Powell Accused Banker Bets Big on Horses in FHA Scandal
Senate Banking Committee heard testimony that Clyde L Powell, an FHA official fired in the housing scandals, deposited far more than his federal pay over ten years while borrowing 7500 from Nathan Manilow and gambling heavily on horses. Witnesses described daily bets of 100 to 120 dollars and a 1500 dollar loss he could not cover.
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Nathan Manilow
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Park Forest
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Silver Spring
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John Bard
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Chicago
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Court Easing Up on Speed Suspensions
Cedar Rapids police crack down on fast driving yields 328 speeders in September. First offense license suspensions drop as judges ease policy to 40 mph or higher or prior records. Recent cases include Robert Gaddis, Dave Rutgers, and William Ludwig facing suspensions and fines.
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Cedar Rapids
James Patterson
Charles Benesh
Advance residential drive kicked off by Chest agency
The Cedar Rapids Marion Community Chest launched the advance residential campaign Tuesday with 18 volunteers led by Mrs. Frank C Waples. The division has a $9,000 gap to reach its $15,000 goal to fund the Ellis community center project and other agencies.
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Carl Ettinger
Everett Fisher
Wayne Foster
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Charles Hastings
Marian Hunting
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William Macaulay
John W. Miller
Howard Mixson
Waldo E. Peschau
W. J. Robb
John B. Tuthill
Clark Vankee
George T. Will6e
Nixon defends Eisenhower in Iowa campaign tour
Vice president Nixon opening a day of Iowa campaigning praises Eisenhower as the best leadership the country has had in years while labeling Adlai Stevenson Mitchell and Morse as spokesmen for critics. He urges voters to support Republican candidates and a Senate team to advance the Eisenhower program.
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Mr. Morse
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Guy M. Gillette
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Sen. Hickenloopers
Prison Guard Strike Stirs at Indiana State Prison
Michigan City Ind AP Guards threaten strike at Indiana State Prison with 105 of 197 voting yes to walk out by Friday while 37 would remain for security. Union seeks 40 hour week fair conditions and rehiring of four fired for union activity as national guard and state police readiness mounts. Deputy actions threaten instant dismissal for strikers.
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State Correction
Precarious Perch Proves Necessary
In Boston police talked down Russell Oatman 27 of Marblehead from a 156 foot Park Street church steeple. Officers reached him through a belfry window and took him to the station where he claimed he was an architect measuring the steeple for repairs.
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Sailor Marries In Jail Before Ceremony
A.W.O.L. sailor Gordon Walk 24 wed his fiancée Ella McNeal behind bars in Charleston jail before navy authorities decide his fate. Navy Capt Morgan said no CO permission was needed. local officials allowed the ceremony with Rev. Pat Withrow performing the vows.
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Pat Withrow
Union Mission
U S Diplomat Cited For Trieste Peace Effort
Rome reports Italian Prime Minister Scelba credits US Under Secretary of State Robert Murphy for facilitating the Trieste negotiations ending a nine year dispute. The accord grants Zone A to Italy and Zone B to Yugoslavia with troops stationed there, signaling improved relations between the two nations.
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Mario Scelba
U. S
Robert Murphy
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Italy
Marshal Tito
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Yugoslavia
Kaiser To Build Argentine Plant For 40000 Vehicles A Year
Henry J. Kaiser announced plans to manufacture 40 000 motor vehicles annually in Argentina including trucks jeeps station wagons and passenger cars for the Argentine government. He aims to have a factory built within a year and in full production by 1957.
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Henry J. Kaiser
U.S
Suspect Commit to Mental Hospital in Child Slaying Case
Sioux City investigators remitted Ernest J. Triplett to a state mental health institute after probing him as the prime suspect in the August 8 year old Jimmie Bremmer murder. Chief Gibbons said Triplett remained the main suspect but offered no confession as the inquiry continues.
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Harry Gibbons
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Gibbons
Alton Savage
Aston
Maine
Danny Wood
Grey
Omaha Firm Will Design Cedar Rapids High Schools
An Omaha architecture firm, Leo A Daly, won selection by Cedar Rapids school officials to design two senior high schools as part of a 5.95 million dollar program. Daly beat Perkins and Will of Chicago after a lengthy selection process that included reviews, site visits, and contract discussions with final approval pending contract details.
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New Strike Shuts Down Port of New York
The 25 000 member International Longshoremen's Association ordered a second Port of New York strike in six months over back wages. Picket lines formed at most piers, halting unloading of ships including Queen Mary and Ile de France. last strike caused 500 million dollars in lost cargoes and three leaders were jailed.
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International Longshoreman’s Association
ILA
Six Inches Recorded At Lenox Lenox Iowa
Heavy rain drenched most of Iowa with six inches soaking Lenox the heaviest. Des Moines 1.38 inches, Shenandoah 5, towns reported 2 to 6 inches. Lightning damaged a Des Moines area barn and a Washta barracks building. Forecasters predict more rain with near normal temperatures this week.
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Charles Moore
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Marilyn Monroe Sues DiMaggio for Divorce in Santa Monica
Hollywood film star Marilyn Monroe filed for divorce from Joe DiMaggio in Santa Monica Superior Court. She charges mental cruelty causing her grievous suffering after a marriage of under nine months. The complaint notes no community property and seeks no alimony.
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Marilyn Monroe
Joe DiMaggio
Santa Monica Superior Court
DiMaggio
Atty
Jerry Giesler
Boy 13 shoots taxi driver in Halls Tennessee
Sheriff reports 67 year old taxi driver Jim Heath was critically wounded when 13 year old Robert Campbell, unable to pay fare, shot him with a .22 pistol after three miles to a friend's house. Campbell was found nearby with his weapon and shells. he said he did not know why.
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Top GOP Leaders to Meet in Denver Parley
President Eisenhower and Republican congressional leaders will hold a Friday political strategy conference in Denver to discuss the November elections and review the international situation. They will speak at a rally with Vice President Nixon at Municipal Auditorium at 8:30 p.m. CST before Eisenhower's national broadcast.
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