Russian Rocket Streaks Into Space Rights Battle Looms
A storm of Southern criticism of the civil rights commission and Senate tactics by Wayne Morse stalled Congress amid discussion of government secrecy in the foreign aid bill. House approved adjournment for Monday before Khrushchev’s arrival, while Senate hesitated to resolve civil rights controversy and Morse tactics. Southerners oppose the civil rights matter tied to the foreign aid package.
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D-Ore
Congress
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Senate
Sam Rayburn
D-Tex
House
Nikita Khrushchev
Eisenhower
Iron Curtain
Be & Ae
Aiken
R-Vi
Dine Sieuiece
Natchez Girl Wins Miss America Title in Miss Mississippi Flourish
Lynda Lee Mead of Natchez Mississippi won the Miss America crown in Atlantic City New Jersey becoming the second Mississippi winner in a row. The 20 year old University of Mississippi junior had green eyes brown hair and a 36 24 36 figure. Runners up were Miss Wisconsin Miss Washington Miss California and Miss Arizona. Mead accepted the crown with composure as the pageant concluded in the packed Convention Hall.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Lynda Lee Mead
Natchez
University of Mississippi
Mary Ann Mobley
Aso
Standon
Wisconsin
Washington
California
Arizona
Lynda
United States preps lunar probe launch from Cape Canaveral
The United States plans to orbit a 375 pound lunar payload using an Atlas-Able IV rocket from Cape Canaveral in the near future. The satellite will feature four paddlewheel solar devices and aim to photograph the moon similar to the Explorer VI design.
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Cape Canaveral
Fla
United States
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Family Terrorized by Farmer in Pine Bush Shooting Fire
In Pine Bush, New York, a farmer named Fred Holmes went berserk and wounded his nephew after an argument as the latter prepared to drive to work. He then set fire to a house and barn before calling St. Luke's Hospital to report the bloodshed. Hazzie Holmes and his family fled the residence as Fred Holmes, who lived with his brother, remained unmarried.
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Middletown
N. Y
Pine Bush
St. Luke's Hospital
Newburgh
Fred Holmes
Hazzie
Hazzie Holmes
Furniture Firm Official Killed in Rural Crash
Norman Bolick, a 3 year official of the Southern Furniture Co. of Conover, was killed when his car left a rural road and overturned near Conover North Carolina on Saturday. He was alone in the vehicle.
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Conover
N.C
Norman Bolick
Southern Furniture Co
Here
Bolick
Plans Upset as Pending Wedding Delayed by Health Crisis
June Hamilton and John Roche faced a disrupted wedding at Church of the Most Blessed Sacrament with 200 guests. Amid the crisis the couple canceled much, guests arrived at a camp, and John received a draft board physical notice from Uncle Sam order within five days.
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Philadelphia
June Hamilton
John Roche
June
John
Uncle Sam
Dental Group Refuses Waldorf Roof Change for Khrushchev Luncheon
The Waldorf-Astoria asked the American Dental Association to use the Starlight Roof instead of the main ballroom for Mayor Wagner's Khrushchev lunch. The ADA, amid centennial celebrations, declined to move, stating they have a contract with the hotel and know nothing further.
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New York
Waldorf - Astoria Hotel
American Dental Assn
Robert F. Wagner
Nikita Khrushchev
Waldorf-Astoria
Space Missile Aimed At Moon By Soviet Union
A 860 pound Soviet space capsule launched Saturday is projected to reach the moon around 12:05 a.m. Moscow time Monday. Tass quoted scientist Yevgeny Bogoyavlensky saying the mission could touch the moon, orbit it as a satellite, or become a new planet, with unclear outcomes.
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Moscow
Space
Nikita Khrushchev
United States
Eisenhower
Tass
Yevgeny Bogoyavlensky
Erie
Tough Day For Stars at Forrest Theater
Actor Douglas collapsed from nervous exhaustion during the second act and was taken to a hotel room for treatment by a private physician. Understudy Paul McGrath finished the role as the Saturday performance was canceled and Monday night showed promise. In Pittsburgh Town House opened with performers quitting mid set to the disappointment of about 250 patrons.
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Hamiltons
Roches
Philadelphia
Douglas
Forrest Theater
Paul McGrath
Pittsburgh
Dan Arbiola
Miss Kitt
Khrushchev Arrives for High Profile Washington Visit
Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev lands at Andrews Air Force Base on a ceremonial 125 foot red carpet with a 21 gun salute and bands. He will meet President Eisenhower at the White House and address the United Nations in New York before visits to Los Angeles San Francisco and Pittsburgh.
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Associated Press
Nikita Khrushchev
Andrews Air Force Base
Washington
Gatwil
Eohington
Khrushchev
Eisenhower
New York
United Nations General Assembly
Los Angeles
U.S
San Francisco
Official
Blair House
White House
Nationwell
Rockets in space debate over Soviet third stage
NASA official T Keith Glennan notes Russians may refer to a guided rocket in a broad sense. He praises the Soviet space venture and hopes for full public release of scientific data.
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Washington
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
T. Keith Glennan
NASA
Deep Space
IGY
United States
Eisenhower Grandchild Wins Blue Ribbon at Adams County Fair
Seven year old Susan Eisenhower won blue for best in Adams County pleasure horse class riding a five gaited two year old chestnut mare owned by a local farmer. President Eisenhower watched from the front row as Susan performed, then spoke with her before leaving in a limousine.
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Gettysburg
Susan Eisenhower
Susan
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
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