Kasper Stands for Chaos in Nashville Riot Case
John Kasper, famed segregationist, jailed for inciting to riot in Nashville amid school integration unrest. FBI informant ties him to concealment of dynamite linked to a $500,000 Nashville school explosion. Authors condemn his hate-mongering as destabilizing the South and hindering peaceful settlement.
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South
John Kasper
Tennessee
Kasper
Nashville
FBI
KKE
Huckleberry Finn in New York sparks book burning row
A New York controversy follows the Board of Education and Mayor Robert Wagner backing removal of Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn from school texts. Critics defend Twain's portrayal of Black characters while questioning alleged offensiveness to both Black and Irish communities.
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New York
Board of Education
Mark Twain
Robert Wag Y
Twain
Thor
Elmer Carter
State Commission Against Discrimination
New York Board
Victory Was Strictly Moral in United Nations Vote
The United Nations debated the Hungary tragedy as Ambassador Lodge introduced a resolution condemning the Soviet Union. The measure passed overwhelmingly with Soviet satellites voting against and 70 abstentions, highlighting a Western triumph but offering little real bite against Moscow. The piece notes Russia’s power to bludgeon small nations while presiding over a body meant to uphold peace and justice.
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United Nations
U. S. General Assembly
Russia
Henry Cabot Lodge
United States
Soviet Union
India
Hungary
Nehru
Assembly
U. S
West
U. WN
Country Needs More Guar and Astragalus Vetch
A 1957 United Features Syndicate overview describes crops and plants like safflower sesame jojoba simmondsia canaigre and astragalus vetch as potential farm staples to boost profits. It notes selenium enrichment via astragalus vetch ashes and outlines uses for guar canaigre and tannin sources, emphasizing farming for oils, waxes, papers and chemicals.
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Washington
Teaver
Congress
Asttagalus Vetch
Say & Farmer
Coperigat
United Features Syrdicate Inc
Fragmentary Thought Note From Poetic Text
A highly fragmented excerpt cites archaic language and biblical phrasing. It references numbers and a fiery soul line, with unclear context and no evident news event, person, or organization to anchor a factual summary.
Communist Party in America Sick and Losing Members
Washington report says the American Communist Party is weak and split by factions led by Foster and Gates. Membership has fallen from about 80,000 in 1945 to around 10,000, with several noted quitters, amid Khrushchev’s revelations and internal strife.
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Communist Party In America
Washington
Communist Party
Bactons
Say
Howard Fast
Joseph Clark
The
Daily Worker
Ae Oe
William Z. Foster
Foster
John Gates
Edi Intim
Piper
Nikita Khrushchev
Stalin
Khrushchev
Moscow
Random Bits of News and Nonsense From The Nation
A jumble of quips and opinions on politicians royalty and odd forecasts. A senator jokes about birthplace for U S tennis champs while Prince Charles faces school life questions. A trade note imagines remote control trains and robot conductors. Publicity tales about TV letters. An Iowa professor touts an international number lane. A raccoon coat revival hints at saxophone jokes. Former teachers turn sports managers tease Molotov as ambassador to Outer Monegalix.
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Molotov
Outer
Monegalix
The Empty Home by E A Guest
Poem contrasting childless homes with child filled ones. Old Trouble intrudes, causing silence and gloom in empty halls as laughter fades and adults remain burdened by worry. A provocative line suggests ax murders by respected family men.
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Little Finger
Mars
Two Long Beach Women Elected National Officers
Years ago in Seattle two Long Beach women were elected national officers of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Fleet Reserve Association. Mrs. Florence Ross became national financial secretary and Mrs. Gertrude Butterhof was named national treasurer. Also noted, the Yorktown and Vincennes were assigned to a scouting force in Boston. In Santa Barbara, Mesdames Holton and other grand chapter officials were honored en route to Santa Cruz for the Eland chapter session.
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Long Beach
Ladies Auxiliary
Fleet Reserve Association
Seattle
Wash
Florence Ross
Gertrude Butterhof
Yorktown
Vincennes
Boston
Mass
Jesse
Holton
Ruth
California
Order of Eastern Star
Santa Barbara
Eland
Santa Cruz
Public Forum letters urge federal enforcement of Supreme Court rulings
A reader argues the federal government must enforce Supreme Court decrees and oppose state-rights arguments. The letter supports integration, questions lawful obedience, and notes concerns about dress, discipline, and co existence in schools. Signed by Tt. R. Howe, 1832 Merber Ave, Long Beach.
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South
Supreme Court
United Statis Supreme Court
Tt. R. Howe, Jrl
Merber Ave
Long Beach
Wants School Attire Regulated
A reader urges the Long Beach School Board to adopt dress regulations similar to other Southern California districts. The letter argues schools should set standards rather than shifting parental responsibilities, while opposing undue burden on families.
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Long Beach
California
Fatherly Advice Echoes Through Time
A father recalls his failed attempt to match his own father’s wisdom as his children grow. He worries his guidance lacks the depth of the past, yet a grown child expresses thanks for advice once given, revealing a quiet, lasting impact.
Nitroglycerin Discovery and Early Production Timeline
Nitroglycerin was discovered in 1846 by Italian chemist Ascanio Sobrero. It was first marketed by Emmanurt and Alfred Nobel in 1862 in Helsingborg, Sweden. George W. Mowbray improved manufacture, supplying refined nitroglycerine for blasting from 1866 onward in Titusville, Pennsylvania.
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Ascanio Sobrero
Emmanurt
Alfred Node
Helenborg
Sweden
George W. Mowbray
Titusville
America
Massachusett
Press Telegram Staff and Advertising Representatives
The Press Telegram lists its staff including publisher Harold M. Hines and executive editor Miles E. Line. Advertising reps are Ridder-Jonne Inc with offices in New York Chicago Detroit Minneapolis and Los Angeles. Current files of The Press Telegram are maintained at these offices with Comic Advertising Representatives Metropolitan Group Inc.
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Ridder-Jonne, Inc
New York
Soth
Chicago
Wwrigley
Detroit
Penobecot
Minneapolis
St. Paul
East 4Th St
Los Angeles
Wih
St. San Francises
Sutter St
The
Press-Telegram
Metropolitan Group, Inc
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