Diary Evidence Ties Hunt to Capitol Hill Appeals
Senate investigators pressed Maj. Gen. Herman Feldman over diary entries by James V. Hunt claiming Feldman urged contact with lawmakers about retirement legislation for officers. Feldman denied soliciting Capitol Hill contacts, admitting only sharing nonconfidential army buying plans. The probe also touched on a Cyclic Chemical Co. matter involving Hunt and a $5,000 fee.
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Feldman
Hunt
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Cyclic Chemical Company
Pierre Welch
Cyclic Company
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War Assets Administration
Welch
WAA
Beardsley to Speak at Cedar Rapids Labor Day Event
Governor William Beardsley will address the two day Labor Day celebration at Hawkeye Downs in Cedar Rapids. The address at 1 p.m. will be broadcast across the grounds with an all Cedar Rapids picnic planned. The event is the first annual Labor Day program organized by local 100 AFL grain millers with a labor parade and multiple races and shows including Eddy Arnold.
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William Beardsley
Cedar Rapids
Clyde Brown
Hawkeye Owns
Brown
Beardsley
Downs
American Federation of Grain Millers
AFL
Dodgers Blank Cardinals 6-0 in Brooklyn Win
Don Newcombe shut out the St Louis Cardinals and drove in three with a three run double in the eighth as the Brooklyn Dodgers won 6-0. Willy Furillo Roy Campanella and Gil Hodges homered in the victory, narrowing St Louis NL lead to one game.
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Don Newcombe
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Hodges
Holy Name Rally To Be Held Sunday
The Linn County Medical Association poliomyelitis committee and city physician Dr. D S Challed discussed delaying the Holy Name Rally set for August 28 after Dr Ralph Herrin urged postponement due to disease concerns. They endorsed proceeding with all health officers approval and would limit delegates from highly affected cities.
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Linn County Medical Association
D. S. Challed
Ralph Herrin
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Monsignor Molloy
K. C. Klub
Senate Rejects 25 Day House Vacation Plan
Washington AP report says the Senate blocked a House resolution to recess from Friday until September 21 by a 58 to 25 vote. The action does not compel all House members to stay, as rules allow the House to meet while transacting no business with no fixed attendance. Some members remain in Washington during adjournments.
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Rules Iowa Needs Enabling Act To Get Housing Funds
Iowa must establish a housing authority to qualify for federal grants loans and slum clearance under the new housing law. A special legislative session appears likely as Gov Beardsley and state officials seek to determine available funds and steps needed. About 1.5 million dollars may be available the first year if an authority is created.
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Attorney General
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Leaving Accident Scene Brings Higher Fine in Court
James Barnett of 122 First Avenue NE pled guilty to leaving the scene of an accident without identifying himself. Judge Matias raised the fine to 100 dollars, noting several similar cases this week and calling the act a grave offense. Barnett also paid 10 dollars for driving without a license after fleeing Monday night when his truck hit a parked car on Fifth Street SE between Second and Third avenues.
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James Barnett
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Barnett
Matias
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Second
Third Avenues
Democrats Oust Dixie Rebel Bloc From National Committee
The Democratic National Committee ousted States Rights members from Alabama Louisiana Mississippi and South Carolina. William M Boyle Jr was elected national chairman succeeding Sen McGrath. South Carolina compromise kept Mrs Anne Agnew as committeewoman though she had vote history. States Righters threatened further action in 1952 if ousted.
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Cold War Deliberations in Cedar Rapids School Row
The Cedar Rapids school board and Memorial Commission clash over rent bills totaling 924.43 for Memorial Coliseum, stadium use, and road oiling. The board, advancing to a stadium at the recreation area, placed the notes on file and no payment accepted. The meeting also covered principal candidates for Franklin High, tuition hikes for 9–12, elementary, and kindergarten, polio policy, and bids for the Kenwood school building.
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Vernon Kinkead
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Paul Miller
Charles Penningroth
E. W. Lundquist
State Department of Education
Johnson orders massive defense cuts across services
President Johnson directs the armed forces to fire about 135,000 civilian employees and lay off 12,000 reserve officers as part of a broad economy drive. Major bases like Long Beach shipyard and Camp Chaffee are slated for closure or reduced status. Navy, Army, and Air Force plans aim to save hundreds of millions annually and reshape staffing by year end and into 1950.
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Navy man admits authoring B 36 memo triggering inquiry
Cedric Worth, special assistant to Navy Undersecretary Dan Kimball, testified before the House Armed Services Committee that he drafted the anonymous document alleging political influence in the B 36 bomber procurement. He said he acted alone and that no other Navy personnel were aware of his actions.
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Navy
Air Force
Cedric Worth
Dan Kimball
House
Armed Services Committee
Worth
Navy Department
Rep
van Zandt
Rpa
Deane
D-N.c
Vinson
D-Ga
Mistrial Bid in Communist Case Faces Juries Bias Claim
Defense for 11 top Communists asked for a mistrial in New York as juror Russell Janney a known author and producer was accused of repeatedly violating a court rule by discussing the case. Judge Medina delayed proceedings to advise further on the motion.
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New York
Harold R. Medina
Russell Janney
George Wear Jr
Janney
Spellman Sees Mrs Roosevelt After Aid Dispute
Eleanor Roosevelt reports a cordial visit with Francis Cardinal Spellman at Hyde Park after a recent disagreement over federal aid to education. She described the meeting as a pleasant chat.
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Eleanor Roosevelt
Francis Cardinal Spellman
Hyde Park
Clark Named Chief of Army Field Forces
General Mark W. Clark, former Sixth Army commander in San Francisco, is appointed chief of army field forces. He will replace General Jacob Devers, who retires in September after 44 years on active duty. Lieutenant General Albert C. Wedemeyer will move to California to take over the Sixth Army duties.
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Mark W. Clark
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Gray
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San Francisco
Jacob Devers
Albert C. Wedemeyer
Laws and Operations
Ans
Calisfornia
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