End of Race Ban Fails to End Segregation in New Orleans
In New Orleans segregation persisted on buses and streetcars despite a federal court order. A cross was burned on Judge J Skelly Wrights lawn. Wright said it was a Ku Klux Klan act. Only two Negro riders briefly used forward seats. most continued rear seating. The city and officials failed to gain a stay, ending transit segregation at one minute past midnight.
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Drowned feared as 80 mph winds hit Newton lake area
Reports from Newton say 4 to 5 people may have drowned when a large boat capsized during an 80 mph storm at Rock Creek lake east of Newton on Saturday afternoon. Ambulances were sent, and early reports suggest several people perished in the high waves and wind.
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Lloyd J. Schulte Dies in Accident North of Watkins
Lloyd J. Schulte a 44 year old Cedar Rapids resident died in a traffic accident on a Benton county road about 20 miles north of Watkins on Memorial day weekend. He was a passenger in a car driven by Winfred Smith who faces drunk driving charges. Also injured was Darlene Blackburn with a broken ankle and skull lacerations. Smith’s car reportedly tried to pass another vehicle when it left control and struck trees during a severe weather warning period. The crash followed another recent fatality near Cresco and adds to Iowa’s Memorial day weekend toll as the Highway Patrol reports Smith held at Vinton jail and authorities continue investigation. Schulte born July 25, 1914 at Watkins, survived by family including Charles A. Schulte and several siblings. services at St. Michael’s Norway with Knights of Columbus Rosary observances pending.
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Khrushchev Gets Thanks from Tito
Belgrade AP report notes Tito thanked Khrushchev for birthday congratulations. Khrushchev sent a conciliatory birthday cable that sparked a reaction, though two days later the Soviet Union postponed credits to Yugoslavia. Tito praised shared aims for world peace and did not address Yugoslav Soviet tensions.
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Memorial Day 3 Day Toll Looms Over Nation's Roads
National Safety Council reports rising traffic fatalities as Memorial Day weekend begins, with an expected record toll. At 2 p.m. Iowa time, 185 deaths recorded. predicts 350 deaths for the long weekend despite optimistic forecasts. Ned Dearborn warns of alarming trends and urges extra caution amid heavy traffic. The previous record for a four day holiday was 413 deaths last year.
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UN Security Council Meet Set Over Tunisia Blasts
The United Nations Security Council plans a Monday meeting to hear complaints by Tunisia and France that the other caused recent armed blasts in Tunisia. France cites Tunisian blame while Tunisia asserts Paris is responsible, signaling a tense diplomatic dispute.
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70,000 Line C.R. Streets To See High School Bands
Downtown traffic in Cedar Rapids drew about 70,000 spectators for the Eastern Iowa band festival parade. Queen candidates rode in convertibles as bands from more than five communities performed in bright uniforms and traditional dress. The Charles City band, state Class A champion, stood out with gray shorts and white shirts. Parade viewers filled Third Avenue and nearby areas while bands and queen hopefuls greeted the crowd with smiles. Continued on Page 2.
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Judge Blocks Peron Return and Peronist Ban
A federal judge ruled Peron is not entitled to a pardon under Argentina’s amnesty law, keeping treason charges and barring his return from exile in the Dominican Republic. Another ruling struck down a decree banning Peronist propaganda, affecting the party’s political standing amid ongoing upheaval.
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Air Collision Blamed on No Coordination
An ALPA report cites lack of coordination among McCarran Center Nellis tower and FAA air traffic control as key in the April 21 Las Vegas collision between a United Air Lines DC-7 and a military jet. It notes increased military traffic after Nellis base closure and high speed maneuvers. The final conclusion blames the see and be seen doctrine and inability to detect the DC-7 in time.
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Model mother charged in suburban bank holdups
A Birmingham area housewife, Mrs Charles Anderson Jr, 20, described as a model wife and mother active in the PTA, was arrested by the FBI for robbing two City Federal Savings and Loan offices and a Jefferson Federal branch, netting 2900. She pled innocent and posted 10,000 bond, fainting at her release. Her family, husband, and children were cited as her concern.
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Paris Riot by Juvenile Delinquents On Champs Elysees
A large group of youths wearing long hair and leather jackets charged the Champs Elysees, shouting slogans as riot police wielded nightsticks. Police cracked skulls and dispersed the crowd while bystanders cheered. Among witnesses was Buck Ram of Chicago. Later, hundreds of adults clashed around De Gaulle supporters and a minister’s car. 8 injured and 70 arrested as quiet returned by 1:00 a.m.
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De Gaulle Cleared for Investiture by Socialist Backing
In Paris Gen de Gaulle won key Socialist support clearing the path to a rapid investiture as premier. Radicals voted 30 to 10 to back him, with overall Assembly backing expected near 400 of 583 votes. He will seek sweeping constitutional powers amid a fourfold crisis and unrest across France.
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Six killed in head on crash after speeding warning
In Mount Vernon, six people died when a station wagon collided head on with another car. Llewellyn Byrd, 30, of Greenwich Conn, the driver warned earlier for speeding, had picked up three hitchhikers who were seriously injured. Two other victims were identified as Mr and Mrs Vincent Muccia and their 12 year old daughter from Ridgefield N J Antoinelle de Biase 12 from Ridgefield N J. Greenwich police said Byrd was warned for speeding at about 4 20 am before continuing. The crash happened about 5 30 am.
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Letter from a girl ranks Perry Como above Ike in affection
President Eisenhower recently received a letter from a girl who writes she loves him more than anyone except Perry Came. Hubert Gray, White House secretary to the cabinet, relayed the note on Friday, noting the sentiment during routine correspondence.
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Eisenhower
Perry
Hubert Gray
White House
Further Crowley Quiz Authorized
Tokyo prosecutors received permission to hold American businessman Ioseph Crowley another ten days without charges for the investigation into the death of his brother in law T A D Jones Jr The original ten day hold expired and prosecutors requested a further ten day extension under Japanese law
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T. A. D. Jones, Jr
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