Fear and Martial Law Hover Over Sturgis High School
Nine Negro students stayed home as Kentucky officials prepared to declare martial law to protect enrolled youths in the all white Sturgis High School. National Guard and state police said papers exist to invoke martial law, but it remains unused. Local voters in Sturgis and surrounding county will participate in a September primary with 34 000 registered voters up for turnout.
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Kentucky
Don Sturgill
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Explosion at Motorola Plant Injures Five Men
Five men were injured at the Motorola plant when a 13 gallon car boy of sulfuric acid burst in the chemical lab. Philip LaSala, 26, who was alone in the lab, added caustic soda to smother the acid, triggering a blast that burned his legs and eyes and caused a second explosion hurting four more workers.
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Motorola
Philip LaSala
LaSala
O. Howie Hustles offers hep ad writing
A classified ad blurb touts O Howie Hustles as a hip writer who can craft dance and language lessons for “squares” who want to be alligators. It invites readers to dial OL 7 5121 for a hep ad writer.
Former Racine Sheriff Killed In Car Crash
Robert J. Matheson 49 of Racine dies when his car leaves Racine County Trunk C, crashes into a tree near Highway 31. Former Racine County sheriff 1945 to 1948, later a Republican assemblyman, musician union leader, and state crime lab board member. He also ran a vending machine business.
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Racine
Robert J. Matheson
Racine County
Matheson
Musicians’ Union
Rennebohm
AMC
Howe
West Germany urges talks with Soviet Union for German peace
London reports West Germany calls on Soviet Russia to join the Big Three in renewing negotiations for German unification and a final peace settlement. The appeal aims to coordinate with the United States and Britain on a lasting postwar framework.
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London
West Germany
Russia
Germany
Police Responsibilities In Disasters Outlined
FBI official Quinn Tamm outlined police duties in disaster response at the Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association conference. He described leadership, coordination, and central control by the highest ranking officer, with agencies like insurance, Red Cross, and social services participating.
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Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association
Eagles Club
Daniel W. Fults Jr
Milwaukee
FBI
Stanley G. Haukedahl
Kenosha
WCPA
John W. Poleyn
Quinn Tamm
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Tamm
Grand Canyon
Washington, D. C
City and County Property Values Rise 8 Percent
State estimates show Kenosha County property values up 8.4 percent from a year ago, totaling 393 297 200 with a $30 642 650 gain. Most growth occurs within city limits, led by new AMC machinery and construction.
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Kenosha County
Alfred Howe
Milwaukee
Ments
Howe
Crosby May Wed Kathy Grant At Hayden Lake This Weekend
Hollywood rumor links Bing Crosby to Kathryn Grant with plans for a weekend wedding at Hayden Lake near Spokane Washington. Crosby telephoned Columbia Pictures head Harry Cohn and asked that Grant be released from a TV play. The couple have dated for two years since meeting on White Christmas set.
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Bing Crosby
Kathryn Grant
Hayden Lake
Spokane
Wash
Crosby
Dixie
Columbia Studios
Screen Gems
Columbia
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Kathy
CBS
Bill Murrow
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Murrow
Paramount
Supreme Court Justice Minton to Retire in October
Justice Sherman Minton of the Supreme Court announced plans to retire on October 15 due to impaired health. He will be 66 next week and has informed President Eisenhower by letter that his circulatory condition prevents him from carrying out the court's exacting duties.
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Sherman Minton
Supreme Court Today
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High Bench
White House
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Truman
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Supreme Court
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Chicago
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Harlan
High Tribunal
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Ind
Public Gets Bid to Visit Brass Plant
The American Brass Company in Kenosha designates Thursday September 27 as Family Day and Friday September 28 as Community Day with tours from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Self guided routes will feature guides and exhibits. thousands expected to visit.
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American Brass Company
Richard H. Barden
Barden
Douglas C. Rowell
J. C. McAleer
Kenosha
Eisenhower Proclaims September 12 National Day of Prayer
President Eisenhower has proclaimed September 12 as a national day of prayer inviting citizens to observe and reflect on spiritual observance and gratitude.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Reward Fund Raised in Sheboygan Vandal Incident
Sheboygan city council voted unanimously Thursday night to add 2000 dollars to the reward fund set last week after a local construction firm was damaged by paint bombs and rocks. The fund total reaches 6510 dollars.
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Sheboygan
Sheboygan City
Weather Brrr Hits With 41 Degree Morning
The morning brought sub normal 41 degree weather with frost possible in the dow areas. The forecast calls for 36 to 42 degrees tonight and a gradual warmup returning to the low 70s tomorrow. Noon readings were 60 at the sewage plant 62 downtown and 67 at American Motors. Thursday's high was 65 and low 46. Pollen stood at 88 for the last 24 hours. Sunrise was 5 22 am and sunset at 6 15 pm.
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Kenoshan
Dow
American Motors Corp
Fail to Set Next Date With Nasser
Cairo reports say the five nation Menzies committee failed to fix a new meeting date with Egyptian President Nasser after over three hours of talks. A Saturday meeting with Nasser is hoped, but no date was set due to the Moslem Sabbath.
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Suez
R. G. Menzies
Egypt
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Noel Deschamps
Nasser
Deschamps
Menzies
Canal
London
Five Nation Group
Bank Hold Up At Burke and Herbert Bank
Two armed men robbed a Burke and Herbert Bank branch in Alexandria Virginia and fled with about 25000 dollars. In Hamden Connecticut State’s Attorney Abraham UIL said a kidnapping and murder theory was being explored in the death of six week old Cynthia Ruotolo with no new developments expected today.
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Burke and Herbert Bank
Hamden
Conn
Atty
Abraham
UIL
Cynthia Ruotolo
Ultman
Texarkana College Enrollment Blocked by Picketline
A picketline of 30 to 40 students and adults blocked three Black students from enrolling at Texarkana Junior College in Texarkana Arkansas today.
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Texarkana, Ark
Texarkana Junior College
Batchelor Conviction Upheld on POW Assistance Charge
The United States Court of Military Appeals today upheld the Army court martial conviction of Claude J. Batchelor of Kermit Texas. He was found guilty of aiding the Communists while a prisoner of war in Korea.
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Washington
United States Court of Military Appeals
Claude J. Batchelor
Kermit, Tex
Korea
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