Goldfine Testifies He Made 43 Calls to Adams Over Six Months
Bernard Goldfine disclosed to House investigators that he made 43 telephone calls to presidential aide Sherman Adams from November 20, 1957, to May 11, 1958. He described Adams as a close friend and said calls covered tariff issues relevant to his textile interests. He refused to say if gifts to Adams or others were treated as business expenses, blaming accountants. He faced possible contempt proceedings for declining to answer on gifts to Judge William T. McCarthy and for private matters.
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Rebel Leader Denies Lebanon Cease Fire
Beir ut Lebanon AP Saeb Salam Lebanese rebel chief denies ordering a cease fire as US Marines land increasing to 5 400. Britain s Lloyd says cease fire result of American landing while civilians exit Lebanon amid growing regional tension. Marines observe from beaches as more ships arrive and the Lebanon crisis deepens.
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Woman Doctor Author Marion Hilliard Dies at 56
Toronto AP report. Dr. Marion Hilliard author of A Woman Doctor Looks at Love and Life died Tuesday night after a lung illness suspected to be cancer. Her best selling book explored women and relationships.
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Britain Ready to Land Forces in Jordan
Foreign Secretary Selwyn Lloyd heads to Washington for talks after reports Britain would deploy troops to Jordan upon King Hussein request. Lloyd said he would travel to keep in close touch with the U.S. government.
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Camp Good Health fundraiser totals shown
A partial OCR shows a community fundraiser listing donors such as the Exchange Club and individuals including Jane Boyd Faye Domer Dean Edward Kopecky and Sharon Freeman along with amounts like 5.00 15.00 and 1.61 totaling 5 079 93 for a campaign budget of 8 485 00 with 3 405 07 to be raised.
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Cedar Rapids School Budget Reaches 7.7 Million
The Cedar Rapids school board approved a 7.7 million dollar budget for the coming year, with a predicted tax levy increase of about six mills. The plan raises taxes by roughly six dollars per thousand of assessed valuation, though final figures depend on city and county budget outcomes. The budget includes higher salaries for about 698 teachers and an expanded staff of 1,100 employees, plus ongoing costs for administration, clerical, and maintenance.
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Winding Highway Sign Warns Drivers of Curves
A Chuckle Sign reads These curves are different they get more dangerous after you pass On warning humor on a winding highway. The playful note highlights caution for motorists as curves tighten beyond a point.
Collins Defense Contracts Lead Iowa Share in Midyear Totals
Collins Radio Co of Cedar Rapids captured more than half of Iowa defense department contracts in the first half of the year totaling 19.15 million dollars from 23 deals. Iowa firms earned 83 contracts across 32 companies, with June peaking at 13.47 million dollars in awards. Other top providers include Weitz Co Des Moines Western Contracting Sioux City Bendix Aviation Pioneer-Central Davenport C F Lytle Sioux City and Blue Star Foods Council Bluffs.
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Slaying of Iraq's King Faisal Told
Tehran reports King Faisal of Iraq and Crown Prince Abdul Illah were shot and killed in Baghdad palace at the uprising start. An officer entered with rebel soldiers. palace guard involvement unclear. Rebels claimed Illah slain and dragged through streets, Faisal’s fate later confirmed by Iran.
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Refugees Rally in Gaza Against U.S. Lebanon Invasion
Thousands of Arab Palestine refugees in Gaza protested the American landing in Lebanon. They shouted anti Western slogans and demanded mobilization to fight the Americans in Lebanon.
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Lebanon
Support for Marines Is On the Way
AP reports a massive airlift of paratroopers to Turkey near Iraq and Lebanon while a backstop Marine force moves to the Mediterranean to aid three Marine battalions in Lebanon. Defense Secretary McElroy says all armed forces branches have been alerted, signaling possible Army deployment if needed.
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Marines land second wave in Lebanon led by Lt Col Jenkins
The second contingent of U S marines arrived in Lebanon and was commanded by Lt Col R M Jenkins of Runnells Iowa, continuing the coastal deployment after the first wave landed Wednesday.
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Triggering of Big Wear Doubted By William L. Ryan
Athens dispatch discusses U S and British reactions to the Iraqi explosion and looming Middle East crisis. Moscow avoids direct actions while signaling warlike notes. U S forces landed in Lebanon for broader regional concerns despite non intervention stance. Britain faces a life and death struggle over Iraqi Kuwait oil and Western interests. A rare moment of potential common policy emerges amid failed Western unity.
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Soviet Warns U S May Act Over Lebanon Crisis
The Soviet foreign office denounces U S intervention in Lebanon and reserves the right to take necessary measures to preserve peace near its border. It accuses the United States Britain and Turkey of causing danger and demands U N action to end aggression. Ambassador Thompson was summoned to receive the statement.
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Murphy Named U S Special Rep to Lebanon
President Eisenhower designated Undersecretary Robert Murphy as special political representative in Lebanon and sent him at once to Beirut. The aim is to help restore peace and aid President Chamoun, with Murphy interrupting Senate testimony to take the assignment.
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Stevenson Foresees U S Support for Lebanon Action
Adlai Stevenson told Soviet officials in Moscow he is confident the American people will emphatically back President Truman's Lebanon troop deployment. He deplored the necessity but expressed faith in U S support as Lebanon seeks to preserve its independence until the U N can act.
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Beard-Growing Plan Hits Snag at 150th Celebration
Vernon AP reports town leaders canceled a beard growing contest for the community's 150th anniversary after many residents said their employers would fire them if they grew facial hair.
Bus Crash in Karachi Kills 13 Injures 9
A bus veered off and fell into a ditch near Karachi on Tuesday, killing 13 and injuring 9 people. Police and rescuers arrived at the scene to transport the injured and secure the area.
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U N observers deemed adequate amid Lebanon crisis
Dag Hammarskjold said the United Nations observer team in Lebanon can handle border inspection and curb arms smuggling, challenging U S plans for a new international security force. Henry Cabot Lodge urged added force while Soviet delegate Sobolev denounced U S moves and warned of World War instability.
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U.N. Watchdogs Refuse Contact with U.S. Marines
The U.N. watchdog team in Lebanon said it has no authority to contact or establish working relations with non-Lebanese forces, delaying any interaction with the U.S. Marines. The disclosure came on Wednesday from the observer group.
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