House Moves Civil Rights Bill Amid Jury Trial Debate
The House opens its showdown on a civil rights bill with expectations of passage by nightfall. Southern opponents may seek a jury trial for those violating the injunction. critics warn trials could lead to acquittals. Rep. Celler and Rep. Martin forecast defeat of the jury trial amendment. A right to work fight fails as Forand rules it outside the bill. Dr Martin Luther King announces a voting campaign plan with Vice President Nixon.
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House
South
Rep. Celler
D-Ny
Martin
Massachusetts
Senate
Senate Judiciary Committee
Rep
Hoffman
R-Mich
Civil Rights Commission
Rep. Alger
Tex
Rep. Forand
D-Rl
Forand
Alger
Martin Luther King
Montgomery
Ala
Nixon
Daniel Daniel Expands Anti Vice Campaign In Texas Gulf
Gov Price Daniel backed a statewide anti vice drive after ordering the shutdown of gambling and related houses along the coast. Atty Gen Will Wilson's office pressed petitions against Kemah establishments and bank records were sent to a grand jury for review as part of the crackdown.
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Galveston
Price Daniel
Will Wilson
Jim Simpson
Texas City
Cecil Rotsch
Wien
Galveston County
Simpson
Chili Bowl
Vic A
Maceo
Kemah
Boneta Club
W. E. Nelson
Hope Rooms
Jessie Elliott
Horseshoe Club
Cotton Guerrant
William H. Wisko
Austin
Daniel
Gulf Coast
Texas
Texas Rangers
Alabama Klan Splits Over Two Church Burnings
Birmingham reports a split in Alabama's largest Klan faction over cross burnings at two Sylacauga churches. The new Alabama Ku Klux Klan Inc. touts about 3,500 Birmingham-area members and aims to attract affiliates statewide. Eldon Edwards accuses the imperial wizard's office of dictatorial power. Rev. Alvin Horn resigns amid marriage publicity to a 15 year old girl.
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Birmingham
Ala
Birmingham News Today
Alabama
Sylacauga
U. S. Klans of
Georgia
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
Alabama Ku Klux Klan, Inc
New Troup
Sylacarea
Alvin Horn
Horn
KKK
Edwards
Coup toppled Provisional Haitian President Fignole
LATE BULLETIN Haiti reports a military coup deposes Provisional President Daniel Fignole becoming the fifth government ousted since December. In Mississippi authorities bar photographers from federal elevator area after a camera seizure, while a Jackson editor refuses an apology. Treasury Secretary Humphrey tells Congress tax cuts require a Treasury surplus which does not currently exist.
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Port AU Prince
Haiti
Daniel Fignole
Jackson
Miss
Federal Building
U. S. Atty
Jack McDill
Frederick Sullens
Jackson Daily News
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Humphrey
Congress
Treasury
Eisenhower aims at foreign aid bill at White House breakfast
President Eisenhower pressed his foreign aid bill during a White House breakfast with 42 GOP House members in the state dining room. Rep. James Fulton praised the effort calling the mutual aid appropriation absolutely necessary as a path to peace while Rep. Se Cr cramer urged favorable veto powers over individual items in rivers and harbors legislation.
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Washington
Eisenhower
White House
James G. Fulton
Pennsylvania
Rep. Se Co. Cramer
Florida
House
Winners Named by Chief Tusquahoma Chapter D A R
Winners announced include Jackie Glynn Lewis Okaloosa Rita McQueen West Monroe High School Eleanor Jo Calhoun Calhoun High School Robert Manning Kemp St Paschal's Robert Wade Sims Woodlawn and J N Cuz Rogers former West Monroe police officer and alderman who plans a 1958 county sheriff bid in Colorado Continued On Page Six A
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Daughters of the American Revolution
Jackie Glynn Lewis
Okaloosa
Rita McQueen
West Monroe High School
Eleanor Jo Calhoun
Calhoun High School
Robert Manning Kemp
St. Paschal’s
Robert Wade Sims
Woodlawn
J. N
Cuz) Rogers
West Monroe
Colorado
Paratroopers die as Army truck plunges from bridge
A canvas-covered Army truck careened off a bridge at Fort Campbell and landed upside down in a rocky creek bed, killing 14 paratroopers and injuring nine others. The 327th Airborne Infantry from the Screaming Eagle division were returning from field training when the 2-ton truck hit the bridge rail and plunged 20 feet. Two helicopters evacuated victims to the base hospital as a board of inquiry opened into the worst accident on the post. Survivors estimated 40 to 45 mph, above the 25 mph limit, with investigators pending an official report.
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Ft. Campbell Army Base
Campbell
Tennessee
Ft. Campbell
327Th Airborne Infantry
Screaming Eagle’ Airborne
Russia proposes halt to nuclear tests with international commission
In London Russia formally proposes a two to three year halt on all nuclear tests and the creation of an international commission to monitor the agreement. Valeria Zorin presents the plan at the U N disarmament subcommittee as Western consultations draw critique.
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London
Russia
Valeria Zorin
United Nations
United States
Britain
Pacific
Zorin
Communist Party
Nikita Khrushchev
Helsinki
Soviet Union
West
City Council To Meet Monday On Water Works Bonds
Monroe city officials call a Monday meeting at city hall to discuss a proposed special election authorizing revenue bonds for improvements and extensions to the water works and electric plants and systems. The bond election requires approval from the state bond and tax board.
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Monroe
City Hall
State Bond and Tax Board
Miss Monroe West Monroe Beauty Pageant Sets Tonight
Nine contenders compete at West Monroe High School for Miss Monroe West Monroe and the Little Miss title. Judges include Bob Fallin and Richard Hale as the queen is crowned after a two day screening amid parade, tea, and talents. Winner advances to Miss Louisiana in Lake Charles.
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Monroe
West Monroe
Bob Fallin
Ruston
State Junior Chamber of Commerce
Richard Hale
News-Star— World
Jeanette Kimball
Louisiana
Dean William Smith
Northeast Louisiana State College
Mac Ward
Eleanor Cammack
Lake
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Bogalusa
Pvt
Ronald J. Curtis
Kalamazoo, Mich
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Nell Rivers
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Susan Walters
Nira Lee Hunt
Betty Joe Bartlett
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Rose Garrett
Phyllis David
Debbie Kraft
Barbara House
Lynna
An Duggar
Deborah Moore
Janice Hatten
Janice Coon
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Betty Bandy
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