Little Rock Teacher Testifies on Year of Tension in Integration
Elizabeth Huckaby described fear and disruptions during Central High's first year under integration. She testified in a Desegregation case that teachers trembled, some cried, and threats of violence persisted. She named white leaders and said outsiders fueled incidents, urging court action to curb them.
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No Rules For Making Movie Blockbusters
Hollywood searches for the secret to blockbuster films as editors seek big emotions and spectacle. Sorting through war epics, biblical epics, and musicals, the article notes costs and box office can vary from red to blockbuster. It highlights Bing Crosby as a persistent high earner and hints at a simple industry solution.
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South Pacific
Raintree County
Variety
Mister Hoberts
Pal Joey
Bing Crosby
Inventory Watch Signals Possible Growth Pause
New York AP reports inventories are under close watch as consumer spending shows signs of stabilizing. Business capital outlays remain below 1957 peaks, and inventory reduction may slow only after a possible pickup in output. Foreign unrest and local recession influence restocking, while steel output rises as inventory cutting ends.
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New York
Kansas Teacher Tour to Visit 30 Cities Starting June 2
The ninth annual Kansas agriculture business industry education tour for school teachers begins June 2. Sponsored by the Kansas State Chamber of Commerce with the Kansas State Teachers Assn and state colleges at Emporia Hays and Pittsburg. Thirty-four teachers will participate, visiting 30 cities and ending in Emporia on June 21.
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Kansas Agriculture, Business, Industry
Kansas State Chamber of Commerce
Kansas State Teachers Assn
Emporia
Hays
Pittsburg
Kansas
State Farm Prices Ahead Of Last Year
TOPEKA AP Prices received by Kansas farmers for all commodities on May 15 were a bit lower than April but slightly higher than a year ago. Higher prices than April for meat animals and corn were offset by lower prices for wheat hay dairy products and crops.
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Topeka
Kansas
Hurok Seeks Cultural Exchange With Russia
Sol Hurok promotes US Russian cultural exchange arguing contact with Communists aids peace. He backs tours by Marian Anderson Jan Pearce Leonard Warren Isaac Stern Roberta Peters Nathan Milstein and Moiseyev dancers touring to about a half million spectators over 11 weeks.
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Marian Anderson
Jan Pearce
Leonard Warren
Isaac Stern
Roberta Peters
Nathan Milstein
Hurok Plans Russian Invasion of New York Stages
Russian impresario Sol Hurok, arriving from Ellis Island with a $1.50 stake, announces Nov 5 to bring Berioska company of 65 women dancers to New York and an imported pianist and violinist and lieder singer from Russia. Next spring to feature the Bolshoi ballet. he says Russians have underrated talent and Americans lack outlets for singers.
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