Alabama U. Student Riot Leader Ousted
The University of Alabama trustees permanently expelled 20 year old Leonard Wilson for his role in the Autherine Lucy riots and for later attacks on university officials. Four other students were suspended and actions taken against 25 more.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
University of Alabama
Leonard Wilson
Maser Newsyy Vaseratian
Wilson
Miss Lucy
Alabama
Lucy
White Citizens Council
University
O. C. Carmichael
Louis Carson
Truman Daughter Mary Margaret Engaged to Clifton Daniel Jr
Independence announces the engagement of Mary Margaret Truman to Clifton Daniel Jr. Daniel is an associate with the New York Times and the couple plan a spring wedding in Independence. They spent a weekend in Zebulon visiting Daniel's parents, and will not reveal wedding details.
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Independence
Harry S. Truman
Mary Margaret
Clifton Daniel Jr
The
New York Times
Truman
Mrs. Truman
Miss Truman
Daniel
Zebulon
N. C
E. D. Daniel Sr
London
Middle East
Germany
Soviet Union
North Carolina Pharmaceutical Assn
New York
County Lakes Plan Prompts State Aid Appeal
Kenosha County Conservation Club leaders Lee Perry and Ralph Hungerford told the Conservation Commission in Madison they seek immediate state help to rehabilitate 25 county lakes. They proposed chemical treatment, fertilization, and stocking with native fish. Silver Lake eyed as a starting point while state researchers delay. Perry warned of a statewide referendum on fish and game policy if aid is denied and urged dissolving the local Conservation Congress. The club plans a three county alliance with Racine and Walworth.
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Kenosha County
Conservation Commission
Madison
Lee Perry
Ralph Hungerford
Kenosha County Conservation Club
Commission
Silver Lake
Perry
Conservation Congress
Racine
Walworth
Southern congressmen back lawful means to overturn school ruling
Ninety six Southern lawmakers sign a declaration denouncing the Supreme Court school desegregation ruling as an overreach of judicial power. The document urges lawful resistance and cautions against disorder while pledging to work for reversal, with signers spanning 11 states including Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, and Virginia.
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Supreme Court
House
South
High Court
Walter F. George
D-Ga
Howard W. Smith
D-Va
Senate
Alabama
Arkansas
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
South Carolina
Virginia
Florida
North Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Estes Kefauver
D-Tenn
Albert Gore
Lyndon B. Johnson
Tex
Johnson
Four or Five Homes Destroyed in Tujunga Brush Fire
A three alarm brush fire in Tujunga California driven by gale winds swept through Haines Canyon destroying four to five hillside homes valued at about $22,000 each. Firefighters from Los Angeles city and county fought the leap frogging flames for hours with no reported deaths or injuries. The total damage remains undetermined.
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Tujunga
Calif
Los Angeles
Haines Canyon
Marvin E. Meador
Marotz Seeks GOP Endorsement for Attorney General
Robert G. Marotz Republican floor leader in the State Assembly announces his candidacy for attorney general. The 34 year old says he will seek the GOP endorsement at the state convention in May for the post held by Vernon Thomson who is running for governor.
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Shawano
Robert G. Marotz
State Assembly
Marotz
Vernon Thomson
Weather Outlook for Kenosha After Weekend Snow Miss
The weekend storm largely bypassed Kenosha as Wisconsin saw up to 13 inches in some areas. Forecasters warn of a cold wave tonight with 0 to 10 degree lows, warmer readings expected Tuesday reaching 25 to 30. City temperatures mid day ranged from 21 to 23 with 16 listed as the low after midnight.
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Lady Luck
Kenea
Wisconsin
Kenosha
American Motors
Elevator game kills Chicago boy on apartment stairs
Nine year old Donnie Harper was crushed to death in a 15 story Chicago apartment building when playing elevator tag. Police say he held the emergency button to keep doors open while watching another boy, George White, but his finger slipped and he was crushed as the elevator cab moved downward.
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Chicago
Donnie Harper
Harper
George White
Wisconsin Rapids Driver Dies in Highway 13 Collision
Donald Beck, 20, of Wisconsin Rapids, was killed when his car pulled from a side road into the path of a semi truck on Highway 13 just outside the city limits. The crash occurred early today, authorities reported.
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Wisconsin Rapids
Donald Beck
Ford Aide Sought Campaign Funds
Henry Ford II testified that his assistant Allen W Merrell asked Ford dealers for contributions to the 1952 Eisenhower campaign while acting as a private citizen. Ford denied any company pressure and said he was unaware of Ford Motor Co pressuring dealers.
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Ford
Washington
Henry Ford II
Ford Motor Co
Allen W. Merrell
Republican National Finance Committee
Kaukauna Teen Charged With Murder In Girlfriend Death
Michael McCormick a Kaukauna High School junior was charged with second degree murder after authorities say he killed Theresa Van Der Horst 18 and hid her body in a basement alcove. Prosecutors say he admitted beating her with a brass shell case and the coroner cites suffocation as the preliminary cause. The body was found in the basement of a neighbor's home, tied to his grandmother's residence, and the arraignment was adjourned with bond set at 35000 dollars.
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Michael McCormick
Kaukauna
Fred Froelich
Outagamie County
Theresa van der Horst
Kaukaung
Froelich
McCormick
Michael MccCormick
Kaukauna High School
Dist. Atty
Fred Froehlich
Young McCormick
Oscar J. Schmiege
Appleton
Alan Cain
Schmiege
Theresa
Froehlich
Bernard H. Kemps
Hie
Emory Strauser
Neenah Pathologist
Angela McCormick
Harold Engerson
George van der Horst
Engerson
Court Rules In Florida Student Case
The U S Supreme Court ruled unanimously that state universities may not delay admission of Negro students. It overturned a Florida Supreme Court decision that permitted delaying Virgil Hawkins’s admission to the University of Florida law school. Hawkins, 48, from Daytona Beach, is entitled to prompt admission under applicable rules.
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Washington
Supreme Court
High Tribunal
Florida Supreme Court
Virgil D. Hawkins
All White University of Florida
Hawkins
Daytona Beach
Fla
High Court
Wisconsin 1956 Cherry Blossom Princess Named
Rep Laird announces Miss Kathleen Neal of Alma Center as Wisconsin's Cherry Blossom Princess for 1956. Neal named by the Wisconsin State Society president to represent the state.
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Washington
Kathleen Neal
Alma Center
Wisconsin
Rep. Laird
R-Wis
Wisconsin State Society
North Korea Armed with Atomic Guns Say South Korean Minister
Seoul reports Defense Minister Sohn Wan II claimed North Korea's forces possess atomic artillery. He declined to confirm if the guns are Russian made.
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Seoul
Korea
North Korea
South Korea
Sohn Wan II
Stevenson and Kefauver Duel in New Hampshire Primary
The Stevenson Kefauver battle heats up as New Hampshire voters head to the polls Tuesday. Kefauver campaigns through Boston while Stevenson remains off the state campaign trail, both fielding 12 member delegate slates. GOP chatter over Eisenhower running mate continues with Herter open to the idea if needed.
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Adlai Stevenson
Sen. Estes Kefauver
New Hampshire
Eisenhower
Kefauver-Stevenson
Kefauver
Stevenson
Averell Harriman
New York
G. Mennen Williams
Michigan
Sen. Knowland
California
Christian A. Herter
Massachusetts
Herter
Nixon
Associated Press
New Jersey
Texas
Lyndon B. Johnson
Sen
Russell
D-Ga
Johnson
Sen. Thurmond
D-S.c
National
Lake Superior Ice Traps Bayfield Tugs Rescue Refused
Coast Guard ice breaker Woodrush fought through 10 mile ice near shore to reach three Bayfield crews aboard 39 to 42 foot boats trapped after a second night on the ice. Six Bayfield men refused rescue and remained on Madeline Island as boats were seen four miles away.
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Coast Guard
Woodrush
Lake Superior
Evan Bodin
Bud
Leslie Corner
Lawrence Shovick
Orville Powers
Sheratt
Madeline Island
Apostle Group
Outer Island
Madeline
Government May Buy Rice for Pakistan
The United States proposed buying 10 000 tons of Burmese rice for Pakistan to help ease an emergency food shortage in East Pakistan. Proceeds would fund Burmese government projects by hiring American technicians.
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Rangoon
Burma
U. S
Pakistan
East Pakistan
Strike Halts Seaway Construction on U.S. Side
In Massena New York a wage strike by operating engineers stopped work on the St. Lawrence Seaway and power projects on the U S side of the Canadian border, delaying progress and triggering concerns.
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Massena
N. Y
St. Lawrence Seaway
United States
Strike in Cyprus paralyzes business in British colony
A spontaneous general strike spread across Cyprus, crippling most commerce on the island. In Newfoundland a U S Albatross aircraft with six aboard crashed and exploded off the coast, all killed. In Wisconsin a 71 year old man died after a truck ran him over at a mill. The U S Supreme Court will rule on whether dependents of servicemen can be tried in military courts for crimes abroad.
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Cyprus
Mediterranean
St. John’s
U. S
Newfoundland
Washington —i
Supreme Court
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