Religious shows mix with commercial aims draw debate
A broadcast controversy spans CBS NBC and other groups over religious programming vs advertising. George Crothers of CBS Education and Religious Broadcasts argues taste and lines blur when religion meets consumer sales. The National Council commission notes mass appeal favors entertainment, while a thoughtful faith discussion holds smaller audiences amid intense scheduling competition.
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NAACP to Tour Arkansas for Racial Integration Message
The NAACP plans to visit Arkansas with speakers to tell its story on integration. The Little Rock chapter voted to establish a speakers bureau. Rev. J C Crenshaw, chapter president, will choose speakers to address white and Negro organizations or groups.
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Little Rock
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
NAACP
J. C. Crenshaw
Menuhin Plays On As Temple Burns in Indianapolis
Violinist Yehudi Menuhin continued to perform at a temple in Indianapolis despite a small fire breaking out. The audience briefly scattered but returned after guards reassured them a rug was burning and the fire was not spreading.
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Religious programs rise at peak viewing hours
Time ever will be given for religious programs at peak viewing and listening hours. Distinct probability exists that various religious groups and individuals will strive to present programs combining showmanship with a religious theme.
Escape in Greece Amid German Pursuit
American Mike Morrison hidden in northern Greece plots escape to Athens with Greek ally Christos. German patrols sweep Paleodhora as Melpo and Eleftheria loom in danger. Church escape effort yields a tense night of gunfire and fear.
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Mystery writer seeks divorce from fifth husband
Los Angeles mystery writer Crale Rice 47 has filed suit for divorce from her fifth husband Paul Byron Bishop 42. The superior court complaint charges cruelty nonsupport and desertion. Rice says they were wed in Ensenada Mex June 5 1950 and that he left her in Gat.
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Developments in Problem of Integration
A North South divide in Congress, a new Supreme Court order on segregation, and a University of Alabama clash fuel a growing racial crisis. Sen George led a Southern manifesto signed by 19 senators and 81 House members pledging to oppose the court ruling. The Court again ordered that tax supported universities admit qualified Black students to graduate schools without delay. A confrontation at Alabama ended with a student expelled as officers wrestled him to the floor.
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Caesar and Fabray End TV Hour Studio Ties
Comedian Sid Caesar parts company with leading lady Nanette Fabray for a second time in just over two years. A statement says their association with Caesar's Hour will not continue beyond the current season ending in June. Fabray previously split with Imogene Coca in 1954 after top television ratings for Show of Shows on NBC.
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Desegregation ruling ties to law school case
The Florida Supreme Court rejected the school desegregation ruling as applicable to a Negro applying to the all white University of Florida law school. Gov. Collins pledged to oppose integration and warned of a special session. At Alabama Tuscaloosa the university expelled Lonard Wilson for mob action against Anteline Lucy, first Negro student there, with trustees suspending four students and punishing 20 others.
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Virgil D. Haw
University of Florida
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Suit to void tax equalization contract file d
In Little Rock two Union County men ask the Arkansas Supreme Court to void a state property tax equalization contract alleging it diverts funds. J H Latham and Howard Horne claim Union County Judge Frank Hudson and the Arkansas Appraisal Service Co. illegally diverted $6,250 already spent for the first monthly installment of 125,000. The suit challenges the 1935 equalization law requiring 20 per cent of market value assessments and seeks restraint on further payments.
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Twounlair County
Arkansas Supreme Court
J. H. Latham
Howard H. Horne
Union County
Frank Hudson
Arkansas Appraisal Service Co
Union County Plan For Equalization
Canty
Chancery Court
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Highway Death Toll Doubled in February 1956
Arkansas State Police reported February 1956 highway fatalities more than doubled those in January and February 1955. The monthly tally showed 36 people killed in traffic incidents across the state.
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Little Rock
Arkansas
Noted Figures Comment on Nixon and World Events
Manchester New Hampshire Gov Lane Dwinell discusses the Nixon write in vote and party mandate. Washington Defense Secretary Charles E Wilson says he knows nothing but good about Nixon. London General Sir John Glubb cites history of rulers dismissing advisers. Ottawa General Alfred Gruuther comments on NATO and a possible power invasion. New York Nancy Hamilton, 13, speaks of spiritual guidance from Lourdes shrine amid illness.
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Europe
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Traffic deaths in recent months rise, 78 killed last month
A state traffic report shows 78 people died in accidents last month after 292 crashes in February. Property damage from the incidents is estimated at 203,893 dollars.
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