Norwalk Sheriff: Forger Arrested Over Worthless Checks
Detective Sgt. Bart Duesler reports the arrest of James McDonald, 36, a Norwalk suspect tied to cashing more than $2,000 in bad checks. McDonald, a World War II Marine veteran, had 43 cents in his pocket and has been living in his car since last November. Downey and Whittier investigators seek connections to other forged checks as authorities link him to market schemes in Norwalk, Downey, Bellflower, Santa Fe Springs, and surrounding areas.
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James McDonald
Downey
Horses
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Santa Fe Springs
Duesler
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McDonald
Sheriff's Department
Crop Duster Crashes Into Power Line Near Prison Farm
Harold Smart, 40, piloting a crop duster at treetop height spraying a walnut orchard, struck a 4,000-volt line near Contra Costa County prison farm in Clayton California. He managed to fly the crippled plane to a safe landing at a nearby airfield. Power and telephone service in the area were temporarily interrupted.
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Clayton
Calif
Contra Costa County
Harold Smart
Hodges Denies Burglary Claim After Invitation Gone Wrong
In St. Louis Missouri Donald Hodges faced burglary charges after claiming he only sought a drink from neighbor Victor Wall. Wall answered with a shotgun after Hodges knocked on the window causing the pane to fall, and Hodges was held at gunpoint until police arrived.
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ST. Louis
Donald Hodges
Hodges
Victor Wall
Wall
Truman Refused Nixon Dinner Over Rivalry Claim
Former President Harry S Truman declined a 1956 Gridiron Club dinner invitation to sit with Vice President Richard Nixon. In a letter to Edward Folliard published by Look magazine, Truman said he would not sit at the same table with Nixon citing Nixon's past traitor remark and unresolved beliefs about him.
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New York
Harry S. ‘Truman
Richard M. Nixon
Truman
Edward Folliard
Nixon
Look Magazine
Truman Urges $5 Billion Tax Cut and Spending Increase
Former President Truman urged Congress to cut taxes by five billion dollars and boost government spending by 5.2 billion to combat recession. He targeted middle and low income groups for tax relief and proposed higher Social Security benefits while funding defense foreign aid public works and education. He warned the Soviet economy grows faster than the U S economy and urged action.
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iPi
Truman
Congress
Helso
Truman Attacks Eisenhower Policy at Hearing
Former President Truman testifies before the House Banking Committee, criticizing administration tax and recession policies while defending his own farm program and urging consideration for the President’s heavy workload. He argues tax cuts could boost the economy and defense revenue, and rebukes GOP criticisms without attacking Eisenhower personally.
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Clarence E
Kuburn
Worley
Eisenhower
Merwin Coad
Iowa
Ap- Folkestone
John Rosslyn-Sraith
House Banking Committee
A. EB
Chandler
Kentucky
Truman
Truman Testified Congress Took Most of His Time in White House
Truman testified that while in the White House he saw members of Congress “all the time,” and they took up most of his time, a remark noted during testimony. Coad then commented on the interaction.
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Truman
White House
Congress
King of the Gay Men Explains Ace’s TV Comedy Career
Goodman Ace, famed gag writer for Perry Como, Jack Benny, Milton Berle, and Tallulah Bankhead, reveals how he earned about 9500 dollars weekly crafting TV jokes. The piece covers Easy Aces, why his radio show ended, quitting Berle, and tensions with Bankhead.
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Perry Como
Jack Benny
Milton’ Berle
Tallulah Bankhead
Fortune
Goodman Ace
Saturday Evening Post
Perry
Berle
Stan Musial Still At It Says Visit With Stam Musial
The 37 year old star explains why he still has power and hits as he won last season's batting crown. He reflects on longevity and potential for a strong 1958 season, with Musial asserting his continued dominance in baseball.
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Stam Musial
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