Woman Gives Birth To Triplets After In-Flight Medical Emergency
Gordon Keith, editor from Minnesota, rushed to Gander after his wife Ruth went into labor aboard a Scandinavian Airlines plane en route from Oslo. In a dramatic 6 p.m. delivery at Sir Frederick Banting Memorial Hospital, Ruth Keith produced three daughters weighing 8 6, 3 4%, and 3 1%. The pilot sought medical advice from Prestwick and the triplets were born during the 800 mile flight from Oslo to New York.
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Gander
Windom
Minnesota
Oslo
Gordon Keith
Cottonwood County
Minneapolis
New York
Ruth
Scandinavian Airlines
Tordis
Bruce
Gordon Whitfield
Prestwick
Scotland
Keith
Sir Frederick
Negro Leaders Target Equality by 1963 Emancipation Date
At Atlantic City NAACP convention leaders vow to win unconditional civil rights equality for all by January 1, 1963, the Lincoln centennial. They call for eliminating second class citizenship and using federal laws to end prejudices and misunderstandings.
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Atlantic City
N.J
U.S
The
National Assn. For
NAACP
Veteran moves from Iowa to Oslo in 1950 for study and marriage
A World War II veteran exchanged a two bedroom house for a three bedroom home and traveled to Oslo in 1950 as a Luther College student at the University of Oslo where he met his wife who is a registered nurse. The triplets were the first born in Gander hospital, named after insulin discoverer. Airlines officials cared for the remaining Keith children.
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Oslo
University of Oslo
Luther College
Decorah
Iowa
Gander Hospital
Airlines
Keith
Miss Dorothea James Prepares for Cuban Mission Caravan
Miss Dorothea James daughter of Dr and Mrs Perry B James of Athens departs for two weeks of missionary training in Miami. After training she joins a six week Cuba mission caravan under the Methodist Church. She graduates from Athens College and studies violin at Birmingham Conservatory. Her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Victor Rankin are missionaries in Camaguey Cuba.
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Dorothea Fai James
Perry B. James
Athens
Miami
Cuba
Methodist Church
Miss James
Athens College
Herbert Levinson
Birmingham Conservatory
Birmingham Southern College
Florida State University
James
Victor Rankin
Camaguey
Civil Rights Aims From New Federal Agenda
The plan calls for abolishing the poll tax and strengthening the civil rights division of the Justice Department. It seeks elimination of segregation in housing and public facilities, swift enforcement of school integration, and laws guaranteeing nonsegregated public accommodations transportation recreation and health services.
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Justice Department
Supreme Court
Understanding Colic and Chiropractic Care for Infants
The article explains that excessive crying in babies is often due to colic caused by cold exposure and nerve irritation. It describes how careful chiropractic adjustment can remove irritation to improve nerve function and aid digestion. It notes potential risks if not addressed and mentions the Shawn Clinic near Canal with contact details.
Courtland Legion Honors New Commander J L Givins
J L Givins was elected commander of Wiley L Horton Post 58 American Legion at Courtland the annual officer election held at the Legion Home. Hollis Green was elected as first officer to assist with safety and security duties as part of the new slate. The convention agenda includes education in race relations and a closing address by Vice President Richard M Nixon tomorrow afternoon.
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Courtland
J. L. Givins
Wiley L. Horton
American Legion
Courtland Legion
Givins
Hollis Green
Richard M. Nixon
Eisenhower Favored in Reserve War Over Draft Bill
House leaders say President Eisenhower will win this week in the second round of his fight with Rep. Powell over a new military reserve program. The compromise reserve bill would expand the reserves four times to 2,900,000 men by 1960 and allow teenagers to defer draft duty by volunteering for seven years in the reserves under training.
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Washington
House
Eisenhower
Rep
Powell
D-Ny
Vinson
D-Ga
House Armed Services Committee
Post elects officers with barbecue supper in attendance
The post elected officers with vice commanders W D Terry Billy Letson Robert Kimbrel Carmer McBride Jr adjutant Jewel Dutton Raymond Eskridge color guards the Rev R A Wailes chaplain the Rev Calvin Davenport assistant chaplain and 40 members present Regular meetings are the first Thursday each month.
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W. D. Terry
Billy Letson
Robert Kimbrel
Carmer McBride, Jr
Jewel. Dutton
Raymond Eskridge
R. A. Wailes
Calvin Davenport
Bake Sale Planned by Courtland Methodist Society
Members of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at Courtland Methodist Church are scheduled for a bake sale on July 2. Plans were made during a spend the day meeting at Mrs. M. L. Gunnin's home with fifteen members in attendance.
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Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Courtland Methodist Church
M. L. Gunnin
Fourth Quarterly Conference at Courtland Methodist July 11
The Courtland Methodist Church holds its Fourth Quarterly Conference on July 11 with a 6 30 p.m. covered dish supper preceding. Rev. O E Kirby district superintendent will preside.
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Courtland Methodist Church
O. E. Kirby
Pentagon recall policy sparks power struggle in Congress
The debate centers on reservists required to drill 48 annual drills and a 17 day encampment or its equivalent, with possible 45 days of active duty. Segregation emerges as a parliamentary lever in a fight led by Powell and the President among a field of personalities. The core issue is arming the Pentagon with new tools to mobilize partly trained youths into active reserves and sustain training as a support to smaller standing forces. In France, corn is called Spanish corn.
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Powell
Pentagon
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