Political clash looms as 1954 election nears in GOP Democrats
Fragmented OCR reads of a 1954 political scene show Democrats hammering the public on Communist fears and social programs while Republicans push back against recession talk. Sherman Adams and Attorney General Brownell signal rough days ahead as Dewey intensifies scolding of Truman and Democrats. The piece reflects a tense, election year atmosphere with parties sparring over economy and national security.
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Justice Dept Abandons Grand Jury Probe of Diplomat Davies
Washington sources report the Justice Department will not pursue a grand jury investigation into diplomat John Paton Davies Sr for perjury. The inquiry found insufficient evidence to warrant criminal prosecution, though no clean bill of health is issued. The State Department review of Davies’s security clearances continues, with Secretary Dulles to examine 2000 pages of testimony before a final decision.
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Middlecoff Wins Phoenix Open Playoff In Dramatic Finish
Cary Middlecoff, two years after his National Open title, leads with a two stroke advantage before a mis-hit approach on the 18th hole opens a sudden death playoff with Ben Hogan era ace. the crowd roars as Middlecoff hoses a bogey and then sinks two clutch putts to clinch the $2,000 top prize in the Phoenix Open.
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CIA secrecy surrounds a former official Cunpled charges
Several people including accused Communists are involved in an ultra secret CIA project. Davies denied ever recommending a Communist on the CIA payroll. Munson’s testimony is largely unexplained due to government security rules. Davies was cleared multiple times of loyalty charges under the old loyalty order. Walter Bedell Smith, former CIA head and current undersecretary of state, testified on his behalf.
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