Bardot Marries Jacques Charrier in French Ceremony
Brigitte Bardot wed actor Jacques Charrier in a tearful ceremony at a town hall near Versailles. The couple, both 23, faced crowds and photographers as witnesses and a staged privacy attempt failed. The bride wore a pink dress, no hat, and near chaos surrounded the event.
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Brigitte Bardot
Actor Jacques Charrier
Ried
Jacques Charrier
Brigitte
Jacques
Versailles
Paris
Bride
Charlier
Mrs America Contest Opens in Fort Lauderdale 1959
Tension rises as contestants from states compete in homemaking events in Fort Lauderdale Florida for the Mrs. America title. Ruth E. Guerra of Massachusetts wins two daily homemaking prizes including best dishwasher and daily music in the home. Margaret J. Hartman of Alaska earns a top yeast baker award. Patricia Gomes of New Orleans wins dessert making. her husband Eugene Gomes Jr. wins the husbands golf event not counting toward the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Lauderdale
Fila
UPI
Ruth E. Guerra
Massachusetts
Frederick G. Guerra
Alaska
Margaret J. Hartman
Anchorage
Patricia Gomes
New Orleans
Eugene Gomes Jr
Acquit Lawyer In Bribery Case
An all male jury in Wichita Falls acquitted Amarillo attorney Joe Brock of conspiracy to bribe a juror. The trial is the second in a five case series with trials moved from Amarillo earlier this year. Next trial begins Monday as observers expect Edwin West or Harold Erlandson to face similar charges.
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Wichita Falls
UPI
Amarillo
Joe Brock
Randall County
Roy Joe Stevens
Amanita
Graham Purcell
Amarillo Tavern
Edwin West
Harold Erlandson
Stevens
Brock
Faubus Laws Struck Down by Federal Court in Little Rock
A three judge federal court voided Act 4 allowing school closures and Act 5 withholding funds, ruling the governor’s closing of Little Rock public high schools unconstitutional. The court ordered school leaders to implement the gradual integration plan approved in Aaron v Cooper.
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Little Rock
Ark
UPI
Orval Faubus
Arkansas
Aaron
Miss Eugenia Watkins Appointed Summer Replacement
Miss Eugenia Watkins 1959 graduate serves as summer replacement secretary in the office of County Superintendent Wade Kimbrough. She fills in for Delores Bohannon who is attending summer school at WTSC in Canyon.
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Eugenia Watkins
Wade Kimbrough
Miss Watkins
Delores Bohannon
WTSC
Canyon
Apalachin Boss Joseph Barbara Dies After Mafia Meeting
Joseph Barbara 53 known as the sick friend who hosted the Apalachin underground convention died of a heart ailment. He had faced federal tax evasion charges and appeared in court from a wheelchair. His home was sold after the 1957 gathering that drew many top Mafia figures.
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Andrew Purcell
United Press International
Johnson City
N.Y
UPI
Joseph Barbara
Apalachin
N. Y
Barbar
Barbara
Wilson Memorial Hospital
Josephine Vivona
Endicott
Angeline
Peter
University of Buffalo
Joesph Jr
Syracuse
State Investigations Commission
Vito Genovese
Texas lawmakers push $800000 weekend holiday plan
Senators eyed the Huse appropriation bill then joined House members in approving an $800000 weekend holiday. Gov Price Daniel warned the second called session would cost Texas $200000 daily. House quits for Father's Day as a hurried session resumes Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
UPI
House
Price Daniel
State of Texas
Rogers Named President Pro-Tem in Texas Senate
Andy Rogers of Childress was elected president pro tempore for the second 56th Legislature special session. The 34 year old Air Force veteran and Texas A&M graduate is the youngest to hold the post and is third in line for governor. He was sworn in with his wife and three children present.
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Fort Worth
Texas
House
Austin
UPI
S&sen
Andy Rogers
Childress
Senate
Ben Ramsey
Georgia Ann
Paula
Andrea
Andy Jr
Rogers
Texas A&m
Earl Long Examined at Home After Health Concerns
Gov Earl Long, pale and quiet after 18 stormy days in a Texas mental guard, underwent a physical examination at Ochsner Foundation Hospital New Orleans. Doctors said he is an entirely voluntary patient with psychiatrists to be called if needed. He may leave anytime. Lt Gov Lether Frazar acts as governor while Long is away. Long said he would be governor the minute he hit the state line, and doctors cited a tired heart muscle among his issues.
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New Orleans
UPI
Earl Long
Texas
Ochsner Foundation
Edward Leveroos
Long
Air National Guard
John Sealy Hospital
Galveston
Huey
Leveroos
Roy Wright
Lether Frazar
Frazar
Ochsner Hospital
Black woman assaulted by two white men near Benton Arkansas
Ben Sanders and Bob Burnett, both white men aged 26 and 21, are jailed without bond after admitting to an incident in a wooded area Sunday involving a 21 year old Black woman. Prosecutor Lawson Glover aims to keep them jailed until trial. The case highlights a recent Florida verdict case against four Tallahassee youths for raping a Black college student.
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Benton
Ark
UPI
Ben Sanders
Bobby Burnett
Lawson E. Glover
Glover
Arkansas
Burnett
Florida
Tallahassee
Cotton Crop Looks Good Despite Heat Says County Agent
County Agent Bill Moore reports 98 percent of planted cotton is up and growing well. Some areas may need a moderate shower, washed-out fields have been replanted, and minor thrip damage exists. He advises early insect control before July and notes a few grasshoppers but minimal damage.
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Bill Moore
Auto Crash Kills Wife. Husband In Fair Condition
John Ben Brown of Altus Oklahoma is listed in fair condition at Childress General Hospital after a crash 18 miles north of Childress killed his wife. The couple had been married less than a week. both were thrown from the overturned car and Mrs Brown’s body was sent to Altus for funeral arrangements.
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John Ben Brown
Altus
Okla
Childress General Hospital
Childress Brown
Privitt to Judge Vernon Parade at Santa Rosa Round-Up
Sam Privitt will serve as a parade judge at Vernon opening the Santa Rosa Round-Up. The parade is scheduled for 3 p.m. Wednesday June 24, the first day of the event. Privitt is a director of the annual show in Childress.
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Sam Privitt
Santa Rosa
Vernon
Privitt
Childress
JC's Postpone Family Picnic
The Jaycees postponed their family picnic set for tonight to a later date announced at the noon meeting. About 25 Jaycees attended as several ideas for future projects were discussed but no action was taken during the routine business portion.
Committees Plan Old Settlers Reunion Report Friday
Committees for the Annual Old Settlers Association reunion will meet at 8 p.m. Friday in the county courtroom to report progress. Association President Leonard King said members will discuss plans for the celebration and progress on preparations.
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Old Settlers Association
Association
Leonard King
City Sees Water Use Reach 2 909 000 Gallons Daily
City manager Louis Sally reports daily water consumption at 2 909 000 gallons and notes yesterday’s 2 239 000 gallons. Northwest Chil dress remains low on pressure as pumping cannot keep up. booster pump parts are in transit and will be installed to restore pressure.
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Louis Sally
Northwest Childress
Sally
Local Scouts Win High Camp Scores Near Wichita Falls
Adult Scout leader Ted Henderson reports eight local Scouts at Camp Perkins near Wichita Falls earned high scores for camp improvement on Monday and Tuesday. No accidents or injuries occurred. Scouts listed include Preston Stevens Jimmy Czewski Jimmy Mitchell Bobby Court Jerry Don Henderson Forrest Gene Vinson Ben Spradling and Andy Scott.
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Ted Henderson
Camp Perkins
Wichita Falls
Henderson
Preston Stevens
Jimmy Czewski
Jimmy Mitchell
Bobby Court
Jerry Don Henderson
Forrest Gene Vinson
Ben Spradling
Andy Scott
Tornado Rips Through Miami Leaving Injuries
A tornado roared ashore from the Atlantic and tore through populated areas of Miami injuring one person critically. Weather officials warned of possible additional twisters in east central Florida. Jupiter Island, a millionaire resort, was struck by a small tornado or windstorm during the night.
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Miami
UPI
Atlantic Ocean
Weather Bureau
Florida
Jupiter Island
Strauss Inches Toward Confirmation With Dodd Support
Senator Thomas Dodd announced he will vote for confirmation of Commerce Secretary nominee Lewis L. Strauss. Dodd praised his record while noting ongoing criticisms remain unresolved. The vote hinges on undecided Senate Democrats as the confirmation showdown looms into next week.
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Strauss
Dodd
Albert Gore
D-Tenn
Senate
Beulah Remnant Drifts Along Mexican Coast
Beulah, Texas 1959's second tropical storm, breaks up into scattered squalls along northeast Mexico. The center never made landfall. strongest winds drop to 35 mph as the remnant drifts southwest near Tampico with seas easing but small craft cautioned.
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Brownsville
Tex
Beulah
Mexico
Tampico
New Orleans Weather Bureau
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France
Sex Kitten
Mar
Minajou
Charrier
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Senate Finance Committee
Doyle Willis
Willis
General Revenue Fund
W. S. Heatly
Paducah
House Appropriations Committee
Price Paniel
Waggoner Carr
Carr
Daniel
Pro-Tem
John Coyle
Middleboro
Mass
William
Blanche Long
Louisiana
Gov. Long
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