Supreme Court bans school segregation in a unanimous ruling
The court declares segregation solely on race unconstitutional and depriving Negro children of equal opportunities. It defers formal decree, schedules further arguments, and foresees years of potential litigation as 17 Southern and Border states face restructurings in schools, districts, and transportation.
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French and Vietminh Trade Fire Near Dien Bien Phu
French high command says 18 more French Union wounded were released from Dien Bien Phu as air strikes hit Vietminh columns along a 70 mile highway toward the Red River delta. French planes bombed rebel troops and convoys while a three man mission pressed for evacuation terms.
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McCarthy Army Inquiry Hangs On Ike Order Shuffle
The White House signals little chance Eisenhower will modify his order suspending government testimony in the McCarthy Army hearings. Senate investigators pause to monday while Mundt weighs if the order should change and Ferguson predicts the inquiry may continue despite the presidential action.
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U S Steel And Union Begin Talks In 1954 Bargain Session
In Pittsburgh the United States Steel Corp and United Steelworkers opened the year’s first major labor negotiations. David J. McDonald and Benjamin F. Fairless led talks with about 130 negotiators present. Contracts expire June 30 amid a six month industry downturn and layoffs. The union seeks wage guarantees, pay raises, enhanced health and pension plans, and better overtime and holiday terms.
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State Party Chairmen Re-Elected
State chairmen of both Democrat and Republican parties were re elected yesterday for two year terms. Republicans unanimously re elected Ray C. Bliss of Akron who has led since 1949. Democrats re elected Eugene H. Hanhart of Dover after a stormy session amid opposition led by Ray T. Miller of Cleveland with 7 Clevelanders and others voting against him.
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Eugene H. Hanhart
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Ray T. Miller
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Charlies L. McDonald
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Moxahala Gas Co Faces Suspension Hearing
The state utilities commission cited the Moxahala Natural Gas Co in Perry County to appear at a hearing June 3 to show cause why the commission should not order suspension of its service.
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State Utilities Commission Today
Moxahala Natural Gas Co
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Hot-Rodders Officer Killed In Night Crash
Dayton police report Donald Jones 20 of Shiloh Custom Cousins died when his hot rod sideswiped a truck and trailer during a race with another car. The incident occurred last night as authorities investigated highway safety concerns linked to a hot-rodding group.
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School Needs Considered in Congress Action
Washington Congress may extend federal aid for school construction to relieve crowded classrooms in Waverly Ohio. Rep Bailey says there is considerable sentiment on the House Education and Labor Committee to extend the law. Burke and Polk have introduced bills to extend the program for two more years.
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Springfield 4YearOld Killed by Car in City
Joseph R. Johnson Jr., age 4, died after being struck by a car in Springfield Ohio yesterday. Police or authorities reported the incident and investigation is ongoing.
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Joseph R. Johnson Jr
Judge Wanamaker weighs arrest move against Chief Justice Weygandt
Columbus report says Summit County Judge Walter Wanamaker may seek a notary public to issue an arrest for Chief Justice Carl Weygandt after Weygandt ignored a subpoena for a deposition in Wanamaker’s suit against the Ohio Supreme Court. Wanamaker asserts Weygandt showed no respect for the law.
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Secret Talks Continue On Indochina Question
Western Powers held a second secret meeting with the Communists in Geneva over an Indochina peace. They seek to learn if Moscow and Beijing will halt fighting without a political settlement, with Molotov or Chou En-lai expected to respond to proposed ceasefire plus talks.
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Chinese Sink One Red Ship Hit Another Near Shanghai
The Chinese Nationalist air force reported sinking a 1500-ton Communist warship with eight 590-pound bombs near Sanmen Bay, 150 miles south of Shanghai, and damaging an 800-ton vessel that reportedly burned and began sinking. Nationalist planes returned safely. The Defense Ministry said a Nationalist warship sunk one Communist vessel and damaged nine others as Communists attacked with ten craft.
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Man seeks court protection from wife in divorce case
Edwin Arnold of Southfield Township obtained a restraining order against his wife Bessie Mae after alleging she beat him with a slipper, poured water on him, forced floor scrubbing, and made him remove his shoes when he entered the home. He described her as a back-seat driver during the dispute.
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Edwin Arnold
Bessie Mae
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Vincent M. Brennan
Premature Quadruplets Die After Birth in Chicago
Four infants born to Mrs. Catherine Stenson at 3% months gestation died during the day. The quadruplets, two boys and two girls, were born within 29 minutes yesterday in Chicago.
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Catherine Stenson
Race figure James Morris dies in Wilmington Ohio
James Morris 53 a longtime harness race starter and judge dies today in Wilmington Ohio. He was a prominent figure in local harness racing shaping officiating and racing events for decades.
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Ohio
James Morris
Teachers Receive $300 Raise Next Fall
Cleveland's board of education voted last night to increase the pay of new teachers by 300 dollars next fall.
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Board of Education
High Court Reverses Jelke Conviction in Prostitution Trial
The Appellate Division reverses the conviction of Minot F. Jelke on compulsory prostitution charges and orders a new trial by a 3-2 vote. The court ruled the accused was denied a fair trial due to portions of the hearings being closed to the public.
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Jelke
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Paroled Woman Linked to 1931 Electric Chair Case
Mrs. Julia Maud Lowther, 46, once sentenced to die for a Wayne County murder, will be paroled from Marysville Reformary for Women on June 3 after Governor Lausche commuted her sentence. She helped in the killing of Mrs. Ciara Smth. her husband Tilbe died in the electric chair for his role in the same 1931 slaying.
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Philippine trade bill extends 1946 free trade pact
The Philippine Senate and House of Representatives last night passed an administration bill to extend the United States Philippines Free Trade Agreement of 1946 to December 31 1955.
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Philippine Senate
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Ex-Jaycee Chief Dies in Columbus
William M Corry 46 of Zanesville former president of the Ohio Junior Chamber of Commerce died yesterday at University Hospital Columbus.
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Reds Inspire Chaos In Central America
Washington officials say Moscow fans the unrest in Central America. They cite arms shipments to Guatemala from Stettin and recent Nicaraguan and Honduran actions as proof of Soviet involvement.
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Costello Sentenced To Five Years In Federal Tax Case
Racketeer Frank Costello was sentenced by Judge John F. X. McGahey to five years in prison for federal income tax evasion and fined $30,000. The 63 year old figure, once described as the symbol of the racketeer, faced up to 15 years and was taxed with trial costs.
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Red Sox Sell Evers To New York Giants
New York Giants purchase Walter Hoot Evers from the Boston Red Sox. The price was not announced, but it exceeded the waiver price, and Evers is expected to join his new teammates for tonight's game with the St. Louis Cardinals.
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Ohio bank robberies spark manhunt and dancing course claim
Ohio's spring wave of stickups continued with a Milan bank robbery warrant against a dance enthusiast, a Polk State Bank hold up near Ashland, and a Toledo theft of 1200 from Mrs. Margaret Selz. FBI arrested Samuel Y Hochstetler in Milan case, claiming he used 5000 to pay for a dancing course in Harrisburg.
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President Attends Large Charlotte Rally
President Eisenhower flies in from Washington to speak at a large Freedom Day rally in Charlotte. The midday event includes a picnic luncheon with about 50,000 attendees before his planned departure aboard the Columbine back to Washington.
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