Influence peddlers anger Thompson at probation scheme
Judge William J. Thompson condemned influence peddlers who collect fees from defendants seeking probation after guilty pleas. Senate Banking probes show contractors and lawyers allegedly profiting from promises to influence court decisions and secure probation, amid a broad FHA housing investigation.
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Charleston Voters Decide On City Levy Today
South Charleston residents vote today on continuing a special levy for city services. Mayor Londeree stresses it funds police and fire protection, streets, sewers, and garbage disposal as the city expands. A 60 percent approval vote is needed to maintain these services.
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Joseph W. Londevee
Londeree
Amusements on Inside Today Page
Inside Today features Astrological Forecast, Comic Pages, Crossword Puzzle, Editorials, Want Ads, Market Reports, Obituary notices, Radio-Television, Sports Pages, and Women’s Activities, reflecting a broad newspaper offerings. The page highlights varied entertainment and community notices for readers.
Truman Showed Signs Of Improvement In Hospital Stay
Kansas City June 28 medics reported former President Truman is in a less serious condition after intestinal inflammation improved. A hospital spokesman said there was no bowel hemorrhage and noted his temperature at 99.4 and increased alertness.
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Robert E. Adams
Adams
Wallace Graham
Graham
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Definition Drudge Keeps Nose To Grindstone At Home
A man who works hard to support his wife who in turn acts aloof toward the neighbors. This offbeat quip frames a domestic exchange as a social badge stressing labor as virtuous despite friction with others.
Churchill and Eisenhower pledge forward in free world shield
President Eisenhower and Prime Minister Churchill pledged to press forward with plans for a free nation shield against the Communist threat in Southeast Asia. They urged taller Western trade and cultural contact with the Soviet bloc and discussed a possible six nation European army and Indo China peace talks. Churchill signaled future talks on a Southeast Asian defense treaty and warned against rushing into a formal alliance before key armistice talks with the Reds.
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Researcher: smoking ages men five years switch to pipe
Dr. Cuyler Hammond of the American Cancer Society reports findings from a study of 187,766 individuals linking cigarette use to higher death risk. He says smoking a pack daily raises heart attack and cancer risk and notes he has switched to pipes.
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Guatemalan Diplomat Resigns Asylum Request
Francisco Anguiano 37 a first secretary at the Guatemalan Embassy in Washington resigns and seeks political asylum after condemning Guatemala's military junta as a Communist maneuver He says the regime is a farce and pledges refuge for his wife and himself while criticizing Arbenz departure and the junta's policy.
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Fans Drive Birds From Davies Cherry Crop
In Congers New York on June 28 Niles Davies faced marauding birds that ruined his cherry crop. He rigged old electric fans in his trees and activated them at dawn causing the birds to retreat without breakfast.
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OAS Sets July 7 Conference on Guatemala Actions
The Organization of American States calls foreign ministers from the U S and Latin American republics to Rio de Janeiro on July 7 to discuss action against Communist influence in Guatemala. The council approved 18 to 3 with Ecuador voting no and Uruguay abstaining as Guatemala was absent.
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Ike's Tax Bill Faces Battle Over Income Tax Exemption
Senate Democrats align to push a 100 per year increase in the income tax exemption as debate opens on a broad revenue law revision. They aim to defeat a dividend relief proposal while pressing for floor votes by midweek. The measure is a key part of Eisenhower’s legislative program.
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Byrd Leading In Md. Race
Dr. H. C. Byrd led in the Maryland Democratic primary over George P. Mahoney as early returns showed Byrd ahead in unit votes and Mahoney leading in popular votes with 86 584 to 78 756 at 673 of 1338 polls. Close shifts possible in counties and Baltimore city.
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University of Maryland
George P. Mahoney
Mahoney
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Byrd
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William Preston Lane Jr
Lane
Theodore R. McKeldin
Indicted Youth Trio Tied to Rapes and Bribery Attempts
Morris Harvey targets include Herold Proctor and John Jazwa facing rape charges plus Billy Joe Woolwine. Indictments accuse Charles P. Caldwell of attempting to bribe a witness and mob run case against C F Pettry linked to Paul Brown. Grand jury also returns 138 total indictments.
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Armas Demands Surrender as Guatemala Crisis Escalates
Honduran rebel leader Col. Carlos Castillo Armas called for the unconditional surrender of Guatemala's military junta after rebel planes attacked Guatemala City. He claimed President Jacobo Arbenz Guzmán had resigned in a desperate move and warned of renewed bombardment if Reds were not expelled.
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