Rights Backers Are Urged to Stay Firm
Washington report on Senate debate over civil rights bill. Senator McNamara urges backers to reject compromise amendments and warns a filibuster shames the measure. Democratic Leader Johnson praises reasoned debate while Republicans note Section 3 changes. The measure, passed by the House, would create a six member civil rights commission and a special division in the attorney general’s office.
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R-Calif
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Attorney General's Office
Woman Charged in Gangland Style Killing in Tennessee
JOHNSON CITY Tenn a 32 year old mother was charged with murder in the gangland style dynamite death of her husband Everett Jenkins. The victim who left behind a 3 year old daughter was killed April 30 after stepping on the starter of his car outside the couple's house near Sulphur Springs Kingsport worker J Lloyd Jones 43 a neighbor had also been charged with murder. District Attorney General Frank Hawkins said rumors of a possible romantic triangle but would not elaborate. The defendant was arrested yesterday and held on a 25000 bond.
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Johnson City
Tenn
Everett Jenkins
Frank Hawkins
Jenkins
Sulphur Springs
Fin
Kingsport
J. Glovd Jones
Kearns ey to become Elks grand exalted ruler
In San Francisco the Kearns ey attorney was slated to assume the Elks top post as the Grand Lodge Convention opened. Robert L. Blackledge, 57, was the lone announced candidate to lead about 1.2 million Elks.
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Sansefrancisco
Kearnsey
Net
Elks’ Grand
Grand Lodge
Robert L. Blackledge
Elks
Knowland Seeks Civil Rights Issue to Boost Candidacy
Senate Republican leader Knowland signals possible 1960 presidential bid by tying his plans to the civil rights controversy. He may run for California governor next year and has outlined a 45‑speech tour after Congress adjourns, with scheduling tied to the civil rights bill debate. His move ties leadership in pushing the civil rights bill to a potential statewide race and future national bid.
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Sen
Knowland
Calif
Senate
California
Congress
Goodwin J. Knight
Dodgers plan new stadium in Flatbush Brooklyn
The World Telegram and Sun reports the Dodgers will stay in Brooklyn and build a new park at Flatbush and Atlantic Avenues. The Brooklyn Sports Authority, led by Charles J. Mylod, will push the Board of Estimate to approve the project at the July 25 meeting.
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Flatbush
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World-Telegram
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Brooklyn Sports Authority
Board of Estimate
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BSA
Charles J. Mylod
Plathush
Atlantic Aves
Casey Jones Fireman Sim Webb Dies of Cancer at 83
Simeon T Webb of Jackson Tennessee, famous as Casey Jones train crew member aboard the Cannonball Express, died in a Memphis hospital after a cancer battle. He leaped from the engine during the 190 train wreck and later left railroading after another close call. Webb spent his final years with his daughter in Memphis before illness.
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Casey Jones
USA
Simeon T
Sim) Webb
Jackson
Tenn
Vaughn
Miss
Casey
Webb
Railway Express drivers vote on tentative settlement
Railway Express Agency drivers in seven cities from Cleveland to St. Louis vote on a proposal to settle an 81 day strike. The National Mediation Board reports a tentative understanding between Railroad Express Agency and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters affecting about 3,500 drivers in the listed cities.
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National Mediation Board
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
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Chicago
Cincinnati
Newark
Philadelphia
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St. Louis
Arraignment of Slaying Suspect Scheduled Today
Tuscumbia Missouri Victor I Varner a 50 year old riding stable operator was set for arraignment on a first degree murder charge for the slayings of Ede Boysen 46 and Larry Irwin 15 near Osage Beach Kaiser State Park on July 5 Varner said he would be proven innocent and a lie detector test was taken ballistics tied a 32 caliber rifle to the murders with a slug under Boysen and a tree shot cited as evidence Sheriff Abbott noted Boysen had reported prior gunfire.
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Tuscumbia
Victor I
Tex) Varner
Varner
LeRoy Snodgrass
Edewh Boysen
Boysen
Larry Irwin
Osage Beach
Kaiser State Park
Hey
Herman VY. Abbott
Jefferson City
Warner
Abbott
Jong Jane
Businss
Boyson
Egypt ships jet planes to Saudi Arabia under patchwork efforts
Cairo radio cited an official saying jet deliveries began July 1 and would finish in August as Egypt seeks to mend rifts with Arab neighbors. The report did not specify how many jets are involved amid other stray items like T bone steaks pies Miller chicken and homemade goods.
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Saudi Arabia
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Saude Heypoan
Avurast
Eisenhower flies to secret post in atomic drill
President Eisenhower traveled by helicopter to a secret command post near Washington for a four day nationwide drill simulating a massive H bomb attack. The action tested the government’s ability to restore order, with 166 H bombs dropped on 155 targets and evacuation from the White House as part of the exercise.
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Gettysburg
Washington, DC
Fisenhower
Gordon Gray
Office For Defense Mobilization
Lewis O. Berry
Federal Civil Defense Administration
Gray
Berry
Eissenhower
America
United States
White House
Army
Navy
Air Force
Andrew J. Goodpaster
Washington
Abbott Costello End Association On Amiable Terms
Hollywood news reports Bud Abbott and Lou Costello have amicably ended their partnership. Abbott has retired to a Santa Barbara area ranch at sixty one to raise a stable of horses, while Costello contemplates solo work and a possible future with Dean Martin, though no partner is planned.
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Costello
Hollywood
Bud Abbott
Lou Costello
Santa Barbara
Lou
Dean Martin
New Underwater Cable Linking Los Angeles to Hawaii
The telegraph ship Monarch sails to begin laying a 2400 mile underwater cable across the Pacific to Hawaii for a two way voice telephone system. The project is undertaken for American Telephone and Telegraph Company.
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Monarch
Pacific
Hawhai
American Telephone & Telegraph Co
Jamboree City Goes Full Blast for Scouts
Valley Forge Texas hosts a grand Boy Scout jamboree spanning 1,500 acres with about 55,000 attendees. Visitors toured exhibits and conservation displays by Pennsylvania New York and New Jersey with federal agency help as they observed wildlife and learned soil and water conservation.
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Texas
Pennsylvania
Panama Canal Zone
Denmark
Peru
New York
New Jersey
Conner Ye
Conserve
Kansas City city officials face heat wave and delays
City commissioners plan special sessions to discuss a proposed bus system, water plant relief, and a youth center site while weather and fiscal constraints loom. Officials warn of long hours and a potential 1,900 increase in costs, with decisions expected next week.
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Tragedy Narrowly Averted by Lucky Grab
Fragmented account notes a near tragedy yesterday as a person grabbed holds of a high area to prevent a fall. The chaotic scene involved a struggle and intervention by bystanders, with authorities responding and a plan to secure the site.
Scouty Nude Dite Mystery Notice
Fragmented OCR text shows a juvenile name sequence and scattered phrases about popular perception and trades. The readable items include a scout reference and several garbled terms likely from a local notice or column. No clear event, date, or location can be determined from the legible text.
House Group Won’t End Cigarette Study Says Blatnik
A House group led by OP chairperson Blatnik signals it will not end the study on cigarettes. The derailed discussion includes references to committee roles and ongoing evaluations as lawmakers weigh next steps and potential recommendations.
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Blatnik
Typhoon hits northern Luzon provinces in Philippines
Typhoon Woody slowed traffic and disrupted life in northern Luzon after a five province area was struck. Reports indicate casualties and damage as authorities assess the impact on Manila and surrounding regions.
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Manila
UB Typhoott Woody
Chaga Sre
Stock Market Report Shows Mixed Day Near Close
Market data indicates muted gains and declines with modest volume. Analysts note tech and energy sectors driving small moves as investors await earnings and federal policy signals.
Kansas Trade Baths and Barnette Event Recap
A fragmented report notes events titled Kansas Trade Baths and Barnette involving multiple figures including a person named Mey and a group associated with HN. The text hints at a fete or ceremony linked to indicated dates and locations, with emphasis on community activities and local proceedings.
Dry Weather Is Good News After Prolonged Rains
Prolonged rains delayed several city paving projects in Lawrence. The biggest delay involved Nath Street west of Town, but work by Chien Construction Company of Kansas City is advancing. Other projects include asphalt surfacing on Prairie Avenue and Brookdale Addition No 3, with bids and awards expected next month. A petition seeks paving in Lawrence Heights south of West Sixth Street.
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Nath
Sunewit Hilb
Chien Construction Car
Kansas City
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Ath Com Meteo
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Town Street
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Prairie Avenue
Brookdale Addition
Batest Group
Kansas Construction Co
Lawrence
Sunset Drive
Ninth Street
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Park Tin
Fifteenth Street
Fone
Worlhl Heem
Fleonnsylvania Street
Nontth Terrace
Schwarz Acres
Deawrence Heights Addition
West Sixth Street
Weather outlook for Kansas warm with scattered storms
The forecast covers Tuesday through Saturday with high temperatures near 100 in the west and mid to upper 80s in the east. Temperatures will run above normal by about 10 to 15 degrees, with minor daily swings and light to moderate precipitation expected, mainly in the south and north regions, and possible thunderstorm activity statewide.
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Kansas
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