Louisiana Governor Wins Freedom From Mental Institute
Gov Earl K Long was released from a mental hospital after firing the two administrators who ran it and having the commitment order dropped by District Judge Robert D Jones. An aide said Long was headed to a hotel as Atty Gen Jack Gremillion joined the move to drop the order eight days after he was committed.
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Court Declares Mistrial In Odessa Murder Case
Odessa court ends trial with no case as judge declares mistrial. Long, freed, greeted by cheering spectators in a gym courtroom. He fired state hospital leaders, fled Louisiana, and moved through Galveston and Baton Rouge amid family conflict and hearings. He fought commitment orders, claimed jealousy in a separation suit, and left in a black limousine after a brief hearing.
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Airliner Crashes Near Milan With 71 Aboard
A four engine passenger plane, flight No 591 from Athens via Rome to Chicago, crashed in flames near Mamavve after taking off from Milan Malpensa in a thunderstorm. Witnesses said lightning struck the craft at about 1500 feet. officials reported no survivors and emergency services rushed to the field.
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Blame Is Placed Upon Publication In Odessa Trial
In Odessa's 70th District Court Judge Paul McCollum granted a mistrial in the T. M. Shirley murder case after a mimeographed publication alleging the trial was fixed circulated in the courthouse. State prosecutors called the act a dastardly move that would require a new trial if a conviction occurred. The case was reset for Sept. 14.
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Body Found Near Kemp in Kaufman County
The badly decomposed body of Royal Albert Mitchum age 43 from Dallas was found Thursday near Kemp. Deputies issued a pickup order for the car he was last seen driving.
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House Sets Monday Tax Bill Deadline
A Texas House move aims to send a revised tax bill to the Senate by Monday. The House Revenue and Tax Committee approved a 168 million dollar plan that includes a severance tax on natural gas pipelines, franchise taxes, and a 2 percent sales tax on items over 50 dollars. Speaker Waggoner Carr indicated readiness to debate, with possible Saturday work and a joint conference target around July 9 or 10 as the session aims for July 16.
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Seaway Edict Centred on Eisenhower Queen Open Seaway Pact
President Eisenhower and Queen Elizabeth II formally opened the St. Lawrence Seaway at Montreal dedicating it to mutual benefit. They stood aboard a dais at St Lambert Lock, praised democratic cooperation, and attended a ceremony with officials, a navy band, and a youth choir.
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Little Rock Plans Integrated Opening Of Schools
The Little Rock school board announced plans to operate high schools on an integrated basis this fall amid warnings of possible violence. Governor Faubus said integration could not be carried out without federal force, and he did not comment on Thursday night’s action. Details were deferred to an upcoming statement as the board planned to use the Arkansas pupil placement law, while questions remained on how many Negro students would enroll in white schools.
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Forecarts and limace al thI weather report summary
The readable fragments describe a weather forecast with unclear terms and garbled wording. Specific locations, dates, or measurements are not discernible, making it difficult to identify concrete conditions or impacts from the fragment.
Senators Open Secret Payroll List To Public
The Senate voted to make public the names titles and salaries of all Senate employees. The 15 hour session ended with a voice vote approving the resolution from Chairman Thomas C. Hennings Jr. of the Rules Committee. House payroll records are already public.
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Armstrong in hospital rally as pneumonia battle drags on
Jazz legend Louis Armstrong known as Satchmo remains in a central Italian hospital room battling pneumonia. Doctors report his condition improving slowly with antibiotics and sedation as he receives careful monitoring for heart complications. plans to return to the United States were canceled.
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Satellite Fails To Attain Orbit
Air Force reports Discoverer satellite rocket failed to reach orbit from Vandenberg base California. Speculation arises over heavy space capsule weight beyond 300 pounds amid tests of complex equipment. Ceremony notes firm silence as analysts assess why launch did not achieve orbital insertion.
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