Barefoot Congressman Profit Case Stirs Real Estate Debate
Washington urgency centers on Rep. Victor Wickersham of Oklahoma as claims fly that he netted $185,000 from land sold to contractors linked to a Government project. The piece flags alleged timing plays with Geological Survey and GSA plans, raising questions about insider knowledge and legality.
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Oklahoma
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Washington
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Library of
Air Force
Maryland
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Florida
Air Force Academy
Colorado
Geological Survey
Mangum
Okla
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Potomac River
General Services Administration
Jessie
Michigan
J. Robert Swanson
Jelse
Word Puzzle and Political Notes Collide in Hazy Clues
A mixed puzzle prompt and clipped political items reference Swanson profits a cotton farm lawmaker and a series of Cold War hints. Clues hint at Khrushchev anti Stalin remarks and Laos Communist infiltration while noting Franco’s student agitator tensions.
Chiang Kai shek names Tong to shield U S students
Chiang Kai-shek instructs Hollington Tong new nationalist ambassador to the United States to protect Chinese students in America from Communist intimidation. Tong heads to Washington to appeal to students in science medicine and engineering. Also notes Danube River route and U S medical practice limits.
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Formosa
Chiang Kai-shek
United States
America
Hollington K. Tong
Washington
W. K. Wellington Koon
Tong
Foreign Affairs Committee Orders Confidential Aid Contract Probe
The House Foreign Affairs Committee directs a confidential investigation into corruption and favoritism in foreign aid contracts, focusing on transactions with Japan and Korea, amid concerns of improper influence and benefits.
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Spain
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Japan
Korea
Dulles Warns Reduced Aid Would Jeopardize Alliances
Secretary of Defense Wilton Wilson told Congress that cutting foreign military assistance would pose a serious risk to the defense of ally nations and the Free World. He urged maintaining the $4.9 billion aid program, noting about 200 divisions supported by allies. Retaining aid prevents a needed surge in American manpower and equipment. General Arthur Radford warned against letting opponents exploit divisions and stressed Soviet aims to boost its own military power. The officials urged about three billion dollars for military aid abroad, including 530 million for advanced weapons for NATO and other allies, to ensure early access and trained personnel.
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Wilton
Congress
Free World
Wilson
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Radford
Cave-In Causes Monessen Loss On Boyd Street
A mine cave-in is believed to have damaged six houses on Boyd Street Monessen Pa. The Trembulak residence is the most seriously affected while homes of Kenneth Geiselhart Michael Sel Carol Santora and six others also suffered damage authorities said.
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Boyd St
Michael Trembulak
Wo Syciags
Kenneth Geiselhart
Michael Sel
Carmen Santora
Saléo in Danger Amid High Price Bracket Report
Police warn saléo are in danger with most priced around 10 000 dollars. No point in Kansas rises 500 feet above the average level.
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Saléo
Kansas
Her Stay Slim Secret Is A Special Formula White Bread
Anita Colby, America's top beauty authority, promotes Lite Diet white bread as her slenderizing secret. The high protein low calorie bread is eaten with and between meals to curb appetite, baked without added sugar fats or shortening, two slices claiming a tiny calorie count.
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