Further Amendment Planned to Civil Rights Bill
Sen Knowland plans to offer clarifying amendments to Section 2 before the Senate recess. Democratic and Republican leaders discussed the bill in a closed session, with Aiken accusing some sponsors of wanting a 1960s campaign issue and Humphrey urging a clearer White House position.
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Sen
Knowland
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Senate
Aiken
R-Vi
Russell D-Gal
FDR
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Humphrey
D-Minn
Eisenhower
White House
California
Wilson Accepts Rivalry of Services as a Fact
Secretary of Defense Wilson said inter service rivalry is a fact of life. He urged air of disputes among the armed forces but stressed security and teamwork. His remarks appeared in a publication tied to Pentagon actions on defense information and security reviews.
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Washington
Wilson
Pentagon
Miss U S Is Ousted For Being Married
Long Beach report says Miss United States was disqualified for being married after claiming single status. Leona Gane, wife of an airman and mother of two, cites financial strain and lives in rented housing. She forfeits the Miss U S title and prizes as Miss Utah advances in the Miss USA finals.
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United States
Maryland
Leona Gane
Leona
Miss Utah
Charlotte Sheffield
Salt Lake City
Argentina
Monica Lama
Buenos Aires
Gatans
Leora
Paemidy
Vernon
Tex Beboon
Trene Norris Ennis
Air Wee
Segregation Trial Lawyers Rest Case and Ruling
In Knoxville Southern attorneys abruptly ended their case in the Clinton High School segregation trial, renewing motions for acquittal. Judge Robert L. Taylor overruled them, and the all white jury will hear further arguments Monday and Tuesday with final jury instructions looming.
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Tern
Clinton High School
U. S. Dist
Robert L. Taylor
Taylor
Robert L. Dobbs
Memphis
U. S. Dist. Atty
John C. Crawford Jr
Ted White
Clinton
Guy M. Jones
White
U. S
Frank Quarles
Jones
Paul Turner
Politicians Relax in Rio Amid Army Searches
In Rio de Janeiro the palace playground opened for children as politicians relaxed. Army searches at two homes of Tenorio Cavalcanti, a National Democratic Union member, sparked rumors of Kubitschek fleeing the palace, an opposition leader’s alleged assassination, and arrests. Dan Waern of Sweden ran 1 mile in 3:59.3 to become Scandinavia’s first sub four minute miler. Legion Baseball Invitational schedule noted for Municipal Park with events Friday through Sunday.
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Rio
Briton breaks world mile record in 3 57.2 as four go under four
Derek Abbotson of Britain clocked 3 57.2 to win a star studded mile in front of 35 000, beating Ken Delany and Stanislav Dungwirth as four runners went sub four for the first time. The existing mark was 3 58 set by John Landy in Turku in 1954. Hoffa acquitted on charges of conspiring to plant a spy with the Senate Rackets Committee.
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Derek Abbotson
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Ken Delany
Villanova Wos
Stansilav Dungwirth
Czechoslovakke
Ken Wood
John Landy
Australia
Turku
Finland
Washington
James R. Hoffa
Senate
Hoffa Case Goes To Jurors Today
The James R. Hoffa conspiracy bribery case goes before a seven woman five man jury. Judge Burnita S. Mathews instructs on law and presumption of innocence beyond a reasonable doubt. Hoffa faces guilt or innocence based on the evidence presented. Fischbach’s trial is to follow if necessary.
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James R. Hoffa
U.S
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Matthews
Hoffa
Midwest
Teamsters Union
Detroit
Tyman I. Fischbach
Miami
Fla
John Dye Cheasty
Senate
Fischbach
Jtury
Jim
Cheasty
Nulax.a
Rackets Committee
State Civil Service Board Denies Motions of Ex-State Employees
The State Civil Service Board denied motions by three dismissed Elwood port of entry employees Hugh Corridonier Harvey Waxsen and War Deavier. They were dismissed for unspecified reasons. a hearing was continued to Sept. 12.
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State Civil Service Board
Hugh Coridonnier
Harvey ‘*Axsen
War- JV Deavier
Elwood
Techri
Stock Market Index Closes Flat With 10-Stock Average
The stock market closes with an unchanged tone as the ten stock average sits at 156.0. Investors hold steady amid quiet trading and minor price movements across major sectors as the market ends the day near the prior level.
Democrats Blast Treasury Offer For Securities
In Washington Democrats condemn Treasury’s 4 per cent interest on new government securities as immoral and inflationary. Senator Edward Martin argues for competition, while House Democrats Multer and Patman harshly criticize the move as harmful, inflationary, and favorable to banks and investors.
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Treasury
Sen
Edward Martin
Pennsylvania
Alariin
Martin
Treasury Department
Rep
Multer
D-Ny
House Banking Committee
Humphrey
Tate
Patman
D-Tex
Banking Committee
Zhukov Visit Sparks House and Senate Denunciations
In Washington the suggestion of inviting Soviet Marshal Zhukov to visit sparked harsh attacks in both chambers. House members called him the butcher of Budapest while senators mocked President Eisenhower, with Fulbright urging a briefing on free society values before any Kremlin visit. Par is special powers granted to combat Algerian unrest.
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Zhukov
Budapest
Senate
Eisenhower
Fulbright D-Ark
Kremlin
Wilson
Rep
Bentley (Rmich
Air to Air Atomic Rocket Brings Desert Fireball
Air Defense Command tests the Genie air to air nuclear rocket from a Northrop Scorpion at the Atomic Test Site Nevada. The 7 am blast created a pink cloud 15,000 feet high, likely kiloton range, with three jets in formation and Col. J. H. Atkinson confirming such weapons are in service to counter bomber incursions.
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Air Defense Command
Northrop
News Nob
Douglas Aircraft, Co
J. H. Atkinson
Colorado reservoir threatens to break at Capulin dam
A 45 year old dam in southern Colorado faces possible failure as workers plug a hole. With heavy water pressure and snowmelt, the reservoir behind Ter race Dam risks breaching endangering about 4 000 people, homes, and farms in the valley below near Albuquerque New Mexico.
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Terrace Reservoir
Colorado
Albuquerque
N. M
Dis Vernet
Comfort student sustains back strain at campus pool
Miss Munich a Topeka sophomore majoring in art at the summer camp was treated at the campus hospital for a strained back muscle after returning from a pool dip. She previously felt pain while at campus housing and after a trip to Robinson pool where staff helped her from the water.
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Midawestern
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Art Camper Aitd
Kansas
Miss Munich
Topeka
Robinson Pool
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Oread Ave
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Miss Haize
Campus
Nevin Wasson
North College Hall
Wos
Tope Thuh School
Divers Find Bodies Of Five Air Force Men
Five Air Force officers were recovered from Lake Champlain after their refueling plane crashed last night. Three companions survived as divers searched for two hours in turbulent waters. The crew included Capt. Robert W. Smith of New City New York and Dade City Florida. Malcolm McCoy of Kentucky. Jackie A. Jamerson of Riverdale Massachusetts. Jack L. Hagans of Robertsdale Bass. and Thomas W. Craven of Morrisonville New York and West Plains Maine. The aircraft was on a routine training flight from Pittsburgh Air Force Base.
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Lake Champlain
Pittsburgh Air Force Base
Robert W. Smith
New City
N.Y
Dade City
Malcolm McCoy
Ab Cloyd’s Landing
Sete
Jackie A. Damerson
Riverdale
Mal
Ashboro
Ncl
Jack L. Hagans
Robertsdale
Bass
Thomas W. Craven
Morrisonville
Noy
West Plains
Tax plan eyed as study on Kansans tax relief
Topeka officials plan a study of a proposed state tax measure offering up to 1500 for certain payments tied to sales tax. The investigation was urged by the assessment and taxation committee after 1997 legislative discussions that stalled before action.
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Topeka Aplin
Council
The Talker At Wendling Station Stuns Town
Clarence Wendling’s filling station drew crowds as a mysterious man spent 24 hours talking on a pay phone. He deposited over $300, spoke with distant cities including Paris and New York, recited poetry, and shared stories while diners sent him for sandwiches. The stranger, described as highly educated with big words, refused to reveal his identity.
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Paris
Princess Grace
Monte Carts
Monaco
Rain Chance Breaks Heat Wave Here
Forecast calls for widely scattered thunderstorms through Saturday offering relief from the heat, amid a long dry spell in Lawrence with no rain since the recent flood of the Wakarusa. Storms could aid the wheat harvest and cooling, though most residents expect only modest relief.
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Lawrence
Ayers
Fee Pont
Liberace's Mother Brutally Beaten at Hotel
Reports say Liberace and his brother were in a Halilwood hotel when Mrs Liberace was violently attacked. She crawled to her house to call help, then collapsed unconscious. Police investigate the assault as a serious crime tied to the entertainers.
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Seoaserines
Sherman Oa
Tod
Sciousnes
George
Graham Crusade Extends in New York Way
Graham's crusade in New York extends its reach with a decision in March. A meeting with team and executive committee led to the plan, while a breakfast session drew Gere Doane seeking a five-advantage.
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New York
Graham
Co H Prepares for Camp Ripley Training Aug 9
Co H will depart for Camp Ripley for ten days of bivouac and training starting August 9 with new personnel joining, road mobile kitchen for on-road cooking, and temporary unit relocations. The group from Lawrence departs August 9 and returns August 14, with a follow-up two-day camp at Ripley before leaving.
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Ripley
Lawrence Om
Danin Ripley
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Bota
Booth
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Jane
Weather outlook with scattered storms across northeast Kansas
Chance of widely scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms for today and Saturday. Hot and humid conditions continue. Highs near mid 90s, lows around mid 70s. Readings show seasonal norms with northwest to south southeast averages and possible showers through Wednesday.
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