Civil Rights Commission Eyes Field Investigations
New Hampshire lawyer Gordon M. Tiffany leads the Civil Rights Commission as staff director. He explains investigators must be tactful and diplomatic to handle delicate racial questions while gathering substantial material for reports. The commission will launch a nationwide inquiry this month into voting, education, and housing discrimination and may hold public hearings if needed.
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Washington
Civil Rights Commission
Gordon M. Tifffany
New Hampshire
New Commission
Tiffany
Congress
Newsmen Hear Expert Talk On Guided Missiles In Dallas
In Dallas the opening session of the Texas Press Association convention features Rear Admiral Kirkpatrick of the Naval Operations Staff discussing guided missiles. He forecasts Vanguard program failures may occur but expects enough satellite launches to classify the year as successful. He notes Navy space work is advancing with reconnaissance value and ongoing effort despite occasional setbacks. Directors name Brownwood as next year's convention site.
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Dallas
Naval Operations Staff
Texas Press Assn
Kirkpatrick
Dallas Naval Air Station
Brownwood
James Gillentine
David C. Leavell
Galveston Daily News and Tribune
Vanguard
Weave and Impeccable Appearance Collection Ad
A vintage advertisement highlights a fashion theme with notes of comfortable shade and all day relaxation. The item emphasizes weave textures and impeccable styling from a broader collection.
White student cleared of disturbing the peace at Little Rock
Curtis Stover, 18, a Central High graduate, spat on a Negro girl Thelma Johnson after the May 25 baccalaureate. Municipal Judge Robert Laster ruled him innocent, citing an emotion he could not control and blaming Dwight Eisenhower for the scene. Ernest Green was among the 602 graduates.
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Little Rock, Ark
UPI
Curtis Stover
Central High School
Robert Laster
Laster
Dwight Eisenhower
Poland
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