Eisenhower to speed aid to Syria neighbors
President Eisenhower approved faster U S aid to Syria's neighbors and urged against Soviet moves in the region. Dulles reported Henderson found Arab concern over Communist influence and arms buildup in Syria, with border incidents cited. Possible second airlift to Iraq discussed, Jordan prepped for arms delivery, and a publicity push planned in Amman.
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Lou Henderson
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Amman
Lester D. Mallory
United States
Judge orders immediate integration at Central High School
LITTLE ROCK Ark I A North Dakota federal judge ruled today that Central High School must integrate immediately. Judge Ronald N Davis said the brief testimony of Superintendent Irgal Blossom was as decisive as the petition itself. Blossom had sought an indefinite postponement claiming National Guard troops around the school hindered education in many schools. Davis stated the gradual integration plan in Little Rock was conceived by the citizens through their school directors.
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U. S. District Court
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Pine Bluff
U. S. Dist
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Fargo
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Richard Butler
National Guard
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Butler
Blossom
Branton
National Assn
Colored People
Scchool Board
Gov Faubus
Little Rock Moves to Delay Integration Hearing
Virgil Blossom of Little Rock asks the U S District Court to delay integration at Central High School as tensions and National Guard presence disrupt schooling. The NAACP opposes any delay, arguing it undermines federal authority and dignity, while the school board cites security measures and teaching disruption.
Board for Youth Center Again Picks South Park
The Advisory Board for the proposed Lawrence Youth Center voted Friday night to recommend South Park again as the site for the new building and will present the plan to the City Commission. Earlier options included Veteran's Park. protests followed the choices. The board seeks a site accessible to middle and high school students, avoiding locations far from town to limit transportation issues. Gene Doane wants your insurance.
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South Park
City Commission
City Hall
Veteran's Park
Prison officials in crackdown on narcotic trend
Montgomery prison authorities tighten security to halt smuggling and use of pills by inmates. Deputy Prison Commissioner Frank Lee reports prisoners dissolve pills in water and inject the solution, calling it a quick, cheap high.
Rebels Attack Sparks Cuban Security Lockdown in 1952
Tanks and armored cars patrolled Havana and Cienfuegos as a second rebel outbreak near the sugar port left authorities on alert across Cuba. Government forces clashed with dissidents, with reports of 40 to 50 rebels killed or wounded and several dozen government casualties, while leaders linked to Fidel Castro reportedly backed the uprising.
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Cienfuegos
Fulgencio Batista
Cuba
Fidel Castro
Jeeves
Jose San Roman Toledo
Revolutionary Movement
Castro
San Roman
She's the Champion Hubby-Caller at Michigan Fair
Mrs. George Seidel of Tonia Michigan is crowned champion hubby caller for the ninth straight year at the Michigan State Fair. She defended her title over five entrants with her signature cry George come home strengthening her status as the fair’s leading caller.
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Detroit
George Seidelman
Tonia, Mich
George
Retirement brings new civic life for Winnie Polson
Winnie Macon Polson after 37 years at Haskell Institute retires to focus on homemaking and civic work. She serves as secretary for the Douglas County Humane Society and stays active in the First Baptist Church. Now living at 2232 Mass. St., she plans more housework, cooking, and organizing family belongings while supporting animals and community groups.
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Haskell Institute
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Tove
First Baptist Church
Mrs. Polson
Haskell
Winnie Macon
Walcott
Wyo
John Levi
Esther Burnett
Whapeton
Burnett
School Figures Still Going Up in Lawrence
Public schools in Lawrence report rising enrollments for the first week, with total public school enrollment at 4,565 this year versus 4,248 a year ago. Senior High 804, Junior High 1,986. Elementary totals show gains across most schools. Raymond Schwegler draws part of its 101 registration from Centennial and Cordley declines slightly. A special class for retarded children at Manual School enrolls seven.
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W. D. Wolfe
George Towle
St. John’s School
St. John's School
New York
East Heights
Centennial
Raymond Schwegler School
Cordley
Schwegler
Hillcrest
McAllaster
Pinckney
Sunset Hill
Woodlawn-Lincoln
Manual School
Kansas City Raids Uncover Gambling and Liquor Violations
The Kansas City vice squad raided 19 locations early today, arresting 45 people on gambling and liquor charges. Officers seized liquor, cash and dice. inspector Leroy Box assisted. Violations were found in six sites. detainees held at police HQ on bonds from 250 to 500 dollars for Municipal Court appearances.
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Kansas City
Leroy’ Box
Gravy Mixup Sparks Burn Hazard at Home
A harried housewife dialed a hospital ward fearing poisonous contents after grabbing a permanent solution cup by mistake and mixing it with gravy. A doctor said no fatalities expected. The notice cites Andy Hess Fire Ins. VI 32-3457.
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Mad Chicago Ripper Captured After Eight Stabbings
Joseph P. Caraher, 39, nicknamed the Mad Ripper, was seized by bystanders and an off duty officer after allegedly stabbing eight people in Chicago since Monday. He was found with a bloodstained knife and claimed innocence as police prepared charges. Victims described a sudden stabbing to the back as they felt a bulge of blood.
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Joseph P. Caraher
Caraher
John Keane
Germatt
Homicide
S. James Traut
Racine Avenue
Ronald McFadden
Tulsa
Okla
Near North Side
Ripper
Ex-Prime Minister St Laurent to retire. Pearson tipped successor
Ottawa reports former Prime Minister Louis St Laurent will retire from Liberal Party leadership after the last general election. Observers expect a successor early next year with Lester B. Pearson, known internationally as Canada’s spokesman while St Laurent served as foreign secretary, as likely choice.
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Louis St. Laurent
Canada
Liberal Party
Lester B
Mike) Pearson
St. Laurent
Wichita group offers private bus plan for Lawrence
A Wichita Bus Co inc group notified Lawrence officials they will operate a privately owned system if $7,000 in private mortgage bonds can be sold by Monday. The Chamber endorsed the plan and urged a weekend fund drive. if funded, residents would vote no on the $150,000 city bond to fund a city run service.
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Lawrence
Lawrence Bus
Merce
Chamber
Wichita
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C of C
Wichita Group
Wichita Bus
C of Cofflee
Rapid Transit Inc
City Commission
Wichita Proposal Changes Issues Facing Local Voters
Series concludes on the $150,600 municipal bus bond proposal. It analyzes private operation vs city ownership, a $7,000 start fund, and the timeline for service. A Wichita firm pledges to operate in Lawrence for a year if private funds back equipment.
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Wichita
Notre
Warm Up Expected In Kansas From Canadian Air
A Canadian cool air mass is warming into Kansas this weekend with highs in the 80s after a cool spell. Lawrence saw 64 degrees Friday afternoon, down 21 degrees from the day prior, with a 55 degree low early morning. Rain is not forecast, and a gradual warm-up from Sunday into the 80s is anticipated across the region.
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Kansas
Lawrence
Weather Bureau
Lawrence Yards
Smallest Newborn in Records Dies Within a Day
In Clarion Iowa a 12 ounce baby girl born to Mrs Merrill Hanson in Goldfield near two am yesterday died nearly 24 hours after birth. Doctors say the infant weighed about 10 to 12 ounces at birth and measured about 11 inches long. The mother and child’s condition followed a premature birth. the doctor noted the baby was perfectly formed. The American Medical Association records a 12 ounce baby born in 1936 in Chicago as the smallest on record.
Weather forecast for Northeast Kansas turns warmer
Fair and warm through the weekend with rising temperatures. Sunday brings highs in the upper 70s to 80s and lows in the 80s. Temperature readings show yesterday’s high around 80 and a low in the 40s compared to last year’s day with 75 and 44.
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