Navy consultant resigns over pace of racial reforms
SAG HARBOR N Y Lester Granger former executive director of the National Urban League resigns as Navy special consultant on race issues saying leaders lacked urgency. He notes steps toward desegregation but claims pace and extent were insufficient and praises Navy progress yet resigns to avoid responsibility for policies not consulted on.
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Miss Universe Gets Screen Test Today in Hollywood
Miriam Stevenson of South Carolina, declared the world’s most beautiful, is to attend a screen test at Universal-International Studio today. The 71-year contest prize includes a film contract after her historic win, with judges noting her perfect measurements 36-24-36. Universal-International co sponsors the global Miss Universe event.
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Four GIs Among Plane Crash Dead in Missouri
IRONTON Mo Four teenage Michigan soldiers on their first furlough were among five killed when a private plane exploded and crashed in Missouri s Tom Sauk area. About 150 searchers recovered bodies late Sunday. Victims Earle W Simmons 18 Grand Rapids Kenneth M Vandenberg 19 Byron Center Frederick W Seilack 18 Grand Rapids. Pilot Fred Murphy Fort Smith Ark. Cause of explosion not determined.
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Fred Murphy
Fort Smith
Chou En Lai Heads to Warsaw After East Germany Visit
Premier Chou En lai departed by plane for Warsaw following a three day official visit to Communist East Germany. He was received by Polish officials upon arrival and is slated to hold talks on bilateral relations and regional matters.
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Chou En-lai
East Germany
Eisenhower Highway Plan Affects U S Road Spending Start
The president proposes a 50 billion dollar ten year highway program as part of a total road outlay near 87 billion. States would match and fund the rest, with federal aid already guiding construction and upkeep under the 1916 framework.
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American Assn
Missing Boys Return Home From Ranch
Two 16 year olds from Oklahoma City left for a ranch job on vacation and were found with work clothes near Albuquerque New Mexico. They returned home after learning of their father Kenneth Gravelle's illness and plan to resume ranch life later.
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D-N-M
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N.M
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Gravelle
Wallace
Airliner Strikes Truck on Tokyo Takeoff
A Northwest-Orient four engine airliner bound for Tokyo collided with a truck during takeoff at Haneda Airport. All 22 passengers and crew escaped injury. The DC4 was reported to be operating toward Tokyo and Seoul when the accident occurred.
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Burial for Machine Gun Kelly draws crowd at Cottondale
The controversial gangster Machine Gun Kelly was buried in Cottondale cemetery after a ceremony attended by 3,300 mourners. Boss Shannon, his father in law, loaned Kelly his farm for the Urschel kidnapping plot, with a last sighting pried by many. Kathryn Kelly sent roses, and two preachers led the service without naming Kelly.
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Leavenworth
Producer Actress Married Illness Delays Honeymoon
HOLLYWOOD film producer Branney Rubin and actress Kath Hughes wed last night at the home of uncle F Hugh Pera. The ceremony was conducted by Superior Court Judge Mosk. Rubin, 36, and Miss Hughes opened their life together as Rubin recovers from an ear infection.
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Widow Kills Herself Where Mate Died in Ohio River
Newport Ky widow Mrs Joan Baird 29 whose husband drowned in the Ohio River last April jumped from the Harrison boat harbor Dayton Ky near the prior accident site last night and was presumed drowned Friends said she had threatened self destruction previously
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Police arrest 103 at New York cockfight near Fulton
State troopers arrested 103 spectators at a cock fight in a wooded area near Fulton, New York. Dr. Robert P. Williams, 52, of Rutland Vermont, died of a heart attack at the scene. Police reported 108 birds were confiscated.
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Robert P. Williams
Rutland
Stop Taking Harsh Drugs for Constipation
Temporary constipation relief offered by Dr Caldwell's Senna Laxative Syrup Pepsin. Claims gentle, comfortable relief for the whole family. Promotes regularity without salts or repeated dosing and mentions a money back guarantee. Mail-in offer from Box 280 New York.
Duncan Plans Industrial Fund Investment Proposal
Duncan plans to seek in the next weeks a 150000 dollar industrial fund investment to support Duncan industrial buildings and aid new or existing firms in starting or expanding operations.
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Tough Water Ordinance in Dilton Sparks July Debate
A July 26 report notes city council in Dilton considering a new water ordinance. George W. leads opposition while police and utility leaders caution on service impact and equity concerns.
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