Senators Propose Civil Rights Bill For School Integration
Thirteen lawmakers introduce a bill to fund 12.5 million over five years to aid states and localities in school integration. If voluntary compliance fails, the attorney general could seek federal injunctions. the measure also revives a broader civil rights enforcement provision. Attorney General Rogers backs passage and Eisenhower’s signature.
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Absentees Threaten Civil Rights Funds Legislation
Washington report says a House floor fight over funding for the Civil Rights Commission and staff created by the 1957 law could delay the first money bill. Eisenhower asked 200000 for current year and 750000 for fiscal 1959, but committee trimmed the larger request and signaled a strict stance on the commission unless firmed up.
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13 New Yorkers Die As Snow Encloses Area
Albany reports a massive snowstorm across upstate New York. Wind whipped drifts slowed rescue work and at least 13 people were confirmed dead as highways and towns were cut off.
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Last Leg Begins for Fuchs Antarctic Crossing
AUCKLAND New Zealand Dr Vivian Fuchs and his British expedition set out on the final 700 mile leg of their effort to cross the Antarctic Continent overland, aiming to be the first to complete the journey.
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New Zealand
Vivian Fuchs
Weather overview and five day forecast West Virginia Ohio
West Virginia fair and cold with high near 25 Tuesday mostly cloudy and wet. Ohio forecast mostly fair today tonight and Tuesday with highs near 18 and lows around 4 to 8. Five day outlook shows 4 to 8 degrees below normal with little daily change and some moderation by Friday or Saturday. Snow flurries near Lake Erie and a chance of snow statewide Friday or Saturday.
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Moon Rockets Possible This Year Says Experts
Experts from the Army and Air Force foresee rockets reaching beyond Earth with potential satellite launches around the Moon within months. Maj. Gen. John B. Medaris cites plans for a manned Moon expedition in 15 years if approved, while Thor missile upgrades could deliver a 500-pound payload to the Moon eventually.
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John B. Medaris
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Huntsville
Ala
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California To Screen Candidates For 1960 Nomination
California Democrats plan early look at a dozen potential presidential contenders before 1960. National Committeeman Paul Ziffren says California primary results could decide the nomination and will host summer dinners with top party figures to hear the candidates. Stevenson may be invited to speak along with others not seeking the race.
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Paul Ziffren
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Adlai E. Stevenson
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Estes Kefauver
D-Tenn
Stevenson
Eisenhower
Lyndon B. Johnson
Texas
Aspirants Kind Rockets Safety Menace
The Associated Press reports two rocket accidents in separate states. In Tiffin Ohio 17 year old Charles Love was seriously injured when his self made rocket fuel exploded in a six inch steel pipe. In Sacramento California a 13 year old boy lost two fingers loading a homemade rocket.
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Mercy
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Haiti payout criticized by grieving widow in Ohio
Frances Talamas of Ashtabula holds four month old Ann Francis as she debates the Haiti government $100,000 indemnity for her husband Shibley Talamas. He died after a beating in Port au Prince last Sept. 29 for curfew violation. She calls the payout very inadequate but will not appeal.
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New Orleans Prepares After Launching Mardi Gras Festivities
New Orleans observes a 10 day street parade run starting today, build up to Mardi Gras climax with citywide celebrations and events.
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House Attorney May Be Ousted
A House subcommittee meets to consider ousting controversial FCC counsel Bernard Schwartz over expense vouchers. The dispute may delay the probe of the FCC and other regulators while dissension grows. Schwartz denies irregularities and warns of firing as he pushes for public hearings touching on White House influence and officials including Weeks and possibly Nixon.
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Youth Crime Crash Plan Is Sought
NEW YORK Gov. Averell Harriman called for a crash program to tackle juvenile crime in city schools. He offered to work with Mayor Wagner and the Board of Education, while James E. Allen Jr. urged board responsibility for educating all under 17 and outlined steps like expanding state training schools, probation services, and child guidance.
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Telephones Called Extravagance Waste In Offices
Washington report notes a second capital dial telephone installed for a subset of Members of Congress. Rep. Henderson criticizes the extra line as bureaucratic waste and a symbol of indifference to change. Installation costs totaled about $900 with roughly $400 in monthly rentals. House clerk and Senate sergeant at arms approved the second line, offering removal on request.
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Henderson
Ohio
House
Senate
Coal Group Attacks Atom Subsidies and Shippingport Costs
The Southern Coal Producers Association led by Joseph E. Moody urged the government to end civilian atomic power subsidies. Moody claimed 387 million dollars have been spent, calling atomic projects wasteful and impractical. He argued Shippingport's 120 million dollar plant would lose 24 million annually and that coal reserves will last about 2000 years.
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Southern Coal Producers Association
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DNC
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Shippingport
Brain Trust Named for Senate Atomic Energy Panel
Sen. Jackson announced a 12 member nuclear brain trust for the Senate House subcommittee on military applications of atomic energy. The panel, described as the first standing advisory group for a weapons committee, includes Clyde Williams of Battelle Memorial Institute in Columbus.
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D-Wash
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Columbus
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West Virginia Priest Matthias O'Reilly Dies at 64
The Rev. Matthias J. O'Reilly, pastor of Blessed Sacrament Church in South Charleston and a widely known figure in the Wheel ing diocese, died Sunday night in St. Francis Hospital after a cancer battle. He was 64.
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Girl Defends Home With Butcher Knife After Midnight Intruder
Nancy Hope a 15 year old babysitter in Detroit stood guard with a butcher knife for an hour and a half after a masked man knocked at a neighbor’s door midnight. Police reported cut telephone lines and a broken garage window. the suspect left before parents Mr and Mrs Leonard J Quart arrived.
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Teamsters Weigh Repossession as Beck Lodging Sparks Debate
In Miami Beach, Teamsters consider seizing the Seattle home used by ex-president Dave Beck as part of cleanup moves. James Hoffa leads reforms aimed at reentry into the federation, while AFL CIO chief George Meany demands Hoffa abandon a top post. Talks also probe ousting Frank Brewster as Western Conference chair.
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Macmillan Opens Door to Summit Talks With Conditions
Prime Minister Macmillan says he is willing to participate in summit talks with the Soviets only if there is a reasonable prospect of agreement. He favors a foreign ministers conference as groundwork, while also proposing confidential diplomatic exchanges via ambassadors in Moscow, London, and Washington.
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Three Admit Part in Fight Near Xavier Football Injury
Cincinnati police say three Norwood brothers admitted involvement in a Saturday fight that left Xavier University football player Edward Davis, 18, of Erie Pennsylvania, stabbed. Harry Roberts 21 confessed to using the knife. brothers Paul 19 and Jackson 23 were arrested Sunday night. Davis was treated at Jewish Hospital for stab wounds to the right side and back and was listed in good condition.
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Bombs Kill 78 In One Village In Tunisia
United Nations action sought by Tunisia after France bombed Sakiet Sidi Youssef killing 78 and wounding 84 as diplomats feared an explosive border clash. The United States voiced deep concern while Paris defended the operation as targeting an anti aircraft site.
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Fourth State Dinner Scheduled Tonight
President and Mrs Eisenhower host a state dinner tonight for high ranking diplomats. With 80 heads of foreign missions in Washington, a second diplomatic dinner follows Tuesday night. Tonight marks the fourth social event on the 1958 calendar.
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Eisenhower
Weekend Traffic Crashes Kill Eight in Ohio and Fire Fatality in Chillicothe
Weekend crashes across Ohio leave eight dead as drivers face fatal accidents. A separate blaze in Chillicothe results in one person dead, with investigators examining causes and securing the scene.
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Chillicothe
Six Days Of Tests In Space Mock Mission
Airman Donald G Farrell, 23, from the Bronx, enters a 3-by-5-foot space cabin at Randolph AFB to simulate six days aboard a space rocket to the moon. Wires feed data as scientists monitor his condition. temperature kept at 85 degrees or lower while oxygen is renewed and carbon dioxide removed.
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Donald G. Farrell
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School of Space Medicine
Bulganin to Seek Reform Seat in Rural District
Soviet Premier Bulganin will run for the Soviet Parliament from the Kalinin district of Moscow. He shifts from his longtime Moscow Council of Nationalities seat, which goes to Nikolai Shvernik, as open letters reveal districts where leaders stand unopposed for the March 16 elections.
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Burglars Steal From Tampa Firm Safe Weekend
Thieves breached a Tampa business and forced open a safe during the weekend. Police report they ignored the door combination and fled with $225.
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Fla
Boy 10 Runs Away From Home Over Fears Dad Will Lose Job
In Lorain Ohio James Patrick Gallagher age 10 left home with seven dollars after fearing his father would lose work amid mass layoffs in the steel town. He rode to Cleveland, sought a hotel room, was fed, and later returned home with six dollars and candy after police involvement and a talk with his father.
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Ohio
James Patrick Gallagher
James
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