Eisenhower Ups No Ethics Breach Charge In Chotiner Case
President Eisenhower said no reason exists to believe Murray Chotiner violated White House ethics rules. He cited two key guidelines: treat staff with courtesy and avoid introductions based on family or social ties. Chotiner, a Beverly Hills attorney, advised California Republicans and testified he did not use influence for clients while two staffers made brief calls on cases.
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Eisenhower
Murray M. Chotiner
California
White House
Een
Peron
Chotiner
Vice
Nixon
Beverly Hills
Calif
Senate Investigations Subcommittee
James C. Hagerty
Hagerty
Civil Aeronautics Board
Maxwell Rabb
Charles E. Willis, Jr
Willis
W. R. Grace Co
New York
Hierty
Rabb
Senate Subcommittee
McClellan
Justice Department
Garment Manufacturers
Subcommittee
Arson Verdict in Rockbridge Home Fire Case
Wilbur S. Smith of Rockbridge Route 1 was found guilty of arson for a November fire that destroyed his home. The jury deliberated from 10:55 a.m. until 9:30 p.m. after an insanity defense and mental health-treatment history were explored. Sentencing date not set.
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Smith
Lima State Hospital
Duchard Gerken
Fred ‘Murray
Satmost
Earl DeLong
Ever
Life Savings Lost in Pigeon Drop Scam
Miss Marjorie Lewis, 60s, grey haired publishing firm employee, was swindled out of nearly all her savings in a pigeon drop led by two women. She planned to retire, lost 8000 of 9000 in a savings account after being shown fake money and bank passbook, while detectives investigate.
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Marjorie Lewis
Lewis
Tennessee Dems denounce administration at Jefferson Jackson dinner
Clement of Tennessee attacked Eisenhower era policies labeling them half baked and urged action against the national party. Ohio Governor Lausche spoke praising supporters who attended the banquet while Paul Butler criticized the party's fundraising and organization.
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Clement
Ohio
Frank J. Lausche
Lausche
Paul But
Butler
Delaware
Ohio Party
National Committee
National Party
Girl Deserved Paddling Claims at School Board Hearing
MCCONNELSVILLE Former pupil Rachel Lewis testified at a school board hearing that she deserved the paddling she received from 25 year old English instructor Jack Eberle, who is fighting dismissal for paddling five 15 year old pupils and teaching Bible in class.
Leaders To Discuss Soviet Developments
New York based Chinese businessman and World War I hero Sing Kee, age 87, named in a five count indictment for heading an immigration ring that allegedly brought thousands of Chinese into the United States and discussed Soviet developments. Major Gen. Leo W. Kreber said about 1000 national, state and local defense officials are expected at the two day conference in Columbus.
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New York
Columbus
Jhio
Sing Kee
Chinatown
Leo W. Kreber
Ohioiami
Bender Confident GOP Victory in Cleveland Speech
Senator George H. Bender voiced confidence in a sweeping GOP win this November at a Case Institute mock convention. He credited the party with restoring integrity and building a strong administration team while noting ongoing farm income problems and Congress’s inaction on the issue.
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Cleveland
Republican Party
George H. Bender
Case Institute of Technology
Bender
Congress
New Soviet Policy Raises Alarm Among NATO Ministers
NATO foreign ministers warned of a new agile Soviet policy using economic and cultural penetration. Discussions covered Soviet visits, Moscow regime plans, and potential shifts to broaden NATO beyond military aims. Decisions may wait until September with a proposed five member foreign ministers committee to report at the December council.
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NATO
Ministerial Council of the North
Atlantic ‘Treaty Organizations
Moscow
Selwyn Lloyd
Britain
Nikolai Bulgainin
Communist Party
Nikita Khrushchev Lloyd
U. S
Dulles
Lloyd
Europe
Russia
Pro French Supporters Face Mob in Morocco Bloodbath
In MAKKARECH Morocco troops in battle dress patrolled the Atlas foothills as 40 people died in a mob attack on pro French supporters of the late Glaoui of Marrakech. The curfew restrained further violence while the Berber chieftain’s legacy as a French ally influenced nationalist tensions.
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Makkarech
Morocco
Atlas
Thami el Slaoui
Marrakech
Businessmen Help Schools In Ohio Federation Address
Paul B. High of Cleveland told the Ohio Federation of Teachers convention that businessmen are showing growing interest in education. He noted schools have improved despite criticisms and urged higher teacher salaries and more teacher involvement in self run unions as the convention opens in Columbus.
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Columbus
Ohio Federation of Teachers
Toay
Paul B. High
Cleveland
Ejection Seat Readied for Lockheed Starfighter
Lockheed test pilot Tony LeVier says a new type safety ejection seat is prepared for the F104A Starfighter. He calls the seat top secret but notes a protective covering will shield the pilot upon ejection from the Mach 1 aircraft.
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Angeles
Lockheed
Tony LeVier
Five Day Forecast Temp Trend and Precipitation Shifts
The outlook says temperatures will average two to six degrees below normal with a high near 69 and a low around 4. Expect cooler conditions Saturday and Monday, warmer Sunday and Tuesday, and little change Wednesday. Precipitation ranges from moderate to heavy with showers Sunday and Wednesday totaling about half to one inch.
Farm Bill Clears House Heads to Senate Vote
The farm bill cleared the House 214 to 18 after a party line 211 to 18 vote over Eisenhower requests. It would authorize soil bank payments and up to 500 million for perishable surplus disposal, with some funds for overseas sales while extending livestock raiser coverage. The outcome marks a setback for the president on several proposals.
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ULP
Eisenhower
Senate
House
Nehru
New Delhi
India
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Vance
Columbines
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London
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S House
Tary of
Agriculture
Benson
Eisenhower Defends U S Air Power Amid Defense Lag Talk
President Eisenhower disputed claims of U S defense lag citing a powerful Navy and a strong air arm. He urged viewing the whole military picture beyond ground power and intercontinental bombers, noting ongoing testing and delays in certain bombers while promising the full Defense picture will show effort and capability. He stressed the importance of obtaining what the country needs without rushing to stay ahead.
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Navy
Washington
Eisenhower
United States
Soviet Union
Russia
LeMay
SAC
Senate Armed Services
Senate
Defense Department
America
Girl Denied Blood By Parents Religion In Mayo Clinic Trip
Amelia Salary 5 year old daughter of Judy Maddison travels to Mayo Clinic with a rare heart condition. Her parents Bill and wife oppose blood transfusion despite medical advice. Bill Maddison says his wife is a lifelong witness opposing transfusion and has church involvement. Reports from Katmandu Nepal note Tibet revolt against Chinese rulers with thousands involved.
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Judy Maddison
Mayo Clinic
Bill Maddison
Tibet
Katmander
Nepal
ONeill for Something Brown Against Bossism in Ohio Primary
Atty Gen C William ONeill urged Republicans to run a constructive campaign in Ohio. He spoke in Cleveland urging for positive ideas over negativity. Lt Gov John W Brown, opposing ONeill, accused him of ties to house politics and condemned the state’s pressure campaign in Akron.
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Jess
William O'Neill
O'Neill
Gover
Bev
Cleveland
John W
Brown
Neill
Akron
Ohio
Nuclear blast aboard ship sparks fallout concerns
Report notes hydrogen weapons aboard USS MT Mex Ley en route to Eniwetok. Test officials and energy experts warn fallout monitoring reveals an uneasy lesson, with Dunning acknowledging much learned since 1954 but only partial answers. The event is described as highly significant and difficult to fully understand.
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MT. Mex. Ley
Eniewetok
Nergy Commission
Dunning
Woman dies by own action and two others found
Hastings on Hudson police discover three bodies in a portable dwelling after entering at a neighbor’s urging. Andrea Kaufman 47, her husband, and his mother were found, with a cocker spaniel and many tropical birds dead. Gas fumes filled the home following a suspected self inflicted death by Mrs Kaufman after medical distress a month prior.
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Hastings-On-Hudson
N.Y
Anna Helleg
Porsig Sant
Mai
Hastings
Joseph Trojak
Andrea Kaufman
Burial of Senator Markley Quietly Ends Half Century Service
The nation mourns as Senator Alben W. Markley is laid to rest after a brief funeral at Broadway Methodist Church. The elder statesman, a Democrat who served as a government official for half a century, was transported to his final resting place.
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Chotiner
Subcommittee
Senator McClellan
D-Ark
Brownell
Justice Department
Alben W. Markley
Broadway Bethodist Church
Methodist Missionary Aims To Get Millions
MINNEAPOLIS The meeting drew about 1500 attendees as the church voted to set a world service budget of 48500 for the next quadrennium. The action highlighted leaders such as Adlai Stevenson Estes Barkley and Harris among those mentioned for the Democratic nomination and the campaign era shaping church funding and missions.
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Harry
Truman
Adlai Stevenson
Estes Conference of
Lefauver
Averell Harris
Barkley
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