Sterilization Bill Sparks Racial Overtones in Raleigh Hearing
A North Carolina bill to use sterilization to curb illegitimate births drew racial tension as Sen. Jolley declared high illegitimacy among Black residents. The measure, backed by doctors, would empower the Eugenics Board to order sterilization after appeals, with a joint study group to review its provisions.
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Raleigh
Sen
Wilbur Jolly
Franklin
Rachel Darden Davis
Lenoir
Sen. Jolly
North Carolina
Sen. J. Carlyle Rutledge
Cabarrus
Senate
Rutledge
House
Senate Committee
Jolley
Senate Health Committees
State Eugenics Board
Democrats Win Control in Kansas City City Council
In Kansas City Missouri a coalition of Democratic factions swept five seats to take control of the city council, ending 19 years under the Citizens Assn. and defeating association favorites. Mayor H Roe Bartle, an association member, won reelection. The shift centers on tax issues and accusations of underworld influence.
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Kansas City, Mo
Pendergast
Citizens Assn
Democrats
Republiciene
Association
Tom Pendergast
Underworld
H. Roe Bartle
Coalition
Harry Davis
Bartle
Jackson County
Ray G. Cowan
Barttle
Cowan
Man Flees Randolph Deputies Near Randleman
Lacy Ferguson fled his home in Randleman area at 12 30 PM after a lengthy standoff with Randolph County deputies. He had armed at least two weapons inside and allowed his minister to enter during morning pleas to surrender. He ran into woods behind the house and remained armed, according to officers who cited fear of pursuit. Newsmen were threatened by the family during the incident.
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Randleman
Lacy Junior Ferguson
Randolph County
Randolph
Wayne Wilson
Ferguson
Seeds of cancer may lurk in bodies theory warned
The article reports at an American Cancer Society seminar Dr Ludwik Gross proposed cancer seeds may lie dormant in cells for up to 100000 years. Sleeping viruses could awaken and cause sudden cancers as radiation or chemical poisons trigger the process, passed along with inherited factors.
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Dr. Gross
Mexico Expels Two Soviet Attaches Over Rail Strike
Mexico ordered two Soviet Embassy attaches expelled for involvement in the Easter weekend rail strike. Nicolai M. Remisov and Nicolai V. Asenov were given until Friday to leave, reportedly en route to Toronto. The strike collapsed after authorities detained leftist leaders. 140 trains resumed service.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Nicolai M. Remisov
Nicolai V. Asenov
Toronto
Demetrio Vallejo
Alcorn May Quit GOP Post
Washington AP report says Meade Alcorn may resign from his GOP post with Eisenhower administration informants backing the expected announcement today.
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Alcorn
GOP
Washington
Meade Alcorn
Eisenhower Administration
Army Unveils Pentadome Big Tent for Rocket Weapons
The Army plans a record sized shelter branded as Pentadome. Built by Birdair Structures, it features a 150 foot main dome, four smaller domes, and a 70 mile per hour wind tolerance. Set up to begin April 6 at Buffalo plant for field checks and upkeep of rocket weapons.
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Buffalo
N.Y
Birdair
Structures, Inc
Army
Sile Agency
U S Defies Soviets On High Altitude Berlin Flights
Berlin AP dispatch reports the United States will keep flying high altitude transports to West Berlin if a military need arises. A Soviet embassy warning hinted at risk of incidents in the three Western air corridors as protests over a recent flight escalate.
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United States
West Berlin
U. S. State Department
Berlin
Soviet Union
U. S
West Germany
Britain
France
State Department
Christian A. Herter
East Berlin
Germany
Indian Minister Blasts Reds in Tibetan Revolt
India denounces the Chinese Embassy in New Delhi for challenging Nehru's integrity over Tibetan rebellion claims. Parliament laments embassy statement linking Kalimpong to revolt as Nehru returns amid delicate China-India ties. Dalai Lama and cabinet reportedly may seek refuge in India.
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New Delhi
India
Nehru
Lakshmi Menon
Kalimpong
Red China
Dalai Lama
Dis
Allied Ministers Near Agreement on Berlin Crisis Talks
Western foreign ministers from Britain France and West Germany meet at the State Department with Acting Secretary Herter seeking a package deal for Berlin crisis settlement and German reunification. They weigh Soviet willingness to negotiate at Geneva next month despite skepticism.
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Washington
Soviet Union
Berlin
U. S
State Department
West Berlin
United States
Britain
France
West Germany
Geneva
Khrushchev: Key to Kremlin
The article portrays Nikita Khrushchev as a forceful leader challenging Malenkov and pressing farm reforms. It recalls his field visit, boasting corn and livestock fodder plans while critiquing forced farm consolidation and peasant private plots.
Tobacco Tax Bill Offered in North Carolina House
The North Carolina House postponed debate on a tobacco tax bill proposed by Reps. Thurston Arledge and John R. McLaughlin. The plan would raise about 18 million dollars yearly with taxes on cigarettes and other tobacco products and includes a 3 cent per pack cigarette levy and other cigar and tobacco rates. The House also advanced a bill permitting Eastern municipalities to keep free telephone service and another measure affecting rate change procedures by utilities firms.
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Joint Appropriations Committee
Alamance
Rockfram
North Carolina
House Public Utilities Committee
The
Utilities Commission
Commission
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Excelsior Springs, Mo
Ciety
Ludwik Gross
Veterans Administration Hospital
Bronx
U.S
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Kremlin
Malenkov
William L. Ryan
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Stalin
Lin
Nikita Khrushchev
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Leipzig Fair
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