Portrait of Princess Margaret Provokes Mixed Reactions
London art scene debates a new Pietro Annigoni portrait of Princess Margaret shown at Thomas Agnew Galleries. Georgina Moore, a stripper, claims the work blends Margaret's face with her own body, calling it provocative. Critics label the piece controversial, with some praising Annigoni's skill and others deriding the presentation.
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Princess Margaret
Pietro Annigoni
London
Georgina Moore
Georgina
Margaret
Thalian
Elizabeth
Queen
Venice
Annigoni
Elizabeth II
Prince Philip
Annigani
Mar ‘Oman
Daily Express
Osbert Lancaster
Thomas Agnew
Abe
Navy Launches Polaris Test Rocket From Cape Canaveral
The Navy fired a Polaris ballistic test vehicle at Cape Canaveral before 8 am in clear skies. It surged upward with high acceleration, leaving a long white trail toward the southeast as observers heard the roar seconds after launch. The Air Force confirmed the test, noting the vehicle was part of the Navy Polaris program. The Polaris is a 1500 mile intermediate range missile designed for submarines and ships.
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Mir
Air Force Missile Test Center
Navy
Polaris
Missile Test Center
Tost
Cool Weather Due Saturday In Lawson Area
Pleasant weather in the Lawson area today gives way to increasing cloudiness and a cold trend. Highs mid-60s today, tonight’s low near 33, Saturday highs around 55 with more cloudiness and a chance of rain or snow in the extreme northeast of the state. Elsewhere, partly cloudy today in the northeast and fair, mild conditions in other sections.
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Lawson
Weather Bureau
Quake Toll Rises to 23 in Arequipa Peru
The death toll from Wednesday's earthquake in Arequipa rose to 23, with late reports possible to raise it further. Heavy rains triggered minor landslides as refugees welcomed the rains for extra water, though the shocks disrupted the city's water supply.
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Arequipa
Peru
Douglas Urges Speedier U.S. Missile Production
Douglas Aircraft chairman Donald W. Douglas Sr told the Senate Preparedness subcommittee that only a small fraction of needed funds has been allocated for the Zong antimissile project and for increasing Thor missile production. He urged faster decisions and less bureaucratic delay, saying the nation needs more guts and less gobbledegook.
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Washington
U.S
Donald W. Douglas Sr
Douglas Aircraft Corp
Bell Telephone Laboratories
Western Electric
Mearly
Warren
Senate Preparedness
Douglas
Donald W. Douglas Jr
Robert Johnson
Sen Ween
Fairgrounds Levy Voters Sought For County Ballot
A county wide five mill levy for one year to improve the air grounds will be placed on the July primary ballot if county commissioners approve. The free fair board unanimously approved the request after a meeting, aiming to raise about 150000 to start improvements early in 1959 including funds for a women's building and merchants display HQ.
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Lewis , Haydock
Comanche County Free Fair Board
Okaverthy County
Tred Bentley
Ayn
Area Weather Forecast Fair and Mild This Afternoon
Weather forecast shows fair and mild conditions this afternoon with increasing clouds and cooler tonight. Saturday remains cloudy and cooler with highs near 45 and low around 34, after yesterday’s high of 65 and tonight’s low near 33.
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Tlam
Reading
Ezra Benson Faces Fierce Senate Scrutiny On Farm Program
Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson faced sharp questioning from both parties as he outlined President Eisenhower’s farm program. Senators accused him of false advertising and distorted figures while pressing for clear limits on price supports and discretionary authority to cut supports on crops and dairy. Benson defended his plan and argued for broad administrative discretion amid a partisan debate.
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Washington
Ezra Taft Benson
Eisenhower
Senate Agriculture Committee
Hubret H. Humphrey
D-Minn
Spessard Holland
Florida
Holland
Benson
Arlen J. Ellender
D-La
Humphrey
Uosses
Eliender
Commodity Credit Corp
Tura
Humphreys
Comrmittee
Milton Young
N.D
Tarbe
Overrang
Wenson, Inc
Col
Indian Man's Sight Restored By White Doctor in California
Inglewood, Calif. a Navajo medicine man, 87, regained sight with help from white eye surgeon Dr. Arthur Gray. Gray met the blind healer in Monument Valley last September during a Seventh Day mission visit. The man spoke of gratitude and aiming to resume life with assistance from his granddaughter for his eyes.
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Hasteen Bikini
Utah
Inglewood
Calif
Inglewood Lions Club
Arthur Gray
Fred W. Wilkin
Leon Betsoi
Leo Miller
Arthur Geay
Mies
Bikini
Monument Valley
Towitl
Gray
College of Medical Evangelists
Los Angeles
Tam
Burt
The
Lions
Bini
Min
Insurance agent tied to kidnapped sisters alibi
A 29 year old insurance salesman Walter Vorian Ridpath is jailed on a charge of taking indecent liberties with a minor after two three year old sisters vanished from a supermarket parking lot and were found later on a country road in freezing rain. Detectives say Ridpath’s alibi of selling insurance two miles away was checked by witnesses but not fully eliminated.
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Oblatioma City
Tocay 9
Walt Turner
Turner
Walter Vorian Ridpath
Wayne Harbolt
Tarbelt
Ridpath
Senate group weighs Fort Sill land dispute probe
A Senate Preparedness subcommittee spokesman said time may not permit a probe into Fort Sill expansion. The panel will hear top scientists and missile experts on space defense while denying plans to move missile units to Fort Bliss. Currey said no evacuation proposal will be presented and criticized speculative reports. He also noted talks with Pentagon officials and Bryce Harlow but denied any imminent base closure.
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Constitution Washington
Washington
Senate Preparedness Subcommittee
Fort Sill
Lyndon Johnson
Texas
Fort Sil
Fort Bliss
Tex
Currey
Sybling
Ike
Army Base
Engineers Back Defense Needs Resolve Support
The Wichita Mountains chapter of the Oklahoma Society of Professional Engineers passed a resolution urging citizen education on the missile defense program and Fort Sill expansion. About 40 attendees heard M. C. Barclay discuss resources in Southwest Oklahoma while Maynard Fuller presided. Guests came from Waurika Temple and Ardmore. The group aims to counter misinformation and share factual information as expansion details become available.
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Wichita Mountains
Oklahoma Society of Professional Engineers
Lawsonian
M. C. Barclay
Oklahoma City
Bureau of Reclamation
Oklahom
Maynard Fuller
Fort Sill
Waurika
Temple
Anirlarko
National Society of Professional Engineers
Tax Drop Linked to Peace Steps and Debt Hike Debate
Budget Director Brundage said a Russian disarmament accord could open the way to a substantial tax cut, else taxes stay. He and Treasury Secretary Anderson urged a five billion dollar debt limit increase to provide fiscal maneuvering room as Congress weighs tax relief and budget gaps. Anderson showed cautious optimism on the economy and noted no concrete plans for a tax cut while lawmakers called his stance a refreshing break from Humphrey.
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Washington
Percival F. Brundage
Russia
Congress
Brundage
Treasury
Robert B. Anderson
House
Ways and Means
Anderson
The
Flans
George M. Humphrey
Mumphrey
Rifle Kills Child in Oklahoma City Tragic Accident
A one year old girl died last night when another child pulled the trigger of a rifle she was inspecting. Police identified the victim as Donna Marie Motwos, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Wesley Morton.
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Oklahoma City
Donna Marie Motwos
John Wesley Morton
British Zoo Fire Forces Night of Fatal Lioness Slaying
At Belle Vue Zoo in Manchester England a fire swept through two restaurants two ballrooms and neared animal cages as keepers halted a rampaging blaze by shooting 17 year old lioness Judy to prevent possible escapes. Zoo Superintendent Will lam Wilson Adly and a 700 strong security detail stood by with rifles ready in case.
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Manchester
England
Belle Vue Zoological Garden
Willlam Wilson Adly
Judy
Wilson
Richard Morris
Croatan Indians Arm Over Looming Klan Rally
In Manton North Carolina Croatan Indians arm themselves to deter a Ku Klux Klan demonstration aimed at stopping racial mixing. Klansmen warned of cross burnings while gun sales surge in the largely peaceful community. Officials fear violence but expect the rally may be cancelled. Maxton authorities condemn the Klan and pledge security.
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Manton
N.C
KKK
Robeson County
James Cole
Marion
S.C
United Press
Maxton Board of Commissioners
Ciizens
Maxton
Bob Fisher
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