Eisenhower Calls Civil Rights Plan Moderate and Just
President Eisenhower told reporters the civil rights program is moderate and not aimed at persecuting anyone. He expressed disappointment that some fear the plan would disturb rights or social order, and he urged moderation while Senate battles over the House bill unfold. He supported a cautious path toward disarmament talks and said Stassen was not reprimanded for London talks.
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London
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U S Ratifies Atomic Treaty in Senate Vote
The Senate approved the U S membership in the International Atomic Energy Agency by a 67 19 vote. The 55 31 tally rejected Bricker amendment to deny Eisenhower authority to provide fissionable materials without congressional consent. The move enables U S participation and potential uranium 235 sharing for peaceable uses.
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Knowland
Calif
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International Seem
Soil bank payments move to retired winter wheat land
Washington reports soil bank checks are flowing to farmers who retired winter wheat land. Officials expect payments near 100 million dollars to be paid by July 1. Winter and spring wheat growers signed to retire 12,785,000 acres for 230.85 million dollars. Corn cotton rice and tobacco retirements await late summer or fall payments after field verification.
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Agriculture Department
Heat kills entire flea show in Long Beach
Long Beach hours of heat prove fatal to trainer Bob Matthews fledgling troupe. Twenty four fleas died when the amusement zone temperature rose to 98 degrees. Matthews vowed to replace them, declaring the show must go on.
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Missing Writer Elliott Paul Found After Attack
Elliott Paul 66, the author of The Last Time I Saw Paris, was found alive a week after being reported missing. He was brought to a Los Angeles hospital as an emergency case after an attack.
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Paris
Bomb injures Rockford Wife
Rockford police investigated a dynamite booby trap that critically injured Alma Anderson, 61, wife of Alderman Ene Anderson, who has served 25 years. The blast happened Tuesday as she walked through a breezeway to the garage, severely injuring her right arm and leg. Investigators searched the background for possible motive, finding no clear connection yet.
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Baker's Chief Faces Senate Quiz Over Union Scandal
James G. Cross, president of the Bakers Union, said he expects vindication as he testifies before the Senate rackets committee investigating charges he beat women misused union funds and approved substandard wage contracts with alleged loan connections. He denied plans to resign and said he would answer all questions.
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New York
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No New Change In Court Reform Compromise Seen
Springfield reports no new court reform changes emerge as Democrats end a filibuster in the state Senate. Gov Stratton and party leaders push for three fifths or two thirds votes for future judicial changes while a rival plan seeks a simple majority. Senate and House debate continues with judicial reform likely to pass within 10 days amid labor and agricultural support and opposition over voting thresholds.
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U.S. Appeals in Girard Case Move to Supreme Court
Washington reports indicate the government seeks a quick Supreme Court ruling to overturn a ruling barring surrender of GI William S. Girard to Japan for trial on man slaughter charges. The chain of appeals began after District Judge McGarra ghy ruled surrender would violate his rights. President Eisenhower declined to comment as Rankin decides whether to go directly to the high court.
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Gunmen Rob Opera Star Lauritz Melchior at Home
Three gunmen invaded the Mulholland Drive home of opera star Lauritz Melchior binding him wife Kleinchen and two employees. They looted furs cash and jewelry valued near 250000 and forced entry after masking as they fled in an old sedan. The assault left the singer and staff tied as detectives investigated the holdup.
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Melchior
Kleinchen
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Eee
Willa Huber
Melchiors
Thieves Steal Tire From Car in Ava at Midnight
Jackson County Sheriff Howard Cheatham described astonishment at three thieves who stole a tire and wheel from a car in Ava at midnight. He noted they likely used a jack and were loud, with people on the street, yet he was too scared to shout.
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Howard Cheatham
Ava
Cheatham
Pasadena Cartoonist James R Williams Dies at 69
James R Williams a Pasadena based cartoonist known for Out Our Way and syndicated in over 700 papers with a 32 million reader reach died Tuesday at age 69 His work included Why Mothers Get Gray Born 30 Years Too Soon When Youd Love to Live Forever and The Worry Wart through AP reports on June 19.
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Pasadena
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James R. Williams
Two Tankers Collide Off Brittany Killing Eight
A fog shrouded collision between the 15000 ton Stony Point and 19000 ton Ioannis off Brittany leaves eight sailors dead. Over 50 rescued with ten seriously hurt. none reported missing as crews await medical care and salvage efforts.
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Britany
Sana
Stony Point
Brittany
Eric Beckmann
Japan Court Sentences U S GI to Fifteen Years
In Otsu Japan a Japanese district court sentenced Pvt. Randal B Boyles 24 of Kenton Delaware to 15 years imprisonment for robbing and murdering a Buddhist priest. He assaulted the priest last December and tossed the unconscious man into Lake Biwa where he drowned. The prosecution had sought life.
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Weather Summary for Southern Illinois Fair Weather Tonight
Fair and pleasant conditions with mild Thursday. Tonight low around 60s. Tomorrow high in the 80s. Yesterday’s high 94 with a noon reading of 80. Sunrise 4 28 a.m. and sunset 7 35 p.m. Morning 7 a.m. reading 73.
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