Clinton High School desegregation trial casts uncertain mood
Turbulent Clinton Tennessee townspeople reflect unease after six men and a woman were convicted of civil rights crimes tied to enforcing the desegregation order at Clinton High School. Unionist officials warn Ku Klux activity persists while jurors remain silent as discussions note the case tests local loyalties.
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Terri
Clinton
Len Srellon
Ku Klux
Ove
D. Abalon
Lown
High Sebenl
Southland
Moorsy Knoxville
Clinton High School
Tennessee
I. Moline
Peel Turner
Schol
William
Brakehill
Lowe Vance
Brantley
Alyn
Bullock
Clyde Cook
Farmery Woo
Mary Nel) Currie
Joa’ Kasper
Tyage Robert L
Kasper
Washington
Jondcent
Deep South
Othe
Tv Yard
Willam Sgin
Gengral
Toulslane
da Fonse Paitery
Federal
Couth
Violetiee
Ney Davis
S Abston
Lew
Cars
Blytheville Man Named Nat's JC Officer for Farm Contest
Blytheville resident Alex Cutts of Manila was named chairman of the National Junior Chamber of Commerce outstanding young farmer contest for next year. He was one of four winners in this year’s fall contest, named the outstanding young farmer in Arkansas. Sponsored in both statewide contests by the Blytheville Junior Chamber of Commerce.
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Blytheville
Alex Cutts
Manila
National Junior Chamber of Commerce
Curtin
Falcohal
Arkansas
Blytheviile Junior Chamber of
Cumberee
Illinois Fugitive Admits Slaying Two Officers
A Chicago area fugitive, Anthony Salpersild, 25, claimed to have killed two policemen in Illinois and Nebraska and was arrested after a traffic stop in Oakland. Police disclose loose, conflicting details as they investigate a string of killings and link the suspect to a 1958 tavern hold up.
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Callt
Taney
Anthony Salper
Sild
Lamar
Danatay
Wat ‘Bolwer
Alen
Bolger
Marllys Monroe
Lyn Ae Bolaey
Allen
Holger
St. Louis Pal¢E
Joseph Moose
Manse
Balger
Rails Make Progress on Stock Market
New York stocks moved ahead in a mixed midday session as rails showed gains and industrials lagged. Aircraft shares rose, while most other sectors fluctuated with limited overall movement.
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New York
Tlons
Ker
Convicted Seaman Wedler Claims Cleveland Murder Link
In Volusia County jail a Florida convict named Donald Wedler declared he was the motorist seen after the murder of Mrs. Sheppard in Cleveland Ohio. Authorities and coroner Dr Samuel Gerber say Wedler’s confession appears angry and possibly phony though the case remains unsettled.
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Dawson Oppenheimer Devand
Fla
Susman Ernest
Kola- Johns
Delaid
Donald Werler
Marly Shispvard
Volusia County
Pernission
Rodney Thursby
Samuel Sheppard
Kelofolias
Florida
Sheppard
Cleveland
Ohio
Paul Af
Herbert
United Press
London
American Gar ‘Association
Wedler
Samuel Gerber
Cuyahoga County
Bill to authorize Hell's Canyon dam dies in committee
The House Interior Committee voted to kill a bill authorizing federal construction of a High Hell's Canyon dam on the Lake River. Rep. Prost D-Idaho introduced the measure, while Republicans voted against it. A Senate-passed bill remains in subcommittee, but proponents say the House move effectively ends action for now.
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Washington
House
Interior Committee
Full
Ghost Writer HAL: A Fragment From an Uneven Life
A garbled excerpt hints at a life of economic study and unusual career paths. It mentions a mysterious figure named Wijtan, a daughter of an intellectual father, and a failed marriage avoiding alimony. The text references a specialisation in economics and a long study at university.
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Hen
Wijtan
Juanidtachier
Eps University
Bus Truck Hit Near Mineral Springs Hurts Man and Passengers
A collision two miles south of Mineral Springs in heavy rain left Woodrow Baker of Hope with a fractured hip and arm and severe cuts and bruises. Twelve bus passengers from Hot Springs to Texarkana were treated for minor injuries at Nashville Memorial Hospital. Driver Dick Pearce of Garland Texas said the truck slowed on a hill, skid, and struck the bus. Baker was thrown through the windshield. The bread truck was demolished and the bus suffered heavy damage. Two ambulances and private cars transported the injured.
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Mineral Springs
Hope
Woodrow Baker
Meyer's “Bakery Co
Nashville
Lp. m
Midwest
Hot Springs
Texarkana
Nashville Memorial
Fiuert
Louis Graves
Baker
Porterfield Dies of Heart Attack at 58
Lem Porterfield aged 58 died of a heart attack yesterday at his Hempstead home near Springs Hill. Found in a pasture beside his house, he spent his life there and worked at Bruner Tdygy Handle plant until last February. He was a 24 year member of Bethany Spring Hill Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include a son and a daughter, Janie and Kenneth Ray Porterfield of Spring Hill. Funeral services set for Thursday at Spring Hill Church with Rev. Carlton Floyd officiating.
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Lew. Alton
Porterfield
Sifelong Residan
Hempstead
Springs Hill
Routerfield
Bethany
Spring’ Hill
Missionary ‘Baptist Church
Hig. Wee
Sox
Enneth Ray
Janie Porterfield
Spyng Hi
Spring Hill
Carlton
Oe Rey Floyd
Life Term Reduced for Foubus and McMillan Conviction
Governor Faubus commutes life term of Mr. Foubus to 80 years with possibility of parole in May 1958 after State Board recommendation. Clemens, tied to Craighead County case, now eligible for parole. Also commutes 185 year sentence for Mae McMillan in Gililand County Negra case.
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Little Tock
Orval Faubug
Clements
Craighead County
Comurdar O
State Board of Pardons and Paroles
Clemens
Goveeno
Niu
Cinema McMillan
Gillenden County
Net Spreads to Trap Killer in New Mexico
A deadly shooting spree in New Mexico left two women dead and a truck driver killed. Police linked a suspected killer to a possible abduction attempt and a potential connection to earlier California shootings. The search widened as authorities crowded U.S. 180 and nearby areas, with reports of a lone suspect described as armed and dangerous.
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New Mexico
Cost of Living Sets New Mark for 10th Month
Washington reports the cost of living index tops the 120 per cent mark for the Civst era as higher food prices push the rate above 10 months in a year. The Sunbor Davavinvant notes significant wage and price effects across industries with over 1,000,000 workers facing changes in daily living costs.
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Washington
Jared
Andy Dlactyles
Qiebadl
Galdenels
Little Chance Postal Hike Passes House Vote
The House approved a postal wage hike worth about 5 000 to 6 000 dollars annually for 513,000 postal workers, despite opposition from President Eisenhower. The tally stood 378 to 30, far surpassing the two-thirds needed to override a veto. Senate figures showed lower cost estimates and concerns over inflation.
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Washington
House
Senate
Fom
Eisenhowhd
Inarense- Toye
Evsak
U S Demonstrates Small Bomb to Outsiders
The United States staged a test detonation of a small bomb in Yucca Flat in Nevada desert, observed by Civil Defense officials and foreign counters. The device, named after Johannes Kepler, produced a significant shock wave seen from Los Angeles, with a yield described as half a national power range and TNT equivalent around ten thousand tons. Continued on Page Two.
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Yucca
United States
Tadiy
Mie Nevady
Sean
Fish Angeles
Atomic Energy Commission
Johannes Kepler
Ismue Newton
Jay
ABC
Suit Filed Against Plant Stockhalder
A suit has been filed in Pulaski County Circuit Court alleging that Allen Chidsmith president of Southwest ductivities Inc. of Little Rock withdrew all assets of the defendant corporation to defraud creditors. The complaint seeks damages of 4000 plus outstanding commissions and asks for immediate payment of a balance. Both sides reportedly exchanged May 11 deadlines without resolution.
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Arminson
Gary
Pulaski
Allen Chidsmith
Priecipal Stockhalder Nite
Southwest Ductivities, Inc
Roek
Cefendahk Terpartian
Seewiies
Arkinsus Chiegs
Tohastora Corporation
Podiya Wor
School Bill faces tough odds in divided House
Washington reports indicate a proposed school bill, aiming to fund up to 300 million yearly for five years to build classrooms, faces House opposition over costs and federal participation. Rep Wainwright and Rev Powell both push antisegregation provisions while economy concerns mount.
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Washington
Wainwrtelil
Powell Os Ingy
L R Board to Tell Plans for Integration
An attorney and a minister press the Litt Ruel School Board for details on integration plans. They asked questions about scope including social events, nonacademic activities, and a separate school proposal for senile students who refuse to attend with Black students. Answers were promised in writing within a few days.
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Lattle
Ruel School Board
Lan Wilk
Vielerestans
Hoan
Virgil T. Blewin
Sugeringen
Dentaf
Amis Guttridge
Capital Citizens Council
Wesley Pruden
Broxdman Bapist
Gutaridge
Pruden
All Around Town Neighborhood Fire and Aid Requests
A neighborhood report from three miles down the Paty mos road notes a Monday fire at the hone of Lilon and Tressie Phillips leaving property damaged. Residents urge the public to donate items for a family with many children ages 10 to 1027, and several locals have begun manual labor and digs with picks and shovels to assist. Community efforts include a broadcast from a local mine and a Fish Fry event hosted by John Mc Leod, with proceeds supporting relief and a school clothing drive collecting sweaters shirts eyeglasses and jackets left in the school office for returning owners.
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Lilon
Tressie Phillips
Patymos
Feeder
M ‘Autry Wilson
Leage
BXAR
Hateciae
Ublidize
Senators Move Closer to Vote on Civil Rights
Washington lawmakers push toward a Senate vote on civil rights, aiming to convert an existing bill into a comprehensive act protecting rights and desegregation in schools. Key figures urge preservation of enforcement powers while opponents warn it revives past divisions.
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Washington
Mane
Senate
Sen Clifford PL
Tigonbhtuctib Institute
Cuse
Jury Deadlocked in Johnny Dilo Labor Case
New York jury unable to reach a verdict after long deliberations on charges related to labor disputes. The all-male panel reported it was unable to agree on a verdict in the case against Johnny Dilo. Judge Mullen directed the jury to continue or return later with a decision. The case involves conspiracies and labor tensions tied to a $840,000 dispute between two companies. Continued on page two.
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Johny
Dolin A. Mullen
Conkphragy
Hoan
Dabor
Vi Rilesel
Mistein
Riese
NW -York
United
Tulon Jabor Shikee
Dalibs
Weather Summary From Arkansas and Red River Report
Weather report from the Weather Experiment Station and Associated Press notes Red River at Fulton rising to 7.4 feet while rainfall totals for July reach 4.70 inches and year total 46.70 inches. Arkansas forecast: partly cloudy with scattered thundershowers, cooler temperatures in the north and central areas, highs upper 80s to low 90s, lows around 70s, with heavy showers possible in scattered areas tonight through Friday.
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Rivey
Arkansas
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