War of Nerves Over Civil Rights
Washington leaders push for civil rights legislation as House Rules Committee stalemate looms. Republicans and Democrats trade positions while four Northern and Western Democrats seek a majority to act before midnight, with rivals claiming stronger proposals. A separate Norman explosion injures a woman. details remain limited as the Kerr family reacts.
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Washington
House Rules Committee
Howard Smith
D-Va
Rules Committee
House
Martin
Massachusetts
Senate
Eisenhower
Blast Injures Woman In William Kerr Home
A 68 year old Norman woman was injured in a blast at the William Kerr home. Police and investigators worked at the scene as witnesses described a loud explosion and damage to the residence. Paramedics transported the woman for treatment of injuries not specified. Further details were not immediately released by authorities.
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Norman Municipal Hospital
Norman
William G. Kerr
Robert
Kerr
D-Okla
Ethel Thorton
William Kerr Home
Norman, Okla
Italian admiral swept overboard in Mediterranean storm
Search teams scoured 25 miles northwest of Sardinia for the body of Vice Adm. Marco Calamar 55 after a giant wave swept him from a yacht helm during a Mediterranean squall.
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Rome
Italy
Mediterranean
Marco Calamar
Sardinia
Search for climbers resumes amid harsh conditions
Guides said the bodies of three climbers will be recovered after two weeks since the tragedy. Two Germans remain unfound despite a north wall search using a powerful telescope and snow covers Stefano Longhi’s hanging body seen only by the rope.
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Stefano Longhi
Court prep notes outline witness limit and timing
A legal briefing states that testimony is planned in advance with up to 30 witnesses possible. The document discusses preparation and scheduling for witness testimony.
Sixth Fleet Exercises In Mediterranean Preserve Routine Route
Naples a M A spokesman for the U S Sixth Fleet said ships were in the Mediterranean engaged in routine exercises planned long ago. He noted ships went to sea August 17 per a schedule arranged weeks in advance and had no confirmation of reports of Soviet warships visiting the area.
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Naples
U. S
Mediterranean
6Th Fleet
Men's Spring Plumage Is Canary and Gray
Asheville reports the Men’s Apparel Clubs at its 15th annual convention approved canary and gray as the spring color theme for men. Leo Koppman of Dallas said the basic color will appear in 28 MAC 1957 fall shows and be used in all male wearings. He noted the campaign started in Texas about six months ago.
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Asheville
N. C
Organization of
Leo Koppman
Dallas
Tex
Koppman
Texas
Two Thirds of Pilots Commit to Four Year Service
At Lackland Air Force Base Texas more than two thirds of cadets and officers in pilots training signed statements to serve at least four years after earning their wings. A public information officer said the commitment aligns with a new order to retain combat trained personnel and raise the share of pilots as regular or career reserve officers. All 300 cadets signed and 58 percent of 450 officers agreed to the extension.
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San Antonio
Tex
Lackland Air Force Base
Air Force
County Line Social Notes Report Weekend Visits
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Frankenberg and sons hosted Sunday dinner for Kenneth Frankenberg family. Norman Scott and his son also visited. Mrs. Frank White and children visit Billings Oklahoma relatives. L A Brooks attended Mrs. Glen Schasstel funeral in Cherryvale. Maurice Davidson family returned from Wichita and Dodge City vacation. Ellis Holtzman family visited Fred Holtzman and Alva. Everett Thornton family visited aunt Martha Hyde in Altoona. L A Brooks visited Independence with L M Moore and Kenneth Richards family. San Antonio Texas appears in notes.
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Bob Frankenberg
Kenneth Frankenberg
Norman Scott
Frank White
Billings
Oklo
L. A. Brooks
Glen Schasstel
Cherryvale
Maurice Davidson
Wichita
Dodge City
Ellis Holtzman
Fred Holtzman
Alva
Everett Thornton
Martha Hyde
Altoona
Independence
L. M. Moore
Kenneth Richards
San Antonio
Texas
Visiting Families Plan Montana Vacation
The Hotzman family and the Tornton family left this week for a vacation in Livingston Montana, visiting Mr. and Mrs. Verne Paddock along the way.
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Orville Hotzman
Bill Tornton
Livingston, Mont
L. A. Brooks
Verne Paddock
RAF abandons waterborne fighting aircraft
The British Royal Air Force is abandoning waterborne aircraft designed for sea defense. Officials cite strategic shifts and budget limits while aircraft already in service face decommissioning and reassignment.
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R.A.F
Senior Drum Corps To Perform at Topeka Free Fair
The Senior High School Drum and Bugle Corps will perform at the Sept. 7 Kansas Free Fair in Topeka, principal Howard Jester said. First practice is at 4 p.m. Friday and members are asked to meet.
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Topeka
Howard Jester
Eye injuries observed in rabbits from atomic blast exposure
The Chanute Tribune notes studies showing rabbits exposed to small atomic blasts had burned retinas even when the tests occurred 42 miles away. Helen Anderson, then high school principal, is referenced in the office context.
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