Civil Rights Legislation Faces Senate Filibuster Barrier
The article notes decades of failed civil rights bills as Southern Democrats threaten filibusters in the Senate. It highlights promises by both parties at 1954 conventions and mentions Eisenhower considering actions if Congress stalls. A proposed bipartisan civil rights commission and potential regional conferences are discussed.
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House
Towevelt
Truman
Aser
Committee
Senate
Special Commission On
Eisenhower
Collins Ted Eisenhower
Dexter divorce case ends in settlement after alimony dispute
Anthony Dexter and his wife settle their divorce amid a dispute over $250 monthly child support for Kimberly 4 and Claudia Hong Koon. The pair had previously filed under Dexter’s alias Walter J. Cra Dax, with the plaintiff withdrawing his complaint as part of the agreement.
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Chilren
Kimberly
Claudia
Hong Koon
Walter J. J
Dax
Television Schedule Patchwork From a TV Guide
A fragmented TV grid lists evening programs with times and show titles. Entries reference News for 15 Minutes Variety Hour Dinner Date Amos and Andy Beat The Army News and Commentary and Joseph Harsch News with occasional music segments and late-night News and Varieties.
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Ebe
Mbe
West
Aewe Dé la
Abe Jews
Jonnny Em
Esser
Primartas
Ebs
Amos
Andy Mewenehe
the Army
Emus
Cbhe
Abe
Joseph Harsch
Newa
Nbe
Sarenebe
All Nets
Five Die As Airliner Crash Lands
Five people die as an Boeing Stratocruiser crash lands in rough sea after a maiden flight. Thirty three passengers and crew are rescued as the double deck craft sinks in 400 feet of water. Survivors report cold water and numb fingers hindering escapes while a Catholic nun leads prayers among anxious passengers.
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Cox Gomea
Civil Aeronautics
Four Go On Trial For Murder In Wallace Robbery Slay
Four defendants including three Marines and a civilian face murder charges in the Wallace filling station operator slaying during a March 1 robbery. A special panel of 125 prospective jurors reported for duty as pleas of not guilty were entered. Defendants are Verrett 19 of Gretna Louisiana Elf land 22 of Dorchester Massachusetts Cunningham 21 of Elmira New York and Watkins 22 civilian of Wilmington.
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Kenansville
N.C
Wallace
Verrett
Gretna
Edward M. Elfland
Dorchester
Mass
Robert Lee Cunningham
Elmira
N. Y
James P. Watkins Jr
Wilmington
Tunnel Nest Built By Stickleback Fish
The male stickleback builds a tunnel shaped nest for developing eggs and guards it until the fry hatch and disperse.
Circus Seeks Court Injunction Over Picketing at Garden
In New York the Ringling circus obtained a temporary restraining order at Madison Square Garden to prevent picketing by Local 447 and the stage workers guild. The unions claim recognition as representatives of drivers roustabouts and performers, while the circus disputes their support base. A separate unfair labor practice charge was filed with the State Labor Relations Board alleging bad faith bargaining by circus officials.
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New York
Cares Square Garden
Vailoms
Garden
Yesterguild
State Labor Relations Board
Russians Set Off New Atomic Blast
Washington reports Russia conducted an additional atomic test in a series that included a large hydrogen explosion. The sequence began last summer with smaller blasts and continued through August with two more tests. No official size was given for the latest detonation.
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Washington
Russia
Mann
ANC
AEC
Pacific Grounds
Eniwetok
Salmon migration sighting near upstream spawning runs
An observer reported adult Pacific salmon seen at up to 20 feet during upstream spawning migrations. The sighting notes travel along the river as fish move toward spawning grounds, with no further details on location or timing provided.
Goldwyn Plans Suit Over Gehrig Life Story TV Film
Goldwyn Productions intends to sue over a television dramatization of Lou Gehrig life. CBS officials are summoned for depositions at Goldwyn's lawyers. The company claims rights were signed over by Mrs. Gehrig and accuses CBS of using similar material in Climax on April 19.
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Hollywood
Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Lou Gehrig
New York
Yankee
Gol Corporation
Columbia Broadcasts
Goldwyn
Pride of the van Goldwyn
CBS
Wyn
Wyn States That Mrs. Gehrig
Re Advertising Agency
Iekson, Inc
New Guard Unit to Be Activated in Goldsboro
Goldsboro introduces a new National Guard unit, the 105th, under Col. E Charlies Powell. The 7 officer mobile medical unit will operate in peacetime with a $150000 annual payroll, three times the size of the existing unit.
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Goldsboro
N.C
Bicycles and World Meat Distribution in 1800s View
Copy describes the evolution of bicycles from Europe to America in the 1800s including velocipedes hobby horses and candy carriages. It adds a note that half of world meat is beef and veal, about forty percent pork, under ten percent mutton, with the remainder goat and horse meat.
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High Point
N. C
America
Europe
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