President orders stop to school violence in Little Rock
President Eisenhower issued a proclamation ordering the people of Little Rock to cease and desist interference with Federal Court orders and school integration. The move clears the way for federal troops if violence recurs around Central High School as authorities monitor today’s opening.
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Five Bark Survivors Rescued in Atlantic Rescue
VPS A US freighter rescued five survivors from the German bark Pamir after a hurricane left 86 aboard. Five men died and were swept overboard before the rescue 350 miles west southwest of the Azores. The Saxon picked up the five, reported to Isbrandtsen and alerted the Coast Guard as the Pamir sent SOS messages.
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Dramatic confrontation hinges on former buddy as star witness
In a Japanese quagmire scene accused GI William Girard faces a former buddy turned star prosecution witness. The report notes Teamster leader James R Hoffa urged to Washington amid looming charges and a request for a shutdown.
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Rioters Beat Newsmen as Central High Integration Sparks Clash
In Little Rock a mob of about 1,000 attacked four Negro newsmen and blocked nine white pupils from entering Central High School amid protests over integration. Police used force to separate rioters, while the crowd of white demonstrators grew outside the building. School dismissed at 3:30 pm as officials maintained a tense peace with both city and state police on duty.
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Matching funds misuse prompts Senate travel probe
L A C accuses about 190 lawmakers of using matching funds for taxpayer financed trips abroad after adjournment. Lawmakers allegedly travel with family members, ride on committee leverage, and spend foreign aid money under the guise of matching funds. Continued on Page 4.
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Violence erupts after Central High fight in Little Rock
In Little Rock a gang clash between about 50 Negro and white teens erupted after Monday morning’s fighting near Central High. State Trooper Louis Cone fired at a fleeing car after being struck. two city police cars joined the chase, ending on a dead end street. A white man, Dan Dinkens, was hospitalized after being struck by a rock near Arkansas Baptist College.
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Houston football hit by flu outbreak halts Baylor prep
University of Houston paddles through 15 players laid low by a quick-spreading virus as 15 of 48 squad members fall ill, jeopardizing Saturday's Baylor game preparations in Houston Texas.
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Faubus Says U.S. Troops Not Requested for Little Rock
Arkansas Governor Orval Faubus stated that President Eisenhower cannot deploy federal troops to enable school integration in Little Rock unless asked by the state. He added he does not intend to make such a request.
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Arkansas
Eisenhower
Little Rock
Yanks Braves Meet in 1957 World Series Clash
The New York Yankees and Milwaukee Braves reach the 1957 World Series. Milwaukee wins the NL pennant over St Louis 4-2, aided by Hank Aaron's 43rd homer in 11 innings. Yankees clinch AL pennant after KC Athletics oust White Sox 6-5. Opens Oct 2 in Yankee Stadium. Also notes Basilio defeats Robinson for middleweight title at Yankee Stadium. Faubus speaks in Sea Island Ga ahead of Southern Governors Conference with school guard concerns.
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Chessman Wins Court Privileges for Appeal Work
Daryl Chessman, 36, convicted kidnap rapist, won privileges to aid his appeal as his own attorney. He will have daily access to law books and meetings with counsel at San Quentin Prison Hall of Justice, with District Attorney Leavy and Judge Walker granting the concessions. Hearing date set for November on transcript correctness noted by the Supreme Court ruling.
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Frieda Wise But Dollar Foolish Drama
Frieda Wise faces pressure over wealth and marriage echoes. A tired chartist recounts old WM remarks about wealth, family status, and unwise nuptial plans, ending with a rejected proposal and a stern paternal stance.
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