FBI Arrive In Kentucky As Guard Is Called
FBI agents arrived in Kentucky as hundred more National Guardsmen were ordered mobilized after tense clashes over school integration in Sturgis and Ninevah. Reported threats and mob actions followed a presegregation stance, with clashes at schools and protests by residents opposing desegregation. Authorities prepared for possible disturbances as schools faced reopening.
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Dio Indicted In Riesel Blinding
NEW YORK h Labor racketeer John Dio(guard) and six others were indicted on a one count conspiracy charge for acid blinding labor columnist Victor Riesel. Grand jury says defendants conspired by throwing gold on Riesel to influence witnesses from testifying. Thomas Dio guard, John's brother, was not indicted. John Dio guard allegedly masterminded the acid attack last April on a Manhattan street.
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Johnny Dio) Dioguard
Victor Riesel
Victor Riese
Victor Riesel and Other Prospective Witnesses From Testifying “Before & Paer
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SEATO meeting ends with pledge of strength from experts
Military advisers from eight SEATO nations wrapped a six day conference in Baguso Philippines promising continued effort to strengthen SEATO against communist aggression. Delegates representing United States Great Britain France Australia New Zealand Pakistan Thailand and the Philippines prepared recommendations for the SEATO Council of Ministers to consider next year in Bangkok. The closing ceremony marked the second anniversary of the SEATO Pact.
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Adenauer Bid for German Unification Negotiations
Adenauer pushes a secret diplomatic plan for German unification and a European security system tied to disarmament, proposing talks with Washington London Perth and Moscow and linking East and West German states. Moscow rejects direct Bonn East German talks, urging only mutual talks between Berlin regimes. The move draws cautious support from London Washington and the West.
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Borrowed Tail Gets Blue Ribbons at Nebraska State Fair
Judy Horst, 15, entered her Hereford Bob at Lincoln Nebraska State Fair with a full tail after taping on an extra tail tip from a slaughtered Hereford. The improvised fix helped Bob win three purple ribbons including a highest award for the show.
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Father of Kidnaped Baby Declines Funeral Attendance
New Haven reports say Stephen Ruotolo, father of six week old Cynthia Roetele who was kidnapped from a Sears Roebuck store in Hamden, refuses to attend the baby's funeral. The coroner attests the body is Cynthia's, but Ruotolo disputes the identification. Family members and others express certainty, while Ruotolo stands firm that the body may not be his daughter's.
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James J. Corrigan
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Eleanor Rotolo
Anna Monty
Train derailment injures 37 near Warsaw Indiana
The Pennsylvania Railroad Trail Blazer derailed near Warsaw 40 miles northwest of Fort Wayne, injuring 37 passengers and staff. Nine cars left rails, two stayed on track, wreck blocks main lines while crews fixed soft roadbed blamed for the incident. Passengers were bused to Fort Wayne, then connected to onward trains.
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One Death Reported As Typhoon Emma Strikes Okinawa
Typhoon Emma ripped across Okinawa with 140 mph winds causing extensive damage to U.S. Army Ryukyus Command Headquarters. The Army reported one death by electrocution and warned personnel to stay indoors as vicious sentry dogs escaped during the storm. The storm moved toward Japan, Korea, and China, damaging equipment and overturning cars.
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Stevenson Focuses on How to Achieve Prosperity and Peace
Adlai E. Stevenson argued the 1956 issues center on how to obtain peace and prosperity rather than the goals themselves. He spoke at a Springfield homecoming and outlined plans to strengthen schools and agriculture while stressing the need for broader, lasting global peace beyond simple possession of prosperity. He also noted the Democratic campaign’s broader TV rollout with a Harrisburg fundraiser, framing the race as a call to extend benefits to all Americans.
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Adlai Stevenson’s Son Discharged From Army at Ft Sheridan
Adlai E Stevenson’s son Borden Stevenson was released from the Army today at Fort Sheridan after serving one year and ten months. He held rank of private first class as most time was spent in Hawaii as a troop in formation and education clerk.
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Fiery cross sparks Texas border unrest in Texarkana
A large cross was set ablaze early today on the Arkansas side of Texarkana, a border city scene of protests since two Black girls were admitted to the Texas junior college Wednesday. Police and residents react to the incident amid ongoing demonstrations across the state line.
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Which Beauty Will It Be Miss America Chosen Tonight
The Miss America pageant in Atlantic City narrows to five contenders with final judging tonight televised by ABC TV. Finalists DIANE Knotek, Barbara Banks, Anne Arian and others led by Diane Knotek Miss Nebraska with talent and poise as pages close on a $50,000 prize and a year of potential opportunities.
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Diane Knotek
Lincoln
Arkansas
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Conway
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Sandra Stuart
Hawaii
Jere Wright
Honolulu
Joan Beckett
Sacramento
Prises
Sharon Kay Ritchie
Denver
Colo
Talks With Nasser Still Under Way Menzies Aide Says
Cairo Egypt A Menzies Mission spokesman Deschamps contradicted an earlier briefing from the mission press officer saying discussions with President Nasser over Suez are ongoing. Delegates met two hours and will reconvene on Sunday with another meeting to follow.
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Australia
Epping Pleads Guilty Then Sentenced With Hodge
Springfield Dr Edward A Epping office manager for former state auditor Orville F Hodge received a four to five year state prison sentence for conspiring with Hodge to steal over 637000 in state funds The sentence coincided with his 38th birthday He will join his ex-boys at Menard prison Hodge received 12 to 15 years for a one and a half million dollar swindle.
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Capital Cool Spell Turns Ike to Golf in Washington
Frigid weather kept the capital brisk as President Eisenhower seized the cold to play a round of golf, taking advantage of the day’s conditions for his outing in Washington.
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Washington
Eisenhower
University practice time shifted to 2 p.m. at Memorial Stadium
Lang Lawrence notes the originally planned 3 p.m. Allen Fieldhouse session has moved to 2 p.m. in Memorial Stadium today. The change heightens attention on the Jayhawks as they prep for a game with TCU, adding urgency to an all-out preparation.
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Weather warms slowly with record lows in Lawrence
A slow warm-up continues with a Friday high of 72 dropping to a 6 am low of 44 in Lawrence, a second 44 degree minimum for the date. The day then rose to 72 at noon, with generally fair skies forecast through the weekend. Sunday expects 50s in the morning and 80s in the afternoon.
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Lawrence
Deadline Set On Agencies For Lawrence United Fund
Lawrence United Fund directors set September 17 as the deadline for civic and charitable agencies to apply for participation in the United Fund campaign. Community Chest turned over its $1,500 balance, and the board approved the Salvation Army Kansas Children's Service League 4H Council Social Service League Girl Scouts Boy Scouts and American Red Cross. Two agency representatives Warren Lesh and Kelvin Hoover were named. Budget hearings will review applications. national groups exclude some local agencies due to policy.
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Election Is Called Off In Kansas City
Election officials announced there will be no election on November 6 for a proposed earnings tax of half a percent after all. Local leaders cited changes in fiscal plans and voter support as reasons for postponing the measure.
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Georgia teacher may be fired over integration views
Lawrenceville Georgia seventh grade teacher Colleen Marie Wiggins 26 faces possible dismissal over her stance on racial integration She refused to sign a statement denying belief in integration and recalled remarks to a class last May who asked if she would object to her child marrying a Black person She said the South is not ready for integration and a petition for ouster gathered 124 signatures from community members The Seprt Petition was circulated after her husband suggested testing support for removal Wilbanks Gwinnett County superintendent declined to comment and Wiggins chose to fight rather than resign
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Colleen Marie Wiggins
Wilbanks
Gwinnett County
Hawaii
South
G. W. Stephens
Rocket Expert Predicts Moon Landing This Century
London audience hears US defense consultant F C Durant predict manned spaceflight within ten years and lunar landing within twenty five. Durant, head of engineering at Dover Oval Air Rocket Test Station and president of the International Astronautical Federation, cites 200 pound astronauts with 400 pounds of gear. He warns the first lunar landing could occur before year’s end. Sunday Special Turkey dinner ad closes.
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Tod
British Interplanetary Society
F. C. Durant
Enrollment Rush As KU Prepares For Fall Term
Officials at Kansas University brace for about 8500 students over a three day enrollment period starting Monday. Early registration and IBM card sign ups have eased bottlenecks as 2300 students used Friday to complete forms and photos. Enrollment is expected to rise toward 17000 to 18000 by 1970 with 1948 peak near 9750. A key punch machine will be moved to Union for rapid service while Bailey Hall houses the rest of the IBM setup.
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James K. Hitt
K. U
Kansas City
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ISM
Bailey Hall
Union
Hitt
Bailey
Kansan
School of Journalism
New School Addition Crumbles in Ohio Blast
In Springfield Ohio an elementary school addition at Donnelsville costing 190000 collapsed in an explosion that injured 62 year old teacher Emma Blackburn and hospitalized her with rib and wrist fractures. Four days after opening the one story brick building, the roof fell as 40 pupils had already left.
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Ohio
Donnelsville
Emma Blackburn
Walte
Weather forecast for Kansas today and weekend
Generally fair this afternoon, tonight and Sunday with warmer temperatures. Highs Sunday expected in the mid fifties to mid sixties across central portions. readings near noon about 30s to 40s today with variable gusts and light winds.
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