End of Bus Curb Sets Off Threat End of Bus Curb Sets Off Threat
Montgomery police chief Clyde Sellers warned of arrests for any passenger who violates segregation laws on Montgomery buses. The city lines abandoned segregation after a Supreme Court ruling, while Reverend King eyed the boycott’s next steps through the Montgomery Improvement Association. An elderly Black woman rode an unsegregated bus for the first time, briefly occupying the front area before shifting to the back.
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Fire Destroys Villisca Hotel Killing Three
A early Tuesday fire at the 70 year old Elm hotel in Villisca killed three elderly men Tom Darnold 80 M J Harding 82 and E Peterson 70 all residents of Villisca The blaze began in a lobby couch around 2 20 am and the bodies were found between 6 45 am and 10 20 am Firefighters aided by Red Oak and Centinental Bus Lines evacuated thirteen guests many in night attire with escape ropes Officials held one man for questioning amid speculation the fire started from a cigarette igniting the couch
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Trial date not delayed in government defraud case
Judge Rubey M. Hulen refused a defense motion for continuance in the trial of Matthew J. Connelly T Lamar Caudle and Harry S Schwimmer on charges of conspiring to defraud the government Connelly was appointments secretary to former President Harry Truman Caudle headed the justice department tax division Schwimmer formerly a Kansas City attorney now a businessman in Puerto Rico
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Williams Club Slogan Sparks Political Buzz
In COVERT Michigan the G Mennen Williams for President club unveils a controversial slogan "Clean Misington with Soapy Williams" drawing mixed reactions and political chatter.
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Soviet Navy Chief Fired After Cruiser Disaster
An informant says a Soviet cruiser was sunk by a mine field in Kaliningrad harbor, triggering an intra government clash that fired Admiral Nikolai Kuznetsov as commander in chief. He was reportedly replaced by Admiral S. G. Gorshkov. the cruiser was a former Italian vessel with 560 men aboard.
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Robinson's Son Found in Coma
Edward G. Robinson Jr., son of the actor, overdosed on sleeping pills and was found unconscious at home in Hollywood. He is in serious condition in a hospital as police investigate. The elder Robinson is in New York on a stage engagement.
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INS
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General Pay Hike Not Possible Now Meaghan Indicates
Mayor Jim Meaghan said a citywide pay raise is not possible now and any future increases will likely apply only to hourly workers. Salary staff and job classifications will be reviewed after next week’s council talks with AFL and CIO representatives.
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Hottest Spot in Coolest State Describes Iowa Weather
Des Moines bureau notes a chance of showers in Iowa Wednesday and a five day outlook predicting about half an inch of moisture. Temperatures stay below normal with Cedar Rapids hitting 49 degrees and 52 at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday while Atlantic records nine degrees as a national low.
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Detective charged over pepper spray nose confession
SEOUL authorities charged a Korean detective on Tuesday with attempting to extract a confession from a suspect by pouring a pepper and water mixture into the subject's nose.
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Eden Fails To See Grim Russians Out After Talk
British Prime Minister Eden hosts Soviet Premier Bulganin and Communist Party Chief Khrushchev after a tense meeting as hopes fade for a solid Angl0-Soviet accord. The pair postpone a news conference and depart without Eden at the door, amid warnings about disarmament and trade.
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Johnson warns of a third farm slump under GOP policy
Senate Democratic Leader Lyndon B. Johnson charged on national radio that the Eisenhower administration is pushing the country into a third farm low mood. He contrasted Democratic concern for the individual with Republican focus on economics, citing farm income down 26 percent since 1952 and urging support for a farm bill revision.
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Greenlease Case Figure Indicted in Gun Crimes
ST. LOUIS police report that Joseph Costello a key figure in the Greenlease ransom probe has been indicted on four counts for violating the national firearms act. Ex convict and taxi firm owner Costello and J J Cannella a supervisor are charged with gun shipment conspiracy by a federal grand jury.
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Dulles Sees Weakened Soviet Grip on Satellites
Secretary of State Dulles told reporters in Washington that Soviet influence over its satellites appears to be waning due to recent policy shifts favoring Titoism. He noted satellites questioning subservience to international communism and outlined plans to broaden NATO in Paris.
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Ethel Outland Hurt in Cedar Rapids Car Crash
Ethel Outland 68 emeritus professor at Coe College suffered severe facial lacerations and possible hip fracture after a two car collision at Mt. Vernon Road and Tenth Street SE. She was treated at St Luke’s Hospital.
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Norwood Drive
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Iowa
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Birth to 19 polio vaccine age limit set by Iowa group
An Iowa doctors panel urged expanding polio vaccine eligibility birth through 19 effective May 15 to immunize more before the polio season peak. They also recommended delaying the booster until after the season start, restricting first doses in mid year, avoiding elective vaccines then, avoiding tonsillectomies during polio season, and questioning gamma globulin use.
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Non-Compliance Iowa Corn Gets $1.20 Support Floor
Secretary Benson announced that non compliant corn in commercial areas including Iowa will receive at least $1.25 a bushel nationally and at least 70 percent of parity. In Iowa the support is about $1.20 per bushel, with variation by county and a separate $1.50 average for compliant corn.
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Rebels Kill Over 100 Arabs in Kabylie Uprising Attacks
Reports say rebel gangs killed more than 100 Arab civilians in the Kabylie region of west Algeria and forced thousands to flee their homes. The violence began over the weekend as villagers resisted joining the revolt against French rule.
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Composer Acquitted in Hollywood Drunk Charge
Merle Travis, composer of Sixteen Tons, was acquitted Monday of a four year old drunkenness charge in Hollywood. The case drew attention to the veteran songwriter and his enduring impact on country music.
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LLP
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Democrats Offer Soil Bank Bill Without Advance Payments
Democratic leaders shift strategy by introducing a soil bank bill through Chairman Cooley that includes Eisenhower’s provisions but omits advance payments to farmers. Senate and House debates hinge on timing and funding, with Republicans accusing the move of political maneuvering and Democrats weighing a separate $1.2 billion appropriation for soil bank operations.
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Cooley
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Tax Slash Outlook Dim
Republican leaders at the White House discussed tax cuts and warned prospects look dim. Knowland rejected predictions of a two billion dollar surplus and said even a surplus would be better used to pay the national debt. Final revenue estimates arrive in late May.
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Soviet Tour by Violinist Stern Begins in Russia
Isaac Stern, American violinist, will depart Saturday for a 30 day concert tour of six Russian cities by invitation of the Soviet government. He will be the first American instrumentalist to perform in Russia in over a decade.
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