John Birch Society sparks controversy in America
A UPI summary reports the John Birch Society drawing praise and sharp criticism for its anti Communism campaign. The piece notes Welch's controversial speeches, prominent supporters and critics including Eisenhower Nixon and Goldwater, and lists council members and endorsers from business and politics, highlighting broader fears of extremism and press influence.
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Freeman backs farmer profits amid cost squeeze
Washington and Indianapolis pieces report on Secretary of Agriculture Wil l Freeman arguing farmers bore rising food costs while retail prices rose modestly. Freeman cites figures showing farm share of the food dollar fell from 52 cents in 1952 to 39 cents in 1960, asserting producers absorbed much of the burden.
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Union Chief Charged With Donation Fraud
James G. Cross, president of the Bakery and Confectionary Workers Union, is charged with falsely reporting a $35,000 donation to a New York City local that was never received. Attorney Mozart A. Ratner said Cross obtained the money with the approval of union secretary treasurer Peter H. Olson, while the funds were reported to the Labor Department as for strike benefits. Cross and Olson were suspended by the union's executive board last week pending action.
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Skindivers Lose Lives in Three-Year Span
Paris reports the official French Journal states ten divers died in the Mediterranean and Atlantic from skin diving and underwater fishing over the past three years.
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