House Backs Tough Labor Bill Against Democratic Push
The House approved Eisenhower's anti corruption union bill 229 to 201, delivering a sharp blow to Democratic leaders and organized labor who favored a milder measure. Speaker Rayburn led the opposition as the chamber moved toward final passage, while a Southern coalition backed the Landrum Griffin plan as a middle ground.
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House
Eisenhower
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Congress
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National Assn
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John W. McCormack
Massachusetts
McCormack
Arthur EB. Summerfield
William J. Rogers
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Southern Demos
Phil M. Landrum
D-Ga
Robert P. Griffin
R-Mieh
House Labor Committee
Twe Waders
Sam Rayburn
D-Tew
Teey
Kew
Ex-Con Admits Three Slayings On Long Island
A recently jailed ex-convict confessed to murdering three people in a lengthy police interview on Long Island. Authorities describe the suspect as the so called mad dog of the area, with the case stemming from after hours incidents and a prolonged plea deal.
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Islip
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Tadey Aig
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Akron City Champ Draws For First Derby Run
Lubbock Soap Box Derby champion Mike Malcik draws for his first official race at Derby Downs. He lines up in Lane 1 in heat 27 facing Donald Sehnecher of Hamilton Ohio in Lane 2 and Kurt Kersch of Sacramento California in Lane 3. Event drawn by committee chair Al In Demandher amid frantic fanfare with about 3,000 onlookers. See page 16.
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Avalanche-Journal
Krow
Lubbock
Mike Malcik
Derby Downs
Mike
Donald Sehnecher
Hamilton Ohio
Kurt Kersch
Sacramento
Calif
National Ariz
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Derry
Grand Jury Returns 34 Indictments in County Court
A county district grand jury met for four days and handed up 34 indictment bills, including murder and felony charges. Notable cases include a shooting death investigation and multiple drug and robbery counts. Many cases reference city blocks and local addresses as part of the grand jury’s review.
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Mee Este Koaman
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Hey Biehand
Tom Raw
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City adopts 1959 tax rate of $1.50 per 100
The Lubbock city commission set the 1959 tax rate at $1.50 per $100 assessed valuation and approved a $10,255,112 budget for the 1959-60 fiscal year. The measure passed at City Hall with no protests, after a hearing on the proposed expenditures.
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CW. Ratliff
Weller
Lubbock City
Arkansas aide seeks Ike protection amid Little Rock crisis
NAACP official asks President Eisenhower for protection as Little Rock schools reopen amid integration protests. Daisy Bates, a state NAACP figure, is arrested with firearms. Ellis Ward and Jefferson Thomas among those detained. Four white youths also taken into custody as tensions flare.
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Gettysburg
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Central School
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Diana
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Garland
Rpeman
Lattia
Balls Man 101 Feels He Lived In Greatest Age
An unusual extract notes a centenarian named Balls Man who believes she lived through the greatest age of all time. The passage discusses life spans and references to vaccination, schooling, and modern education. It shifts to civic budgeting details, including a 1959 60 budget forecast, tax rates, and anticipated revenues, ending with bids on a garden art project.
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Fens
County
Ala
Blast Danger Bases For Northern Town Revealed
An unclear report notes danger bases near a northern town with references to a village and potential threats. Experts caution about elevated risk and call for further assessment to protect residents and infrastructure.
Storms strike Gulf Coast and East Texas
Severe weather tore across the Gulf Coast and East Texas, with tornadoes and a waterspout reported near Angleton and Gilchrist. San Augustine County Sheriff estimated winds around 100 mph, causing property damage including a radio transmitter antenna blown down and trees felled. Angleton experienced minor damage with no injuries reported. Alpine saw a quick shower with light rainfall.
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San Augustine
Texas
Gulf Coast
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Angleton
Department of Public Safety
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DPS
Galveston
Bay City
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Gilchrist
Pertme Bolivar Peninsula
Alpine
Mountain City
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Curran Turmon Curates Sports Scoreboard
A compact listing highlights Curran Turmon on page 1 with sports scores and updates. Mentions of page references indicate a syndicated, broad scope of coverage across multiple sections including markets and media listings.
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Curran Turmon
Orbit Gained On New Fuel
Giant Air Force cargo planes plan a recovery near Hawaii for the Discoverer V nose capsule ejected after the satellite’s successful orbit from Jandenberg California. Eight C-119s will attempt a parachute catch, else ships search the ocean. The 1700-pound capsule, part of RJ-1 powered by new fuel, orbited in about 94 minutes, with the rocket streaking south toward Los Angeles before fading from view near the South Pole.
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Air Force
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Hawaii
Alaska
Pole
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Lamesa Man Crash Victim Fatal Pittsburgh County Collision
A collision half a mile north of Crowder in Pittsburgh County Oklahoma killed four people and critically injured two others on Thursday night. Victims include Walter G. Harris of Amarillo Texas and two of his young sons, along with Billy Walters of Lamesa Texas and Doyle Houston Fixon of Indianola Oklahoma. Injured are Patsy Ruth Harris and the Harris couple's other child, both in critical condition at McAlester General Hospital.
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China
Crowder
Pittsburgh
Walter G. Harris
Amarillo
Tex
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Lamesa
Doyle Houston “Fixon
Indianola
Okla
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Harris
McAlester General Hospital
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Walters
Pair suspended at State Bank in Jacksonville Texas
State Bank of Jacksonville Texas suspended two longtime female employees amid a $130,516 funds shortage. Officials confirmed no charges yet and planned federal court discussions set for next Wednesday. Residents show keen but restrained interest as bank expands with a $150,900 project.
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