase Cain 75 and Joan Wessley Summers are among the deceased with ceremonies planned at Innes and Packs Funeral Home. Funeral details also mention Sultetta Straw Arterson Raven Funeral Home and Converse Cemetery interment.
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