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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1958

Page

1

Faubus calls Little Rock school integration vote

The Circuit Court of Appeals in Little Rock hears a bid to halt use of private schools as segregated facilities after Gov. Faubus closes district schools. About 42,000 qualified voters face a ballot asking for or against racial integration under a law tied to an anti integration agenda. The NAACP seeks an immediate hearing to challenge leasing school property to a private corporation. Deputy Attorney General Walsh notes private school plans do not guarantee segregation. the 14th Amendment remains the standard.

Little Rock, Ark UPI Circuit Court of Appeals People of Little Rock Louis National Assn Orval E. Faubus Arkansas Faubus U.S. Supreme Court Foolena NAACP Supreme Court Lawrence Walsh Washington Walsh

Vanguard satellite fails to reach orbit over Cape Canaveral

Navy scientists and Vanguard team tally mixed signals as signals from a tracking station in Johannesburg hint at a possible orbit. Officials say three stages fired in proper sequence but no definitive proof the weather reconnaissance satellite achieved orbit. Dr. John Hagen notes likely failure to reach the required 18 000 mph speed, with four remaining Vanguard rockets planned for future attempts.

Cape Canaveral Fla UPS Navy Johannesburg South Africa Vanguard Washington John P. Hagen Hagen

Auto Talks Deadlock May Lead To GM Walkout

DETROIT UP L General Motors faced a nationwide UAW walkout risk as Seaton refused to exceed Ford terms. Reuther pressed for GM fixes including wage inequities andSUB benefits while noting regional disputes and production was 30 percent below expectations with 85,345 workers idle amid strikes.

Detroit UPL General Motors Corp United Auto Workers Union Louis G. Seaton Ford UAW Walter P. Reuther Chrysler Seaton Cub Reuther General Motors Ohio Indiana Ward Automotive United States Canada

William D. Kyle Dies in Salem Oregon

William D. Kyle, formerly head of the photo engraving department at the Evening Journal, died Friday in Salem Oregon after a period of illness. A native of Washington, he was educated in this community. Final rites will be held in Oregon. Surviving are his wife Illa Mae Hotle three daughters and one son Larry who just returned from Japan with his wife and daughter. Relatives in this area include Mrs Werner Lowry and Mrs Marion Huston.

William D. Kyle Salem Ore Washington Kyle The Evening Journal Oregon Illa Mae Hotle Larry Japan Werner Lowry Marion Huston

Truck Driver Hurt In Concrete Truck Crash Near Columbus Junction

Howard Bell Jr., 27, a ready mix concrete truck driver, was injured when the vehicle left a gravel road on a curve northwest of Columbus Junction, burning and injuring him. He received treatment at a local doctor’s office and was later moved by ambulance to Veterans Hospital in Town City in fair condition.

Columbus Junction Howard Bell Jr Bell Veterans Hospital Town City

Russians say TV ads annoy them and automation leads US

A Moscow group of six Russian automation experts visiting Chicago says commercials spoil American TV viewing while noting the USSR leads in some automation areas and lags in others. They praise Russian automatic control stability from 30 years ago and state no unemployment due to automation, with Moscow factories still needing workers. They toured the University of Chicago campus and visited the Institute of Basic Research.

Chicago UPS America Russian Academy of Sciences Soviet Union Alexander Lerov U.K Letov Russia Alexander M. Petrovsky Moscow University of Chicago School Institute of Basic Research

Nationalist Ships Pierce Blockade Delivers Food to Quemoys

Two Chinese Nationalist convoys penetrated the Communist blockade at Quemoy delivering about 125 tons of food and ammunition to the beleaguered island. About 50 amphibious LVTs and three LSTs moved between the shore and sea, braving heavy artillery fire. a similar craft capsized Friday as the first convoy reached dawn and the second around 9:45 a.m.

Taipei UPS Quemoys Beleaguers Islands United Press International Corre

Arson Charges Filed Against Two Women In Council Bluffs

In Council Bluffs Iowa two women faced arson charges after admitting attempts to set a home ablaze. Rae West 27 received a 20 year suspended sentence in the Women's Reformatory while Thelma Daniels 31 was ordered held for a mental examination. Daniels, mother of four, and West reportedly planned to set the home during a drinking session and discussed Daniels financial state. West is president of the Carter Lake Volunteer Fire Department auxiliary.

Council Bluffs Iowa UPL Rae West Bennett Cullison Thelma P. Daniels Dan Pottawattamie County Atty Matt Walsh

French Factory Rocked by Blasts in Paris Suburbs

Three explosions at an acetylene plant in La Courneuve wounded a worker and caused heavy damage as Algerian rebels oppose de Gaulle’s constitution. Police said rebel leaders were captured in Marseille. turnout in Algeria and France was expected high with warnings of threats to moslems voting. Gaulle urged a large turnout while authorities intensified security across the country.

Paris UPI Charles de Gaulle la Courneuve de Gaulle Interior Ministry High Command France Areski Bouchefa Marseille Algeria Gaulle

Funeral for Mrs. Florence Ryner in Pleasant Plain

Funeral services for 75 year old Mrs. Florence Ryner will be held at 2 30 p m Sunday in the Brighton Methodist Church burial will be in Friends Cemetery Pleas at Plain Gould Eden Funes Home is in charge of arrangements She was killed when struck by a train Friday morning Survivors include daughter Margaret grandson Herbert Ryner three granddaughters one granddaughter Leo Mullikin all of Brighton plus one son and one brother predeceased her

Brighton Florence Rynor Pleasant Plain Fred Ryner Margaret Leo Mullikin Herbert Ryner

Reds lure Americans with Dragon Lady on carrier radio

Aboard a carrier in the 7th Fleet, Chinese broadcasts dubbed the Dragon Lady mix sex laden pressure with soft music and five minute news rounds. Sailors describe the voice as excellent English with no accent, entertaining yet slanted propaganda that keeps troops amused while they feel isolated and curious about home. Officers see it as a harmless diversion similar to Tokyo Rose in World War II, with little morale impact.

Midway UPA 7Th Fleet Red China Tokyo Rose Peiping The Airways Drago Ady Peiping Polly Seafoing U.S Far East Formosa Carrier Shaw

Eisenhower names Wilton B. Persons to succeed Adams

President Eisenhower appoints Maj Gen Wilton B Persons to replace retiring aide Sherman Adams as controversy over gifts shadows the White House. Hagerty says responsibilities shift among aides with a plan for an overall deputy to assist Persons and a new deputy for congressional affairs. The transition will be orderly but timing not specified.

Washington UPI Eisenhower Wilton B. Persons Sherman Adams White House James C. Hagerty Persons Hagerty Adams New England Bernard Golifine Republican Party

Worst in Many Years Typhoon Toll May Be 2000 Dead

Typhoon Ida lashed the Tokyo area with 160 mph winds and record rains, potentially killing up to 2,000. As of latest, 303 dead, 1,286 missing, 1,943 injured. 400,000 homeless. Izu Peninsula towns suffered heavy losses. 148 dead there and about 1,200 carried away. No U.S. fatalities. Camp Zama inmate fatality reported. Storm roared north, with impacts across 22 provinces and 19 ships sunk. palace grounds damaged amid widespread landslides.

FOKYO UPI Tokyo Izu Peninsula Kano US. Air Force Japanese Weather Bureau U.S Camp Zama Japan Turoto Shikoku Eskeliffe Harbo Coast Guard Muroto Imperial Palace

Balloonists Start Test Flight Today From Crosby Mine

ST PAUL Minn UPL An Air Force volunteer and an instructor began a test balloon flight from Fleming Field at 7 28 am edt Their solo stratospheric aim is to rise about 20 miles high in a bid to gather data on cosmic rays and human factors in space travel Weather interrupted the maiden voyage Monday launching a short trip The? plan is eight hours aloft with maneuvering touch downs to qualify for an extended test The huge craft will rise from a deep open pit iron mine near Crosby Minnesota and the mission could last around 20 hours entail higher altitudes than the August 1952 record by Col David Krons The two men crew McClure 26 Anderson and the retired Navy Commander ME Lewis are part of the Man High II project

McClure Ricclure Navy ME Lewis Winten Tienearch Iles David Krons Crosby Minn

Kalona Collision Injures L. Spicher

Kalona resident Loren Spicher, 23, was injured in a two car crash near Kalona at about 1 pm. He reportedly failed to stop at the intersection of highways 22 and 1 and was struck broadside by Henry Manasmith of Iowa City. Spicher suffered a concussion and other injuries and was listed in good condition. A passenger in the Manasmith vehicle, John Purdue, 13, of Iowa City, received minor cuts and was treated locally. The sheriff's office investigated the crash.

Kalona Loren Spicher Mercy Hospital Town City Spicher Henry Manasmith Iowa City Manasmith John Purdue Sheriff's Office

Storm Threat Forces Evacuations Along South Carolina Coast

Hurricane Helene nears shore forcing mass evacuations as wind speeds reach 125 miles per hour off the Carolina coast. Authorities ordered beach evacuations, sealed highways into Myrtle Beach, and directed residents to emergency shelters amid rising tides and heavy rain. Authorities noted orderly evacuations with some forcible moves to remove people from danger zones.

Myrtle Beach S.C UPI Willington South Carolina Seaboard Weather Bureau Civil Defense Cape Fear N.C Oak Island Coast Guard Georgetown Frying Pan Cape Hatteras Haters George Bell ‘Timmerman

Contestant Claims TV Show Was Rigged

NEW YORK UP I reports a second former contestant says the quiz show Twenty One was fixed. James Snodgrass 35 an artist says he was fed answers and told when to quit after a series of ties. He appeared on the show five times winning $4000. Hank Bloomgarden won $98500. Snodgrass gave jurors three sealed letters mailed to self with notes and answers. NBC said the charges are a surprise and it will investigate promptly.

New York UPI Evision James Snodgrass Hank Bloomgarden Bloomgarden Grand Jury Snodgrass NBC Woolgrass

Weather Outlook Fair Through Sunday With Cooling Nights

United Press International reports fair weather through Sunday with cooler conditions in the southeast tonight and generally cooler elsewhere. Warmer by Sunday in the northwest with scattered frost and freezing temperatures mainly in the north. Lows tonight range from 32 to 40, with afternoon highs around 64 to 69, and Sunday highs projected at 65 to 73.

United Press International

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