Supreme Court Dismisses DuPont Cellophane Monopoly Case
The Supreme Court 4 to 3 clears DuPont de Nemours and Co. of claims it illegally monopolized the cellophane industry. The ruling says cellophane is one of many flexible packaging materials available to manufacturers and consumers. The decision marks a major antitrust setback for the government in a long-running case that began in 1947.
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Supreme Court
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General Motors
Chicago
U. S
Paul Lehy
Delatvare
Justice Department
Fund Appeals Poll Planned by Charleston United Fund Group
J Horner Davis chair of the steering committee announces a public opinion poll within two days to gauge reactions to the United Fund program. More than 4,000 representative citizens will be surveyed to measure approval or disapproval and willingness to provide financial support. Subcommittees will mail inquiries with brochures and a response card. New members J William Martin of Valley Bell Dairy Co and Reymond R Humphrey of United Mine Workers District 17 join the committee.
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Valley Bell Dairy Co
Charleston Chamber of Commerce
Reymond R. Humphrey
United Mine Workers District 17
Court Okays Smith Trial by Military Court
The Supreme Court ruled 5 to 3 that civilian dependents accompanying military personnel overseas may be tried by military tribunals for crimes abroad. Mrs. Dorothy Krueger Smith and Mrs. Clarice B. Covert face military trials for slayings in Tokyo and in England respectively. Justice Clark wrote separate opinions distinguishing cases and affirming Congress power to cover dependents. Chief Justice Warren dissented with Justices Black and Douglas. Justice Frankfurter abstained for more time.
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Supreme Court
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Aubrey. D. Smith
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Federal Reformatory
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U. S. District Court
Charlestom
Washington
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Army
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Tokyo
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Augusta
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England
Rabbat Toth
Pittsburgh
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Covert
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Black
Douglas
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Congress
Aid Bill Trimmed By House
The House passed a foreign aid measure by 278 to 122, cutting the bill to 3.8 billion dollars from Eisenhower’s request. Nos on the final roll call underscored election year sentiment that the 54.3 billion aid package was too large.
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House Today
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Eisenhegver
West Virginia Democrats Back Aid Bill Amid Senate Clash
House votes show 152 Democrats and 111 Republicans for the aid bill with 70 Republicans and 52 Democrats against. The measure adds 1.1 billion for foreign aid for the year starting July 2, while Senate debate sharpens over long term authority and administration of funds.
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White House
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Cane
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D-La
House Appropriations
Lawrence H. Smith
H-Wis
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Eiseshower
Eisenhower
America
U. S
Ike Rejects Soviet Invitation and Nike Missile Debate
Senator Dennis Chavez said the military appropriation subcommittee will delay Nike program funding if tests favor the Air Force Talos. After closed hearings with Gen Twining and Adm Blakely, Chavez noted consensus that Talos may be superior, with Nike kept if tests favor Nike. Defense officials plan further testimony from Secretary Wilson.
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INS
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Twining
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Wilson
Poland Truce Team Accused of Bribery and Blackmail
Senate hearing hears Seweryn Bialer charge that the Polish truce delegation in Korea uses a special fund to loan money, distributes vodka to recruit agents from Swiss and Canadian delegations, and gathers derogatory information to pass to Warsaw. He says the group is in close touch with North Korean Communists to build armed strength.
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Korea
Red
Seweryn Bailer
Poland
Senate
Internal Security
Warsaw
City Fire Fee Proposed to Raise $300,000 Annually
Charles ton officials heard a Citizens Revenue Committee proposal to levy a fire protection fee on city residents. The plan aims to raise about $300,000 in the first year by a 1 percent tax on currently taxed property and a study to set rates on untaxed properties. The panel argued the fee is fair, would be easy to collect, and could apply to churches and sublicensees under its scope.
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Charleston
Copenhaver
Dewey E. S. Kuhna
Citizens Reverue Committee
Citizens Committee
Council
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Buhns
Charles Lon
Ernest K. James
Kanawha
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Morgantown
West Virginia University
A. W. Cox
Heatwave Grips Charleston Ahead of Thunderstorms
Greater Charlestonbrace faces extreme heat this week with Kanawha Airport forecasters predicting the temperature will hover around 80 plus degrees through Friday or Saturday. No rain is expected until Thursday, marking eight dry days in the Valley.
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Kanawha
Today’s Definition IGNORANCE The only thing that’s more expensive
The phrase argues that ignorance costs more than education by implying education reduces waste and error. It frames ignorance as a costly burden on individuals and society, contrasting it with the value of learning.
Butler Asks Remeasure By President Eisenhower Health
Democratic National Chairman Paul Butler said Eisenhower may seek a second term but his health will be a major campaign issue. He noted the president’s recent illness and convalescence, and supported full public discussion of capacity to serve. Critics and supporters weighed whether the health status would alter plans for 1956, with page six continuation promised.
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Paul Butle
Eisenhower
White House
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Wevare
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Toy
Four Anti Reds On Trial For Seizure Plot In Bern
Four young Romanian anti Communist exiles testified in Bern on June 1 about persecution by their homeland's government. Their leader Beldeann, 32, described the attack on the Romanian legation and the killing of its chauffeur. Swiss crowds cheered as they left the City Hall where the trial continued, with the group claiming the plot aimed to expose the legation as a center of espionage and pressure Bucharest to release other anti Communist fighters. Beldeann said he belonged to the Romanian Peasant party and led its Youth League in 1948.
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Eisenhower Rejects Formal Soviet Invitation for Chiefs
President Eisenhower rejected a formal invite for Adm. Burke and Gen. Taylor to accompany Gen. Twining on his planned eight day Moscow visit. Hagerty said acceptance could occur later under specific conditions and circumstances based on Twining’s report and time abroad. The White House stressed tours would be useful only on a reciprocal basis with limited joint schedules in the Soviet Union.
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