Lunch Counter Integration Spreads Across South
Downtown Galveston stores opened integrated lunch counters amid rising racial tension as Nashville officials study desegregation. A 90 day trial on dining facility integration was recommended. In Orangeburg 50 Negro students were convicted of breach of peace after a March 15 demonstration. In Memphis eight Negro students were fined for disorderly conduct linked to library demonstrations.
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Florida
Georgia
Orangeburg
S.C
Memphis
Tenn
Nashville
Birocal
Ben West
C. M. Sarratt
Vanderbilt University
Symington Gains Shown By Survey
Washington AP poll shows seven of Idaho's 18 Democratic National convention delegates favor Symington, four solidly for him after the March 12 party convention. Idaho delegates split, others undecided. Symington urges party unity in Salisbury while Pennsylvania Governor Lawrence says he is neutral and missed a dinner in Mechanicsburg. Lawrence denies significance of his absence, says he supports no candiate.
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Washington
Stuart Symington
Missouri
Associated Press
Idaho
Symington
John Kennedy
Salisbury
Pittsburgh
David Lawrence
Pennsylvania
Mechanicsburg
Lawrence
Ray gun project under review by House Space Committee
Dallas AP reports officials at Varo Manufacturing decline to confirm current work on a ray gun. Congressman Olin Teague says he seeks a House Space Committee hearing within two weeks to examine the program. The Air Force halted a 642 million dollar test facility in Yucca Flats as defense reviews continue, with Varo’s status unclear.
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Dallas, Tex
Waro Manufacturing Co
Olin Teague
D-Tex
Jas Dallas Morning News
Washington
House Space Committee
Teague
Varo
Air Force
Yucca Flats
Nev
Weather rocket network to study upper atmosphere expands
Washington AP reports government scientists have begun a network of weather rocket stations to study atmospheric conditions up to 40 miles high with Loki and Areas rockets. The test run ran Jan 18 to Feb 19 from Wallops Island Virginia and Point Mugu California with daily firings. Full year round launches will be added at Tonopah Nevada Eglin Air Force Base Florida and Cape Canaveral Florida to feed data to the International Committee on Space Research.
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Washington
Wallops Island
Point Mugu
Calif
Loki
Weather Bureau
International Committee On Space Research
Tonopah
Nev
Eglin Air Force Base
Fla
Cape Canaveral
Hebert Prods Penalties To Thwart Contractor Ties
Washington AP report on House debate over an amendment to curb retired high ranking officers joining defense contractors. The bill would withhold retirement pay from any officer who serves a contractor and ties into defense budget reform. Rep. F Edward Hebert leads the push as the Armed Services Committee reports the measure.
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Hebert
Washington
the Committee
House
Pentagon
F. Edward Hebert
D-La
Spring Fever Hits Business World
AP News analyst Sam Dawson notes business rests on a plateau as spring fever grips financial and industrial circles. He says the plateau may endure until opposing economic forces decide the dominant trend. In two weeks a key question is settled: whether consumer merchandising and confidence will rebound.
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New York
Police Officer Wins Acquittal Highlighting Market Rebound
Kansas City AP reports Police Sgt Henderson was acquitted on a theft charge. The case sits amid broader economic notes, with plans for plant expansion and modernization shaping corporate budgets. Stocks fluctuated as weather and Easter timing influenced market mood and consumer activity.
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Henderson
Louis J. Mauch
Kansas City
Riley Henderson
Henderton
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