Compromise Moves On Civil Rights Bill In Congress
Washington observers report a bipartisan push toward a compromise civil rights bill with confidence of passage before adjournment. Leaders from both parties favor quick results and a two year study commission, while a possible House change to reduce jury trial scope remains contentious.
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Probers Charge Hoffa Behind Phantom Locals
Senate testimony portrays James R. Hoffa as originator of phantom locals used to rig Teamsters elections with racketeers. Thomas Hickey says Hoffa forces aim to seize the presidency and opposes Dio and Beck over chartering a taxi drivers drive in New York City.
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Robert F. Kennedy
George Meany
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Meany
AFL
Martin T. Lacey
New York Teamsters Union
Lacy
Nature Girl Dorothy Brown Arrives In New York
Dorothy Brown a 16 year old girl from North Carolina arrives in New York with editors and reporters seeking to verify if her fame is a real phenomenon or a publicity stunt. Newsmen question motive while her advocates insist she is genuine.
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Dorothy Brown
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Demos Demand Explanation of Manpower Cuts
Democratic senators urge President Eisenhower to justify Secretary Wilson’s plan to cut military manpower. Sen. Stuart Symington questions alignment with May security warning while Sen. Mike Mansfield doubts sacrificing security for economy as Wilson projects 2.5 million troops by mid-1959, 300000 below present and 200000 under January goal.
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Weather Forecast Repeats Warm, Partly Cloudy Across States
Louisiana expects more partly cloudy skies and high temperatures tomorrow. Arkansas remains cooler and cloudy. Monroe yesterday reached 96 degrees, the same as Thursday, while the low fell to 74, continuing a string of warm days.
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Monroe
Senate approves 389 million for atomic energy plants
The Senate passed a 389 million dollar atomic energy authorization bill after nine hours of debate, keeping funds for a natural uranium gas cooled reactor at Arco Idaho, a plutonium recycle reactor at Hanford Washington, and design work for a plutonium producing reactor at Hanford. The measure moves to conference with the House which previously approved a version closer to President Eisenhower's recommendations.
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Banister accuses Morrison of political motive in graft probe
Former assistant police superintendent Guy Banister told the Orleans Parish grand jury Morrison ordered dismissal of top officers to end a graft inquiry for political reasons. Banister cited a 1956 phone call and alleged malfeasance by Morrison police officials. Morrison denied the charge.
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deLesseps Morrison
Guy Banister
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Banister
Morrison
Provosty Dayries
Leon Hubert Jr
Davries
Joseph Scheuering
Police Bureau of Investigation
Toy Collection Aims to Help Needy Child This Christmas
Local residents join Boy Scouts and Salvation Army in a 9 a.m. toy drive. Uniformed Scouts canvass neighborhoods to collect donations while the Salvation Army handles repairs. Homes are asked to place toys at the curb for pickup.
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Revisions On Foreign Aid Sought By the White House
President Eisenhower pressed the Senate to restore part of the 809 million dollars cut by the House from the foreign aid bill. He met with Senate GOP leader Knowland to map a bipartisan path to recapture funds, while Sen. Smith urged realistic aid limits and adherence to security guidance. The White House stated the President’s position remains clear as Congress weighs options.
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Plane Crashes In Water Off Dominican Coast
Varig Air liner on ferry flight to the United States crashes in shark infested waters off the Dominican north coast. One Brazilian crewman is missing while ten crew members survive. The Super Constellation, worth two million dollars, had only two engines functioning and was carrying ten crew members for a Miami and New York run. Captain Geraldo Kippling attempted an engine replacement but ditched the aircraft 300 yards offshore near Gaspar Hernandez after declaring a ditching plan.
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Mayor Turck Shot by Mansfield City Official
In Mansfield Texas Aug 16 1950 city secretary J D Hayes shot Mayor Roland Turck in the left thumb then killed himself in the hospital hall after Turck ordered a detailed audit of his books. Hayes blamed Turck for the audit and losing his traffic judge job. Turck a real estate dealer had presided over traffic violations. Hayes aged 55 died by self-inflicted gunshot in the city hall.
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Ohio escapee held couple in car trunk six hours
An escaped Ohio killer, James Richard Esson, abducted Airman Carl Wagner and his wife Molly in Evansville, forced them into a car trunk, and was trapped by Officer John Davis in downtown Kansas City after about six hours. The Wagners were treated and released. Esson admitted the robbery but denied molesting the woman.
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Leftist Plot Hinted as Syria Moves Toward Dictatorship
Reports from Cairo and Beirut allege Syrian officials cracked down on a U.S. plane over Damascus while a Damascus diplomat claimed leftist army officers seek to install a pro communist regime. Husseini faces conspiracy charges as Syria risks becoming a Soviet satellite.
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Navy to Start On A-Powered Supercarrier
The Navy orders construction of its first atomic powered carrier at Newport News Shipbuilding. The 75,000 to 85,000 ton vessel, costing over 314 million dollars, will take four years and may power the ship for five years with eight reactors. Navy assigns more nuclear ships and supports broader fleet expansion amid safety and defense concerns.
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