Senate On Trial as McCarthy Hearings Open
Senate hearings opened on charges of misconduct against Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy. Chairman Arthur Y. Watkins said the United States Senate is on trial and promised a judicial process. McCarthy accused accusers of ulterior political motives while Watkins asserted the panel's serious responsibility and aim to maintain fair play.
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Potter Charges McCarthy Gave Sanction to Cohn Aide
Senate error report accuses Sen Joseph R McCarthy of backing Ray Cohn aiding Schine in army probe. Potter, a committee member, criticizes McCarthy for not dissuading Cohn and for supporting Cohn and Schine despite concerns. Continued on Page 2.
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McCarthy Faces New Tax Probe as Record Grows
Senator Joe McCarthy accumulates investigations, adding a fresh inquiry into his 1953 income tax return alongside ongoing probes. Senate insiders say the new case involves tax matters not charged, tied to disputes with the Revenue Service, and figures among seven probes shaping his controversial public history.
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Opposed Swig Site Annex Faces Hayward Planning Panel
Hayward Merchants association and Hayward Downtown Property Owners plan to oppose developer Benjamin Swig’s annexation request for a 148 acre site east of the Eastshore Freeway between Winton and Jackson. Neville Massa and Morrie Nussenbaum lead, arguing the regional shopping center would harm downtown values. a special Planning Commission session is set for 8 p.m. Thursday to hear the proposal and potential leases with Sears Roebuck and Emporium Capwell discussed.
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Police Hold Woman for Bribery Try
Centerville reports a Roseville woman Millie Mayse 37 also known as Cerry Thompson is held on bribery suspicions after offering to fund a house of prostitution in Alvarado and to “take care of” Captain Richard Condon of the Centerville substation. Condon expects charges to be filed today. The suspect allegedly phoned for an appointment and proposed a three to four girl operation.
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Castro Valley Freeway Set Opening Date
Castro Valley will see the Eastshore Freeway link opened on Tuesday September 14 according to Bai Booker assistant state highway engineer The date is definite in his office with no ribbon cutting plans yet The Alameda county highway advisory committee and Castro Valley Chamber of Commerce will handle ceremonies with W A Sparling in charge assisted by the chamber
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Traffic Deaths Drop For July Month
Chicago report shows traffic deaths fell for the seventh straight month. The July toll reached 3150, the highest for any month this year, but still 3 percent below July last year per the National Safety Council.
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Violent Hurricane Rips Into New England Coast
A violent hurricane slams the New England coast with damage expected to rise as utilities report outages and residents brace for further storms. Forecasters warned of downed trees, flooding, and power failures across coastal towns. Local officials urged careful preparation and emergency measures.
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Connecticut City Declares State of Emergency as Storm Hits in Full Fury
Hurricane Carol slammed southern New England with gusts up to 75 mph and heavy rain. New London declared a state of emergency as residents evacuated coastal areas. power outages and downed trees reported across Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. Coast guard alerts and port advisories followed as the storm moved northeast along the coast.
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Dulles Heads to Manila for SEATO Conference
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles leaves Washington for Manila to lead a U S delegation seeking a Southeast Asia treaty binding free nations against Communist aggression Without concrete military commitments the aim is a regional pact akin to ANZUS but with broader participation The Manila talks involve Britain France Australia New Zealand Pakistan the Philippines and Thailand and come after the failed European Defense Community despite hopes to restore U S prestige.
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Uranium prospector turns $6000 savings into $9 million fortune
Grand Junction Colorado story about Vernon Pick who turned 6000 into a 9 million sale of Utah uranium mines to Atlas Corp. He started after a fire, mined in Utah and Colorado, retains two producing mines, plans continued exploration, and notes a 26 percent capital gains tax.
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Mysterious Silver Disc Seen Over Castro Valley
A noon sighting near Castro Valley described a round flat silver disc moving from north to south in a slow circle at high speed. Witnesses include 13 year old Lawrence Gattnerer and his mother Milred. deputy Floyd Harrison notes no exhaust trail and avoids labeling it a flying saucer.
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Alameda Supervisors Set 1954 55 Tax Rate at 2 52 Per 100
Alameda County Supervisors fixed the 1954 55 property tax rate at $2.52 per $100 of assessed valuation and approved a record $57,945,319 budget. Auditor Eugene V. Waring shows direct property taxes totaling $20,917,291.67. This continues a four year rise from $1.88 in 1951 52 and $2.37 last year with district tax rate tabulations still to come.
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President Disenhower to tour reclamation sites
The White House announced a flying tour of reclamation projects in Colorado Wyoming Kansas and Nebraska by President Disenhower on Saturday. Agriculture Secretary Ezra T. Henson and Reclamation Bureau officials will join for aerial inspections with brief talks at three stops and meetings with state and local officials.
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