Diary in Arabic Script Ties Graft Hearings to Pentagon Contracts
Senate investigations focus on a diary in Arabic script said to be in the hand of Leon M. Levy a New York executive and immigrant from Syria. Levy treasurer and founder of Bonita Originals Inc tied to a $1 million Army garrison cap contract and named as a potential graft source by witnesses moderated by Chairman McClean.
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Washington
Senate
Senate Investigations
Leon M. Levy
Ang
McClean
D-Ark
Pentagon
Lev
Levy
Army
Bonita Originals, Inc
New York
Cli
Syria
United States
Contempt Trial Counts 99 Defendants Remaining in Lincoln County
On day two of the contempt proceedings at Lincoln County Court in Fayetteville Tennessee 99 defendants mostly women remain to be heard in a strike picketing case tied to the International Ladies Garment Workers Union over wages and hours for 300 workers. Nine company witnesses testified as Cecil Hranstetler of Nashville predicted the case would take at least a week to finish. Chancellor Robert E Lee will decide if temporary injunctions tied to the strike will become permanent including 23 women jailed after May 14.
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Fayetteville
Tenn
Serbia
Pickering
Lincoln County
Cecil Hranstetler
Nashville
International Ladies’ Garment Workers Union
Robert HE. Lee
Webb Pierce Quits Grand Ole Opry Show
Webb Pierce leaves WSM radio Grand Ole Opry after filing a letter to WSM president John H Dewitt and National Life board chairman Edwin Craig complaining he has not been given his own show. He is noted as top folk singer with hits including In The Jailhouse Now. Authorities and press comment he remains a major figure in country music. A separate brief notes the National Safety Council praising driver skill improvement over 20 years.
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Nashville
Webb
WSM
Walter Winchell
Pierce
Como
Grands Ole Opry
NBC
Oak Ridge Women Demonstrate Rescue Methods
In Nashville on May 24 a two hour rescue demonstration by Oak Ridge women opened the Civil Defense Workshop. Dressed in coveralls and helmets they carried victims from a mock fire in a multi story building using stretchers and ladders. The event was under the State Civil Defense Auxiliary with A P F Ogden and E Engel among participants.
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Nashville
Oak Ridge
State Civil Def
Ose: Neel
A. P F. Ogden
E. Engel
Atomic Energy Commission
Community Activities Calendar Report
Kingsport Today outlines a weekly listing of events across town venues. Activities include auditorium room bookings at Cheic and Civle halls, Girl Scouts sessions, movie screenings, public dances, and teen parties at Frank L Cloud recreation Center Douglass Center.
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Cheic
Avon
Frank L. Choud
Steerealton Center
Douglass Necreation Center
Wednesdat Clvle
Frank L. Cloud
Douglass Recreation Center
Clele Auditorter Sesro Lodge
Nat Adworkinn
Frank L. Cloud Recreation Center
Clus
L. Cloud Meersation Center
Frank A. Chiod
Recrealion Center
Garis Douglass Recreation Center
Chris_Auditorium
Makeup Artist Agrees To Raise Support Pay
In Los Angeles Pete Westmore, a makeup artist, agreed to raise child support payments for his 8 year old daughter Bridget from 25 to 30 a week. A compromise set weekly payments at 35 dollars. Westmore and actress Rosemary Lane divorced last year and he attended court with his wife Jeanne Shores, Miss California 1952.
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Los Angeles
Pete Westmore
Bridget
Westmore
Superior Court
Rosemary Lane
Tennessee Flood Relief Totals From Red Cross Reach 28 617
The American Red Cross reports 28 617 in disaster relief to Tennessee flood victims aiding 202 families in 13 counties. Funds cover housing, furnishings, repairs, food, clothing, medical care, and occupational materials with Bedford Giles Lawrence and Marshall counties among the severest hit.
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Nashville
American Red Cross
Tennessee
Edna Mattox
Bedford
Giles
Lawrence
Marshall
Red Cross
Behton
Cannon
Carroll, Crockett
Hardeman
Lincol
Maury
Davidson
Williamson
Top Air Force Officials Called To Describe U.S. Russian Power
Senate Armed Services Committee plans a closed briefing with Secretary Talbott and General Twining on U S and Soviet air power. Senator Russell warns of possible Soviet superiority in jet bombers and intercontinental missiles while noting prior NATO testimony that the U S leads, though new Soviet long range bombers near Moscow prompt questions.
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U.S
Washington
Senate Armed Services Committee
Russell
Air Force
Talbott
Nathan F. Twining
Lyndon B. Johnson
Tex
Symington
D-Mo
Ormer Air Force
Senate
Ams
Eisenhower
Sen
Byrd
Armed Services Committee
Alfred M. Gruenther
NATO
Gruenther
Pentagon
Moscow
Plans To Visit Moscow NEW YORK Chess Team to Return Match
An American chess team plans a return match in Moscow starting June 29 after last year’s loss. The Soviet side will add world champion Mikhail Botvinnik on first board, replacing previous absence due to health. Israel Horowitz confirms the trip under the new American Chess Federation. Samuel Reshevsky is slated to meet Botvinnik.
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New York
Russia
Errack
Moscow
Mikhail Bovinnik Prings
United States
Israel
al) Horowitz
Hydrogen bomb referendum looms in British vote
In Gravesend England the race tests if the hydrogen bomb becomes an issue. Sir Acland, long Labor MP, runs as an independent after resigning over the weapon. Conservatives risk a contest against Labor in a district where the public may voice views on war technology.
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Alvin Steinkopf
Gravesend
England
Acland
Thames
Hiroshima
Sir Acland
House of Commons
Kidney Health and Backache Relief Allegy
Doctors warn kidney function is crucial for health and everyday acts can strain kidneys. An ad touts Dorn's Pills as a diuretic remedy for backache and urinary issues, claiming long use and relief for many.
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Dorn
Tim Dean
Macy
Dean
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National Safety Council
Sidney J. Williams
Fi Feng
Rentel
Vallmes
Met
Kingsport
Kingswood
Kingsport Times-News
Pontiac
Ponting
America
Speer
Lavely
Barnes Motors, Inc
Clay Street
Cosi
Arthur Godfrey
Imperial Cold Pantry
Sherwood
Stratford
Frigidaire
Zac Cologne
Whayt
Gate City, VA
W. H. Bowling Dept
Kingsport, Tenn
Gregory Appliance Co., Inc
Huddle Electric, Inc
Huddle Service Appliances, Inc
Rogersville, Tenn
A. C. Electric Co
Weber City, VA
Weber City Furniture Co
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