Entertainers Union Boss Figures in Senate Probe
A Senate subcommittee hearing explored alleged collusion between the American Guild of Variety Artists and Miami night clubs. Evidence included a hotel booking agent calling Bright a celebrity, and a controversial “complimentary” room bill of 6039.05. Witnesses from the Greater Miami Crime Commission and Local beverage officials testified on vice, racketeering, and evasion of taxes in B-girl clubs. The hearings aim to precede the Billie Sol Estes fraud case next week.
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Bright
AGVA
Phil Greenwald
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Max Oppenheim
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Afl-Cio Union
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Miami
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Opyaconictsem Eureration
Billie Sul Estes
Estes
Texas Farm
Violent Storm Disrupts Khrushchev Rally in Romania
In ONESTI Romania a violent thunderstorm struck as Khrushchev prepared to address a 2000 strong crowd at a new oil chemical complex under construction. Lightning damaged a building and piping fell on a tank while workers fled. Khrushchev spoke 90 minutes late about disarmament and modernization of Romania, noting oil trade changes and the need for brains and capital to compete with the United States.
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Soviet Union
North Carolina Trooper Knocked Down By Automobile
Highway Patrolman Hubert E. Taylor was knocked down and slightly injured by a car he investigated on Highway 27 near Biscoe just before midnight. The incident ties to a wage and job security dispute between American Airlines and Eastern Air Lines amid broader labor tensions.
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New York
Nuclear test setback blamed on carrier rocket failure
officials say the problem was in the carrier rocket systems not the nuclear device. June 4 tracking error and later missile trouble marred the Thor tests, though the warhead itself did not explode. debris fell on Johnston Island area and safety crews destroyed malfunctioning rockets. Navy Polaris success noted with a nuclear warhead test.
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Driver charged after injuring man in Raleigh incident
A trooper reported the driver suddenly reversed, striking Taylor who was knocked to the pavement as the car hit the curb, uprooting pine trees. James Durwood Roberts, 50, of Raleigh, was jailed for DUI and released on bond. Taylor returned to work the following Wednesday.
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James Durwood Roberts
Raleigh
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Rusk Tour Talks and A Model A Caravan
Discussion on postwar European policy with Rusk and Couve de Murville clarifies misunderstandings and aid proposals. Berlin issues narrowed, Laotian cabinet formed, and OECD plans noted. A separate Chicago market update lists butter eggs and pork prices. a New Jersey car caravan recalling 1931 A-models highlights changing highways and auto nostalgia.
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Organization For Economic Cooperation and Development
Radio And TV Personality Under Arrest
RALEIGH AP Jim Thornton a 48 year old radio and TV personality was arrested here Wednesday in connection with counterfeit money investigation. After a hearing before a US commissioner Thornton was bound over to federal court with bond set at 1 000. Four others have been arrested in the past two weeks in the same case. Roy Stahl of Raleigh was arrested June 2 in Hagerstown Maryland with 8000 in bogus bills found under the seat of his car. Stahl was caught after counterfeit $20 bills were passed at drugstores there. Two more were arrested the following Monday charged with conspiring with Stahl Victor G Byrd 95 and Lewis Edward McLeod 45. McLeod a former radio announcer had an apartment on Thornton's dance club ground floor. Thornton was arrested at his apartment in his nightclub. Assistant U S Attorney Alton T Cummings said the charge alleges knowledge of a counterfeit operation and possession of counterfeit money without reporting it.
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Jim Thornton
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Roy Stahl
Hagerstown
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Victor G. Byrd
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Edward McLeod
McLeod
Alton T. Cummings
Board weighs 37 Negro pupils' Powhatan enrollment request
Harrison Placement Board reviewed 37 applications from Black students seeking enrollment in Powhatan County's consolidated white high school. The Powhatan Supervisors signaled possible action mirroring Prince Edward County, which kept its schools closed for four years rather than desegregate.
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Prince Edward County
Virginia
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Board of Supervisors
Beck Faces Prison Assignment After Medical Exam
Beck undergoes complete medical exams and classification tests then is to be assigned to prison work. Warden Madigan vows no special treatment as Beck serves time mainly on McNeil Island shoner farm with parole possible after months for good behavior. Beck also faces a state court embezzlement conviction and up to 15 years. a rehearing petition is before the U S Supreme Court after a May ruling upheld the conviction. If the embezzlement stands, the State Parole Board sets the minimum term, potentially as low as 20 months, with time credits from McNeil Island considered.
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Beck
Shoner Farm
Laos Leaders Clash Over Coalition Pact In Assembly Row
Souvanna Phouma fails to sway ministers as Souphanouvong, Red Prince of Pathet Lao, pushes to erase references to a coalition. Assembly backed by Gen. Phoumi Nosavan loyalists questions the deal while Bouavan Norasing blames Souphanouvong. Officials warn the decree could trigger sabotage of the accord.
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Souphanouvong
Rei Pathet Lao
National Assembly
Phoumi Nosavan
Swanto
Tension Over Berlin Wall Escalates Threats Warned
East Germans warned of dangerous consequences as tensions rise near the Berlin Wall ahead of US Secretary of State Dean Rusk visit. ADN reported threats of all-out shooting and the border guards on both sides reinforced positions with machine-gun placements amid rapid East German guard responses.
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Red Wall
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Keogh Hing Quoted Over Berlin Wall Crises
East German officials accused West Germany of complicity in border violence near the Berlin Wall. A spokesman offered to provide U.S. authorities with all facts while denying any East German recognition. An unsuccessful break through the wall involved a stolen truck and a dozen men, with arrests and escapees reported.
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Gables Settle Widow's Suit For 185000
New York actress Ar dene Francis and husband Martin Gabel settled a widow's wrongful death suit for 185000 in state court. Catherine Rodecker of Detroit will receive about 142000 after fees. The incident occurred June 23 1960 when a dumbbell fell from their eighth floor Park Avenue apartment striking Alvin Feddecker as he walked with his wife. The Gabels and the building operators will pay 185000 in total. The settlement covers insurance.
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Martin Gabel
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