Democratic Leaders Back Liberal Push in Party Skirmish
Washington liberals press for a swift liberal and enlightened program, challenging Johnson's leadership. Paul Butler reports the Executive Committee voted for rapid action, sidelining the don’t-rock-the-boat stance Johnson once championed, and aiming to coordinate a 17-member advisory plan ahead of the President’s State of the Union.
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Lyndon Johnson
Stummerfield
Washington
Paul Butler
Senate
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Butler
Eisenhower
Paul Ziffren
California
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Will
Sam Rayburn
Democratic Party
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South
Texas
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Pittsburgh
Col
Jake Arvey
Chicago
Camille Gravel, Jr
Democratic Platform
Gravel
Tice
Jeff Johnson
Executive Committee backs Butler as Dem chair at meeting
The Pittsburgh Executive Committee unanimously endorsed Paul Butler for Democratic chairman despite backers in the room aiming to replace him with Jim Finnegan. Lyndon Johnson backed Earle Clements or Jim Rowe, while Adlai Stevenson planned 125000 small donations to cover campaign debts.
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Pittsburgh
Dave Lawrence
Butler
Adlai Stevenson
Jim Finnegan
Finnegan
Senate
Lyndon Johnson
Kentucky
Earle Clements
Jim Rowe
Johnson
Democratic National Committee
Lawrence
Democratic Party
Democratic Digest
Summerfield
Alexander Wiley
Wisconsin
Frank
Wiley
Old Guard
Rread
Tom Coleman
Tom
Limits To Probes Of Congress Rise In Supreme Court
The Supreme Court was urged to limit congressional investigations. John T. Watkins, Rockford Illinois, appealing his contempt conviction before the House Un American Activities Committee argued committees have no separate power of exposure without a legislative aim. Watkins testified in 1954 about himself but refused to name former associates. He was fined 500 dollars with a suspended year in prison. the Appeals Court ruling was contested.
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Washington
Supreme Court
John T. Watkins
Rockford, II
Watkins
United Automobile Workers Union
House Committee On Un-American Activities
Hej
Farm Equipment Workers Union
Deaths: Jean Schwartz songwriter of Dixie melody dies at 78
Associated Press reports Jean Schwartz aged 78, co writer of Rockabye Your Baby with a Dixie melody with William Jerome, made famous by Al Jolson. Schwartz born in Budapest, dies yesterday in Burbank. Britannica notes toads found worldwide except Australia and Madagascar. Read The Gazette Classified Ads.
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Burbank
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Jean Schwartz
William Jerome
al Jolson
Budapest
The Doctor Says on Tuberculosis Decline and Costs
In fifty years tuberculosis death rates in the United States have fallen by more than 90 percent with about 400000 active cases and 100000 new cases in 1955. Early detection, X rays, mass testing, and new drugs cut deaths but hospital beds remain tight while annual control costs approach 350 million dollars.
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Edwin FP. Jordan, M. D
United States
FBI Eyes Subversives In Hawaii
Honolulu reporters describe FBI readiness to arrest potential subversives across Hawaii. Mention of 1-A suspect lists, collaboration with police and military intelligence, and wartime watchfulness since Pearl Harbor. Analysts note risk from informants and the danger of quiet, inconspicuous individuals.
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FBI
Hawaii
Counteritelligence Scorps
Pearl Harbor
Robert C. Shivers
Counterintelligence
U S Wins New Olympic Golds Across Melbourne
The United States set a new Olympic track and field record with 16 golds, led by Bobby Morrow in the 400 meter relay and an American woman’s high jump world record. U S totals rose to 23 golds as Russia narrowed the point gap, with track finals and other sports on the night’s schedule. The relay quartet clocked 39.5 seconds, beating the old mark. Murchison Baker King McDaniel and teammates Jenkins Courtney Jones added to the haul as U S athletes chased further titles.
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United States
Helsinki
U. S
U.S
Russia
America
Bobby Morrow
San Benito
Tex
Ira’ Murchison
Chicago
Thane Baker
Elkhart
Kan
King
Delano
Calif
Morrow
Charley Jenkins
Cambridge
Mass
Tom Courtney
Livingston
N. J
Lou Jones
HOT Lawn
New Rochelle
N. Y
Jesse Little Rock
Clinton An
Utes
An- Mitared McDaniel
Atlanta
Derson
Anderson
Balas and Mimoun Shine in Olympic Track Debut Headlines
Yolanda Balas finished fourth as Ron Delany won Ireland’s first track gold since 1932 with an Olympic record 3 41.2 in the 1500 meters. Alain Mimoun led France to its first track gold since 1928 in the marathon, while Nick Costes was the top U.S. entrant at 20th. Russia and the U.S. underperformed in canoeing and shooting. Meanwhile Washington hosts lavish season party scenes with the National Symphony benefiting from a $50 000 ball auction in Arabian Nights decor hosted by Gwen Cafritz and other socialites.
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Yolanda Balas
Ron Delany
Villanova
Ireland
U.S
Russia
U. S
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France
Nick Costes
Farrell
Washington
Hollywood Ig
Europe
National Symphony
Harry Bel
New York
Jet Bomber Crashes Near Ontario Community
A U S Air Force B47 stratojet crashed in rugged snow near Nipigon Ontario last night. A cross-shaped fire was seen at Seagull Lake about 30 miles west. One man was sighted beside the fire. crew or trapper status undetermined. Parachute reports emerged as hundreds searched with six planes. Crew members named include Maj Robert M Slane and 2nd Lt Richard J Martin. fourth crewman unnamed. Other items mention Soviet electric locomotive tests on the Trans Siberian line and unrelated events.
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U.S. Air Force
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Maryland
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