Adams Presented House Checks Witness Claims
AP report states John Fox quoted Bernard Goldfine as saying he bought a Washington house for Sherman Adams and sent checks over years. Adams denied the claim in a letter read at a House Investigating subcommittee session led by Rep. Oren Harris. Fox did not specify dates, but suggested before Adams joined Eisenhower in 1953 as the inquiry continued.
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White House Attacks Fox Testimony in Congress
The White House challenged John Fox’s Senate testimony arguing Fox distorted facts about a $500000 loan from Joseph P Kennedy and alleged Adams interests in Goldfine mills. Hagerty called Fox statements false and said Eisenhower believes Fox not truthful. The exchange touched on Adams status and the committee’s handling of Fox's evidence.
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Kidnapping Casts Shadow Over Missouri Angling Weekend
Reported in Missouri fishing areas as Cuban rebels under Raoul Castro seize Freeport Sulphur engineers involved in Nickel cobalt mine work in Cuba. Recovery efforts and travel warnings noted while some streams remain clear and fishable amid tensions.
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House passes tax bill repealing freight transportation charges
Washington AP reports the House approved and sent to President Eisenhower a compromise tax bill repealing half a billion dollars a year in tax surcharges on freight transportation costs. The measure avoids a $215 million drop in federal revenues due July 1 by extending for another period near Korean War increases.
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Sheppard Slams Cuts Amid Nuclear and Guard Strength Debate
Maj. Gen. A D Sheppard assails Defense Department plans to cut National Guard strength from 400000 to 360000 and to eliminate a third of units, arguing cuts clash with Soviet strength reports and congressional sentiment. He cites a Defense Department assessment of Soviet ground forces and notes bipartisan House support against the cuts. The piece covers related fiscal policy on taxes and excises, including corporation tax, freight and fuel levies, and the broader budget impact.
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Defense Loses Move to Take Jury to Scene in Missouri Trial
California Missouri AP defense loses bid to take jury on 80 mile round trip to Lake of the Ozarks site of a 1 year old Larry Dale Irwin death at Roberts Riding Ranch. Judge Curtis rejects request as prosecutors present circumstantial case at Varner second murder trial.
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Will F. Berry Jr
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Claude C. Curtis
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Edwin Boysen
Robert Ranch
Manitas
Weather bright with warmer days for Mid-Missouri
The forecast calls for fair skies and warming through Saturday in Jefferson City and Mid-Missouri. Highs in the mid 80s with overnight lows around 39 to 40. Rain remains unlikely, as a calm pattern prevails after very cool early conditions.
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Five Hours, 22 Minutes Transatlantic Tanker Set Speed Mark
Brize Norton England hosted two KC-135 Stratotankers breaking the New York to London record. The first flight clocked 5 hours 22 minutes 29.68 seconds covering 3337 miles with average speed near 644 miles per hour. A second tanker posted a faster finish than any previous N Y to London time while a third crashed after takeoff from Westover Air Force Base.
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Youth Arrested With Stolen Car
A 17-year-old Jefferson City youth, Joel Tom Miller of 720 E High St, was arrested after fleeing a stolen car. The vehicle, owned by Portland Cement Co of Kansas City, Kan, was recovered in a weeds-filled area near Dunklin street. police charged him after he abandoned the car and ran. Authorities noted property owners will be fined for excessive weed growth.
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Federal judge upholds Moberly school board hiring
U S district Judge Roy W Harper ruled the Moberly Mo school board did not discriminate against Negro teachers during racial integration. Eight former Negro teachers claimed bias as the district hired only white teachers after integration, but the judge found that ability and personality, not race, guided hiring.
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U. S
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Girls State Delegates Parade Through Capitol Scene
About 360 young women from Fulton arrived in special buses for the annual Girls State visit. Led by governor Annie Rowley of Kansas City, the 17 year old toured the capitol, Supreme Court and state offices amid a colorful display. The Girls State House and Senate staged a mock legislative session while other delegates explored the buildings and grounds.
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Annie Rowley
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Senate
Tanker crash on Atlantic speed run kills 15 aboard
A KC135 jet tanker taking part in a transatlantic speed record attempt crashed after takeoff from Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts. Fifteen people died including Brig Gen Donald W Saunders and six newsmen. Rescue and wreckage spanned miles as the Turnpike was damaged and air crews were lost.
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Machawski
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Chicopee
Daniel J. Coughlin
Boston
Associated Press
Norman Montellier
New York City
United Press International
Glenn A. Williams
Bethesda
U. S. News and World Report
Robert A. Ginsburgh
William Enyart
National Aeronautical, Assn
Major Clashes Not Reported In Lebanon Conflict
Beirut and Tripoli reports describe government troops, backed by jets and artillery, fighting rebels in four sectors. An AP summary notes sporadic shooting after a brief calm, with both sides testing defenses while no major clashes were confirmed. Rebels began their attack May 10 and security forces shelled rebel positions in Tripoli.
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Camille “Chamoun
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Rashid Karami
Maan Karami
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Probers Charge Embezzlement Ties to Hoffa and Hutchesons
Senate rackets investigators allege William L Big Bill Hutcheson head of the Carpenters Union stole a quarter of a million dollars in union property and planned to pass it to heirs. His son Maurice Hutcheson testified in the chair as questions lingered about funds used to dodge indictments in Indiana highway scandals and possible arrangements with James Hoffa. The panel also explored links to Max Raddock and alleged conspiracies to fix a Lake County grand jury. Meanwhile Beirut faced rising tension as rebels threatened an offensive, with clashes in Tripoli and a U.N. observer plan debated between Chamoun's government and opposition factions.
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Senate
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Hutcheson
Maurice L. Hutcheson
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James RB. Hoffa
Max Raddock
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Ind
Republicans Press For Farm Extension
Republicans pressed for an emergency extension of expiring farm laws after the House defeated a Democratic backed omnibus farm bill. The 214-171 vote killed the measure amid opposition from farm bloc members and concerns over cost passing to consumers. Secretary Benson hailed the vote as a vote of confidence in American agriculture while Republicans and some Democrats prepared to push for a one year extension. Rebel forces in Beirut were noted in the text as part of a broader set of events.
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