High Courts Rulings Stir Congress Over Reds Case
Washington dispatch reports two Supreme Court decisions provoking congressional criticism of recent rulings. The Smith Act convictions of 14 California Communists were overturned 6 to 1, with five freed and new trials ordered for nine others. A second ruling upheld a contempt conviction against labor official John T. Watkins, 6 to 1, while Justice Clark dissented.
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Sponsors of Graham Crusade Need Another 160000 in NY
New York sponsors of Billy Graham's crusade have raised about 500000 and need an estimated 160000 more to sustain Madison Square Garden meetings through July 21. The budget totals near 1.5 million, with nightly collections under 50 cents a person covering less than a third of costs. Hull said telecasts require about 150000 raised so far and more than 300000 needed to keep weekly broadcasts going until the end. Graham preaches at the Garden tonight after a one night layoff.
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Un-American Group to Launch Hearings
In San Francisco the House Un-American Activities subcommittee begins hearings asserting no effect from the death of a witness and recent Supreme Court rulings. Chairman Walter rejects slowdowns, plans to probe Communist influence in entertainment and professions with about 50 subpoenas. A civil liberties official calls for cancellation while a Monterey scientist’s suicide is linked to the inquiry.
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New Cabinet Sought in Iraq
Baghdad Iraq Former Premier Ali Jawdat sought a new cabinet to succeed Nuri Said who quit due to ill health King Faisal issued the mandate to Jawdat a senator who twice headed government Jawdat plans to suspend Parliament after forming a cabinet Said resigned ten days ago and will travel to Germany for a medical checkup Said left with pro Western policies and Baghdad Pact ties sparking Egyptian and Syrian opposition
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Car Radiator Fan Snaps. Youthdies in Junkyard Test
Chicago report says 17 year old Gerald Smith was testing a junkyard car motor when the radiator fan tore free and pierced his stomach, causing his death.
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P T Barnum Buys His Own Railway Cars for Circus Use
Pioneer impresario P T Barnum becomes the first to purchase his own railway cars to transport the Barnum and Bailey circus. The move marks a shift toward self controlled logistics in touring shows.
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Special message from Council thanks newspaper and advertisers
The Council sends a single message praising the newspaper and its advertisers for year round support to national campaigns essential to a free society. It lauds the American voluntary approach to problem solving with media agencies and business participation.
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New York Endures Record Heat Amid Power Crunch
New York faces a third straight day of 90 plus temperatures as air conditioners surge and Consolidated Edison asks for voluntary curtailments. Power demand strains the grid, with outages in Brooklyn and the Bronx and the Empire State Building and UN limiting lights. Heat tops 93, the warmest June 17 on record, fueling tempers and hydrant drama as hydrants spark incidents and cause delays on a Queens subway line.
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Razor Blade Heist Stuns Sydney Night Vigilant Stolen Load
In Sydney a night watchman named Brian Healy was bound and gagged by thieves who stole about three tons of razor blades from a local company. The haul was estimated at nearly 2.5 million blades.
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