NAACP Charter Revoked by Faubus in Arkansas
In Little Rock, Governor Orval Faubus revokes the state charter of the NAACP and about 100 other organizations for unpaid 1937 franchise taxes. Superintendent Virgil Blossom recommends expulsion of 16 year old Minnie Jean Brown from Central High after a fight with white students. Blossom also extends a three day suspension to two weeks.
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Little Rock
Ark
Orval Faubus
National Assn
Integrated Central High School
Virgil Blossom
Faubus
NAACP
Fed
Kansas
Blossom
Minnie Jean Brown
Central High
Florence’ Callaway
Thelma
Mothershed
Jefferson Thomas
Jess Matthews
Railroads Win 2 Percent Freight Rate Increase
Washington report says the Interstate Commerce Commission approved a new average rail freight rate hike of about 2 percent on most items, the 45th postwar increase. The move, effective soon, adds roughly 182 million dollars annually in freight revenue as carriers cite a "critical and precarious" financial position.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
U S Ambassador Resumes Flight After Berlin Talks
The U S ambassador to West Germany Russia resumed his air journey to Moscow today following discussions in Berlin with David Bruce and Thompson. The party, engaging with U S officials, continued diplomatic outreach amid ongoing Cold War tensions.
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Berlin
Liewellyn
Moscow
David Bruce
Thompson
U. S
Jons
West Ger
Russia
State Pay Rise Delayed by Assembly Panel in Sacramento
Interim Unit delays decision on a state workers raise as the Assembly Ways and Means subcommittee cites need for more economic data. The board plans to wait for differences between state and private industry salaries before requesting a 3 percent raise, seeking 10.47 million dollars for General Fund. Also noted is the death of 92 year old William Mangels, inventor of the Whip, who died in New York.
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Lhas
A. Alan
Gov.l
Haight
St Post
Thomas M
Rees
Los Angeles
New York
William F
Mangels
Germany
United States
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