Odds Point to Stronger Senate Control in 1958
Five Republican senators announced retirement plans reducing GOP resilience for next year’s elections. Democrats target New Jersey California and Pennsylvania, while Indiana and Maine show limited GOP risk. Only Wisconsin offers a tenuous Democratic hold as Republicans eye six seats in play.
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Dallas Court Delays Integration Order To Allow More Time
The US Court of Appeals reversed a lower court ruling ordering Dallas Texas to integrate its schools by midterm. The panel said authorities deserve a reasonable opportunity to meet their primary desegregation duties before stricter dates or judgments are entered.
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Sid U. &. Circuit Court of Appeals
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William Atwell
Dedlas
Midterm
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Authentine
Atlantic Sea- Board
Syracuse
Minnesota
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Scotland
Thomas J. Johsson
Two GIs Receive Jap Prison Terms
In Yokohama a district court sentenced two U S Navy air crew members and a Marine private to prison terms up to 34 years for assaulting a taxi driver. The judge cited psychological stress of isolation aboard space missions and debated whether long voyages would affect crew behavior. The case touched on scientists’ hopes for space exploration and the need for training to handle psychological strain.
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Yokozuna District Court
U.S. Navy
Donald M. Mition
Chass
Stamford
Conn
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RTE Space Exploring
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Indianapolis
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Assi
Ad-lates, Inc
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Perm
Sancejas
Nick W Mauntanis
Bridge
David G Morrary
EL Centro
Calif
James McNutt
James
Julia
Janet
Joye
Jecry
Thorstan
Jean
Elvis Look Banned for City Cops Hair Policies
Chief Harold F. Kelly ordered Syracuse police to conform to a new standard banning long sideburns and Elvis style hair. Capt Paul McLaughlin will enforce within 30 days guidelines dictating short coats, regulation caps, and brown shoes.
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Syracuse
Harold F. Kelly
Wong
Kelly
Paul McLaughlin
Ine Spéctor
Soviet Aid Offer Prompts Africa Asia Conference Row
Cairo dispatch says the Soviet Union offered large scale aid to countries at the African-Asian conference. A 400-delegate NGO event opened with speakers denouncing Western imperialism. Moscow reportedly pledged help without motives, promising loans and experts for industry education and hospitals.
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Cairo
Soviet Union
Bntsouress
Sayin
Russia
New England Milk Price Cut Announced for 1958
Boston reports the Federal milk market administrator announced a reduction of 17k cents per quart in New England effective January 1 1958. The move aims to counter a sharp drop in consumption while production remained not cited. Robert W Cherry acting administrator noted November marked the second month with sales below the prior year.
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Boston
New England
Robert W. Cherry
Eisenhower to spend week at Gettysburg farm
President Eisenhower leaves Washington for a week at his Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, farm to draft the State of the Union and budget messages. He will likely return by January 1 for the Civil Rights Commission meeting and will participate in at least part of its first formal session.
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Hagerty
Sales Tip TOKYO door-to-door scam ends in tragedy
Police reported a case in Tokyo where a door-to-door sales pitch led to a fatal incident. A man with a live stake allegedly pressured a buyer, resulting in the purchase of wares under distressing circumstances. The incident flags concerns about aggressive sales tactics.
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Tokyo
Japan
Hiker 17 Admits Killing Man Over Car Theft in Corning
Fred Sommer Jr. 17 admitted in a written statement that he shot Len Brown in the head to steal Brown’s car. Sommer, a tavern janitor from Cameron Mills, waived examination and was ordered held for a grand jury. Police said Sommer also confessed to robbing a tavern in Hornell and an Elmira liquor store, with about $200 taken. The case ties to a broader set of robberies and state tax dispute coverage nearby.
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Peltz
Fred Sommer Jr
Trearchy
Cameron Mills
Brown
Sommer
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Rosé Brown
Corning Glass Works
Elmira
Oice
Alytar
Spramer
Painted Post
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Albany
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Pye
Legisisture
Cormittes
Oswald D. Heck
Schenectady
Senate
Walter J. Mahoney
Buffalo
New Jersey
Connecticut
Hartford
Conn
Abraham A. Riblofe
Robert Meyner
Averell Harriman
New York
Harriman
Former Syracusan Arrested in Buffalo Bank Holdup
Onetime Syracuse University student Charles Van Bergen 50 is jailed in Buffalo after the 63000 Macine Trust Co. holdup. Nicknamed the Gentleman Bandit he told police he attended Syracuse University 1925 to 1928 and did not graduate. He faces a first degree robbery charge as grand jury action looms.
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Syracuse University
Buffalo
Macine Trust Co
Charles von Bergen
Jerley
van Berger
van Burgen
Mg Business Administration
Syracuse
Charles van Bergen
Highland Ave
van Bergen
Madge Taggart
van Her
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Triplets Born at Oswego Hospital
An Oswego woman delivered triplets at Oswego Hospital. Doctors say Mrs Maria Rose is fine after birth of two boys weighing 4 pounds 4 ounces and 4 pounds 8 ounces and a third at 4 pounds 9 ounces. The babies are believed to be the hospital's first triplets and are grandsons of Merlin Rose Sr. who planned to take over as Oswego public welfare commissioner.
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Oswego
Oswego Hospital
Maria Rose
Rose
Merlin Rose Sr
Jem
Chuckle Notes On Power Shifts In Daily Life
A humorous item recalls a past era where 100 horsepower kept planes aloft, contrasting with today’s need for 350 horsepower to haul a 11½ pound shopper to the supermarket, highlighting how energy demands and everyday tasks have evolved.
Fire Devastates Coal Town in Major Blaze
SPRINGHILL N. D., Aug. 8. A wildfire destroyed the heart of Jorrows, burning 15 businesses and five apartments, leaving only the mine intact. Mayor Ralph Gilroy blamed the disaster for devastating the town's spirit and economy, with losses estimated at tens of millions as heavy rain aided firefighting efforts. This marks a second major disaster in 14 months after a deadly collapse in November 1956.
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Springhill
N. 8
Jorrows
Ralph Gilroy
Transit Talks Still Deadlocked Despite Threat to Strike
New York City transit wage talks remain stalled as Michael J. Quill leader of the Transport Workers Union warns of a strike on New Year’s Eve if wages aren’t raised. A union meeting is set for Sunday to decide on strike action.
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New York
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