Convicts Riot Leaves Three Dead at Raiford Prison
RAIFORD Fla Three convicts were killed and eight wounded in a prison riot at the state facility near Raiford. Warden Dewitt Sinclair reported the death toll and requested security measures while Governor Collins ordered a National Guard investigation and patrols to assist if needed.
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Fla
Dewitt Sinclair
Leroy Collins
Sinclair
At & A
Collins
Adj
Mark Lange
National Guard
Joe Grotegut
Balford
Florida Highway Patrol
Bomb test at Bikini delayed again for ninth time
Off Bikini Atoll in two unfavorable winds a new air drop date was postponed for the ninth time from May 8. Rear Adm. B Hall Hanlon said favorable weather was noted early today, suggesting the bomb test could proceed within hours. Winds were being measured by balloons and rockets to map wind patterns.
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MT. Mckinley
Bikin 2
Uss
Bikin
B. Hall Hanlon
Bikini
Frog on the tracks explains switches and signals
A young boy explains to his brother how frogs switches and signals guide trains to the right tracks. The tale emphasizes the value of simple explanations for complex mechanisms and the need for devices to ensure safe arrivals.
Democrats Told To Keep Moderate Race Policies In NC
In Raleigh North Carolina Democrats urged continued moderation and calm in racial policy at a state convention. Speaker Helms praised Hodges school integration steps and warned against extremism while stressing unity and equal rights for all citizens.
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North Carolina
U Today
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Charlotte
Congress
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Hodges
Rct
Senate
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Democratic Party
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Ike Asks 3 Billion Arms Aid Cut By House Committee
The House Foreign Affairs Committee weighed reducing Eisenhower's three billion dollar arms aid request. The panel approved more private investment guarantees but rejected broad government spending without protection for confiscation or nonconvertibility. Officials expect potential cuts up to one billion dollars from the total.
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House Foreign Affairs Committee
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Congress
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America
Howe Foreign Affairs Committee
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Lone
House Committee
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Hts
Egyptian Move Spurs Arab Recognition Amid Arms Debate
Cairo reported Western arms to Israel influence Egypt's decision to recognize the Sisset government, marking a shift as Egypt becomes the first Arab nation to establish ties with the Communist bloc. The article notes Western nations pledged military support to Israel to maintain its advantage, while Egypt's delayed recognition of the Chinese government reflected shifting alignments.
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Israel
Egypt
Siset
Britain
France
Teachers resign over integration questions in Elloree
Eighteen Negro teachers at Elloree Training School resigned rather than answer applications asking views on integrated schools and NAACP ties. Three others refused to sign or resign, while seven filled out the forms as requested. The board plans to run the school in the best interests of the community amid the state’s recent NAACP restrictions.
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National Assn
Ques
Elloree Training School
School For
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Eigh
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N. 7
NAACP
South Carolina General Assembly
American Soldier Named in Turks Deaths
An American noncommissioned officer identified Frank R. Botton, 45, of Catawba, North Carolina, as the man involved in a road accident in central Anatolia that killed three Turkish children aged 8, 10, and 11. The event occurred Tuesday near Ankara.
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Turkey
U.S
Frank R. Botton
Catawba
N.C
Anatolia
Brink's Suspects Nabbed In Dorchester Flat Seizure
FBI agents arrested the final two of an 11man Brink's gang in a Dorchester flat where they were eating stew. Richardson and Faherty, ages 49 and 45, were seized within 45 seconds after six agents entered. Authorities recovered $5,003.08 in coins and indicated the money may be part of the Jan 17 Brink's loot.
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Boston
FBI
Thomas F. Richardson
James I. Faherty
Dorchester
Brink
Skat
Genelet
Richardson
Faherty
Ranerty
Farmers balk at farm policy revolt despite price boosts
Senators Aiken Capehart Kuchel dismiss claims of a rising farm revolt. Anderson says farmers may have been bought off by higher support prices as the farm bill debate centers on soil bank provisions and mandatory livestock feed grain protections. Republicans warn on political fallout while Democrats push to rally support.
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Aiken
Capehart
R-Ind
Kuchel
Calif
Eisenhower
Sen. Anderson
D-N.m
House
Senate
Ellender
D-La
Senate Agriculture Committee
GOP
Ouseney Kuchel
California
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Norfolk Woman Faces Trial For 3 Million Theft Over 20 Years
Minnie Mangum, 12, charged in Norfolk with stealing nearly three million dollars from Commonwealth Building and Loan Assn where she served as assistant secretary treasurer. Prosecution says she began embezzling twenty years ago and used slick bookkeeping methods. She pleads innocent to lying to the Virginia Corporation Commission about assets.
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Norfolk
Minnie Mangum
Miss Mangum
Commonwealth Building and Loan Assn
Virginia Corporation) Commission
Commonwealth
Patton
Johnston Orders Film Destroyed Over Civil Rights Hearing
Senator Olin D Johnston ordered the destruction of film seized from Theodore Gaffney, a photographer, after he announced no pictures could be taken once the Senate Judiciary hearing began. Two negatives were surrendered under protest and handed to Senate sergeant at arms Joseph C. Duke for processing. Roy Wilkins of the NAACP condemned the move as police state tactics.
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Washington
Olin D. Johnston
Capitol
Theodore Gaffney
Johnston
Senate Judiciary Committee
Gaffney
Joseph C. Duke
Senate
Duke
Johneston
Roy Wilkins
NAACP
Mitchell
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Integration Decision Marks Its Second Anniversary
The second anniversary of the Supreme Court ruling outlawing racial segregation in public schools is celebrated with rallies speeches and dinners nationwide. NAACP and religious groups hail the day while Southern meetings denounce the action. leaders including Sen Eastland Gov Griffin and Gov Meyner participate or issue proclamations.
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Assa For the Advancement of Colored People
Supreme Court
Citizens Councils
Alabama
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Sen
Eastland
D-Miss
Marvin Griffin
Georgia
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