GOP House Defeats Plea for Extra Defense Funds
In Washington the House rejected a Republican amendment to boost Army funding for research and development to 400 million, challenging the 382 million recommended by the Appropriations Committee. The panel cut 2 percent from the bill and further votes on maintenance funds were delayed as GOP leaders count on roll calls.
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Washington
House
White House
Defense Department
Appropriations Committee
Eisenhower
Co.com
GOP
Jury Probe Of Liquor Case May Be Asked
Chicago report states over 1 000 being Leigh NC hotel gifts to legislators tied to Rev Gerald C Primm pastor of Calvary Baptist Raleigh Photos by Raleigh newspaper showed whisky cases unloaded at the hotel Police raids found nine whisky cartons with booklets on liquor instead of larger shipments
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Chicago
Leigh
N.C
Gerald C. Primm
Calvary Baptist Church
Raleigh
Batista Battles Rebels Across Cuba Fronts
In Havana the Batista regime reports rebel opposition on three fronts with 35 plotters arrested in central Cuba and 16 rebel casualties in the north. A major blackout hit much of Havana after an underground explosion, while a second blast near the home of Cabinet Minister Andre Domingo Morales caused no injuries. The government vows to press on with its patriotic plans in the southeast and at Cienfuegos as an army communique details a rebel landing at Cabonico Bay from a Florida yacht with 16 casualties and remaining fighters at large.
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Havana
Fulgencio Batista
Cuba
Andre Domingo Morales
Batista
Cienfuengos
Las Villas
Housing Bill Gets Attention
The Senate labors to finalize a stripped down 1.6 billion housing bill adopting the Bricker compromise. Debate centers on the scope and cost of authorizations for urban renewal loan programs and housing initiatives with Byrd opposing the total and Sparkman supporting the loan mechanisms.
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Washington
Senate
Bricker
Ohio
Sen
Byrd
D-Va
Sen. Sparkman
D-Ala
Treasury
Two Freed In Latham Kidnap Case
San Diego jurors acquitted Beatrice Winn and Lucille Whisenand in the high profile kidnapping and attempted murder trial of Ruth E. Latham after a 50 day proceeding. Judge Hewicker rebuked the panel for their verdict. Latham testified she was abducted from her home on September 12 and buried alive in desert rocks before escaping.
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San Diego
Calif
Ruth E. Latham
John A. Hewicker
Beatrice Winn
Lucille Whisenand
Hewicker
San Diego County Criminal Court
Latham
Winn
Whisenand
U. S. Customs Service
FBI
Revenue Measure Pushed Through Senate Action
Raleigh The state revenue bill for the next biennium won Senate approval on second reading by a 4 to 1 vote and heads to the House. Henkel sought delays to the new corporate tax start date, proposing January 1959 or July 1958, but both failed. Supporters argued the measure would spur industrial development and that delaying would cost millions.
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Raleigh
Senate
House
Irdell
C. V. Henkel
Eeee Hodges
Henkel
Virginia
Nelson Woodson
Rowan
Ate Finance Eee
Bill Aimed At Non Par Banking Dies
Raleigh House Banking Committee rejects a bill to ban big banks from charging checks cashing fees while allowing small banks to continue. A companion measure to require disclosure that a bank is non par was also defeated.
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Raleigh
House Banking Committee
Dulles Seeks Better Handling of U S Personnel Abroad
Secretary of State Dulles, amid anti American rioting in Formosa, calls for a better method to manage large numbers of Americans stationed overseas. He links the unrest to the nationalist island and outlines other world affairs remarks.
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Washington
State Dulles
Formosa
Jack Key Paroled from Moore County prison term
Robbins resident and Marine veteran Jack Key, linked to a high profile rape case, was released on parole after serving about five months of a 20 month sentence. He was previously tried for rape, then an assault plea was accepted on the second trial. Parole officials described him as an honor grader and said he intends to work for a construction firm before resuming college studies next fall.
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Raleigh
Jack Key
Robbins
North Carolina State College
Moore County
Key
Biscoe
Martha Sue Robinson
Race Track Bill Moves to House in North Carolina
North Carolina committees approve a without prejudice report on a bill to let counties hold local option elections to legalize horse and dog racing with pari mutuel betting. The measure faces opposition from Rep. Marcellus Buchanan while Currituck and Morehead City backtracks note tax benefits and tourist draw, and former Rep. Ed Johnson cites Currituck need for dog racing.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Judiciary 2
House ‘Finance Committee
Carroll Holmes
Perquimans
Marcellus Buchanan
Jackson
Buchanan
ABC
Ben F. Royal
Morehead City
Race Track Commission
Currituck
Ed Johnson
Buddies Jump East River Echoing a Brodie Stunt
Three young men soaked after jumping from a bridge into the East River at 2 a.m. to seek a thrill. James de Voe 22 Ronald Roulette 20 and Paul Panios 18 rode to the mid span found a rope tied to a guard rail then plunged to the Queens shore. Roulette survived wandering dazed near dawn. Police and harbor crews searched for the missing companion.
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East River
Steve Brodie
James de Voe
Ronald Roulette
Paul Panios
Brodie
Brooklyn Bridge
Paulos
Queens Shore
Adenauer Opposes Plan for Russia US Disarmament Talks
Washington reports underline Adenauer's opposition to a disarmament inspection zone in Europe. The discussion in London centers on a first step agreement between Russia and the United States, with Germany's consent deemed crucial for any progress.
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Washington
Russia
London
United States
Seputeiel Seitel
Germany
Europe
Adenauer
Anderson Named to Post in Treasury Secretarial Change
President Eisenhower announced Robert B. Anderson will replace George M. Humphrey as secretary of the Treasury. Humphrey resigns to return to business life after a long tenure, accepting a reduced salary from the prior years. Nomination for Anderson was sent to the Senate.
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Humphrey
Secretary of Treasury
Washington
George M. Humphrey
the Treasury
Robert B. Anderson
Defense
Eisenhower
Senate
Eisenhower Dsto
EL Treasury
Ohio
Seaman Kills aboard Uvalde Then Surrenders at Hospital
A six hour mutiny aboard the attack cargo ship Uvalde ended with Seaman Jimmie Henderson killing Ensign Arthur Morris and wounding Ensign Richard Harrison before being taken to Oak Hospital in Oakland. Henderson, 21, from Marine City California, said he acted after a court martial convicted him of stealing a $30 watch.
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Jimmy Henderson
Marine City
Calif
Treasure Island
Henderson
Uvalde
Jimmie L. Henderson
Oak Hospital
Oakland
Joseph H. Veerbeek
San Francisco Bay
Ens
Arthur L. Morris
Stow
Ohio
Morris
Richard D. Harrison
Grand Rapids
Mich
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