Freeman Estes inquiry outlines cotton empire collapse
The Senate subcommittee probes the Estes era, Freeman testifies that officials did not improperly accept gifts, while few involved were punished. Mundt criticizes gaps and promises questions on Murphy and the selection of Estes for the National Cotton Advisory Committee. The panel has not set a Murphy start date.
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Cos. Tex
Estes
Washington
Freeman
McClellan
Karl E. Mundt
R-S.d
Mundt
Hap Mundt
Murphy
Subcommittee
Cotton futures open lower in New York market
Cotton futures opened 20 to 25 cents a bale lower than the prior close in New York. The quotes show declines from 34.10 to 32.30 across early trading with mixed session levels and a $2.48 basis noted.
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Chrysler Cee
Coca Cola Bee Eee
Neae
Columbia G&e
Associated Press
Curtiss
Dan Aio Mills
Gen Tel & Tel
Gerb
Eeenee
Goodrich BF Setae
Goodyear T&a
Greyhound Serene
Gulf Oil Corp Eeeenee
Nickel
Tel & Tel
Kayser-Roth
Liggett & Myers
Lorillard P
Monsanto
Polaroid
Nat Biscuit
Lukens Sport- Nat Dairy
Pepsi-Cola
Phillips Petr
Radio
U.S
Sears Roebuck
P&p
Borg-Warner
Chain Beltee
Zenith Radeee Beweeee
II Tact Oronone Ae Champion
P&f
Ches & Ohio
Blacklisting Replicated in Faulk Trial Judges Warn
In testimony at the Faulk case Louis Nizer labeled defendants vigilantes and urged action to halt similar behavior. Several entertainment figures described a 1950s blacklist pattern as the jury learned of the death of 73 year old Johnson whose body was found in pajamas in bed. The medical examiner found no violence and noted a heart ailment in Johnson.
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Faulk
Louis Nizer
Nizer
Johnson
Donald J. Giancola
Syracuse
Churchill Returns Home After Riviera Stay
Prime Minister Winston Churchill, 87, arrived by Royal Air Force Comet with a plastered left leg and a probable operation ahead. Lord Moran and Prof. Herbert J. Seddon joined surgeon Philip Newman in planning the procedure at Middlesex Hospital as Lady Churchill greeted reporters and crowds cheered "Good Old Winnie" along the route.
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Royal Air Force
Riviera
Churchill
Winnie
Middlesex Hospital
London
West End
Monte Carlo
Britain
Lord Moran
Randolph Churchill
Sir Winston
Princess Grace Hospital
Nice
Thomasville Lions Install Officers
Raymond Siler of a local funeral home was installed as president of the Thomasville Lions Club. Installation was conducted by International Counselor Hugh Mauldin. New officers include Rev. Roger Williams, Paul Rains, David Creech as vice presidents, Bill Smith as secretary, Paul Campbell as treasurer, James Crawford tail twister, Willie Warner lion tamer, Tom Allen and H. C. Hudgins Jr. as two year directors, Hubert Leonard and Dr. C. O. Plyler as one year directors.
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Thomasville
Raymond Siler
Lion’s Club
Hugh Mauldin
Spencer
Roger Williams
Paul Rains
David Creech
Bill Smith
Paul Campbell
James Crawford
Willie Warner
Tom Allen
H. C. Hudgins Jr
Hubert Leonard
C. O. Plyler
Testimony on Brewer commission and cross state payments
The testimony states Brewer earned a 10 percent commission on sales in North Carolina for two sign companies. Cross examination revealed agents fees were paid in other states. James Nance questioned whether officials faced indictments for cooperation. George F. Fenton testified no direct threats were believed to be made to executives.
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Brewer
North Carolina
James Nance
New Jersey
George F. Fenton
U.S. Bureau of Public Roads
Kennedy backs bill to broaden reciprocal trade cuts
The 28 year history of reciprocal trade legislation would keep tariff cuts in place even if workers are hurt by imports. The President could cut duties up to 50 percent and zero in the European Common Market on major exports. Kennedy pushed the bill as a priority and said it reflects national character while Salinger noted White House support and Senate consideration outlook.
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United States
Kennedy
House
Pierre Salinger
White House
Senate
Firefighters Save Hippo At Vandalia Circus Fundraiser
In 91 degree heat and low water pressure, Vandalia volunteer firefighters assisted a traveling circus by supplying water for the hippopotamus during a publicity rescue. The operation used tank trucks and allowed the show to continue.
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Dayton, Ohio
Vandalia
Hippopotamus
Nighttime home invasion ends in armed struggle
Lunsford, a 83 year old witness, says three men ransacked his home after asking for water. He drew his .32 pistol in a struggle that left bloodstains in the living room as police set roadblocks countywide.
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Harrises
Leicester
Newton
Harris
Charles Rhineheart
Malden
Asheville
Rhineheart
Lincolnton
Lunsford
Klondike
Rockingham Editor London Keeps Folksy Front Page Style
Isaac Spencer London, 76, runs the Rockingham Post-Dispatch with unorthodox flair since 1917. He prints many tiny items on the front page, values personal tone over pictures, and emphasizes facts, dates, and local history in a long career as county historian and editor.
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Reese Hart
Rockingham
N.C
Isaac Spencer London
London
Rockingham Post-Dispatch
America
United Nations
Post-Dispatch
University of Missouri School of Journalism
International Civitan
Board of Elections
William Sherman
Richmond
South
Cole
W. B. Cole
W. W. Ormond
New York
County Clerk of Court
Richmond County
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