03 Dec 1957
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Newspaper
California Pasadena Independent
Location
Pasadena, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1957
Page
1
United Press reports highway accidents killed 554 people over the four day Thanksgiving weekend, higher than the Fourth of July tally and past winter holidays, with the National Safety Council citing early darkness and poor weather as factors.
President Eisenhower, recuperating from a mild stroke, chaired a 1 hour 40 minute Cabinet session at the White House, then practiced 20 yard chip shots on the south lawn. Doctors reported his condition excellent with no fatigue, and he planned a bipartisan meeting with congressional leaders in May.
Seattle reporters note Teamsters president Dave Beck faces charges of pocketing $1900 from Cadillac sales tied to the Western Conference. Jury selection begins in Judge George H. Revelle's court as defense seeks delay. Beck’s son was recently convicted on related larceny counts involving Cadillacs.
A federal trial opens as 14 rank and file Teamsters accuse the union leadership of a top level dictatorship. Attorney Godfrey Schmidt seeks to admit 1947 1952 and Miami convention records to prove rigged elections and challenge James R Hoffa's presidency. Hoffa leads the defense as the Miami convention election is contested.
Forest Service officials said strong winds and low humidity hampered control efforts on a 12 day old brush fire near Angeles National Forest. Fire lines held amid continuing gusts as crews worked through rugged terrain with forecasted winds slowing by today.
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