Plan Civil Rights Plank Agreement Before Convention
Chicago Democratic Chairman Paul Butler says the Platform Committee will meet a week before the 1956 national convention to reach substantial agreement on civil rights. A drafting committee will convene Aug. 6, and a platform draft is to be presented Aug. 14 with nominations beginning Aug. 15. James Leonard Reinsch named convention manager after William Neale Roach quit.
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Paul Butler
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International Amphitheatre
Butler
James Leonard Reinsch
Atlanta Broadcasting
William Neale Roach
Roach
Jefferson County Highway Maintenance Material Proposals Opened
Sealed proposals for furnishing materials for county highway maintenance in Jefferson County will be received by the County Superintendent of Highways until 10 00 A M June 18 1956 and then publicly opened. Proposals on forms from the county must be enclosed in envelopes labeled Material Proposal County Highway Maintenance. The county reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technicalities. A proposal guarantee is required if a guarantee is needed not less than 10 percent of the bid. A surety bond equal to the full award amount will be required. By order of the Jefferson County Board of Supervisors Tony C Pitchford County Superintendent of Highways June 4 1956
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County Superintendent of Highways
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Jefferson County Board of Supervisors
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Tony C C. Pitchford
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Proposal for county highway sections readied for bid
Public notice indicates materials required for the construction of various highway sections in Jefferson County and townships. Documents and details may be obtained at the County Superintendent of Highways office and must be enclosed in an envelope labeled Proposal. Signed by Tony C C Pitchford.
Material proposals opened publicly in Mt Vernon Township
Proposals must be submitted on county furnished forms labeled Material Proposal Mt. Vernon Township. A surety bond for the full award amount will be required.
Jefferson County bids seek tile and insulation upgrades
Public notices outline proposals and bid forms for county wide patrol maintenance and school district work in Jefferson County Illinois. Also notices set claim dates for estates of Maddox Stevens and a divorce action in Mt. Vernon court. Budget hearing scheduled July 5 1956 for Mt Vernon Airport Authority.
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Portraits of Columbus Never Made During His Lifetime
Historians note no verified likeness of Christopher Columbus exists from his era. The absence of a contemporary portrait means later depictions rely on later artists and interpretations rather than authentic eyewitness images.
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Christopher Columbus
Normandy Landing Seen As Outdated Same as Armada
A New York analysis compares the 1944 Normandy invasion with the failed 1588 Spanish Armada, arguing amphibious assaults are now obsolete against modern nuclear and air power. It recalls Omaha and Utah landings, Eisenhower’s success, and questions future viability amid H-bomb and fleet vulnerabilities.
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Normandy
New York
Spain
Philip II
Britain
English Channel
Omaha
Utah
Eisenhower
Nickel production in 1955 hits 427 million pounds
Free world nickel output reached 427,000,000 pounds in 1955, reflecting strong global mining activity and steady demand. The figure highlights sustained production across major mining regions and market resilience amid postwar growth.
Navy rocket fizzle at White Sands probes upper atmosphere
At White Sands Proving Ground New Mexico a Navy Aerobee hi rocket failed to reach target altitude Monday climbing about 37 miles instead of 138 and achieving only roughly half the hoped velocity. Scientists led by John Townsend fear abandonment or long delay as they inspect the debris 14 miles from the firing site. The project aims to study sun radiation and solar flares, not weapons, with Churchill Manitoba next year's program likely scrapped. Michigan shoreline noted as the state's longest at 2302 miles.
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WHITE SANDS _ PROVING GROUND
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John Townsend
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Churchill
Manitoba
Alaska's Vast Area Surpasses Six Hundred Thousand Square Miles
Alaska covers more than 586000 square miles, a vast expanse noted for its enormous land area. The figure highlights Alaska's size relative to other states and regions, underscoring its status as the largest U.S. state by area.
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Alaska
Convicts May Work In Prison To Support Kin
Isaac Gurman, executive director of the St. Louis Bureau for Men, says prisoners may soon earn enough in the penitentiary to support their families. He suggests legislation requiring state agencies to buy goods produced at Missouri penitentiary and to allow prisoners to repay board and save for release.
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Missouri Penitentiary
Grand National Steeplechase Origin in England 1837
The Grand National steeplechase began in England in 1837, marking the birth of a historic horse racing event. This milestone established a renowned race that evolved into a premier national sports spectacle with long-standing tradition and public interest through the years.
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England
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