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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1953
Page
3
Defense Secretary Charles E. Wilson shows an unusual talent during weekly press conferences. He sits on a raised platform, making his feet visible and prompting humorous interpretations about footsie with reporters, booting the crew, or tapping.
Reporters watch Wilson's feet to read his thinking amid weekly conferences. Observers say twisted feet signal dodging answers while feet flat on the floor imply staying on topic. When footwork is restrained he appears in deep thought during questions.
Atty. Gen. Brownell asks Congress to grant immunity to certain witnesses so they cannot be prosecuted in federal court for any crimes confessed during testimony. The plan would allow jail for contempt if they refuse to speak, potentially aiding investigations of communists and alleged Soviet spies. The proposal would still face Supreme Court review for constitutional validity.
Athens reports Greece and Turkey, allies with Yugoslavia in a Balkan defense pact, may mediate Italy Yugoslavia clashes but prefer nonintervention. A secretariat and possible military pact reflect cautious lines as Italy's ties to Yugoslavia and Rome church issues complicate the alliance dynamics.
A witness facing immunity refuses to pay a fine and appeals contempt sentence to the high court. The case centers on the Fifth Amendment, arguing silence could be self incriminating when jail threats compel testimony.
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