McCarthy Condemned on Two Counts by Senate Vote
The Senate condemned Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy on two counts for obstructing constitutional processes and for accusing the Watkins committee of communist influence. A separate count criticizing his attack on the Watkins committee was not adopted. The final tally split 67 to 22 in favor of condemnation. the Zwicker abuse charge was not voted on. Democrats and independent Morse supported the resolution. 22 Republicans joined in a 22 to 22 division on the final vote.
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Senate
G.O.P
Washington
Joseph R. McCarthy
Ralph W. Zwicker
Wisconsin
Zwicker
McCarthy
Investigations Subcommittee
Watkins Committee
Sen. Morse
Ore
Flanders
Sen. Ferguson
Rmich
City-Legion land swap opposed by chamber board
Cedar Rapids board of directors of the Chamber of Commerce passed a resolution opposing a transfer of municipal land at Green Square to the American Legion. A proposed exchange would give the Legion a strip on the parking lot edge to prevent building on its land, amid plans for a 265000 building and a memorial, with city council hearings slated for next Thursday.
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Cedar Rapids News
Green Square
The
American Legion
Board of Directors
Chamber of Commerce
Legion
Fourth Avenue SE
the Legion
Board of Adjustment
Veterans Memorial
Legion Building
Veterans Memorial, Inc
Fourth Avenue
Gillette Reports Record Iowa Campaign Expenses
Des Moines. Senator Guy Gillette, defeated by Tom Martin, filed what may be Iowa’s largest campaign expense report. The document shows contributions of 25 499 25 and expenditures of 22 817 98. Major receipts include 5 000 from four groups and 200 workers from the U S solidarity house. The largest outlay was stationery and postage at 8 738 62.
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Des Moines
INS
Guy Gillette
Tom Martin
Iowa
United States
Attorney General's
Secretary of State
Washington, D. C
Gillette
Cherokee
Democratic Senate Committee
National Democratic Committee
League For Political Education
U. S. Solidary House
Pope Is Reported Better Despite Grave Illness
In Vatican City AP reports Pope Pius XII, 78, improving after a night of grave fears. Personal physician Dr. Riccardo Galeazzi-Lisi announced a bulletin noting better condition though the pontiff remains gravely ill with abdominal inflammation and peritoneal irritation.
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Vatican City
Pius XII
Riccardo Galeazzi-Lisi
Vatican
Ike Boosts Milk In Stag Luncheon
President Eisenhower hosted a White House stag luncheon to promote milk and dairy products. Nineteen guests attended including Secretary Benson and dairy leaders. Menu featured milk in many dishes and 12 ounce milk glasses for guests.
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Washington
Eisenhower
White House
Secretary of Agriculture
Benson
Dairy Land
James C. Hagerty
Flask Replaced by Hot Water Bottle
In Harlan Kentucky police found a moonshine bottle lashed to James Dawson’s stomach under overalls. The contraption was a sleeping hot water bottle tied with a belt. Dawson pleaded guilty to drunkenness and possession and was fined 37 dollars and given six months.
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Harlan, Ky
James Dawson
Dawson
Montgomery and MacArthur Meet in Waldorf Towers
In New York AP dispatch describes the first meeting between Gen. MacArthur and Viscount Montgomery. Montgomery visited MacArthur in his Waldorf Towers suite wearing a uniform with 10 rows of campaign ribbons while MacArthur wore a brown civilian suit.
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New York
Gen. MacArthur
Viscount Montgomery
el Alamein
MacArthur
Waldorf Towers
Montgomery
Peiping Charges U.S. Planes Violated Chinese Airspace
Beiping accused nine American aircraft in three sorties of intruding into China on Thursday. The Red radio said the planes, described only as U.S. military aircraft, crossed over Kwangtung and Kwangsi provinces.
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Forvo Vupy
Beiping
China
Kwangtung
Kwangsi
Red Radio
U.S
Recount Petition Filed In Oregon Senate Race
Washington AP reports Sen. Guy Cordon facing a possible recount after Democrat Richard Neuberger led by 2 462 votes out of 285 775 to 283 313. Republican Jess Gard filed the petition. a subcommittee may hold a preliminary hearing in Portland on December 13 to determine if a recount is needed.
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Senate
Oregon
Richard L. Neuberger
Guy Cordon
Hayden
D-Ariz
Jess J. Gard
Senate Rules Committee
Sen
Cordon
Neuberger
Barrett
R-Wyo
Poitier
R-Mich
Hennings
D-Mo
Portland
Torsee
Corden
Key Phenix City Witness Is Slain
Johnnie F. Griffin, 35, a key witness in the Patterson assassination case, was stabbed to death during a street fight in Phenix City Alabama. Griffin had attempted to reach authorities with an urgent message before the attack, which police say was not connected to his witness role. A 16 year old boy was arrested as the stabbing suspect after a sidewalk argument with Barbara Parker a former nightclub dancer. The case follows a state drive against crime sparked by the June 18 gunplay.
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Phenix
Barbara Parker
Griffin
Lamar Murphy
Milwaukee butcher admits killing his wife calling it mercy
In Milwaukee a 65 year old butcher Raymond Wilson confessed to killing his 67 year old wife Ethel with a meat cleaver and burning her body in a furnace saying the act was mercy. Detective Capt. John Sweeny said a doctor found him mentally deranged and unfit to live in society. He faces a first degree murder charge.
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Milwaukee
John Sweeny
Raymond Wilson
Ethel
Sweeny
Wilson
Company seeks lower rates for women drivers in Oklahoma
A Kansas City insurer asked the Oklahoma Insurance Board for permission to cut liability and property damage rates for female drivers 21 and older. The Casualty Reciprocal Exchange said it believes women are not poor drivers.
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Oklahoma City
Kansas City
Oklahoma Insurance Board
Casualty Reciprocal Exchange
Wall About Sam Denied By Brother
Dr. Stephen A. Sheppard testified that the family shielded him during the murder investigation and that an armed sergeant accompanied Dr. Sam to the burial. He described the hospital days as painful and said he warned Sam not to mix up his story. A spinal injury is suspected after postmurder deterioration and a cervical spinal cord contusion was noted.
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Sheppard
Stephen Sheppard
Betty
Samuel Sheppard
Shales
Cleveland
Stephen A. Sheppard
Sam
Bay View Hospital
Stephen
Lester T. Hoversten
Steve
Afr Cme No
William J. Corrigan
New Jersey Man Will Head NAM
Henry G. Riter of West Orange New Jersey is named president of the National Association of Manufacturers. The 62 year old Edison executive succeeds H C McClelland of Los Angeles as NAM leader after Thursday night selection.
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New Jersey
New York
INS
Henry G. Riter
Thomas A. Edison, Inc
West Orange
N. J
National Association of Manufacturers
H. C. McClelland
Old Colony Paint and Chemical Company
Los Angeles
Dog Earns A S For German Shepherd Scholar
In Alameda school Lakewood a pet dog Nicodemus receives straight A praise from fifth grade teachers and pupils. Principal remarks highlight his oral expression and knowledge of people and places while spelling becomes his strongest skill as pupils test him with letter commands.
Stefan Miller Guilty of Manslaughter by Jury
Stefan Miller, a Polish displaced person, was found guilty of manslaughter by a 12 member jury after a 19 hour deliberation. The verdict ties to a February incident that killed Iowa Highway Patrolman Harold DeGear when DeGear was pinned between two vehicles. Miller faces a mandatory eight year sentence plus possible parole at a February sentencing hearing set by Judge Charles Penningroth.
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Stefan Miller
Miller
Charles Penningroth
Harold DeGear
Iowa
Iowa Board of Parole
Kenneth L. Moon
Richard F. Nazette
Mn Ea Miller
Penningroth
Sympathy Sent Pope by Council
The National Council of Churches representing 35 million Protestants sent a message of sympathy on Pope Pius XII illness. The resolution prayed for God to sustain the Pope and expressed sympathy with Roman Catholics. Archbishop Richard J. Cushing of Boston forwarded the message to the Vatican.
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Boston
National Council of Churches
Pope Pius XII
Council
General Assembly
Vatican
Richard J. Cushing
Santa Claus Robbery Hits Los Angeles Toy Section
In Los Angeles a Department Store Santa, Paul Hollman, was greeting children when a thief broke into his locker and stole his wallet and a $200 watch. Police opened an investigation into the theft.
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Los Angeles
Santa Claus
Paul K. Hollman
Immigration Service Faces Reorganization
Attorney General Brownell announced a plan to reorganize the Immigration and Naturalization Service. District offices will drop from 15 to 11 and the service will split into four decentralized regions. Regions will handle much of paperwork now done by Washington and provide faster national service with closer field supervision.
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Washington
Brownell Friday
Immigration and Naturalization Service
Justice Department
Govt loses its biggest trust case in U S history
Federal Judge Walter J. LaBuy cleared E I du Pont de Nemours General Motors U S Rubber and three other concerns of operating a five billion dollar monopoly The government plans an appeal but the judge found no proof that du Pont or the family controlled GM or U S Rubber to corner markets The case began in 1949 and involved many industry leaders and executives across the 1950s business landscape
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Chicago
E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
General Motors
U. S. Rubber
Walter J. LaBuy
LaBuy
LaBay
du Pont
Caparete Holding Cmpany
U. S
John Marshall Harlan
New York
Eisenhower
U. S. Supreme Court
Christiana Securities Company
Delaware Realty and Investment ‘Corporation
Wilmington Trust Company
Defense
Wilson
Pierre
Irenee
Charles F. Kettering
Earle W. Webb
Ethyl Corporation
Edmund M. Flaherty
Willis L. Hotchkiss
Iowan Dies in Snow Crash Near Williamsburg
William Morrin, 68, of Williamsburg dies from injuries after a two vehicle crash on highway 149 six miles south of highway 6. Dave Harris, 70, of Williamsburg dies earlier from crash injuries. Roy Wiebold, 17, of Williamsburg drives the other truck but is uninjured. Funeral services for Harris set for Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Presbyterian church. Morrin and Harris were treated at Watts hospital.
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Marengo
William Morrin
Williamsburg
Highway 149
Highway 6
Morrin
Dave Harris
Harris
Roy Wiebold
Wiebold
Watts Hospital
Presbyterian Church
Jones Funeral Home
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