Civil Rights Plank Drawn
Chicago reports the Democratic party drafts a civil rights plank praising Supreme Court desegregation decisions for their vast national impact while rejecting force to influence court determinations. The civil rights section notes recent Supreme Court school desegregation rulings and their broad consequences.
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Chicago
Democratic Party
Supreme Court
Civil Rights Section
Supreme Court of the United States
Lavish Perle Mesta Party Roars At Chicago Gala
Notables mingle at Perle Mesta's champagne supper in a Hilton Hotel ballroom as guests swell beyond plans. H. V. Kaltenborn mimics Truman, prompting a booming parody of political radio reporting while guests trade barbs and laughter amid a lively, televised floor show.
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Chicago 4
Perle Mesta
Mesta
H. V. Kaltenborn
Harry S. Truman
Martha Roundtree
Kaltenborn
Truman
H. S. Truman
Prison Term For Auditor
CHICAGO Orville Hodge the former Illinois state auditor was sentenced to 10 years in a federal prison for misapplying funds from federally insured banks. Judge John P Barnes imposed the sentence after Hodge pleaded guilty to 51 of 54 counts, tears visible as the ruling was read. He faces additional state charges in Illinois.
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Chicago
Orville Hodge
Illinois
John P. Barnes
U. S. District Court
Hodge
Arthur Fitzgerald
Georgia Balks At Platform
Georgia delegates to the Democratic National Convention vote against the platform draft. They adopt a resolution directing the delegation chair to oppose the platform and any amendments challenging the southern way of life and Democratic Party principles.
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Chicago
Georgia
Convention
Democratic Party
Plastic optical lenses first appeared in the United States in 1937
A fragment notes that plastic optical lenses first appeared in the United States in 1937, indicating an early development in synthetic lens technology and industrial adoption during the prewar era.
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United States
Martha Raye Recovering After Sleep Pill Incident
Miami Beach reports actress Martha Raye recovering after an overdose of about 20 sleeping pills left her unconscious on her bedroom floor. Dr. Ralph Robbins said she was placed in hospital with oxygen and noted no clear reason for the pills. Earlier, she had come to Florida seeking a divorce from her fifth husband Ed Begley, which a Miami judge denied for not meeting the 90 day residence rule.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Martha Raye
Ralph Robbins
Robbins
Miss Raye
Florida
Ed Begley
Miami
Foreign students in U S reach forty three thousand in thirty five thirty six
The 1955 36 figure shows 43309 foreign citizens in the United States for educational purposes. Nearby in Colorado the highest auto road reaches the 14260 foot summit of Mount Evans.
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United States
Mount Evans
Colorado
Insects Forcing Texas Farmers From Homes At Dusk
In the Lubbock area southeast of the city farmers report severe swarms of small dark brown insects driving people from their homes at night. W L Owens of Texas A&M confirms insect samples for identification. Officials say no proven health or agricultural damage, but nuisance is high. Residents describe bites and swarming at dusk, with names such as Mrs. W C Hobbs and Mrs. Newman Boles detailing evening meal disruptions and swarms entering homes as darkness falls.
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Lubbock
Tex U
Texas
Here
W. L. Owens
Texas Experiment Station
Texas A&m College
W. C. Hobbs
Hobbs
Newman Boles
Betsy Slows Down As It Moves North Toward New England
Hurricane Betsy slowed to a crawl today easing threat to the U S mainland with a turn to the northeast. Miami forecaster Gordon Dunn said New England has nothing to worry about from Betsy. A new area of strong winds and rain squalls in the tropical Atlantic suggested a second storm may be developing where Betsy formed last Friday.
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Miami
Fla
Betsy
U. S
Gordon Dunn
Dynamite stunt ends in captain’s death at Waterloo
Alfred R. Baken of Jacksonville Florida died during Capt Dynamite’s act when eight sticks of dynamite exploded inside his self built coffin at Tunis Speedway. The 3 year performer was fatally injured and did not rise from the debris as 2,000 spectators watched. His friend Chuck Beeler aided by ambulance personnel and the show continued. Baken’s coffin method remained a trade secret.
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Waterloo
Iowa
Dynamite
Alfred R. Baken
Jacksonville
Fla
Tunis Speedway
Baken
Chuck Beeler
Miami
Beeler
Fired Shotgun At His Family In Junction City
Royal Trower, 34, was held on four charges after allegedly firing a shotgun into a car carrying his wife and five children. Mrs. Trower was struck in the forehead and neck, and son Royal Jr. was hit in the arm. Patrolman Dick Brandl reported the family was escaping when the gun went off. Charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, discharging a firearm in city limits, drunkenness, and disturbing the peace. U.S. Savings Bonds are safe.
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Junction City
Royal Trower
Dewey backs Nixon for second term at open convention
Thomas E. Dewey conferred with President Eisenhower and voiced strong confidence that Vice President Nixon will be nominated again. He praised Nixon as the most useful vice president in history while noting he did not reveal details of talks with Eisenhower about the GOP National Convention in San Francisco. Senator Knowland also voiced support after discussions with the President. The President indicated Nixon was perfectly acceptable but stopped short of endorsing him, urging an open convention with free delegate choice.
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Washington
Thomas E. Dewey
Eisenhower
Nixon
Dewey
New York
Sen. Knowland
Calif
Senate
San Francisco
More States To Stevenson (Continued from Page 1)
Gov. Lausche declines support for Harriman. Wisconsin's delegation gives Stevenson a 4 2 edge. Colorado may pledge all 20 votes to Stevenson. AP tally shows Stevenson 572 1 44 votes for Harriman with others uncommitted. Nomination needs 638 614 votes as Stevenson intensifies first ballot drive.
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Frank J. Lausche
Ohio
Harriman
Wisconsin
Stevenson
George Rock
Colorado
Associated Press
Truman backs Harriman as Stevenson faces convention clash
Former President Harry S. Truman praised Harriman and said Stevenson cannot win in November, claiming he can win no states beyond those carried in 1952. The Stevenson camp faced a possible convention floor fight over a civil rights plank backed by Eleanor Roosevelt. Rayburn urged unity, while Senator Morse warned Democrats saved Eisenhower’s foreign policy when his party faltered.
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Harry S. Truman
Truman
Harriman
Stevenson
Eleanor Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Rayburn
Eisenhower
Wayne Morse
Oregon
Congress
Overheating stainless steel pots and pans cause discoloration
A cautionary note states that heating stainless steel cookware too hot can lead to visible discoloration. The warning emphasizes proper temperature control to maintain appearance and performance of pots and pans.
Douglas Buys Cook's Cabin in Ottawa
Mr and Mrs Noel Douglas of 407 S Sycamore have bought the Cook Cabin adjoining the Ottawa Country Club. The rustic 17 acre property, built about 20 years ago by the late A L Cook and Mrs Cook, will be their home.
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Noel Douglas
S. Sycamore
Cook
Ottawa Country Club
Douglases
A. L. Cook
Ottawa
Douglas
Chautauqua, N. Y
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