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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1953

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Truman to speak on White case tonight nationwide

President Truman plans a 10 PM CST radio and TV address to present his side on the Harry Dexter White controversy. He references an FBI probe and claims Hoover sat in a conference on White’s fate while denying objections from Hoover. The Times and Herald Tribune cite associates and sources about Hoover’s approval.

Independence Harry S. Truman Harry Dexter White FBI White Brownell the Times Truman The Herald Tribune Hoover

Truman Speech to Be Carried by Four Networks Tonight

Kansas City report says Harry S Truman will address the nation from 10 to 10:30 p m CST with simultaneous telecast on NBC CBS ABC and DuMont networks. Four radio networks NBC Columbia American and Mutual will broadcast at air time. NBC dropped its plan to rebroadcast.

Kansas City Harry Truman NBC Columbia American Mutual

Conflicting Claims Tether Hoover White Conference Details

Associates of a former president quote that White in 1948 was discussed at a Hoover Vinson and Clark conference where a plan to keep White in government work was reportedly agreed. Truman withheld comment noting his speech would answer questions later. Connelly aided in editing material before final polishing.

White Hoover Vinson Treasury Tom C. Clark Supreme Court Matthew J. Connelly Truman Te House Mr. Press Kansas City New York Connelly

No Ihe Clearance Of Brownell Talk At White House

Washington AP report says Attorney General Brownell's November 6 speech on Harry Dexter White was not precleared by the White House. Hagerty said he received a copy the day before, while President Eisenhower did not.

Washington James

FBI rounded up 14 ex Klansmen in floggings case

FBI agents arrested 14 former Ku Klux Klan members in North and South Carolina on charges of kidnapping interstate transport and flogging Christine Rogers and Ernest Barfield Rogers. The victims say they were abducted November 16, 1951, after armed Klansmen broke into their homes and beat them, with Mrs. Rogers flogged over a car trunk.

Washington FBI North South Carolina J. Edgar Hoover Hoover Christine Rogers Ernest Barfield Rogers Lake View S.C North Carolina Rogers

Allies Reject Soviet Demands for Talks on German Problems

Washington reports the United States Britain and France delivered notes to the Soviet Union calling its conditions for a foreign ministers conference on Germany and Austria totally unacceptable. The Western powers regret Moscow's rejection but remain ready to meet at any time to advance peace prospects.

Washington Kremlin U. S Britain France Russia Europe Germany Austria Soviet Union Red China Red

Score Feared Dead on Ship Vittoria Claudia Collision

The Italian ship Vittoria Claudia collided with the French steamer Perou in fog off Dungeness, sank quickly with 25 crew aboard. Five survivors were rescued, two in serious condition. four bodies recovered. American planes from Manston lit the waters as 230 search ships, aided by an American helicopter, combed the southeast coast for more survivors. The Vittoria Claudia’s home port was 2745 tons.

Ing Dungeness Airsea Manston Kent

Shoulders Returns Home From Hawaii Vacation

Former Police Lt. Louis Shoulders who cracked the Greenlease kidnapping case arrived home Sunday night after a vacation in Hawaii.

ST. Louis Louis Shoulders Greenlease Hawaii

Weeks Proposes Gradual End To Tariffs At Trade Convention

New York AP Commerce Secretary Weeks urged a phased tariff removal except where essential to protect U S wage rates in key industries. He spoke to a national foreign trade convention, noting the policy would be directed to the policy Commission and the President. Burgess warned of easy and tight credit ahead and two global problems trade barriers and unstable currencies. He urged flexible monetary policy to avoid inflation or deflation.

New York Commerce Weeks U.S Commission On Foreign Economic Policy Congress W. Randolph Burgess Treasury Burgess

No End in Sight for Iowa Drouth

The article notes ongoing drought conditions in Iowa with no forecasted rain to relieve the dry spell. Weathermen report no moisture in sight as Cedar Rapids records warm temperatures and fluctuating highs, with recent rain absent and drought persisting through mid November.

Iowa

Symposium Links Religion and Education in Need of Each Other

MT VERNON Religious education and spiritual life need each other, speakers at Cornell College’s Centennial Convo cation conclude in King Memorial chapel. Dr Kenneth J Brown of the Danforth Foundation argues education requires inner urges and judgment and religion needs the mind. Bishop Gerald Ensley cites education’s neglect of religion in programs and teaching methods. The talks urge balance, growth, and broader religious literacy amid church complacency and fears of intellect.

Greenlease Kidnap Duo Go on Trial

In Kansas City AP reports the Greenlease kidnapping case opens with Hall and Mrs. Heady facing a federal trial to determine if they should face the death penalty under the Lindbergh law. Their lawyers reserve the right to raise an insanity plea later, while not altering pleas of guilty.

Kansas City Bobby Greenlease Carl Austin Hall Bonnie Brown Heady Hall Mrs. Heady Dietrich Comenopees Harold Hall Maryville Heady Reeves Federal Lionaire Robert Letterman Tulsa Jerman Bobby Ms. Heady

Ex G O P Bigwig Stephenson Indicted for Perjury

Washington A federal grand jury indicted Warren L. Stephenson a former Washington socialite and executive secretary of Eisenhower's inauguration committee on three counts of perjury. The charges accuse him of lying to a House Armed Services subcommittee about seeking a four percent fee from Century Engineers for Navy contract work. He admitted attempting to relay classified naval procurement details to push a four percent fee and faced up to 2,000 dollars in fines and five years per count if convicted.

Washington INS G.O.P. Bigwig Warren L. Stephenson Stephenson Eisenhower House Armed Services California Navy House Century Firm Hardy D-Va

Ex-Cabinet Aide Under Truman Indicted for Conflict Rule

Herbert A. Bergson, 44, former assistant attorney general, was indicted on two counts for violating the conflict of interest law governing lawyers who used to work for the government. He pleaded innocent and posted $500 bond as trial was set for next week.

Washington (Ap Herbert A. Bergson Bergson Dhara John L. Wilson Kee Tamm Bolitha J. Laws Brownell U. S

Danes Scold U S General Over Greenland Searches

U S Air Force Gen Charles T Myers, head of American bases in Canada and Greenland, left Copenhagen after Danish officials scolded him for unauthorized scientific investigations at U S bases in Greenland. Denmark demands all work in Greenland be approved by a Danish commission. Myers admitted the activity occurred and pledged no further infringements.

Copenhagen U. S Air Force Charles T. Myers Canada Greenland Denmark U. S Myers Pommee

Alligator Lassoed By Nervy Woman

An unidentified woman in Daytona Beach lassoed a four foot alligator as it crawled along a street. A half-dozen men stood by as the creature showed teeth and a whipping tail until Patrolman Jack Lynday summoned help. An attendant from the sea zoo carted the animal away.

Daytona Beach Fle Jack Lynday The Sea Zoo

Doggie in Window Chews Up Clothes in Display Window

Bluestein, an apartment owner, found a small black dog he sheltered in the rain in a store. The next day the dog was in a display window amid $200 worth of chewed women's clothing, causing costly damage and a puzzled owner.

Los A Bluestein Aietebis Bluestein

Eisenhower Returns to White House After Canada Visit

President Eisenhower returns to the White House from a two day Canadian visit. He arrived Sunday and resumed duties as head of state amid reports from Washington and Ottawa sources.

Washington Eisenhower White House Canada

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