Bank cashier commits suicide amid embezzlement probe
Lewisville Texas authorities report a bank cashier B D Wolters who served 40 years at First National Bank apparently embezzled funds before killing himself. The FDIC closed the bank and took control as a nearly half of deposits, about 623000, remained. Bank president Pat Milliken cried as he described a betrayed trust.
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Welcomes GOP security setup probe in hearings
Sen. Frank Carlson says administration will cooperate with Democrats inquiry into loyalty security program. He hopes for calm, nonpoliticized scrutiny while opposing exposure of individual names and case files. Carlson cites no link to Army McCarthy hearings and notes broader policy review.
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Major new superweapon developments reported by AEC
The Atomic Energy Commission disclosed in its 17th semi annual report that major new super weapon developments are in prospect after the 1954 hydrogen tests. Civil Defense Administrator Vat Peterson hinted at a bomb equal in force to 60 million tons of TNT. The AEC noted record production of nuclear materials and emphasized defense and peaceful uses. No H bomb tests are scheduled this year. the act directs atomic energy to promote welfare and strengthen private enterprise.
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Plymouth Workers Go On Overtime
Detroit January 3 UP Chrysler Corp announced Plymouth division employees will begin overtime Tuesday to boost output of new Plymouth cars. Vice President William J Bird cited rising dealer orders and retail sales running ahead of last year, with January 1954 sales surpassing January 1953. The backlog is 22 percent higher than when the model was announced and up 10 percent since year start despite high production. In North Andover Mass UP male Lovejoy family members have worn the same christening gown for 214 years.
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