Jessup denounces critics over injustices in the United States
Ambassador Philip C. Jessup assails critics who condemn U S injustices while ignoring Soviet bloc abuses. He says justice is rare here and routine there, and notes state control, lack of free press, and the absence of individual rights in communist countries.
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Philip C. Jessup
United States
Jessup
United Nations General Assembly
Acheson
American Bar Association
Crippled Plane Lands Safely at Hawaii Base
The Navy's Philippine Mars landed safely at Honolulu after one engine tore loose and dropped into the ocean 400 miles off Oahu. The aircraft carried 40 service passengers and five crew on a routine flight from Alameda Naval Air Station, escorted by a Pan American Strato cruiser and a B17 from Hickam Field.
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Alameda Naval Air Station
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Shakeup Possible for House Probe Staff
Washington reports indicate the House un American activities committee may overhaul its staff with potential firings of an investigator or two and several clerical workers. Critics say morale is low and work short, despite unchanged funding and staffing levels. Robert E. Stripling resigns as chief investigator. Louis J. Russell remains senior investigator. Frank S. Tavenner named counsel.
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House un-American Activities Committee
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Louis J. Russell
Stripling
Frank S. Tavenner
Free alimony urged to be tax deductible
The American Bar Association tax section urged the federal government to allow husbands to deduct friendly alimony paid to wives without court decree. Currently only alimony ordered by a court of record is deductible, prompting nationwide lawyer opposition to the present rule.
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Tax Section
American Bar Association
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