Lev Denies Story Of Federal Graft
Lev, a Chicago hat maker who built a million dollar fortune from a sewing machine, testifies he bribed no federal personnel over military hat contracts. The hearing before the Senate Investigations subcommittee probes graft in procurement as Lev says he saved the government millions, signs a 5089.38 dollar check, and disputes Navy claims on a 1953 contract amid questions of payoffs and alleged expenses in Puerto Rico.
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Washington
INS
Harry Lev
Senate Investigations Subcommittee
Chicago
Mells Wort
Puerto Rico
Marvin Rubin
Subcommittee
John L. McClellan
D-Ark
Ley
Harry Ley
Navy
Lev
Fireworks Pros to Lead Charleston Fourth of July Display
Hud son Fireworks Co will run the show in Charleston with Homer Robinson, head of the city committee, denying any contract payout as a reim bursement bargain while noting no $5,000 bribe payment to Air Force Capt. Raymond Wool. The event at Watt Powell Park will feature Marine and Air Force reserve units, a flag lowering, and multiple park activities along the Kanawha River banks.
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Hudson Fireworks Co
Charleston
Homer Robinson
Copenhaver
Air Force
Raymond Wool
Shelby
Ohio
New York
Leon M. Levy
Lev
National Guard
Army
Navy
Air Force Reserve
Watt Powell
Robert E. Wallace
State Military
Kanawha River
Canary
Cleanse Skin Soap Advertises Large 60 Cent Bar
An old listing promotes a large 60¢ bar of a cleanse skin soap described as black and white. The fragment hints at a period-typical ad style and product branding of the era.
New Pain Relief Cream InfraRUB Promises Arthritis Relief
New York special reports a odorless grease-free cream called InfraRUB that delivers hours of relief from arthritis and rheumatism without pills. Rubbed into painful areas it penetrates the skin and increases blood flow to sore muscles and joints. Doctors use it in Europe and the United States and it is sold without prescription for 58 cents a large tube with a money back guarantee.
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New Way
New York, N.Y
Europe
U. S
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Charleston Gazette
West Virginia Heart Assn
Caroline Rainbolt
Exect
Los Angeles
Jetter
Eczema
Heavey Duty Garment
Glenhaven
Dan River
Sloan
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