Hungarian Refugees Riot. Police Brutality and Embassies Attacked
In New York and Moscow the daylong protests by Hungarian refugees escalated into violence. Demonstrators clashed with police outside the West German Embassy in Bonn and at Park Avenue, injuring several officers and smashing windows. AP reported roughing of correspondents including Max Frankel of Times and AP’s Harold Milks, amid alleged censorship from Moscow.
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London
Last Yacht Demonstrations Spark Western Protests
Western diplomats say two large demonstrations outside the Danish Embassy and in Moscow appear organized by Soviet agencies. Hans Kroll lodged an oral protest in London as crowds grew from about 100 to nearly 1,000, with a last yacht alert reportedly ordered.
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Weather and train reports mix in scattered notices
A patchwork of weather alerts and transit notes covers shifts in conditions from Toledo to Holland. Weatherman Andy Keiler predicts showers with possible snow later, while trains face delays due to rerouting and a derailment near Holland. Also in brief, John Calvert’s yacht is tracked as Japanese coast guard watch continues.
New Evidence Links Murphy and Galindez Disappearance
The Justice Department possesses documents in Gerald Lester Murphs handwriting tied to the disappearance of Dr Jesus de Galindez a Columbia University lecturer who vanished in New York City on March 2 1956 The Times reports consular files in Murphys Ciudad Trujillo apartment include a notebook a pilot logbook and a cryptic sheet The case centers on Murphys suspected abduction to the Dominican Republic and his own disappearance on December 3 1956 and linked to Dominican dictator Rafael Trujillos regime
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Trujillo Cleared Over Murphy Disappearance Report
An AP report from Los Angeles notes that the investigation into Me Tarzan Murphy’s disappearance in Ciudad Trujillo concluded with Trujillo cleared of involvement. The document, written by Morris L. Ernst and a colleague, rejects claims Murphy was flown to the Dominican Republic and mentions a physique contest linked to the case. The report appears on page 7, column 3.
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Man Held in Fatal Shooting Ties to Central High Case
Will Brown, 57, father of Minnijean Brown, is held after confessing to shooting Elmer Isaac, 68, outside a private club. A .45 bullet and a 32 caliber automatic are linked to the case as detectives outline the motive and control of the scene. Isaac’s death follows tensions around Central High School integration and Minnijean Brown’s expulsion.
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Voodoo accusation ends with peppered rooster verdict
Deputies in San Antonio hear a complainant claim voodoo powder in a neighbor’s yard. She displays a dead rooster as evidence. Deputy Tony Lobello tastes the powder and rules the rooster died from consuming too much red pepper.
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New York City to Refund Central Railroad Franchise Taxes
New York City plans a refund of about 2 percent of a million dollars in franchise taxes to the New York Central Railroad. An agreement, not yet written, also calls for a future slight tax reduction. Comptroller Lawrence E. Gerosa confirmed the deal, noting localities are cutting rail taxes to aid railroads in financial trouble. The rebate covers 16 years back to 1942 amid ongoing valuation disputes.
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President Eisenhower to discuss civil rights with Negro leaders
UPI reports a high level meeting at the White House where Negro leaders press for federal action to speed school desegregation and protect Black voting rights. The Little Rock suspension and possible dramatic proposals are on the agenda as Roy Wilkins of the NAACP attends, signaling the ongoing push for peaceful integration.
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FURILE ROAD BLOCK FUGITIVES ELUDE CALIF. ROADBLOCK
AP dispatch reports a gun battle near Willits involving George Cole and a partner, then a pursuit to Ullah where a roadblock failed. Officers linked the men to a late December Laytonville tavern holdup and the fatal San Francisco sergeant shooting. The fugitives fled toward Lake County as aircraft aided the search.
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Summer weekend toll reaches 27 in Vermont crashes
A fatal weekend in Vermont leaves 27 dead from accidents, including 23 in traffic crashes from Friday evening to Sunday night. Darlene Davis, 10, of Burlington, died in a two car crash near Central Square along with her mother Bertha Davis who remains in critical condition. The crash also injures sisters Geraldine French and sister Joy, and Air Force serviceman Rodney Preston.
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Elvis’ Grandfather Plans Solo Album in Louisville
Elvis Presley’s grandfather Jesse Presley, a 62 year old crate repairman, agreed to record an album of songs he learned as a Mississippi cotton picker. He says he doesn’t want to ride Elvis’ name but to build his own career and is under contract to record in Louisville.
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