Supreme Court Backs Federal Role in Negro Voting Rights
In two unanimous actions the Supreme Court upheld key sections of the 1957 Civil Rights Act and nullified a Georgia judge's ruling that limited federal power to enforce voting rights. The court affirmed federal injunction powers to protect Negro voting, restoring 1277 registrants in Washington Parish, Louisiana, and signaled support for broader civil rights enforcement amid a tense Senate debate on new legislation.
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Former G Man Purvis Ends Life in Washington
Melvin Purvis, famed FBI agent who directed the hunt that led to Dillinger’s death, killed himself with a .45 pistol in a hallway near a Washington house. He had, after leaving the FBI, practiced law in Washington and lived in the Midwest earlier in life.
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Suspect in Tucson Woman's Death Faced With Lie Detector
Schieber, 48, was asked to take a lie detector test in the case of his wife Juanita Schieber, 37, shot to death in their Belmar Ave home. Police linked a 22 caliber pistol to the crime and sought the murder weapon, while investigators pursued tracks and a dog Pepper found near a desert road as potential clues.
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Eisenhower in Chile amid pro Castro protests and cheers
President Eisenhower arrives in Santiago aboard Columbine II to a cheering crowd and a few Communist protests. He accepts a city key, rides a triumphal parade to the U S Embassy residence, and strengthens ties with Chile during a 10 day Latin American tour.
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Ike's Health Improves During South American Tour
President Eisenhower appears in good health as he finishes the first half of his South American swing. After a morning fishing in the Andes foothills, he rested and regained energy, though his face showed wear from travel and exertion. Hagerty and White House physicians maintain he is fine.
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Women raise funds for Tucson Medical Center wings
Women workers collected 16 641 for Tucson Medical Center this week to support a maternity and children's wing. Mundey Johnston, campaign chairman, says the drive continues through next Saturday March 5 and totals to date reach 436 412.
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Rains Expected Tonight Over Tucson Forecast
Weather report predicts scattered showers this evening in Tucson that may develop into general rain tonight with a chance of lingering showers tomorrow morning. Clearing tomorrow afternoon followed by another storm front by next weekend. Tonight's low 40 to 45, tomorrow's high about 60, yesterday's high 71 in sun.
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Leap Year Babies Celebrate First Birthday at TMC
Three infants born Feb 28 1956 at Tucson Medical Center mark a four year calendar milestone as Leap Year babies. Their first party features a huge cake and ice cream while mothers join in. The youngsters plan to age slowly, viewing the leap year cycle as a fun lifelong quirk.
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Lee Peterson
Casa Ave
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Oklahoma St
Tucson Medical Center
TMC
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Wwe
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Utility Neutralizes Self In Annexation Drive
City officials and petition-passers push annexation for 22 000 residents in a 26 square mile area aiming to gain about 8 million in assessed valuations within 31 days. Tucson Gas & Electric Neutralizes itself by signaling it will sign if majority of other property owners join, complicating the district’s total valuation and easing the path to annexation.
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Senate Opens Civil Rights Debate With Overnight Session
The Senate began its historic civil rights debate with around the clock sessions and a Dixie bloc vow to block other business. Senate Leader Johnson and Republican Dirksen pressed for continuous proceedings while Southern Sen. Russell objected to adjourning procedures.
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Eight Die In Snowed-In Home
News brief reports eight people died in a snowbound residence amid severe winter conditions. Investigators work to determine cause as rescuers search for survivors and provide aid to affected neighbors.
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