Reeves Bid For DC Post Sheds Light On Race Bias
Drew Pearson argues Reeves’s quick rise and quick fall as Washington’s first Black district commissioner exposed deep race bias. He notes Reeves lacked qualification, faced two political battles, and drew support based on race, with FBI checks hinting at financial strain and taxes owed.
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Australia Plans U S Wool Finishing Plant
Washington AP report says Australia will set up an experimental wool finishing plant in the United States to show new techniques to American manufacturers. The Agriculture Department notes the wool industry has been slow to expand and compete with synthetic fibers.
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Kennedy Family Celebrates Fourth of July Aboard Yacht
HYANNISPORT Mass AP President Kennedy marked Independence Day as a family man choosing a quiet holiday aboard the Marlin a 52 foot cruiser owned by Joseph P Kennedy planned a Nantucket Sound cruise with his father and relatives Khrushchev sent a message to tally the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence Moscow published reply delayed until delivered to the Kremlin Izvestia accused the U S of forgetting revolutionary principles Kennedy offered no comment on the Soviet paper Kennedy and family remained private aboard the yacht and planned a longer cruise than usual
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Helicopters Used In Fire Fighting in Portsmouth
Helicopters fight flames with air blasts from downwash in a new method developed at an Air Force Base in Toledo. Officers describe the technique as effective, using helicopter downwash and ground crews to control fires.
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Sympathy Expressed In Japan Disaster
President Kennedy and Mrs. Kennedy expressed deep concern and sympathy over Japan disaster. US officials said the nation joins the people of Japan in mourning and offering aid. The note followed reports of casualties and extensive damage.
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France Nuyen Gets New Chance At Stardom In London
AP reports France Nuyen returns to London for another shot at stardom with William Holden in Satan Never Sleeps. After a disputed World of Suzie Wong exit and publicized fallout with producer Ray Stark, she reflects on the past, denies rumors, and vows a fresh break in Hollywood with Fox in this new project.
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New Member Appointed To State Education Board
LEE JONES AUSTIN AP The State Board of Education names Carl E. Morgan Jasper as member from East Texas second district to serve the remainder of A D Moore Beaumonts term through the 1962 general election The board also created a citizens committee to aid in planning regulations and investment for the permanent school fund and upheld the London School Districts loss of accreditation effective last Saturday
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Mrs Lawford Gives Birth To Fourth Child In California
Mrs. Peter Lawford, 36, sister of President Kennedy, gave birth Sunday night to a baby girl in Santa Monica. Husband Peter Lawford, 37, returned from Utah where he was filming Soldiers 3. The couple already has son Christopher, 6, and daughters Sydney, 4, and Victoria, 2.
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Nightly racket at Washington inn ends with college team practice
Newsman John O'Brien reports a hectic Washington hotel night. A rattling ceiling and a loud din prompt a complaint. Management investigates and discovers an out of town college squad practicing in the hall ahead of a big game.
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All-Star Baseball Game Features Girl Players
Hackensack New Jersey hosts an all star game featuring 13 year old girls from the Junior Miss Baseball program. The event highlights girls chosen from about 150 youngsters, sharing equal play with boys under Youth Guidance Council leadership.
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Hackensack High School
All Men Created Equal Not Practiced by Many
James Marlow argues that the promise of equality in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution has never been fully realized in the United States or worldwide. He notes slavery, segregation, and colonial subjugation persisted for generations and links true equality to global freedom from oppression, urging America to extend equal liberty at home and abroad.
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McCarey Vows to Defy Censors on Satan Never Sleeps
London AP reports director Leo McCarey vows to shoot a censorship controversial scene in Satan Never Sleeps as written. The film stars William Holden and France Nuyen with Clifton Webb portraying a wary mentor. Holdens young Red Chinese officer accuses and taunts a priest in a non-visual rape scene, McCarey says Johnston Office blocks the sequence despite church approval.
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Assistant Attorney To Become Law Clerk
Smith, assistant U.S. attorney in Dallas, resigns to join U.S. District Judge Joe Estes as a law clerk. The Denton native said the resignation takes effect August 1.
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Indonesia Receives First Soviet Bombers
Jakarta reports the first group of long range Soviet bombers has arrived for Indonesia's air force as part of a massive arms purchase. More bombers will follow, according to an official announcement.
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