South Racial Tensions Rise After Alabama Bomb Blast
In the South tensions flare as Alabama bomb blasts intensify the Negro boycott of Montgomery buses. Virginia legislators back interposition against Supreme Court school rulings while Georgia eyes a charter revocation bill for segregated facilities. Alabama Governor Folsom cites inaction as the bill auto becomes law. E D Nixon and Rev L King homes were targeted in Wednesday and Monday attacks.
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Virginia
U. S. Supreme Court
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Georgia
House
Supreme Court
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E. D. Nixon
The
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Ae Age
Ev. L. King
Eee
Whale of a Job Set For Heart Doctor
Dr Paul Dudley White leaves for a Baja California lagoon to study pulsebeats of a gray whale in hope of learning about the human heart. The famed heart specialist travels to observe one of nature s largest mammals for data on heart function.
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Los Angeles
Paul Dudley White
Eisenhower
White
Baja California Peninsula
Ohio Labor Eves Merger in Ohio unions talks begin
In Columbus, AFL and CIO representatives announced early March merger discussions at the state level. Each side will appoint a nine member committee to participate in talks aimed at forming a unified Ohio labor front. They stated the merger could bring added benefits to workers, their families, and communities while acknowledging the greater responsibility on labor leaders.
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Columbus
AFL
CIO
Ohio
Albright Wins Olympic Women’s Figure Skating Title
In Cortina d Ampezzo Italy Tenley Albright battled an injured leg to triumph in the Olympic women’s figure skating championship, giving the United States a sweep of individual honors in the event.
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Cortina
D’ampezzo
Italy
Tenley Albright
United States
Shorter Draft Plan Aims Youth Service Cut to Eighteen Months
Washington officials consider a temporary change to cut active service for up to 100,000 draftees from 24 to 18 months. The plan, discussed by Secretary of Defense Wilson, would keep them in the ready reserve for at least 24 months and may double draft calls to maintain strength. The scheme could run only until June 1957 and requires no new legislation.
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Washington
Wilson
Reds Defender Tells Dislike of Communism in Trial
The last defense arguments in the Communist conspiracy trial were set for federal court. U.S. Attorney Sum ner Canary will deliver the final plea to the eight men and four women jurors after Judge Charles charges the panel.
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Cleveland
U.S
Sumner Canary
Charles
J. McNamee
Warren’ Briggs
Briggs
Joseph M. Dougher
Communist Party
Lorain
Body of Lad, 11 Found in YMCA Pool
An 11 year old boy Thomas Lee was found dead in the deepest part of the YMCA pool shortly after a swimming class. About 40 youngsters were present. Attempts to revive him failed. The incident occurred after a swimming session at the Akron facility, with officials and witnesses reporting the tragedy.
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Akron—I
YMCA
Thomas Lee
Dems Seek Unity On Nominee As Truman Praises Harriman
Former President Truman and New York Governor Averell Harriman issued a joint statement signaling the Democratic party should focus on winning the White House rather than selecting a specific candidate. They spoke after breakfast at Harriman’s East 81st Street home and said they share views on major issues and will defer to the convention on personalities.
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Truman
Averell Harriman
Harriman
White House
New York State
East 81St St
DiSalle and Brown File for Governor
Michael V. DiSalle of Toledo filed petitions to run as a Democrat for governor in the May 8 primary, entering the race minutes before Lt. Gov. John W. Brown of Medina, the first Republican candidate to announce officially.
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Columbus
Michael V. DiSalle
Toledo
DiSalle
Secretary of State
John W. Brown
Medina
Norway Awaits Court Ruling on Soviet Trawler Release
Oslo awaits a court ruling before acting on Russia’s demand to release 14 Soviet fishing boats seized as poachers by Norway’s navy. The Soviets call it a misunderstanding after Red trawlers were rounded up near Alesund. Norwegian patrols and protests followed, with several Russian boats reportedly evading seizure and naval forces nearby.
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Oslo
Norway
Russia
Alesund
Ad Agencies Cease Fixing Commissions
New York report states the American Association of Advertising Agencies agreed in federal court not to fix agency commissions for newspaper and magazine ads. The AAAA, a defendant in the Justice Department antitrust suit, also agreed to stop eight specific practices.
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New York
American Association of Advertising Agencies
AAAA
Department of Justice
Crane accident claims life of Fred T. Smith in Oxford
In Oxford Ohio on Wednesday Fred T. Smith aged 40 was crushed to death when a crane mounted on a truck collapsed the space between the counter weight and the truck frame. The accident occurred during work involving the crane and truck. Smith died at the scene.
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Oxford
Ohio
Fred_ T. Smith
Old McDonald Sells Farm in Messenger Want Ads Era
The note recounts how Old McDonald plans retirement, selling his farm and equipment via the Messenger Want Ads. It advises readers to check farm news in the paper and to call Phone 31242 to find buyers or sell their own farm.
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McDonald
Farm News
Ike Urges Geneva Spirit Earnest Peace Effort
President Eisenhower told about 500 at the International Council for Christian Leadership prayer breakfast that the spirit of Geneva showed the United States seeks a just world peace. He noted Russia’s attitude remained unaltered and praised the milestone as a sound achievement amid fear and hysteria. The event was broadcast on NBC Today. Conrad Hilton awarded him a silver plaque with his inaugural prayer.
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Eisenhower
Geneva
United States
International Council For Christian Leadership
Hisenhower
Conrad Hilton
Europe Hit By Cold Wave
Western Europe endures one of its worst cold waves as sub zero winds push the death toll above thirty five and stranded travelers. Gas and water systems fail in many cities while emergency crews repair frozen mains. heavy snow furthers travel disruptions across France Italy and Germany.
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Europe
French Riviera
Sunshine Resort
Riviera
Naples
Kalenbrunn
West Germany
Ike Prods Congress To Up Postal Rates
President Eisenhower urged Congress to raise postal rates after sending a report showing the mail service loses about 1,000 dollars each minute. He proposed higher rates totaling 406 million dollars a year including a first class letter rate increase from 3 to 4 cents.
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Ike
Congress
Washington
Eisenhower
Corn Planting Cut Is Asked in Major Belt
The Agriculture Department urged a roughly 25 percent cut in corn acreage from last year within a large commercial belt across 23 states. The goal is to curb surplus amid weak livestock prices blamed on over-expansion and cheap feed. The plan sets a 43,280,543 acre allotment across 840 counties, down from 49,842,697 acres last year across 805 counties.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Midwest
mid-Atlantic
Southeast
Winter Storms Hit East With Snow Rain Pelted Midwest
A winter storm hurled snow and rain across the eastern half of the nation while the Midwest faced plunging temperatures below zero. The heaviest snowfalls of the season were reported in several storm sectors as the system moved through the region.
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Midwest
New Drugs Soothing Ohio Mental Hospitals
Ohio doctors report two tranquilizing medicines, reserpine and chlorpromazine, cutting violence and admissions in state mental hospitals. Twenty two superintendents note fewer admissions, near elimination of violence, and reduced need for shock treatments. Portertofield expects a full statistical analysis by April 1.
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Cleveland
Ohio
John D. Porterfield
Porterfield
New Chemical Plant Planned for W Va
Borg-Warner Corp announces a new chemical plant to produce a thermoplastic resin called ecylac at Washington in Wood County West Virginia. The company has allocated 10 million dollars for construction. The facility will spread across nearly half of a 322 acre site and include several buildings.
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Washington, Wood County
W. Va
Borg-Warner Corp
Washington Paris agree to new cold war steps
Eisenhower and Eden announced a firm but peaceful approach to global tensions after a three day conference. They endorsed measures to prevent another Israel Arab war and warned Red China against expansion while inviting France into three power talks on the Middle East. Talks planned in Washington and Paris aim to curb Communist influence and reduce war risks in Palestine.
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Eisenhower
Eden
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Middle East
Israel
Russia
Egypt
Czechoslovakia
Palestine
Paris
Opposition to C&SOE Rate Increase Faces Public Hearing
Protest letters mark mounting opposition to Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Co. proposed rural rate hike covering 21 counties. Feb 15 public hearing set by the utilities commission to decide on raising annual revenue by 114 400 dollars. Notable critics include Mr and Mrs Hubert McDonald of The Plains Athens County who report assurances of the increase despite opposition.
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Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Co
State Utilities Commission
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Gallia
Meigs
Vinton
Hocking
Jackson
Lawrence
Morgan
Hubert McDonald
Plains
Athens County
Senate Debate Slows On Natural Gas Bill
The three week old Senate debate on the natural gas bill slowed as no further senator requested speaking time. The measure would exempt natural gas producers from direct federal controls, signaling possible progress or endgame in the long dispute.
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Senate
Washington
Routine Mail Delivers Fortunes in Diamonds Shipment
New York received an $8.4 million diamonds shipment by routine mail from London. A 426-carat gem, described as the finest Africa has yielded, was valued at 1.2 million dollars and may be named after Sir Arnest Oppenheimer's family if sold. Harry Winston plans to place the stone with a royal buyer. he notes the post office route is safest.
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New York
Africa
Harry Winston
Arnest Oppenheimer
Winston
Hydrogen Bomb Hint Sparks Civil Defense Hearing
Washington report says Congress heard a hint that a hydrogen bomb could be under planning, potentially far more powerful than the Hiroshima blast. MIT physicist A G Hill testified in a House Government Operations subcommittee, with lawmakers citing a study mentioning a 50 megatron possible yield.
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Congress
Hiroshima
A. G. Hill
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Joint Chiefs of Staff
House
Civil Defense
Holified
D-Calif
Hill
Contempt Charge Over Publication of Juvenile Names
Gallipolis juvenile court summons two newsmen, Charles Butler and Vic Sherow, for contempt for publishing five juvenile names despite court orders. Hearing set for 10 a.m. next Tuesday before Judge John W. Howell. The juveniles were found delinquent January 31, 1956, for vandalism. Sheriff to escort the youths to Lancaster Boys Industrial School.
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Gallipolis
John W. Howell
Howell
First Negro student admitted at Alabama University
In Tuscaloosa Alabama a 26 year old Birmingham secretary became the first Negro student in the 125 year history of the University of Alabama but she was denied a dormitory room and dining with white students. Four crosses were burned on campus in protest of her enrollment.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
Birmingham
University of Alabama
Arthurine J. Lucy
First Primary Battle In New Hampshire March 13
Final battle lines are drawn for New Hampshire’s January 1 primary as Eisenhower runs unopposed on the Republican side while Kefauver faces a Democrat challenge. Delegation fights pit Eisenhower against a Knowland slate and Kefauver backers against a Stevenson slate with an advisory preference poll for convention delegates.
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Concord
N. H
New Hampshire
Eisenhower
Kefauver
D-Tenn
Knowland
Adlai Stevenson
Atom Surface Ships Get House Approval
The House approves a bill authorizing the first U S Navy surface ships powered by nuclear engines. The measure envisions an 11,000 ton cruiser armed with guided missiles, potentially the world’s first surface ship driven by atomic energy.
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Washington
U.S. Navy
House
Snow Storm Traps 34 in Albuquerque Schoolhouse
In Albuquerque a wind whipped blizzard left 34 teachers, parents, and pupils marooned inside Hathorne Elementary School. Drifts reached 8 to 10 feet around the building as 62 mph winds blew snow from the mountains. Army trucks delivered 50 blankets while parents fought to reunite with stranded children.
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Albuquerque
Hathorne
William Nabors
Mother and five children die in suburban Portland fire
PORTLAND Ore. A mother and five children perished when a house fire swept through their home in minutes in a suburb five miles east of the city Wednesday night. The father, Arthur Merrill Graham 50, escaped after an explosion presumed to be from an oil heater blew him through a window.
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Ore
Here
Arthur Merrill Graham
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