Campaign Smears Under Review By Senate Panel
Debate over political campaign literature and ways to curb smear tactics continues as Sen. Thomas C. Hennings leads hearings on federal laws and accountability. Previous reports urged candidate responsibility for campaign literature and disqualification if defamation occurs. Bipartisan calls for standards and penalties accompany proposals to condemn unfounded charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas C. Hennings
D-Mo
Senate
Hennings
House
Senate Rules Committee
John Marshall Butler
R-Md
Sen
Cat Hayden
D-Ariz
Taft and Humphrey Discuss Campaign Law Reforms
A 1951 Taft proposal urged civil damages for false campaign statements and preclearance of sample literature. Earlier, the House committee proposed banning sponsorship of campaign literature by noncandidates. In 1950 Humphrey sought a federal election study commission to review bans on unethical campaigning and literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A. Taft
Taft
House Campaign Expenditures Committee
Hubert H. Humphrey
Dminn
Corry News Highlights Housing Rally Death and Morning Collision
In Corry a FHA better housing rally in the Municipal building drew over 100 property owners keen to learn repair financing through local banks. David Buck dies after a brief illness at Corry Hospital. West Smith street residents hear a mysterious blast. investigation finds no clear source. Easter break begins for Corry Public Schools through April 20. A two-vehicle collision on Main and Mall injures but does not seriously hurt drivers Henry Roy Mather and Henry Firster. Moslem Prince Aly Khan visits Los Angeles seeking a vacation plan with daughter Yasmin and potential reunion with ex wife Rita Hayworth in Paris.
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Corry
Federal Housing Administration
Joan
FHA
Aly Khan II
L. A
Los Angeles
Aly Khan
Rita Hayworth
Yasmin
Paris
Columbus Vicinity News Roundup From Local Folks
Columbus vicinity items note Archie Wetmore family living with Mrs David Lines mother. George Gordon of Corry a tailor at Clare Gordon home. Choirs of Spring Creek and Columbus rehearse for ordination service. Mrs Fred Wayne of Corry weekend with Mrs Carl Gincolt Sr. Robert Bell of Chapagua N Y guests of Sandburgs. Ray Babcock returns home from North East. Fire departments from Garland Bear Lake and Columbus trained at West Ridge Hose Co. on ladders and two way radio. Spring piano recital at Mrs Vernelia Page home with six students. Oliver Faust of Sanger Grove and daughter Mrs Richard Trisket host Sunday dinner. Mrs Laura Hill a patient at Corry Memorial Hospital. Large group from Buffalo and Erie visit Blakeslees. Ald meeting at Mary Sekerak and Helen Glanchard home. Mrs Tyls Messenger returns after two months visiting Louisville and Dayton. attended granddaughter Shirley’s wedding. Albert Sandburg and son Charles travel to Erie for business. Walter Nollinger back from Japan visits Wetmore. Nancy Edwards Amy Curtis Lynnette Page plan weekend at Penn State. Arthur Ireland and Barbara DeSing visit Rex Ireland. Mrs Ralph Curtis Ida Ohrn and Mrs George Nagel visit George Mack in Warren. Spoon family motors to North East Sunday.
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Columbus
Archie ‘Wetmore
David Lines
George Gordon
Corry
Clare Gordon
Spring Creek
Fred Wayne
Carl Gincolt Sr
Robert Bell
Chapaqua
Albert Sandburg
Ray Babcock
David
East
Garland
Bear Lake
West Ridge Hose Company
Vernelia Page
Ronald Dahl
Eileen Dahl
Jenine Loveland
Sandra Jukes
Diane Winnie
Lynnette Page
Oliver Faust
Sunger Grove
Richard ‘Trisket
Laura Hill
Corry Memorial Hospital
L. F. Armstrong
Marion, Seely
Buffalo
Amy Yeager
Charles
Vivian Kaminisky
Susan Paulsen
Erie
James Blakeslee
C. Carlson
Ethel
Jamestown
Ald
Mary Sekerak
Helen Glanchard
Tyls Messenger
Emory Messenger
Louisville
Raymond Barnes
Dayton
Shirley
Walter Nollinger
Japan
Archie Wetmore
Mises Nancy Edwards
Amy Curtis
Penn State University
Arthur Ireland
Barbara de Sing
Kenmore
Rex Ireland
Ralph Curtis
Ida Ohrnl
George Nagel
Warren
George Mack
Edgar Spoon
North East
Tall Tale Lands Erie Youth in Custody
An Erie 19 year old Ronald Kissman told troopers a kidnapping story that led to his arrest for driving while suspended and two traffic violations. He was held on $600 bail after pleading guilty and awaiting county court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Ronald Kissman
John Hill
Phil Lupo
16Th
State
Robert Backstrom
Walter Krupa
Peninsula Drive
Millcreek
Kissman
Hill
William Heisler
Rissman
How Smart Are You Quiz From Classified Page
A reader quiz asks seven current events questions including Roosevelt death term, UN Security Council stance on Israel Egypt, poliomyelitis types, racial passage to whiteness, blood stain removal water temperature, Catholic population ratios in West Germany versus East Germany, and caviar type. Answers appear on the Classified page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin D. Roosevelt
U.N. Security Council
Israel
Gaza
West Germany
East Germany
Birthday fete marks Mr Spoon’s 70th milestone
Celebration noted as Mrs Spoon’s father turned 70 with local guests including Mrs Joseph Pitcavage and Mrs Robert Maedie visiting in Erie on a Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spoon
Joseph, Pitcavage
Robert Maedie
Erie
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Carry
Adance
Revere Pamtention
Corry Hospital
David Buck
Mr. Buck
West Smith Street
Henry Roy Mather
Henry Firster
Main
Mall
Fogle Lumber CO
Franklin St
Dorry, Pa
Barney’s Firestone
South Center Street
ThriftsCheck
TamenCreck
TamenCreek
Crisco
Van
Messinger
R&e
Borstorff & Fitch
Doc
Jersey
Elmview Dairy R. D
Veronica's Clothing Shop
The
Columbus Milling Co
Campaign For the
Two-Way Radio Fund
Oiunteer
Fife Department
Engle
Engle Builders Supply
Westinghouse Appliances Furniture and
Kellogg's
Bzoom
S&h
Ford
R&h
Ponting
Bulck
Jordan's Used Cars
Shady Avenue
Howard E. Jordan
Bang
Maurine
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