Proclamation Warns to Cease Obstructions in Little Rock
President Eisenhower denounces the Little Rock outbreaks and declares the federal government will use full power to enforce federal court orders. He warns against obstructing justice and notes possible federal escorts for Black students entering Central High amid the crisis. The statement, delivered during his vacation, stresses duty, law, and costly consequences of inaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight D. Eisenhower
United States
Little Rock
White House
Magerty
Eisenhower
U.S. Naval Base
Washington
U.S
Central High School
United States District Court
Little
Rock
Arkansas
Elwood C. Stanley Named Chair of New Tuberculosis Panel
Elwood C. Stanley of Trumbull was elected chairman of the new Commission of Tuberculosis and Other Chronic Diseases. Other officers include Dr J Raglan Miller of Hartford as vice chairman and Mrs Blanche Carniglia of Windsor as secretary. The legislature merged two commissions earlier this year.
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Elwood C. Stanley
Trumbull
Hew Commission
J. Raglan Miller
Hartford
Blanche, Carniglia
Windsor
Stanley
State Tuberculosis Commission
Carniglia
Miller
Bridgeport memory shapes D M Read firm ties
In remarks by Mr. Puckett, Bridgeport appears as a recurring reference in his career, from grammar school pride in the city’s brass to its role as Warner foundation garments HQ and later as a permanent link with the D M Read company. He warns population growth could raise living standards if markets expand, emphasizing people drive prosperity.
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Bridgeport
Beautiful Brass
Warner Foundation Garments
Puckett
D. M. Read Company
Mr. Puckett
America
U S Ship Rescues Survivors From Sea Disaster Pamir Story
A U S ship rescued 41 cadets and 33 crew from the Pamir disaster voyage, with three life rafts and a 210 person capacity. Count Felix von Luckner praised the vessel as strong and well built as the Pamir prepared for Buenos Aires after Hamburg departure. The second officer was Capt. Fred Schmidt and the acting captain Jo hannes Diebitsch took charge during the voyage.
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Felix von Luckner
Hamburg
Buenos Aires
Fred Schmidt
Johannes Diebitsch
Hermann Eggers
Eggers
City Employees Insurance Bid Chooses Travelers
City officials discuss supplying group health coverage for municipal workers. Four firms Connecticut General Life Aetna Life Equitable Life and Travelers are evaluated on local service costs and dividend history. Travelers offered local service and lowest net expense after dividends, with 1.46 monthly rate and 15 cents accidental death charge, while Connecticut General posted higher dividends over ten years.
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General
Travelers
Aetna
Equitable
Kenney
Jasper McLevy
Insurance Commission
Civil Service Commission
James F. Kenney
Kenny
Connecticut General Life
Aetua Life
Equitable Life
Aetna Life
Filling station thief sought in Lowell prank
Police hunt a compact thief described as under 8 by 12 inches who pried open a cigarette machine to grab cartons of cigarettes pliers and small change. The suspect entered through a grill and crawled inside a 1957 unit reportedly purchased by Mrs George Zauderer for 5500 in Saratoga Sales.
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Lowell
Mass
S. George Zauderer
Saratoea
Suspect Arrested After Confrontation In Carmi
In Carmi Illinois a man approached Sheriff Kenneth Cole declaring he would expose his identity Deputy Norwood Proctor identified him as Ernest Stoner and placed him under arrest Stoner formerly resided in Carmi and listed Fort Myers Florida as his address Authorities say Stoner is wanted on a check forgery charge in Mt Vernon Indiana
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Carmi, Ill
White Country
Sherf
Kenneth Cole
Norwood Proctor
Ernest Stoner
Stoner
Carmi
Fort Myers, Fla
Mt. Vernon
Ind
Mob attack as town erupts over Negro school entry
A reporter recalls a savage mob clash outside a high school as white residents converge on police barricades. Police and state troopers restore order after assaults on reporters and bystanders amid explicit racial anger and fear of black students entering the building.
Wall Street declines with Dow at 458.96
The stock market fell for the tenth straight session, Dow Jones closing at 458.96 down 9.46 as losses shaved about 4.46 billion from all NYSE stocks. Volume reached 3.16 million shares with 1,215 issues traded, 985 down and 91 up. Several prominent issues posted declines including Firestone, U S Steel, Caterpillar and Freeport Sulphur.
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New York Stock Exchange
Wall Street
Holland Furnace
Firestone
U. S. Steel
Sehsler
Caterpillar
Douglas Aircraft
Freeport
Baltimore & Ohio
Standard Oil
N. J
Girard testifies in outdoor range shoot death case
The trial on the Sakai killing resumes at a U S Army camp outdoor range with Girard testifying he fired two shots and the second hit. He indicated the location of Mrs Sakai’s fall and demonstrated her position after the shot. Specialist Nickel, the only other American present, is scheduled to testify.
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Girard
Kawachi
E.C. Victor ‘Nickel
Nickel
Inkster, Mich
Interior Secretary Seaton Adopted by Oglala Sioux Tribe
Secretary of Interior Fred Seaton has been adopted into the Oglala Sioux Indian tribe and given the name Wanble Wakatuys, which translates to High Zagie. The ceremony marks a rare honor for a federal official and ties to Lakota traditions.
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Deadwood
S.D
Secretary of
Interior
Fred Seaton
Mob assails 8 youths forcing class withdrawals
Violence erupted at Central High as 8 Negro students faced mob pressure and police lines. Adults and Life magazine staff were attacked while students left classes amid chants of integration opposition. Officials contemplated withdrawal as chaos continued before noon.
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Life Magazine
Central High
Tomes
Alex Wilson
Memphis
Violence at integration clash shocks Arkansas town
The incident left several Negro girls unharmed and minor injuries among crowd participants. Officials refused to comment on troops or a fresh integration effort. Lt. Gov Gordon said he would not deploy the National Guard without a written request signed by Mayor Mann, who reportedly canceled such a request. Life magazine photographer Gray Villette and reporter Paul Welch escaped harm as police protected media workers amid a hostile crowd.
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Francis Miller
Life Magazine
St. Bartholomew's
Sea Island
Orval Faubus
Arkansas
Little Rock
National Guard
Faubus
U.S
Osro Cobb
Virgil Blossom
Ass’t
Gene Smith
Smith
Woodrow Wilson Mann
Jess Matthews
Terrance
Roberts
Nathan Gordon
Woodrow Mann
Mann
Paul Welch
Gray Villette
Villette
Welch
Fairfield Buys Sturges Tract and Mill Plain Plan
Fairfield advances land purchase for Sturges property to expand Mill Plain school. Committee reports praise the gift with five yearly payments. Park program trees replacement debated. opposition arises over new fee appeals ordinance.
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Ludlowe High School Building Committee
Jong ‘Tange
Mill Plain School
Mill Plain
George Jacobs
Finance Committee
George Weising
Park and Recreation Committee
George B. Longstreth
Fins! Board
Sturges
RIM
Weising
Selectman Kinnie
ATM
Selectman¢ Kinnie
James Walsh
RTM
Bronislas Bierko
Frieda Storm Triggers Small Craft Alerts Near U.S. East
Tropical storm Frieda prompts small craft warnings for Georgia and the Carolinas as forecasters expect a north-northwest move at about 10 mph over 12 hours. At 11 p.m. EST Frieda lay 500 miles east-southeast of Jacksonville with 35 to 50 mph winds.
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Miami
Fla
Frieda
Georgia
Carolinas
U.S
Jacksonville
Florida
Drought Aid Bills Drafted for Farmers and Tax Breaks
Legislation proposes drought relief loans up to 1000 for farmers with at least 40 percent crop loss and 1 year tax abatements equal to one third of crop loss. Bills await House and Senate action during the special session, with caucuses shaping the pace and a vote timeline uncertain. Governor Ribicoff open to talks with GOP leaders as drought relief moves forward.
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Rep. Pope
Assembly
Capitol
House
Senate
Rep Pope
GOP
Agriculture Committee
Rep. Fope
Rep Ape
Ribicoff
South Dakota official questions Lake City nepotism
South Dakota State Comptroller John C. Penne says Lake City officials may be too closely related. He notes the treasurer is the town chairman’s wife and the clerk is the town trustee’s wife.
Bucketless Brigade Fire Chief Warns of Local Fire Risk
Beaver Oklahoma AP: Fire Chief Willis Lansden warned that a fire could not be fought effectively as nearly all firefighting equipment was borrowed by residents to water lawns and gardens, leaving the town under equipped.
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Beaver
Okla
Willis Lansden
Lansden
Autumn Weather Opens With Varied Bridgeport Temps
The first day of autumn in Bridgeport showed a wide temperature range with a 73 degree morning high, 62 at 6 am, and 69 in the afternoon. Stratford’s U.S. Weather Bureau observer logged 69 at 4:30 pm, falling to 65 by 8 pm, with an overnight low expected 55 to 60. Partly clearing today with a high near 70 and a cool clear night around 55, while yesterday neared 56 to 77. A note recalls 1956’s 56 degree low and 77 high. Also mentioned is Argentine heavyweight Ale Miteff turning to boxing, inspired by Joe Louis.
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Mercury
Bridgeport
U. S
Weather Bureau
Oberver
Stratford
Partia
Mercury Register
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