Civil rights bill passes Senate 71 to 18
The U S Senate approved a civil rights bill by 71 to 18 after eight weeks of debate. Northern Democrats and Republicans backed the measure while Southern foes opposed. The bill would allow federal courts to appoint referees to register Black voters in discriminatory areas and strengthen enforcement of desegregation.
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Disarmament Talks Falter Ahead of Paris Summit
Western powers express disbelief at a Soviet plan for a long recess in Geneva as 10 nation talks stall. Secretary Herter notes Moscow aims to present Khrushchev ideas at the Paris May 16 summit while proposing a four year framework for world disarmament.
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Paris
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Herter
Washington
Geneva
Moscow
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Khrushchev
Eisenhower
Eisenhower Signs Tax Cut for Night Clubs and Cabarets
President Eisenhower signed a bill reducing the night club and cabaret tax from 20 to 10 percent effective May 1. The Senate completed action March 29. Musicians and entertainers had complained the higher tax reduced employment. The tax covers admissions, refreshments, services and merchandise. Treasury expects about 20 million dollars in annual revenue loss under the lower rate.
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Eisenhower
Senate
Treasury
Refugee heiress wins major New Jersey estate
Joannah Felicity Toucher Clapton, a 21 year-old Sarah Lawrence student and war refugee, becomes principal beneficiary of a large estate in Somerset Hills New Jersey. The will left a trust fund and Peasant Valley Mills mansion on 115 acres. Executor attorney Frederick Frelinghuysen says the post tax value tops a million dollars with possible four million among holdings. Clapton was raised by Mrs. Arthur Whitney who died aged 82.
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Compromise Reached as Actors Guild and Studios Settle Strike
The longest strike in Hollywood history ends with actors returning to work as soon as possible, pending ratification of the agreement on April 18. Notables involved include Ronald Reagan and Charlton Heston, with stars like Elizabeth Taylor and Marilyn Monroe among those returning to set.
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Marilyn Monroe
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Alan Ladd
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20Th Eee
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Garza County vote to settle liquor issue today
Voters in two Garza County precincts decide whether to legalize alcohol sales with Precinct 4 allowing off premise sales and Precinct 3 covering the Flats area. Turnout under 500 qualified voters in the split election. Post residents and nearby areas show strong interest amid a dry campaign.
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South Plains
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Rube Jennings
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Here
Carl Cedarholm
Texas Supreme Court
Italian Government Earns Narrow Victory Amid Fascist Support
In Rome the stopgap cabinet of Premier Fernando Tambroni won a slender endorsement in the Chamber of Deputies with Fascist backing. The vote prompted the resignation of one minister and left the two week old government’s future in doubt.
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Eisenhower accuses Castro regime of betraying freedom ideals
President Eisenhower charges Fidel Castro and Cuban officials with betraying the ideals of freedom and equal rights, saying dangerous conditions suppress dissent. Cuban officials offered no immediate comment, while the White House released a 14 page letter drafted by Eisenhower to Chilean students criticizing U S policy and reaffirming noninterference in Cuba.
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Santiago
Walter Howe
Federation of
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State Department
United States
State Building Faults Cited By ED Over Housman Panel
A House committee said it was astounded by pencil sized cracks in terrazzo floors and wall splits in the new State Office Building costing 3.79 million dollars. The Cost of State Government panel questioned State Comptroller officials about contract payments and proposed hearings into construction contracts next week.
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Lamesa
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Weatherford
Cotten
Capitol
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Carr Wilson Clash Highlights Hard Hitting Sports Row
A clash between Carr and Wilson features prominently in the sports section with tense exchanges and notable plays. The report notes crowd reaction and key moments shaping the game’s outcome.
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Carr
Wilson Clash
Convict Tests Hiring Plot in Slaying Case
A convict testified that Maggie Morgan, on trial for the slaying of Mrs. Wilma Selby, tried to hire him to cause fatal harm to Joseph Selby, the victim’s husband. The state says Morgan, a wig-wearing fortune teller, was hired by Selby to murder his wife.
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UPI
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Wilma Selby
Joseph F. Selby
Morgan
Selby
Long Walk for Short Beer with Long Green
Brinks driver William Johnson, 57, left with a $30,000 money bag after writing I’m going out on a good drunk. He wandered to a tavern, spent part of the money on drinks, and was later found sober by Brinks detectives. He claimed he was fed up and locked out. he faced larceny by bailee charges.
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Brinks
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Estelle
Frank Pape
Pape
Chicago
Local Juvenile Spelling Bee Seeks Champion of Champions
Seventeen county spelling bee contestants ages 10 to 14 compete at 1 30 p m today in the O L Slaton Junior High auditorium for the title champion of champions and a chance to represent 14 counties in the National Spelling Bee in Washington D C The winner earns an expense paid trip to Washington DC and a tour with The Avalanche Journal staff.
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Texas Tech
Parisians Report Clash With 200 African Terrorists in Douala
French reports said police clashed with a band of 200 African terrorists in Douala Cameroon on Thursday night. Twenty five terrorists and four police were killed in the confrontation. Douala is Cameroon’s principal Atlantic port and former UN trust territory administered by France.
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