Butler becomes Democratic National Committee chairman in contested vote
Paul M. Butler of Indiana was elected DNC chairman, succeeding Stephen A. Mitchell. The vote favored Butler over Michael DiSalle and others, amid a split in the Stevenson faction. Butler’s election followed Mitchell’s resignation to resume private law practice.
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Philadelphia
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Notre Dame
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Jor E Skillen
Goce
97 Year Old Woman Becomes U S Citizen in Ohio
Katherine D. Olson aged 97, known as Grandma Olson, was sworn in as a United States citizen in Licking County. Born in Germany, she has lived in America 53 years and believed her husband Jorn’s 1939 naturalization made her a citizen. Her son Dr. Henry Olson, a biology professor in Washington, D C, attended the ceremony.
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United States
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Common Pleas
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Germany
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Washington, D.C
McCarthy Elbow Trouble Delays Cincinnati Speaking Date
Senator Joseph R. McCarthy canceled a Cincinnati speaking engagement citing elbow trouble. A Cincinnati committee head claimed he was gravely ill, but Mrs. Mary Driscoll said treatment had not progressed enough to risk permanent injury. The Washington Star called the gravely ill report unfounded.
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President Praises Watkins in McCarthy Censure Case
President Eisenhower lauded Sen. Watkins for leading the special committee that urged censure of Sen. McCarthy. The 67 to 22 Senate vote condemned McCarthy for conduct tied to his accusations and labeling Watkins cowardly and stupid. Watkins briefed the President at the White House before a press briefing noted the administration’s hands off stance on the censure dispute.
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US asks UN for prompt action to free 11 American fliers
United States demands swift UN action to obtain the release of 11 American fliers and other U N prisoners held by Red China. The Steering Committee will discuss Lodge's plea for a quick Assembly debate rather than through the Political Committee.
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Exhumation slated in Lexington in Doss cases
Gravediggers will exhume Sara Elizabeth Lanning at Reeds Methodist Church cemetery near Lexington after a court order is sought. The postmortem will occur at the grave site, examining arsenic traces linked to Nannie Doss and others, including Lanning’s son Annie and two of his sisters. Additional Alabama deaths are reviewed as authorities pursue potential connections.
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Arlie J. Lanning
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Davidson County
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Doss
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Lexington Furniture
Haywood Tayior
Duke University
Tulsa
Okla
Onan Tee
Tulsa Tulsa
Frank Harrelson
Jacksonville
Ala
Lou Hazel
Mt. Carmel Methodist Church
Taylor
Hazel
Reeds Methodist Church
Etowah County
Alabama
Charley Braggs
Davie Frances Weaver
Election Probe Set For 9th District Conflicts
In North Carolina the House Campaign Investigating Committee will examine Republican charges of election law abuses in the 9th District. Rep. Hugh Alexander defeated William Stevens Jr. by 4,548 votes amid absentee ballot concerns and possible double registration. Hearings start Tuesday in Statesville with sessions in Boone and Taylorsville.
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Repub Congress
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Pooh
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Laurel Springs
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Caldwell
Iredel
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Stanly
Watauga
Jennings
Washington
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Kirkman urges counties to handle desegregation in NC
North Carolina State Senator Arthur Kirkman said in Greensboro that the desegregation challenge should be left to the state's 100 counties. He outlined four focus areas for the upcoming General Assembly taxes education executive reorganization and water resources. The speech followed discussions with about 50 of the 170 lawmakers as the two day Associated Press News Council session opened.
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Greensboro Daily News
Sheppard Expected To Testify In Trial
Cleveland Newstime reports defense plans to call Dr Samuel Sheppard as a life or death witness next week in the July 4 murder trial of his wife Evelyn. The defense lists five to six family members as witnesses including Dr Stephen Sheppard and Dr Richard N Sheppard. the state's case centers on Susan Hayes, a former lab technician who testified of an affair with Sheppard.
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Samuel Sheppard
Evelyn
William J. Corrigan
Nesta
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Hetty
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Richard A. Sheppard
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Lake Erie
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Osthic Hospital
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Dr. Sam
Los Angeles
Marilyn
Alm
Parrino
Samuel H. Sheppard
Atom Plan Gets UN Approval
The United Nations General Assembly endorsed President Eisenhower's atoms for peace program in a rare unanimous vote. The plan aims to use atomic energy for peaceful purposes and establish an international atomic energy agency to regulate and assist peaceful use. The assembly also moved toward a separate disarmament framework with the Security Council oversight in certain cases.
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Stevenson Frames Democrats as Loyal Opposition at Dinner
Adlai E. Stevenson told a Loyola University audience that Democrats should act as loyal opposition in foreign affairs and avoid domestic politics meddling the Eisenhower administration. He urged unity within the GOP and cautioned on sharp party rifts over policy toward Russia. He praised bipartisan aims to defend security and expand freedom while criticizing internal divisions within the Republican ranks.
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Condition Of Pope Improved
Vatican officials reported Pope Pius XII showing signs of recovery after a new treatment regimen. An alkaline stomach wash preceded a medical bulletin noting continued improvement and the pope’s intent to bless the faithful from his bed.
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