Court Ends Prince Edward County Integration Moratorium
The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond voided the seven year deferral of school desegregation in Prince Edward County and ordered officials to prepare for September admission of Black high school applicants and plan elementary desegregation. The decision remanded to Judge Hutcheson with instructions to stop actions hindering integration and to address the broader race-related education issues raised by the long-running case stemming from the 1954 Brown v. Board ruling.
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Richmond
Vae
U.s.4th Circuit Court ‘of “Appeal
Prince Edward
Grees
U. S
Hutcheson
General Assembly
U.S. Supreme Court
National
Agsn
Almond
High Court
School Board
Churchill Makes Sentimental Washington Visit At 84
Sir Winston Churchill, arriving with Eisenhower at National Airport, greets a crowd of about 500 as he begins a purely personal visit to the United States. He will stay three nights at the White House and one night at the British embassy before heading to Newark and returning to England.
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Isenhower
Washington
Winston Churchill
Wingston
Eisenhower
National
Churchill
Montgomery
Moscow
Nikita Khrushchev
Fas
White House
Newark
England
Winston
Out-of-town roofing firm told to leave Indiana Borough
Burgess G W Marbach and Indiana Borough Police ordered the Enola Pennsylvania roofing company Harold K Longo Co to stop operating in Indiana Borough after residents complained of unprotected deals. Four men were found working with a contract that offered no real protection and risked racketeers in the community. Residents cooperated with police to curb outside operators. The Burgess noted established local roofing firms remain protected when outsiders are barred. Local notices included Dairy Queen shop hours and community events.
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Cumberland County
Indiana Borough
Burgess G. W. Marbach
Harold K. Longo Co
Enola
Surgess Marbach
Burgess
Polly-Ber gen 28 Operated On For Pregnancy Complications
Polly-Ber gen 28 was operated on at Mt Sinai Hospital for a misplaced third month pregnancy ending her starring role in First Impressions. She lost twins in a similar operation two years ago and was reported in satisfactory condition. doctors say tubal pregnancy was terminated and outlook is very good.
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New York
Polly-Bergen
Mt. Sinai Hospital
Pastor Walter Aber Dies in Clarksburg Home
Reverend Walter Earl Aber aged 72 and pastor of the Pentecostal Holiness Church of Ex afternoon in his Clarksburg home died unexpectedly. He had served in the ministry for about 30 years. A full obituary appears in today's Gazette with additional details.
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Clarksburg
Walter Earl Aber
County Track Meet Heads To Blairsville Thursday Night
The Indiana County tracksters aim for new marks at Blairsville in tonight’s event. William Ingersoll offers his observations on diverse topics in his Point of View column on page 6. Also appears a note on Aladdin's Lamp and Bush Addr Chausiftegs Camjen.
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Indiana
Blairsville
William Ingersoll
Weather Forecast Fair and Mild Tonight and Wednesday
Fair and mild tonight with low temperatures from 43 to 52. Wednesday remains warm with partly cloudy skies and a chance of scattered afternoon and evening thundershowers. Highs expected around 65 to 78.
Inks Measure to Get Cash for K Korean War Bonus
Harrisburg reports Gov. Lawrence signed a bipartisan plan raising Pennsylvania cigarette tax from five to six cents per pack effective June 1. The measure, expected to raise 25 million dollars over two years, will help fund a Korean War bonus up to 500 dollars for about 330,000 veterans. A companion measure authorizes bond proceeds up to 150 million dollars to pay the bonuses, with checks beginning after bond sales and applications processing. The Legislature must approve a 500,000 allocation for handling the applications. The tax increase preserves the fifth cent for flood relief and makes four cents permanent.
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Harrisburg
Lawrence
Pennsylvania
Adj
A. J. Drexel Biedle
Police Warn Dog Owners In Indiana Borough
Police warn dog owners to keep dogs from running at large in Indiana Borough. Chief Harry Owens says numerous complaints of loose dogs have caused property damage, especially at night. Officers ordered to crack down while hoping owners will cooperate and secure pets.
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Indiana
Harry Owens
Owens
Steel Pact Talks Get Underway in New York
Negotiating teams from U S Steel Corp and the United Steelworkers Union began formal talks in the Roosevelt Hotel with eight other major steel firms to avert a strike before the June 30 deadline. Both sides seek gains: the union demands higher profits sharing, wage increases, shorter hours, and pensions, while the industry resists concessions citing rising costs. About 500,000 steel workers could be affected by the contract, which union leaders say aims to secure the best agreement in history.
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NEW York
U. S. Steel Corp
United Steelworkers Union
Roosevelt ‘Hotel
Bethlehem, Republic
Kaiser
Mae Conrad
Cooper
U.S.’ Steel
U.S. Steel
McDonald
Falls 10 Stories Scratches Face Harlem Girl Survives
A 12 year old girl fell ten stories from a Harlem apartment Monday night and suffered only facial scratches. Florinia Williams told police she scolded her daughter Herschelle, who was in another room. When the girl went silent, Mrs. Williams found an open window and saw Herschelle on the ground below. The Negro girl landed in a landscaped area. an ambulance doctor reported only facial scratches.
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New York
Harlem
Florinia
Williams
Herschelle
Bill Voted Onto Floor In Horse Racing Referendum
Harrisburg AP The horse racing referendum bill was voted out of the House Law and Order Committee and could go to a final vote next Monday. Sponsor Rep H J Maxwell said there are enough votes, around 109 or 110, though 106 are needed for passage. The amendment delays the referendum to the next election, likely November, and May ballots are already impossible.
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Harrisburg
Bil
Westmoreland
H. J. Maxwell
Mills
Law and Order Committee
Eisenhower defends Strauss amid nomination opposition
President Eisenhower said a low point would be reached if personal antagonism blocks Lewis Strauss from becoming secretary of commerce. He praised Strauss, former AEC chairman, as a man of high integrity amid Democratic criticism led by Sen. Anderson. The exchange occurred as Senate debate intensified over the Cabinet nomination and related personnel shifts.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Lewis Strauss
Strauss
The
Atomic Energy Commission
Clinton P. Anderson
Anderson
Senate ‘Commerce Committee
Cabiniet
Clare Boothe Luce
Brazil
Senate
House Atomic Energy Committee
AEC
Potter Reelected President of Ro chester and Pittsburgh Coal
Dr. Charles J. Potter was reelected to an eleventh consecutive term as president of the Rochester and Pittsburgh Coal Company at the Indiana headquarters. The board and officers were renewed, with multiple directors named from New York, Indiana, and Denver and a large slate of Indiana officers reaffirmed for the ensuing year.
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Charles J. Potter
Rochester and
New York City
O'Donnel! Iselin
Peter Iselin
Richard €. Yates
Denver
Coto
Dr. Potter
Potter
O'Donnell Iselin
Walter E. Scholes
Indiana
Alll
Robert S. Carson
A. B. McElvany
Edgar M. Cheely
D.R. Pickard
J. $. Mitchell
J. Blaine Grube
R. J. Craig
W. J. Shields
J. J. Snure
Ralph M. Hunter
FR. P. Calhoun
L. W. Proctor
R. R. Tyree
J. J. Quing
J. R. Moorhead
G. P. Remey
Paul G. York City
H. Ver
Wells
Firthman
Eisenhower urges restraint to curb wage price spiral
President Eisenhower told reporters a steel contract dispute must be handled with good sense and statesmanship to avoid fueling inflation. He warned against government wage and price controls and expressed hope for progress at Geneva aiding East West tensions. He also defended Secretary of Commerce nominee Lewis Strauss amid Senate opposition, and said a future summit would depend on Geneva talks and Khrushchev’s moves.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Lewis Strauss
Strauss
Nikita Khrushchev
Geneva
Ae Steel
Tong Rit
United States
Pittsburgh Killer Dies In Chair
Cleveland Thompson, 36, was executed in Pennsylvania’s electric chair for a 1949 Pittsburgh killing after a long legal battle. He was led into the death chamber by two guards, slumped, and closed his eyes as the electrodes activated.
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Pittsburgh
Bellefonte, Pa
Cleveland Thompson
Pennsylvania
Cite Merlo For Credit Sales
Harrisburg AP The State Liquor Control Board suspended licenses for credit sales. Effective May 26 Jefferson Amerigd Torretti Sykesville ten days sales on credit Indiana John Merlo Ine Homer City ten days sales on credit Effective May 20 Clearfield Camus Brothers Co Inc Dubois ten days sales on credit failed and neglected to keep complete and truthful records Citizens School Group will hold a meeting at Rustic Lodge Thurs May 7 at p m instead of Wed as previously scheduled Everyone welcome
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Harrisburg
State Liquor Control Board
Jefferson
Amerigd
Torretti
Sykesville
Indiana
John Merlo
Homer City
Clearfield
Camus Brothers Co, Inc
DuBois
Citizens ‘School Group
Rustic Lodge Thurs
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