Rights Backers Fight Confining Senate Measure
Washington reports supporters of civil rights clash with lawmakers over narrowing the bill. Senators Anderson and Aiken seek to limit federal action to voting rights enforcement, removing school desegregation and public place protections. Senate votes remain uncertain as Knowland and Humphrey offer related amendments to curb federal troop enforcement. President Eisenhower said he cannot imagine using troops to enforce court orders.
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Four Dismissed In Clinton Case
Four defendants in the Clinton civil rights trial in Knoxville Tennessee had charges of criminal contempt dismissed. U S Attorney John C Crawford Jr moved for acquittal of the remaining 11 and the defense denied a conspiracy to violate a federal injunction about enrolling Negro students at Clinton High School last year. The four freed were Chris Foust John B Long Thomas Sanders and J L Coley.
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Federal Pay Increases Get Tentative Approval
Senate and House committees override administration objections and back pay raises for federal workers. House Civil Service Committee led by Rep. Murray Apatenns approves a bill raising pay for about 1 million civil service workers by roughly 532 million dollars yearly, about 11 percent. Senate action supports two bills: 348 million for 975000 civil, judicial, foreign service and legislative staff and 240 million for 500000 postal workers. Earlier, House backed a 12 percent, 320 million dollar postal increase.
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Stock Market Mixed as Index Dips Slightly
The closing averages for 60 stocks fell to 186.8, down 0.1. Salisbury's Floor Covering announced a vacation closing from July 20 through July 27, affecting business hours.
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Eisenhower Zhukov Visit Talks Could Ease Tension
President Eisenhower and Soviet Defense Minister Georgi Zhukov open to talks that could improve U S Soviet relations and ease world tension. Moscow reaction will shape any potential Washington meeting with no formal arrangements yet. Khrushchev has hinted at US visit interest, which could complicate the diplomatic picture.
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Flooded land yields wheat in Lawrence area
Flooded Wakarusa bottomland wheat still yields grain as heat continues, with downtown Lawrence logging sixth 100 degree day. Weather remains hot and dry with no rain forecast. Test weight averages about 53 pounds per bushel while harvest slows due to wet spots and matted grain. another week or two of fair weather expected to finish harvesting.
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Washington hints at Soviet visit response to Zhutkov inquiry
The United States left it to Russia to decide any Washington visit with Soviet Defense Minister Georgi Zhutkov. State Department press officer Lincoln White said the U S knows of no action to invite or extend an invitation and that the next move rests with Moscow if such a visit is to be arranged.
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Three dead as navy patrol ship explosion rocks escort craft
An explosion aboard the 181 foot USS Somersworth during Atlantic maneuvers killed Anthony Foy and John R. Turley and Francis P. Brophy, with four others injured. The ship was returning to Newport, Rhode Island after drills when the blast occurred about 120 miles southeast of New London. The wounded were rushed to Newport Naval Hospital for treatment including plasma transfusion.
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Ball Kills a Youngster in Detroit
An eight year old boy Virgilio Madrigal died after a baseball struck him in the chest. He was pronounced dead on arrival at Lincoln Hospital. His father Joel Madrigal 42 said the ball hit Virgilio over the heart during play. A coroners inquest is scheduled to determine the cause of death.
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Backers Hopeful Appeal to Block New Aid Cuts
Washington supporters of the administration foreign aid bill urged President Eisenhower to prevent more House reductions. The House voted 106-190 to approve 100 million dollars for economic aid after committee trims and Senate adjustments left a total near 2.24 billion. Rep Carnahan warned of possible further cuts but left room for reversal if aid supporters rally.
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Aid Vote Deferred in House on Foreign Aid Bill
The final House vote on the administration foreign aid bill was postponed after the death of Rep. James Bowler in Chicago. Eisenhower urged defense support, calling it essential to back nations with large forces in the free world. Carnahan said Eisenhower’s three year loan fund for economic projects likely will be reduced and the floor manager signaled possible trims of 50 to 75 million from the 300 million sought for special assistance.
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Two Couples Feared Lost In Capsized Motorboat
SAN FRANCISCO two couples on a short ocean cruise in Grif Wilkes new foot cabin motorboat the Pen Jay are feared lost. The craft was found overturned near Point Ana Nuevo forty miles south of San Francisco with no sign of the four missing. Wilkes aged 40 and his wife Helen left Me Landing Tuesday evening with Mr and Mrs D J Wymer of Santa Clara bound for Half Moon Bay about fifty miles away. July 20 through 27 vacation dates noted.
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Power and Light Co Struggles With High Demand
The Kansas Power and Light Company reports rising voltage strain as hot weather drives air conditioner and appliance use. Local manager T Hough notes transformers being replaced and asks customers to report heavy loads. Dealers cite 55 thousand dollars in AC sales since Friday, with one store selling 40 units in a day.
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Gell's third inning homer lifts Cincinnati past Giants
New York Giants fall 0 to 1 as New York Wh Gras Gell hits a solo homer in the third inning. Johnny Klippstein closes out the game with a scoreless ninth to preserve the win for Cincinnati. Kaul pehes and Keplehes contribute to the Giants late rally attempt but fall short.
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French Postpone Vote on Recognizing China
The Forman Athers Committee of the French National Assembly today postponed until October a vote on recognizing Communist China. Swimming lessons, all ages, apply at Jayhawk Plunge, 6th Floor. Advertisement.
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Harvest Memories Of Wheat Harvest Era In Kansas
The article recalls Kansas wheat harvest days with itinerant workers and farm wives aiding in threshing and binding. It highlights harsh working hours from daylight to dark, cooperative neighbor help, and personal pride in the labor. Edward Weeks recalls era as a mastery of effort before modern surpluses.
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Rezoning Plans For Shopping Center And Motel
City Commission will discuss two rezoning proposals in Liawrene. One targets a privately owned southeast Centennial Park and Town List area for a shopping center, the other a motel on the west. Planning Commission recommended general zoning changes to align with industrial classifications. hearings drew spectators and property owners.
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Weird Musical Phenomena From Mercury Rise
An OCR fragment discusses odd sounds linked to a Mercury rise event and dabbles in scientific and musical observations. It references towns, instruments, and people like Moo Carney and Matias as it questions tonal effects, mood shifts, and possible experiments, with speculation about how temperature and materials influence sound.
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New Flood Plan Could Include Large Dams Near Here
Kansas City officials outlined a flood control program for the Wakarusa watershed with eight dams on minor tributaries and channel work. Lawrence leaders and officials from Douglas and nearby districts attended, noting Lawrence as the most critical site for local protection.
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Northeast Kansas Weather Forecast Update
Fair and continued hot conditions expected through Friday in northeast Kansas. Tonight's low around 75 degrees with a high on Friday near 85. No precipitation expected, skies mostly sunny throughout the period.
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