Princess Margaret Engaged to Commoner Antony Armstrong Jones
British public reaction brings elation as Princess Margaret announces engagement to Antony Armstrong Jones, a 29 year old photographer. The palace confirms the union will likely be celebrated in spring or summer at Westminster Abbey with possible title changes for the groom and continued royal status for Margaret.
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Queen Elizabeth
Princess Margaret May Marry in State Westminster Abbey
London reports Princess Margaret may wed Antony Armstrong-Jones swiftly, possibly at Westminster Abbey, with a full royal pageant and foreign royal attendance. The ceremony would echo Elizabeth II and Philip's wedding, broadcast nationwide, amid a prosperous era and a grand state procession through London.
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Elizabeth
Prince Philip
Church leaders demand apology over Walter remarks
Six church leaders from major denominations urge Rep. Walter to retract an alleged untrue charge of Communist infiltration in churches and to apologize to the National Council of Churches and Protestants nationwide. Walter invites leaders to testify before the House Un American Activities Committee.
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House Committee On UN
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Lackland Air Force Base
Tex
Defense
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National Council of Churches
Air Force
Council
America
Jesus Christ
Ex-Judge Brennen jailed for contempt in divorce case
Former Judge Norman Brennen spent nearly 11 hours in jail after a Marion County court found him guilty of instructing client Mona Cade Ingraham to lie in her divorce hearing. He was sentenced to three days and released on an Indiana Supreme Court writ with a March 21 hearing set to decide on permanency.
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Indiana Supreme Court
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Marion County Superior Court
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Robb
Miss Ingraham
Marvin Preble
Austin
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Eisenhower Receives Warm Welcome in Argentina Amid Protests
President Eisenhower capped his Buenos Aires visit with a wreath ceremony for Gen Jose de San Martin as crowds cheered along a six mile motorcade. Police tightened security after a Friday night anti U S protest by about 500 Socialist demonstrators tore down flags and banners in the capital.
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Judge rules Mrs. Rogers killed herself after argument
In Miami Beach Florida an inquest ruled that 37 year old divorcee Mrs. Ida Rogers shot herself during an argument at her home. Witnesses included James M. Cox Jr. president of the Miami News and Mrs. Rogers' mother Margaret Gabriel who were present when she died. Cox testified he did not see the moment of the shot and called for help.
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The
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Explosion and Fire Damages Bellefontaine Furniture Store
An explosion from an undetermined gas leak sparked a blaze at the Charles Tanger furniture and appliance store in Bellefontaine, destroying about $50,000 in stock. Employee Cliff Cline, 42, was burned on his face hands and arms.
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Bellefontaine, Ohio
Charles Tanger
Pedestrian Victim Among Citys 22nd Traffic Fatalities
Cleveland recorded its 22nd traffic death of the year as 42 year old Paul B. Austin was struck and killed by a car on Friday night. He was one of the cities 16 pedestrian fatalities for the year and the incident is under investigation by authorities.
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Paul B. Austin
Negroes Likely to Boycott Segregated South Lunch Counters
Demonstrations pushing for integrated lunch counters spread from Greensboro to Winston Salem and beyond as more than 300 Negroes voted to boycott stores with segregated counters. The movement, led by the NAACP, saw sitdowns in Henderson and growth across several states.
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Fate of Carole Tregoff Hinges on Jury Verdict
In Los Angeles AP coverage the defense argues Carole Tregoff should be deemed innocent or guilty by a seven woman five man jury. Her lover Dr. R Bernard Finch and his ex model wife are suspected in the July 18 killing of Barbara Finch as the trial nears closing arguments.
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Carole Tregoff
R. Bernard Finch
Barbara Jean Finch
Rexford Eagan
Avery Boy Shoots Mom in Alamosa Home
In Alamosa Colorado a 13 year old boy Robert Espinoza shot and killed his mother Rose Espinoza 30 after she criticized him for skipping class. The gun a .22 rifle was found on a living room chair. The mother of three was discovered in a blood smeared bathroom.
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Espinoza Boy Skips Class Then Conference Set
The Espinoza boy left school Friday for the first time this year and was picked up by an officer. Principal Roy McDaniel ordered a conference with parents at 5 p.m. A dying woman crawled to a phone, called her husband Frank Espinoza the city water superintendent, who alerted police. She was dead when officers arrived.
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Roy McDaniel
Frank Espinoza
Icity
Rich man seeks cheaper item reveals strolling thrift humor
A humorous line notes a wealthy man who butchers pride by asking a clerk to show him a cheaper option. The quip turns on contrast between fortune and frugality.
Tony Armstrong-Jones Seen as Mischievous Yet Charismatic Suitor
London reports describe Princess Margaret's intended husband Tony Armstrong-Jones as a bright witty photographer with a sharp sense of humor. Neighbors recall a friendly, sociable man who may move into Buckingham Palace next week to prepare for his royal marriage.
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Princess Margaret
Tony Armstrong-Jones
Buckingham
Baron
Tony
Armstrong-Jones
Car Overturns Pinning Woman Near Ciney Fatal
A Friday crash on River Road in western Hamilton County overturned a car and trapped 37 year old Mrs Ruby Faubus of Lawrenceburg Indiana underneath. She died at a Cincinnati hospital after arrival.
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Some Sort Of Title For Tony
London AP reports Antony Arm Strong-Jones will gain a title upon marrying Princess Margaret. Historically princess spouses have few titles, with exceptions like Ramsay who became Admiral Ramsay when knighted. The piece notes titles come from royal prerogative and may depend on future royal children.
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London
Antony Arm Strong - Jones
Princess Margaret
Wooster Woman Celebrates 100th Birthday at Birth Home
Miss Johnanna Buckley of Wooster marked her centennial Friday in the same house where she was born. Neighbors and family joined the celebration at her lifelong residence.
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Wooster, Ohio
Johnanna Buckley
Wooster
Khrushchev to Extend Indonesia Credit and Build Reactors
Soviet Premier Khrushchev agreed to extend Indonesia a 250 million dollar credit and to build one or two peaceful nuclear reactors under the existing 118 million dollar Soviet credit from 1956. Foreign Minister Subandrio disclosed the arrangement in Bogor.
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