Probers Blast McCarthy Fund Probers Blast McCarthy Fund
The Senate Elections Subcommittee questioned whether all McCarthy funds supported his anti communist drive and accused Benton of possible corrupt practices. It cites tangled finances, loans, a $10,000 housing booklet payment, and questioned Cosgriff campaign versus Hoover Commission funding. The panel says records will be sent to the Justice Department and IRS for action.
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Joseph R. McCarthy
William Benton
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Connecticut
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Viles
Henry J. van Straten
Appleton
Wis
Walter
Cosgriff
RFC
Salt Lake City
Utah
Nance Benton
Hoover Commission
Prisoners Escape After Bars Sawed at Lucas County Jail
Prisoners at Lucas County jail sawn through one inch iron bars creating a one foot square opening. Nineteen inmates escaped while G Williams reported the break as others declined to flee. Williams said the escape involved a 25 foot jump to hard ground.
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Toledy
Teby Onielfen
Lucas
Hars
G. Williams
Rae’ Sheeks
Willims
Connally Ends 36-Year Senate Career in Texas
Senator Tom Connally 75 bows out after 36 years in Congress. The veteran Texas Democrat known for his long service and cautious style leaves a chamber debating rules changes to curb filibusters and advance civil rights bills. Senate factions rally around a potential 49 vote threshold for cloture. Southern Democrats have used filibusters to stall. Continued discussion noted.
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Tom Connally
Washington
Congress
Senate
Taft Leads Congress Into Action
Washington AP reports the new Bard Congress opens with Sen. Robert A. Taft chosen unanimously to push Eisenhower’s program in the Senate amid anticipated rule battles. House Speaker will be Rep. Joseph W. Martin Jr. Democrats name Lyndon B. Johnson and Sam Rayburn to lead opposition in Senate and House. No contests for key leadership posts signal harmony.
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New Bard Congress
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Senate
Dwight D. Eisenhower
GOP
House
Joseph W. Martin Jr
Massachusetts
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Lyndon B. Johnson
Sam,Raynburn
Should U N Move Headquarters Debate Rise in U S
Discussion grows over whether United Nations headquarters should remain in the United States or move abroad. Some argue relocation to Switzerland would lessen national influence on UN deliberations, while opponents fear loss of New York City access and impact.
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United States
Russia
U.N
Moscow
Switzerland
Plaza OKs Annexation By 62 Percent In Test Vote
A spot check by The Independent shows 62.5 percent of Plaza residents in Lakewood Unit numbers 4 and 5 favor annexation to Long Beach. A special election is planned for early spring. about 1493 homes vote, potentially influencing over 20,000 nearby homeowners.
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Lakewood Plaza
Long Beach
Lakewood
Independent
Ithe Plaza
Youngsters Leave Hands on Church Sidewalk Imprint
Rev. Theodore Anderson announced that 70 Sunday School children at Trinity United Presbyterian Church will imprint their hands and initials in the wet cement of the new sidewalk at 4911 Orange Ave today at 1 p.m. All contributors to the sidewalk fund may participate.
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Theodore ©. Anderson
Peeper Probed After Window Prowl Plea in Indiana
Elkhart Indiana police answered a prowler report and chased Robert L. Taylor Jr., 24, over hedges and through back yards. He fired three shots before being jailed on a window peeping charge and protested that he “just wanted to watch television.”
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Paice
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State Board endorses Bible reading in California schools
The State Board of Education voted 7-3 to approve mandatory Bible reading in public schools on an advisory basis after a daylong hearing on Assembly Bill 2088. Opponents cited concerns about doctrine while supporters said it would bolster moral education. the vote also approved changes to college education requirements and backed expanding educational television channels and use.
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State Board of Education
California
William Blair
Pasadena
Jesus
Joseph P. Loeb
Gilpert H. Jertberg
Fresno
Thomas J. Mellon
San Francisco
Roy E
Simpson
Federal Communications Commission
Hubby biffs in baby beef case at Burlingame A
Early morning incident leaves Henry Schulken in hospital with scalp wounds after his wife Roberta allegedly struck him with a baby bottle during a dispute over feeding their 6 month old. Police report details unclear.
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Henry Schulken
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Roberta
Real Tears Now Ray Marilyn Agree Marriage on Rocks
Johnny Ray sobbed as he announced plans for divorce from Marilyn Morrison after a May marriage following a Central Park proposal. Both say the union is over, with Ray citing incompatibility. Mrs. Ray reports medical crises and illness during seven months of marriage, including pneumonia and a miscarriage.
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New York
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California
The Fat Boy's Downfall nonfiction serial
Elmer Wheeler known as Fat Boy narrates his weight loss journey and return to former figure in an 18 part series starting Monday in The Independent. He claims to diet down to 186 from 234 and offers readers a calorie thermometer and self mailer to obtain one.
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Elmer
Polish prisoner climbs 100 feet in beacon tower
A 25 year old Polish national, Michael Koelzal, escaped from harbor detention and climbed 100 feet into an aircraft beacon tower on Terminal Island. He threatened to die rather than face deportation, claiming Reds would kill him and that he joined the U.S. Army to avoid naturalization. Police and fire crews refused to force him down, citing federal jurisdiction and insufficient equipment.
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United States Army
Terminal Island
San Pedro
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Los Angeles Fire Dept
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Koelzal
Kills In-Laws and Wounds In-Way Family Spree
Police hunted Joseph Taggert after a family quarrel sparked a wild shooting spree in West Liberty West Virginia. He killed his wife's parents and wounded his son and a sister in law while his wife narrowly escaped. Taggert, 24, remained at large as officers feared more victims.
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W- Va
Joseph Taggert
Doris
Tragedy on Page 3 Ended in Fatal Wounding
Raymond Monroe aged 49 and his wife Irma 40 were killed when a story on Page 3 moved into Taggert's path and fatally wounded him. Joseph Taggert Jr. 3 and Betty Monroe 17 were listed as in fair condition at North Wheeling Hospital. Taggert's wife said the shooting began after Taggert left their rural home in a rage prompted by her request for him to find a job. Mrs. Taggert had been hospitalized in November, and Taggert lost his job the same day. The couple had moved in with the Brontes after her release from hospital near the end of November.
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Joseph Taggert Jr
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