Jury Finds No Brutality In Rape Convictions
The Tallahassee jury convicting four white youths for mass rape of a white coed declines death penalty citing no brutality. Foreman A H King says verdict based on law and evidence. race not a factor. Sentencing scheduled in about 30 days with potential life or probation, depending on pre-sentence reports.
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W. May Walker
Crime drop from better street lighting in New York
New York police report that improved street lighting in five troublesome city arcs reduced violence by almost 50 percent over two years. The AP dispatch notes the broader urban safety impact amid other international briefs.
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East River
James McCann
Brooklyn
Somoza alleges foreign aid to Nicaraguan rebels
President Luis Somoza's regime demanded proof for the OAS that Latin American governments aided the rebels who tried to topple his government. After a brief capitulation by 16 holdouts led by Pedro Joaquin Chamorro, officials warned of further invasion attempts as exiles train in Honduras with Cuba and Venezuela likely backing about 75 Nicaraguans.
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Ted) Collinsworth
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Gene) Scarborough
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Luis Somoza
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Honduras
Three Wisconsin Cities Win Pedestrian Safety Honors
Milwaukee Madison and Oshkosh were among top winners in the American Automobile Association pedestrian safety program for 1958. Milwaukee placed third in the 500k to 1 million population bracket, Madison tied for second in the 100k to 200k group, and Oshkosh tied for third in the 25k to 50k class alongside Bloomington and Burlington. Special citations went to Portage Oconomowoc Marshfield with honorable mentions for West Bend Superior and Sheboygan.
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Dies At Ball Game
Patrick Little, 62, former manager of the American Motors Corp. Kenosha plant, collapsed and died Saturday while watching the Chicago Cubs Milwaukee Braves game. Little retired a decade ago after a stroke and moved to Chicago. His widow Virginia survives.
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Eisenhower backs official version of national anthem
President Eisenhower says he would sign a bill to end variations of The Star Spangled Banner and set one official version. In a letter to Rep. Joel T. Broyhill, he called an official version desirable, aligning with a standard pattern like the flag. Broyhill introduced a bill to specify words and music, noting the 1931 law lacked precise wording and many inconsistencies exist.
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Eisenhower
Joel T. Broyhill
Virginia Republican
Humphrey Holds Off In Wisconsin Presidential Mirth
Sen. Hubert Humphrey visited Wisconsin to gauge support for a 1968 presidential bid. He avoided announcing candidacy, suggesting January as a potential time for a decision. He urged unity for a Midwest delegate bloc and praised Kennedy while denying an anti Kennedy campaign. Republicans across Wisconsin welcomed the primary, with Humphrey noting strong showings in Eau Claire Fond du Lac Kenosha and Madison meetings. Six district chairs endorsed Humphrey and he signaled openness to more formal backing if desired.
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Humphrey
Gaylord Nelson
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Nelson
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Massachusetts
William Proxmire
Kennedy
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New Type House Paint at Doerre Hardware
Doerre Hardware advertises a new acrylic house paint with low sheen and blister resistance. It claims breathability, moisture tolerance, quick two coat application, and strong adhesion suitable for wood masonry and asbestos shingles. Available at Doerre Hardware 302 Pearl St contact 2 6407.
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German Beer Output Rises as Unemployment Falls in April
West Germany shows a record April beer output as breweries produced about 9 million gallons, while unemployment dropped to 320,799, the lowest since World War II, per the Federal Office of Statistics.
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West Germany
Federal Office of Statistics
Man Dies In Fall From A Hay Wagon
CHILTON AP Wenzel A Hoer 66 of Charlesburg died in Calumet Memorial Hospital Saturday from a skull fracture suffered Friday afternoon in a fall from a hay wagon.
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AC Milwaukee seeks curb on union fines for strikers
Allis Chalmers filed a complaint with the Wisconsin Employment Relations Board to stop United Automobile Workers locals at West Allis and La Crosse plants from fining members who crossed picket lines during the 77 day strike. The suit targets UAW Local 248 and Local 401 and names the International UAW. The board has ruled such fines an unfair labor practice in a prior case now before circuit court. The company says the locals coerced employees not to participate in union activity. 19 employees in Milwaukee and two in La Crosse are affected. The union has threatened $1000 fines for crossing lines.
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Allis- Chalmers Mfg. Co
Wisconsin Employment Relations Board
United Automobile Workers
Wisconsin
UAW
West Allis Works
la Crosse
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WERB
Allen Bradley
International Assn. of Machinists
Kellogg's All-Bran for natural regularity
A health note urges using bulk forming foods to ease constipation from low bulk diets. A half-cup daily with milk of Kellogg's All-Bran is promoted as a safe method to restore regularity, claiming even small portions provide needed bulk and can help millions stay on schedule.
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Kellogg's
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