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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1956

Page

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Minnie Mangum Sentenced To Twenty Years For Embezzlement

Norfolk judge imposes 20 year term with parole eligibility after five for Minnie Mangum, 59, who embezzled about 1.08 million dollars from Commonwealth Building and Loan. Concurrent sentences include two and ten year counts for forgery and false reports. three indictments dropped.

Minnie Mangum Norfolk State Corporation Commission Lawrence Bullock Linwood Tabb Miss Mangum Commonwealth Building and Loan Assn Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation

Senate Battle Opens For Air Force Boost

The Senate moved to limit debate on the defense bill and planned a showdown vote on adding over a billion dollars to Air Force procurement. Democratic leaders argued the extra funds are needed to maintain superiority, while Republican leadership sought moderation. Senator Lyndon Johnson steered the push, with a motion for unanimous agreement after hours of speeches.

Washington Senate Eisener Sen Lyndon Johnson T . the

Debate Time Sets Count for Defense Bill on Air Force Funding

Inside Today notes debate time limits for tomorrow starting at 12 39 p m with 1 5 hours for the Air Force add on funds for more planes bases and airmen in the next fiscal year. A similar period is allotted for the GOP compromise proposal and three more hours for the whole bill before a vote. The House approves a defense appropriation of 33 635 000 000 for all services. Senator Robertson criticizes B 52 delivery delays while Saltonstall defends the administration and Symington warns the U S may lag in military production.

House Armed Services J. Sen. Robertson Felay Air Force Saltonstall R-Massi Sen Symington United States

Eisenhower postpones Nehru talks and plans Panama meeting

President Eisenhower postpones the planned July talks with Prime Minister Nehru due to convalescence after abdominal surgery. He will attend the Panama City conference July 21-22 with the American republics and plans to leave Walter Reed for Gettysburg for further rest.

Washington Eisenhower Panama City Gettysburg Walter Reed Army Hospital India Nehru Thurmont

Foes Gain Ground in Icelandic Election

Returns from Icelandic parliamentary vote show anti American factions ahead as Kors Independence Party gains strength. Progressives and Social Democrats pushed for troop withdrawal with possible force reduction and US duties payments. Final tally awaited. outcome could end Prime Minister Olafur Thors regime under proportional representation.

Reyjovik Iceland Arctic Circle Olafur Thors Kors Independence Party Social Democrats Here Herman Jonasson

Libel Action Starts in Pineville Over Gazette Suit

In Pineville witnesses gather for the start of a second $100,000 libel suit against the Charleston Gazette. Paul Bower of Mullens sues over editorials last August alleging, with J. Paul England, that a state insurance contract scheme harmed him. England and Bower are Democratic delegates. trial in Wyoming County Circuit Court opens tomorrow under Judge Robert W. MaorreH.

Pineville Charleston Gazette Paul Bower Mullens J. Paul England Gazelle State Supreme Court Bower England House [of Delegates Wyoming County Gazette Whire Insurance House of’ Pelegates Jrovening Citsouri Robert Wii Maorreh

Harriman Seen as Democratic Nominee Hope by Governors

At the annual Governors Conference in Atlantic City, Oklahoma's Raymond Gary endorsed Averell Harriman for the Democratic nomination and predicted Harriman would defeat Eisenhower if nominated. Gary cited farm woes over health as the reason, while other governors discussed Kennedy as a potential Stevenson running mate and Chandler floated himself as Harriman's ally, though Gary backed Stevenson.

Bob Considine Atlantic City N. J INS Averell Harriman New York Ehisenhower Raymond Gary Oklahoma Harriman Gary New Yorker Adlai Stevenson Stevenson Eisenhower Mewsmen J. Gow Abraham A. Ribicoff John B. Kennedy Massachusetts Kennedy Ribicoff Albert B Happy) Chandler Kentucky Democratic Party Chandler Sen Middle West Kefanver Stuart Semington Trabe

Admiral King Dies at 77 in Portsmouth Hospital

Fleet Admiral Ernest J. King, who led the Navy as Commander in Chief and Chief of Naval Operations, died at 77 in Portsmouth naval hospital after a heart failure. His son Commander Ernest J. King Jr. was at his bedside, he had prior brain hemorrhage in 1947 and long poor health. King had summer residence at the Portsmouth facility.

Ernest J. King U.S. Navy Ports‘mouth N.hh. Naval Hospital Portsmouth N. H INS Navy Pearl Harbor Portsmouth Naval Hospital Sea Dog Ernest J. King Jr Washington Bethesda Navy Medical Center Washington Area Admiral King U.S. Fleet Naval Operations King

British Judge Shot by Cypriot Gunmen Near Police HQ

British Judge Bernhard Shay who sentenced six Cypriot rebels to the gallows was wounded in a shooting near Cyprus police headquarters. Gunmen believed to be from EOKA sped away after the attack as Sha y was transported to a hospital with critical head and neck injuries. Police crackdown on Greek Cypriot students training on the mainland followed.

Cyprus Bernard Shaw Shaw Nicesa “Old Town Nigosia INS Bernhard Shay Wis Antoamobile Paphos Gate EOKA Natonalist Union of

My War With the Mob No 3 Union murders through labor cartel

A scathing exposé by Victor Riese claims over 200 union officials murdered or grievously harmed by a crime cartel operating within labor across the United States. It details bombings beatings and other violence, naming Heather brothers Reuther allies and several unions while noting few arrests and widespread fear.

Victor Riese Maine California Detroit Everglades Miami Lahore Ther Walter Victor Reuther Jnst Netwoy Alany Tgs Unis St. Louis

U N Faces Debated Algeria Issue At Council

United Nations faces a heated dispute as Russia and Iran plan to challenge Western powers over blocking Security Council consideration of Algeria. Afro Asian group demands a session to press Arab-Israeli and Algerian rights, while France defends Algeria as a domestic matter. United States and Britain side with France against the Arab demand. Russia and Yugoslavia will back the Arab position, with the Arab nation supporting acceptance.

United Nations N. Y INS Russia Iran U. N. Security Council Algeria RE. Ronald Walker Australia Council France U. N United States Beis Security Council

Clerk Admits Burning Files as Inquiry Looms

The Justice Department charged that Congress withholds information to determine improper influence from campaign contributions. Clerk of the House Ralph Roberts says records were burned after two years. law requires handing them to federal archives. Letters from DOJ urge investigations by Senate and House committees. Moss rejects scope.

Washington INS Justice Department Congress Department FBT Federal Grand Jury Revenue Ralph Roberts House of Representatives Federal Archives Senate House John E. Moss D-Calif Executive Department McClellan Justice Departent Criminal Division Warren Giney HG Republican National Committee Democratic National Committee Olney FBI Internal Revenue Service St. Louis Trueman General Services Administration

Romanticism and marriage expectations trend

An article discusses how Romanticism raises expectations of marriage and leads to disillusionment. It notes couples seek grand ideals and emotional fulfillment beyond practical commitments, urging balance between romance and reality in unions.

Dog bites officer after summons on one way street

New York June 25 A motorist's dog bites Patrolman Marion De Lauro as he issues a ticket to Mrs. Ida Pickett for driving the wrong way on a one way street. The officer explains directions near Pennsylvania Station when the hunting hound in the back seat lunges and injures his right index finger.

Marion de Lauro Ida, Pickett Pennsyyvania Station

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