Perishing in Headon Collisions Reported in Alabama and Georgia
Bessemer Alabama and Darien Georgia report fatal head on crashes Sunday. In Alabama a car being chased by highway patrol crashed head on, killing seven on scene and injuring the driver who remains critical in Birmingham hospitals. Victims include William E. Brooks and Stella Mae Brooks among others from the Bessemer area. In Georgia near Darien five people died when a car and a pickup collided head on, with three others injured. Police identified victims including Clifford Daniel Smith Sr. and Eliza Jones among others from Darien and nearby areas.
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Instructor Slain in Mexico City. Two Arrests Expected
Earl Sere Thurman a 33 year old junior college instructor from Tyler Texas was murdered in Mexico City. Detectives say Thurman was beaten and robbed with a skull fracture evident. Two men arrested April 16 on beating charges were released after Thurman’s disappearance delayed identification of clues.
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Peace Still Reigns Near Negro Home
Levittown Pennsylvania residents report quieting protests surrounding the Myers family first Negro residents in the Dogwood Hollow area. Police halted public meetings, neighbors observe subdued demonstrations, and the family is settling in with a new baby Lynda born last Sunday.
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Murderer Spared by MDs Report Leggett reprieved after Menninger team finds insanity
LITTLE ROCK Ark Emmett Earl Leggett doomed to die at dawn Friday will be spared after a psychiatric team from Menninger Clinic Topeka concluded he was insane at the time of the crime and remains insane The governor Orval Faubus said he would call off execution following the report which said Leggett suffered neuropsychiatric illness and psychotic episodes during the crime and since The case involves the 1955 strangulation slaying of 14 year old Joe King and Leggett's admitted rape of two sisters Mrs Leggett expressed relief at the decision
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Union Meet Opens in San Francisco With Bridges Speaking
Lone shore leader Harry Bridges addresses a session of the United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers of America convention opening in San Francisco. About 200 delegates of UE and International Longshoremen’s and Warehousemen’s Union attend as both unions were expelled by CIO in 1949. The five day meeting focuses on a shorter five day work week and bargaining goals with a target 30 hour week.
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Airman Kingdon Tops Air Force Flight Traffic Course
Airman 3/e Darralyn M. Kingdon, daughter of Mr and Mrs Darrell G Kingdon of 3707 B Street Lt, was top graduate of a three week West Palm Beach Florida course. The training qualified her as a flight attendant with Military Air Transport Service and she was assigned to Travis AFB. A 1955 Woodrow Wilson High School graduate, she entered the Air Force on May 6.
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House Panel Set to Defy Chair on Civil Rights Bill
Washington The House Rules Committee is expected to meet today in defiance of Chairman revealing support from Republican Rep Leo E Allen while six Democrats signed a petition. Senate readiness to take up the measure follows a late last week compromise on jury trials and voting rights. Vice President Nixon urged passage before adjournment, noting global audience and equality concerns.
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Nocturnal Wader Found Drowned in Pool
SHERMAN OAKS 41 A 1 year old woman who liked to wade in her swimming pool at night was found drowned Sunday. Mrs Josephine Ford was found floating in the pool by her husband Wallace Ford said he woke after midnight to find his wife missing. She often waded in the middle of the night, Ford added.
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Herons Return as Rice Field in Hungary Flooded
In East Hungary near the Tisza River cultivation has revived herons. Flooded rice fields attract these water birds after a century gap since the marshy plain was regulated. Bird watchers report seven nests in a newly protected area attracting transients and locals alike.
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Budapest
Tisza
Former Editor Dies in New York at 52
William BR Crosby, 52, former associate editor of Collier's Magazine and longtime New York Times copy editor, died of cancer Saturday. A Grand Rapids native, he worked on several newspapers and pulp magazines and wrote many western and adventure stories.
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New York Times
Collier's Magazine
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Neiman Marcus recipes featured in Better Homes and Gardens
The September issue of Better Homes and Gardens offers Neiman Marcus style recipes and serving ideas. It promises dishes served in famous places and invites readers to take their family to Dallas as they explore sumptuous dishes from the renowned store.
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Homes & Gardens
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