California primary jars GOP as Democrats surge
In California the Democratic showing, led by Edmund Brown, signals a shifting political wind for 1958 elections. GOP Senate Leader William F. Knowland posts around 40 percent of governor votes, threatening California as a pivotal state and tempering Republican enthusiasm for labor laws and union democracy.
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Washington
UPI
California
Maine
Senate
GOP
William F. Knowland
Richard M. Nixon
U.S
Edmund Brown
Knowland
Brown
Major Floor Fight Over Defense Bill Looms in House
In Washington a major House floor confrontation looms over the defense appropriations bill. Representative Sikes plans an amendment to restore 99 million dollars and block a proposed army personnel cut of 30,000. The measure, approved by the Appropriations Committee, allocates 38.31 billion for defense.
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Bill Looms
Washington
UPI
House
Robert L. F. Sikes
Dfla
House Appropriations Committee
Senate
William F. Knowland
U.S
Eisenhower
California
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Russia
Red China
North Korea
Senate Finance Committee
Harry F. Byrd
Senate Backets Committee
Maxwell C. Raddock
New York
Trade Union Courier
Worldwide Press
Negro minister to take lie test over 1956 bombing
In Birmingham Alabama Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth says he will take a polygraph about the 1956 bombing of his home if Police Commissioner Eugene Connor also submits. Connor accuses Shuttlesworth of seeking publicity and demands a probe of alleged police graft and past bombings.
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Birmingham
Ala
Eugene Connor
Shuttlesworth
Connor
City Commission
Mr. Connor
State Lawmaker Offers Proof on Newspapers
In Baton Rouge the House debated the Gas Gathering tax as the State Times hit the streets with photos of Rep Ben Holt and Rep John Garrett labeled Opposing Leaders A lawmaker on the House floor dismissed the paper as proof that the newspapers lie Garrett spoke to the House while not opposing the tax but leading Holt’s bill
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Baton Rouge
State Times
Ben Holt
Rapides Parish
John Garrett
Claiborne Parish
State-Times
Garrett
House
Holt
Gold Mine On Main Street film for Monroe clubs
A 25 minute, 16mm full color film titled Gold Mine On Main Street has been delivered to the Monroe Chamber of Commerce. The State Department of Commerce and Industry sponsors it for civic clubs and business groups and it will be available free June 14, 1958. Contact Mr. Walter Koch at the Monroe Chamber in the Virginia Hotel to arrange usage.
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Main Street
Monroe Chamber of Commerce
State Department of Commerce and Industry
Chamber of Commerce
Walter Koch
Virginia Hotel
Shuttlesworth Bombing Damages Home During Civil Rights Era
The 1956 bombing of the Reverend Shuttlesworth's home left the minister with minor injuries. As president of the Alabama Christian Movement for Human Rights, he led a Negro organization formed after the NAACP operations were outlawed in Alabama.
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Shuttlesworth
Alabama Christian Movement For Human Rights
National Assn. For the Advancement of Colored People
Alabama
Passman Seeks Calm Despite Ike Pressures On Aid Review
Rep Otto Passman chairman of the House appropriations subcommittee on foreign aid hopes to resume hearings after a halt on May 22. He warns administration pressure and propaganda hinder careful study of billions in foreign aid requests and pledges thorough, fact based examination to uncover truth.
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Washington
House Appropriations Subcommittee
Otto E. Passman
D.-La
Passman
Congress
State To Seek Death Penalty For Leonard
The state will seek the death penalty for Edward Leroy Leonard in the robbery slaying of a 32 year old Memphis payroll clerk. Attorney General Phil Canale said an early trial this summer is likely and urged a jury to condemn Leonard to the electric chair. Leonard, 27, a former McComb Mississippi bellhop, admitted killing Robert G. Bennett on May 19 and robbing him of about $6 and also confessed to another killing in Houston four days later.
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Memphis
Edward Leroy Leonard
Phil Canale
Leonard
McComb
Miss
Robert G. Bennett
Houston
Tex
Former Franklin Minister Sues Over Alleged Beating in Vidalia
Rev. Jack Wallace a former Franklin Parish pastor files a $25,000 federal suit against Vidalia deputy marshal J L Speaks alleging a June 7 1957 arrest led to a flashlight strike that fractured his cheekbone and impaired hearing and that medical care was delayed. The suit seeks damages and names Vidalia officials including Mayor Jack Dale and Town Marshal Wade Garrett as uncontacted for comment.
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Shreveport
Franklin Parish
Vidalia
Jack Wallace
Baton Rouge
Assembly of God Church
Crowville
J. L
Bud) Speaks
Wallace
Speaks
Jack Dale
Wade Garrett
Dredging Contract Likely Awarded for Mississippi River Gulf Outlet
Col. W. H. Lewis of the U.S. Corps of Engineers said a dredging contract for a section of the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet would likely be awarded this week. Jahncke Service Inc. of New Orleans submitted the low bid of 1 635 315 dollars for dredging 10 285 000 cubic yards.
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New Orleans
W. H. Lewis
U.S. Corps of Engineers
Jahncke Service Inc
River Stages Flood Present 24 Hour Stage Change
In the latest river report, stage levels show a 24 hour change with rising or fluctuating flows. Authorities warn residents along the river to monitor conditions and plan for possible evacuations if levels continue to climb.
Final Services Set For Thomas Heath
Thomas David Heath 76 of Mangham died after a long illness. Funeral services will be at 10 a m tomorrow at New Light Baptist Church near Mangham with Rev Don Simms and Rev Bobby Brown officiating. Interment in Lone Cherry Cemetery near Mangham. Survivors include widow Sarah F Heath two step sons M F Brown and Robert E Brown a brother F F Heath two sisters Mrs George Tillman and Mrs Jim Vickers and many nieces and nephews.
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Winnsboro
Thomas David Heath
Mangham
New Light Baptist Church
Don Simms
Bobby Brown
Sarah F. Heath
Mansham
M. F. Brown
Robert E. Brown
Tallulah
F. F. Heath
Baskin
George Tillman
Rayville
Jim Vickers
Delhi
Don t Needs Sale Ad Prompt Sparks Cash Offer
A brief classified item notes a simple idea to sell unwanted items for cash using a want ad. The message emphasizes turning unused goods into money and encourages quick posting for quick payoff.
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Rise
Helena
Arkansas_ City
Vicksburg
Natchez
Red River Lady
Donaldsonville
Atchafalaya
Morgan City
Ouachita
Camden
Monroe
Black Jonesville
OHLO
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Cairo
Arkansas Little Rock
RED Shreveport
Alexandria
Pearl Jackson
Thomas Heath
Terry’s Dress Shop
Trenton ST. West
TN Lethal
Aed Dy
Herbert Breard
Pete
Pat Marnell
United Credit Plan, Inc
4Th St
Durrett
Sorrento
Tate Wren
Dong
ST. John
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