Faubus presses to close Arkansas schools over integration
Gov. Orval Faubus told the Arkansas Legislature that federal authority cannot constitutionally enforce school integration and urged a bill to empower closing public schools, notably Central High, if forced to desegregate. He framed it as defending states rights ahead of a Supreme Court session on Central High.
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Little Rock
Ark
Orval
Faubus
Arkansas
Central High School
Central High
Supreme Court
Kansas
Orval E. Faubus
High Court
Norfolk
Walter E. Hoffman
Andy Hess
Hoffman
Ady
Stock Market Close New York Index Report Ad
Closing figures show the New York market index for 60 stocks at 185.1 with a .5 point change. The ad mentions Free Delivery and Stowits Rexall as part of the listing.
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New York
Stowits Rexall
Hoffa Faces Inquiry Over Self Made Racketeering Watchdog
Court monitors press Hoffa for a full report by Aug. 28 on his proposed antiracketeering commission its powers duties procedures and ties to the monitor board. Monitors insist Hoffa not act without their consultation and note the move may sideline the existing watchdogs.
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Washington
Teamsters Union
James R. Hoffa
Hoffa
Board of Monitors
Teamsters
U.S. Dist
F. Dickinson Letts
Monitor Board
George Bender
Ohio
Bender
Godfrey P. Schmidt
Schmidt
New York
F. Joseph Donohue
District of Columbia’ Board of Commissioners
Ira W. Jayne
Detroit
Martin F. O'Donoghue
O’donoghug
Senate
GOP Backs Severance Tax Sees State Crisis
Topeka AP reports the Republican platform committee adopted a plank urging consideration of a severance tax on oil and gas if state revenue gaps appear. The move aligns with Clyde Reed and frames tax changes as possible to fund higher enrollment, welfare, and mental health needs.
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Topeka
Republican Platform Committee
Republican Party
Clyde Reed
GOP
Reed
Supreme Court
Kansas
Little Rock Delays School Opening Amid Integration Tension
The Little Rock school system delays opening by six days and will remain closed until Sept release. The move follows a Supreme Court decision to hold an emergency session to decide on desegregation in Little Rock Central High. Gov Faubus warns of a possible full school closure if delays extend.
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Faubus
U.S. Supreme Court
High Court
Central High
Iis
School Board
Central
Supreme Court
Sever
Central High School
Hall High School
National Assn
Tense Little Rock
Arkansas
U. S. Supreme Court
Board of Education
Little Rock
Wayne Upton
Norfolk
Richmond
Virginia
Arlington
Newport News
Alexandria
U.S. District Court
Arelington
Nashville
Clinton, Tenn
Quemoy Attacked Again as Communists Hit Island Group
In a fourth straight day of bombardment 80 000 shells over the weekend then 2900 today 5500 in a two hour stretch pummel Quemoy and nearby islets. US 7th Fleet moves to protect Formosa while 1600 Marines sail from Singapore amid fears of a larger assault.
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Quemoy
Reds
Tah
Defense Ministry
7Th Fleet
3Rd Marine Division
Singapore
Formosa
Pormose
Washington
Thomas F.monrman
U. S. 1Th Air Force
Philippines
U.S
Tungting Island
Amoy
Douglas County Republicans Hold Prominent State GOP Roles
In Topeka the Douglas County GOP figures shaped the state council meeting. State Sen. Don Hults of Lawrence was elected chair for the biennial session and joined the platform committee. Laura Haggart of Lawrence became Second District Republican secretary. Charles Stough of Lawrence, state GOP Veterans Club president, attended, along with Rep. Richard Allen Rep. Odd Williams and other Douglas County delegates.
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Douglas County
Topeka
Don Hults
Lawrence
Robert Ellsworth
GOP
Laura Haggart
Charles Stough
Veterans Club
Top Scout Figures Here for Sessions
Lawrence hosts a four day Boy Scout conference at Kansas University drawing 3000 scouts. National president Kenneth Bechtel and Dr E Umer Goodman, founder of the Order of the Arrow, speak and share insights on scouting values, leadership, and global peace. Goodman recalled founding the Order in 1915 at Treasure Island. Bechtel emphasized spiritual value, self defined standards, and learning from the youth led conference.
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Order of the Cares
Kansas University
Lawrence
Kenneth Bechiel
Boy Scouts of America
E. Umer Goodman
Order
Dr. Goodman
Bondville
Bechtelia
Ross
Calif
San Francisco
Order of the Arrow
Goodman
Treasure
Delaware River
Philadelphia
BSA
Bechtel
Free World
Tonganoxie Fair Opens Wednesday
Leavenworth County fair kicks off Wednesday in Tonganoxie with a parade at 6 30 pm and run through Friday. Exhibits games entertainment programs and a carnival occupy the evenings while prize floats bicycles pets and clowns are featured. The 32nd annual fair includes new buildings at the grounds and a Flower Show on Wednesday morning with livestock entries closing at noon Wednesday. The amateur talent contest follows in the evening with officers listed.
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Leavenworth County
Tonganoxie
Fourth Street
Stairgrounds
O. M. Williamson
Walter" Neibarger
Tonganoxie Kiwails Club
Dale Rawlings
Lon Pomeroy
Walter Denholm
Jean.m. Neirbarger
Ex-Teamster testifies on 1958 St Louis taxi strike
Aldron A Michell claims Harold Gibbons then VP of the Teamsters Union ordered cab drivers to be driven from roads during a 1958 St Louis strike. Michell says he ferried a Yellow Cab into the Mississippi River on Gibbons orders.
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Washington
Harold Gibbons
Gaint Trucking Union
St. Louis
Aldron A. Michell
Yellow Cab Co
Mississippi River
Gibbon
McDonald Re-elected Democratic County Chairman
Veteran Lawrence businessman Frank McDonald was re-elected chairman of the Douglas County Democratic Central Committee at a Monday meeting, marking his 20th year in the role. The slate included Myrta Budke as vice chair, Joan Dick as secretary, and Rudy Miller as treasurer with 80 attendees. District chairmen were named for finance, meetings, personnel, publicity, and public relations, along with executive assistants.
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Douglas County
Frank McDonald
Democratic Central Committee
McDonald
Lawrence
Myrta Budke
Joan Dick
Rudy Miller
Leven County
Clifford McDonald
Dick Elliott
Leon Turner
Paul Clark
Dan Hopton
Jack Harris
Clyde Hardy
Frank Marcellus
Charles Oldfather
Jack Sullivan
Unseasonably Cool Weather Forecast for Lawrence Area
Temperatures rose from a record low but the Weather Bureau says Lawrence area will stay unusually cool. Monday’s high reached 73 while downtown fell to 58, the low for the date. By 2 pm the temperature had warmed to 85 with a forecast of lower 60s overnight and highs in the 80s to 85 midweek. Cloudiness increases Wednesday with no rain forecast.
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Weather Bureau
Lawrence
Brucker Arrives in Tokyo on Far East Tour
U S Army Secretary Wilber M Brucker reached Atsugi Naval Air Station near Tokyo by air from Okinawa on the third leg of a Far East inspection tour officials said.
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Tokyo
U.S. Army
Wilber M. Brucker
Ateugi Naval’Air Station
Okinawa
Pageant highlights 8th anniversary Boy Scouts event
The Order of the Arrow marks its eighth anniversary with a large pageant at Allen Fieldhouse Kansas University presenting the Story of Indian America. Five cultural areas are featured on a giant map with authentic costumes and demonstrations including wrestling dances tepees and long houses. The pageant open to the public will be part of four day conference with safety shows a camping fair and a grand fellowship campfire in Memorial Stadium. Governor George Docking opened the event noting highway accident tolls.
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Kansas University
Order of the Arrow
National Honor Segat Organization
Journal-World Photo
The
National Honor Society of
Boy Scouts
Allen Field
U. S
Pacific Northwest
Southwest
Woodlands
Plains
Natin
America
Boys Scouts of
Amereica
Kenneth Bechtel
Kansas Union
Memorial Stadium
Allen Fieldhouse
Highway Patrol
Dick Krasnicke
F Kvasnicka
Kaleas
Douglas County
Wayne Bly
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