Vanguard rocket fails again and GE touts big satellite engine
CAPE CANAVERAL Fla AP a Vanguard rocket launched another 20 inch 21/2 pound basketball satellite but it failed when the second stage did not ignite the Navy says the Navy reports the 72 foot rocket has failed in five of six tries The latest failure follows three stage Vanguard attempts and comes as General Electric announces a new rocket engine capable of launching up to 20 000 pound satellites with thrust from 500 000 to 1 000 000 pounds
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GE Rocket Engine
Malta
N.Y
Florida
IGY
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Unifax
David B. Steinman
Michigan
Upper Peninsula
Supreme Court Asked To Rule In School Case
The Supreme Court was asked to hold a special session to review Judge Lemley's 24 year suspension of Little Rock gradual desegregation. Attorneys argued the ruling conflicts with Brown v Board and urged prompt action before the next term opens. The Little Rock School Board would have 30 days to respond under normal procedure.
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Washington
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Ark
High Tribunal
U.S. Dist
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Lemley
Wiley Branton
Pine Bluff
Waite Madison
New York
National Assn. For the Advancement of Colored People
U.S. Circuit Court
St. Louis
Circuit Court
Brown Vs. Board of Education
Yacht Thespian Found Off Korea After Engine Failure
The missing sailing yacht Thespian with John Calvert and four Americans was found nearly becalmed off South Korea as its engine broke down. The Isuzu towed the two master toward Fukuoka Japan, where they were due Friday. Aboard were Calvert's mother-in-law Constance Conrad Lowe, Mr and Mrs Joseph Iverson, Army Specialist Thomas E Jones, and Calvert's wife Ann Cornell who had gone to Japan with their infant son.
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John Calvert
South Korea
Isuzu
Calvert
Fukuoka
Japan
Constance Conrad Lowe
Joseph A. Iverson
Hollywood
Thomas E. Jones
Black River Falls
Wis
Actress Ann Cornell
Formosa
La Crosse Tribune OffersProg ress Editions at 15 Cents
The Progress Edition copies remain available through the Circulation Department. Orders can be placed in person or by phone. The La Crosse Tribune advertises the special edition and pricing to readers.
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la Crosse Tribune
Fighting Flares In Tripoli Lebanon Killing Dozens
In Tripoli Lebanon clashes raged for hours with at least six dead and twenty injured. Rebel leader Omar Karami said fighting began at noon and peaked around 3 pm, with continued firing into the evening as army positions and rebel roadblocks were contested.
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Tripoli
Omar Karami
Associated Press
Karomi
Rashid Karomi
Cairo
Mighty Mac Bridge Dedicated in Mackinac Straits
Michigan dedicates the Mighty Mac a five mile suspension link joining the two peninsulas. The three day celebration features parades and fireworks as engineers, politicians, and thousands mark a historic $100 million project.
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Straits of Mackinac
Lakes Michigan
Huron
Standby Credit Control Revival Studied
Washington officials weighing revival of standby consumer credit controls to curb inflation. Secretary Anderson and other senior aides see potential to seek Congress power to regulate down payments and installment terms on autos and appliances to counter looming deficits and rising living costs.
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Sterling F. Green
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Anderson
Congress
Father of Demo Candidate Dies on Wednesday
Dr. Anton Nelson 80 of Clear Lake Wisconsin father of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gaylord Nelson died at 3 30 p m in a local hospital after suffering a heart attack earlier in the month at the state Democratic convention He had practiced medicine in Clear Lake and retired years ago Survivors include his wife two sons two daughters two sisters and six grandchildren Funeral services will be held Saturday at the Clear Lake Methodist Church with burial in the village cemetery.
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Madison
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Polk County
Mary
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Stannard Nelson
Wichita
Kan
Karl
Janet) Lee
Spencer
Margaret) Yates
Roseburg
Ore
Gertrude Nelson
Thomas
Alma) Blake
Seattle
Wash
Clear Lake Methodist Church
Pensions Hiked For Retired Federal Workers
President Eisenhower signed a bill boosting pensions for about 232000 retirees who began before Oct 1 1956. Raises up to 504 dollars a year take effect Aug 1 and appear in September checks. About 12000 widows gain eligibility. newer retirees are unaffected.
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Eisenhower
Civil Service Commission
Kennedy Urges Alaska Statehood Amid Senate Push
Sen. John F. Kennedy urged Alaska statehood as a sign the United States can end colonial ties. He backed the House bill as the Senate held longer sessions, aiming for a final vote by Friday and arguing statehood would influence international affairs and reflect democratic alignment with local aspirations.
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Washington
John F. Kennedy
D-Mass
Alaska
United States
Senate
Kennedy
Freight tax repeal reaches final compromise in Congress
Conferees from the House and Senate approve a bill eliminating the 3 percent freight excise tax and repeal of 4 cents a ton coal transport charge. The package also reduces oil and gas pipeline taxes and delays broad tax changes to a later vote.
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Senate House
House
Senate
Secretary of the Treasury
Anderson
Note Delivered To Russians Sees Geneva Conference Proceed
The United States informed the Soviet Union that the July 1 Geneva conference on nuclear test detection will proceed as agreed. A note delivered in Moscow on Eisenhower's order said the conference aims align with Moscow and Washington’s prior understanding.
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United States
Soviet Union
Geneva
Moscow
Eisenhower
State Department
Former publisher testifies on federal pressure and Boston Post
Former publisher John Fox told a House subcommittee that powerful and malign influences from the federal government sought to liquidate his Boston Post. He linked the pressures to Gov’t actions tied to Boston Herald Traveler and Bernard Goldfine, with Adams’ alleged favors, while Fox faces libel charges in Pittsburgh and remains under subpoena.
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John Fox
Boston Post
Fox
House
Boston Herald Traveler Corp
Bernard Goldfine
Goldfine
Boston
Sherman Adams
Adams
Eisenhower
Financial World
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Subcommittee
Oren Harris
Social Security Office Moves to New La Crosse Site
The La Crosse Social Security office relocates this weekend to 332 5th Ave. S. The move ends 21 years at the Federal Building. Hours remain 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays with no noon break.
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Federal
5Th Ave. S
Federal Agency
Prowler Escapes From Viterbo Hall Inspires City Probe
City detectives probe an early Wednesday entry into Marian Hall at Viterbo College. A prowler, seen by Sister Hyacinth Crookston, fled after a scream. Three suspects are in custody for questioning with more expected.
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Marian Hall
Vern Weber
9Th
Winnebago
Hyacinth
Crookston
Minn
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