Historic DC Civil Rights March Draws Thousands At Lincoln Shrine
Tens of thousands of demonstrators converge on the Washington monument grounds and Lincoln Memorial, in a peaceful civil rights protest. Police report orderly crowds, with estimates ranging from 100000 to 250000. march proceeds along Constitution Avenue toward Lincoln Memorial amid sings and banners calling desegregation and fair employment.
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Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Robert V. Murray
Washington Monument Grounds
Howard Covell
Monument
Lincoln Memorial
America
Constitution
Lith Street
Lincoln Memorial Steps
Constitution Avenue
House Hurries To Avert Strike
A nationwide rail strike set for 12:01 am Thursday could disrupt economic life across Southern Illinois. Legislation before Congress may halt the walkout as rail unions threaten action over work rule changes. Trains would stop if it goes into effect. Illinois Central claims trains run until the deadline. Bus lines in Peoria Rockford Carbondale offer extra service. Greyhound says it can add a few more passengers. Goods movement would shift to trucks to warehouses and retailers, with potential commodity shortages noted by Phoenix Floor Mills in Anna.
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Ilinois
Congress
Ilinois Central
Fair crowd attends Du Quoin Sky Fair and Hambletonian day
A record crowd was forecast for Du Quoin fair events with 40 000 expected for Hambletonian trotters and 20 000 for the feature race at the track. Rain cleared by afternoon but clouded conditions and heavy attendance were noted as Otto Kerner and Republican candidates visited. A stage show featuring Andy Williams and the Osmond Brothers drew crowds while fairgoers planned rail travel and trucking logistics amid an ongoing rail stoppage.
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Will
Star’s Pride
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Hambletonian
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Osmond Brothers
Lounsbury
Pete
Trudy Luva
Hist of Fair Visitors
Otto Kerner
Fair schedule for hambletonian and stage show
Grand Circuit Harness Racing features the Hambletonian Trot with other events and ticket prices. Evening schedule includes judging of livestock and a major Andy Williams show with Osmond Brothers and others. Tickets range from 1 to 3 dollars.
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Castleton Farm
Andy Williams
the Osmond Brothers
Allan Drake
Mark Wilson
W. R. Hayes
Mary McCune
McMahon
Dorset
Osmond * Brothers
Allakazam
Miner Recalls 14 Day Ordeal Trapped in Mine
Henry Throne and David Fellin describe a 14 day struggle under Hazleton Pennsylvania as flood fears, hallucinations, hunger and cold tested their will. They crawled through darkness for days before rescue teams dropped a microphone shaft to locate them. Louis Bova remained missing as rescuers widened efforts.
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Henry ‘Throne
Associated Press
Hazleton
David
Ellin
Louis Boya
Louis
Davey
Henry Throne
David Fellin
Pennsylvania
Throne
Louis ‘Bova
Rescuers Face Deadly Gas At Utah Potash Mine
In Moab Utah an explosion trapped 25 workers in a deep potash shaft. Rescue teams faced carbon monoxide as they attempted to ventilate the shaft and reach the entombed men. State Mine Inspector Hat sis said new tubing and fresh air were needed, with efforts limited by heat and gas.
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Moab
Utah
Steve Hatsis
Atul Awnutan
America
Hatsis
Colorado River Canyon
Salt’Lake City
Four Corners
New. Mexico
Colorado
Arizona
Strike could halt regional construction and rail supplies
The text warns that building and road projects may slow due to a strike. Rail transport of gravel sand lumber and related building materials could be disrupted while mail service expects to stay on schedule. Postmaster Virgil Brown notes the Carbon dale based Southern Illinois region would rely more on motor vehicles if a strike occurs. Major area industries could be affected, potentially bringing the coal industry to a standstill.
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Virgil Brown
Carbondale
Southern Illinois
Kennedy Signs Debt Ceiling Bill Amid Tax Cut Debate
President Kennedy signed a bill extending the debt limit at 309 billion dollars while Congress weighs tax cuts and pending appropriation measures. The action comes as lawmakers deliberate fiscal policy and budget proposals.
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Washington
Kennedy
Congress
Rail Tie Up Threatened For Tonight
With the deadline only 12 hours away the House moved to pass a Senate approved resolution to force arbitration and avert a national railroad walkout. House Speaker McCormack said passage to Kennedy for signing before 12 01 am deadline. opposition voiced by Rep Smith. The measure would trigger arbitration on firemen job cuts and crew requirements and push negotiations for 18 days before stri ke action allowed. The Senate bill was fast tracked to simplify passage direct to the president. Union leaders warned a walkout would halt 195 railroads nationwide once rules take effect.
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House
John W. McCormack
D-Mass
Kennedy
Howard W. Smith
D-Va
McCormack
Senate
White House
House Commerce Committee
Oren Harris
D-Ark
Congress
Southern Illinois Weather Tonight and Thursday Outlook
Cloudy period with scattered showers and thundershowers tonight. A bit warmer with low around 70. Gradual clearing and cooler Thursday with highs in the mid to upper 70s.
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