Hoffa Dio Recordings Reveal Taxi Union Ties
Senate hearing disclosed a 1953 recording in which James R. Hoffa told Johnny Dio of a clear field to organize New York taxi drivers. Hoffa admitted negotiating with Dio to bring the local into the Teamsters while denying motives to undermine Dio’s rival drive. He claimed the goal was to secure Teamster jurisdiction over about 30,000 New York cab drivers.
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Senate
James R. Hoffa
Johnny Dio
New York
Hoffa
Midwest
Teamsters Union
Dio
Hickey
Thomas Hickey
Teamsters
U S Reported Ready To Allow Reporters To Go to Red China
The Eisenhower administration was reported ready to announce a six month trial allowing about 20 American newsmen to work in Red China ending an eight year press blackout. Dulles canvassed editors to gauge willingness and named agencies including The Associated Press United Press and Time among those seeking China access.
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Washingtonia
Eisenhower
Red China
China
State Dulles
Dulles
Associated Press
United Press
Coronal Broadcasting Co
American Broadcasting Co
New York Times
Herald Tribune
Chicago Tribune
Chicago Daily News
Christian Science Monitor
Time Magazine
Dio Pleads Innocent In District Court Today On Tax Evasion
Johnny Dio a Senate labor racket figure pleaded innocent in U S District Court to a single income tax charge court session coincided with James Hoffa testimony before a Senate committee Theodore Ray described as Dio bodyguard also pleaded innocent to evading taxes Herlands set Oct 7 for trial Dio awaiting sentence for bribery in a labor case James R Hoffa testified in Washington prior to Dio trial date September 5 prison term ongoing for extortion and prior bribery conviction Auto Ins Ady Hess clause attached.
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NEW Yorkip
Johnny Dio
Senate
U. S. District Court
Theodore Ray
Dio
James R. Hoffa
Teamster
Washington
Herlands
Johnson Says Eisenhower Advisers Jumping the Gun on 1958 Campaigns
Washington Senator Lyndon B Johnson accused Eisenhower’s advisers of rushing the 1958 campaign by attacking the Democratic Congress. Johnson said Congress will decide next year’s control and that the President and Republicans share blame for the slow passage of his proposed program. Clifford Case echoed concerns about foreign aid and immigration bills.
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Washington
Lyndon B. Johnson
D-Tex
Eisenhower
Congress
Johnson
Arms Discussion Recess Expected Without Accord
U S officials expect London disarmament talks to recess in about two weeks without agreement ending the East West arms race. Eisenhower concedes on suspending tests, improving Western position but not breaking deadlock. Zorin rejects linking tests to cessation of fissionable material production and inspection regimes.
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Washington
U.S
London
Eisenhower
Russia
White House
Soviet Union
Valerian Zorin
Harold Stassen
Zorin
United States
Former Boxer Indicted in New York Case
A New York grand jury indicted Vincent Gigante a former boxer on attempted murder in the first degree for the pistol wound of gambler Frank Costello last May 2. Costello was among witnesses heard by the grand jury before the indictment in general sessions.
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New York
Hyndrum
Vincent Gigante
Frank Costello
Costello
Drunks Aboard Planes Spur Liquor Ban Call
Washington pilots union ALPA asks Congress to ban serving liquor in flight citing 34 in–air incidents over several years. President C N Sayen warns negligence to wait for a fatal accident. The report was submitted to Senate Transportation Chairman Monroney.
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Washington
Air Line Pilots Assn
Congress
Monroney
D-Okla
Senate Subcommittee On Transportation
Fliers Union
ALPA
C. N. Sayen
Cost of Living Rises Again in July
Washington reports the consumer price index up 0.4 percent in July marking the 11th straight monthly gain. Food costs rise 1 percent pushing the index to 120.8 percent of the 1947-45 base. About 1.3 million workers will gain wage increases of 1 to 6 cents per hour, mostly 3 cents, tied to escalator clauses, while nonfood items show a small decline.
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Washington
Labor Department
Kept Guessing On Aid Restoration Status
Washington Democrats kept President Eisenhower guessing over how much of his foreign aid money bill could be salvaged. They postponed a Senate Appropriations Committee showdown while House maneuvering over civil rights continued. Senate leader Lyndon B. Johnson showed no rush to bring the mutual security bill to a vote. In Kansas, gross state gasoline tax collections for the year ending June 30, 1957 fell by more than 1.4 million dollars from the prior year.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Senate
House
Lyndon B&b. Johnson
Texas
Topeka
Kansas
Jimmy Stewart Denied Brigadier General Status
Senate Armed Services Committee rejected film star James Stewart’s nomination for brigadier general in the Air Force Reserve. The action was “without prejudice” and may be resubmitted next year. Also rejected was John B. Montgomery, former major general in SAC, now a reserve colonel. Nine other officers’ promotions were approved and nominations proceed to the Senate. Senator Margaret Chase Smith led the opposition over reserve training requirements.
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Washington
Senate, Armed Services Committee
James Stewart
Air Force Reserve
Russell
D-Ga
Stewart
John B. Montgomery
Strategic Air
Air Force
Senate
Margaret Chase Smith
Maine
Rayburn Eyes Dems Open to Compromise on Civil Rights Bill
Speaker Rayburn said House Democrats are willing to consider a compromise on the civil rights bill based on a GOP proposal or another plan. He hopes for an eight-to-vote bill this session but gave no commitment. The GOP plan, endorsed by Eisenhower, would let federal judges decide on jury trials in contempt cases, with limited penalties. Senate leaders cautioned they won’t decide until the House accepts any proposal.
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Rayburn
D-Tex
House
Martin
Massachusetts
Eisenhower
Senate
Knowland
California
GOP
Move to Village Will Begin Soon
The Air Force approves Forbes Air Force Base families moving into converted barracks at Sunflower Ordnance Works east of Lawrence. About 28 apartments are ready with an eventual 500 more, easing Topeka housing shortages that forced 800 airmen to separate from families. Sunflower housing serves lower-grade airmen while a new Forbes 640-unit project favors officers. a base bus system will shuttle airmen 47 miles. The move could revive local Sunflower merchants hit by population decline.
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Air Force
Topeka
Forbes Air Force Base
Sunflower Ordnance Works
Lawrence
Forbes
Sunflower
Youth conference denounces segregation as un Christian
The National Conference of Methodist Youths adopted a resolution condemning racial segregation as un-Christian in all forms. It was approved unanimously by 225 attendees at the annual convention in Denver. The meeting continues through tomorrow.
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Denver
Conference of Methodist Youths
Kindergarten enrollment set for Wednesday in city
Lawrence supt. W D Wolfe announced that all kindergarten and new students must enroll next Wednesday by last name initial AG 9 30 a m H M 10 30 noon N R 1 30 3 p m SZ 4 30 p m. Transfers to Centennial Sch for Schwegler area and new boundaries noted with delays in Hillcrest Pinckney.
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Lawrence
W. D. Wolfe
Raymond A. Schwegler
Centennial School
Schwegler
22Nd Street
Quidahl Road
Naismith Drive
Nineteenth Street
19Th
Iona Sts
Schweeler
Centennial
22Nd and
la Sts
Sunset Fill-Schwarz Acres
Sunset Hill
Hilcrest
Hillcrest
Pinckney
Wolfe
New York
East Heights
Lawrence Junior High
Lawrence High School
Stock Market Index Closes Down Amid Narrow Losses
The closing average for 6 stocks is 176.2, down 1.0 points from the previous session. Traders reflect cautious sentiment as buyers and sellers adjust positions ahead of upcoming economic data and corporate results.
Rain Surplus Faces Death Rain Surplus Faces Death
Lawrence area saw light rain early but no sustained moisture as a six week dry spell threatens to push rainfall into the dry category. Temperatures cooled to near 70s, with highs near 90s by Friday as August humidity and drought concerns persist across Kansas.
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Lawrence
Kansas
St Suirmer
Vaccination urged for President Eisenhower by Ler Burney
Surgeon General Ler E. Burney urged rapid vaccination for President Eisenhower after his news conference saying he would get the shot as soon as ordinary citizens could. The Public Health Service backed the call urging prompt protection against Asiatic flu.
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Washington
Ler E. Burney
Eisenhower
Public Health Service
Record Crowd Packs 4-H Fair Beside Better Than Ever
Weather and strong attendance boost this year’s 4-H Fair dubbed Better Than Ever. Officials note a record grandstand crowd for Wednesday night's livestock parade and the Talent Show features many performers from various clubs and communities.
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Milt Tundley
Dovee Works
Ambar Ue
Standauph
Voral
Budorn
Purenelli
Stever Hudson
Daybank
Cheryl Musick
Our Leaterp
Allan
Jerry
Larry Olotfrie
Madonna
Janeee Flory
Judy McKinney
Lone Story Reeve
Dennis
Danial Witehelt
Kennelly Brettheliot
Bar
Jolene Helfrich
Pismo
Palmyras
Sandra Hicks
Diddy
TE Te 16
Fonds
Garls
4 H Club Work Unfolds Like Wide Screen Picture at Fair
Douglas County 4-H Fair showcases vivid exhibits in Building and surrounding areas. Booths highlight regular meetings and special projects with bright displays. One display features jars of preserves labeled Canned Cost 67 Cents and Store Bought Cost 1.49, plus Save 8 Cents signage. The Sunflower Club presents an economy booth while Four Leaf Clover Club shows an original 4 H Delight recipe. A mechanical fixer and model home emphasize state fair style, with other projects ranging from home improvements to landscaping.
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Douglas County
Leaf Clover Club
Sidewalk Plan Could Extend Across City Neighborhoods
A city plan to fund sidewalk construction through neighborhood benefit districts gains traction near Lawrence schools and new developments. Property owners would vote after hearings on detailed plans and costs, replacing older watered down consent processes and limiting overreach by officials.
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Lawrence
Lyk
Parboas
Nielher
Hosohl Horn
Rast Heights
Stlewilke
Wivieres
Vian
Alice
Kansas
Procter & Gamble Names New Cincinnati President and Secretary
Howard J. Micreens Jr. named today as president of Procter & Gamble Cincinnati unit, succeeding Neil McEhray who is appointed secretary of the company. The leadership change marks a shift in top management at the Cincinnati operation.
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Cincinnati
Howard J. Micreens Jr
Procter & Gamble Weong
Neil McEhray
Weather forecast for northeast Kansas stays cloudy
Partly cloudy and warm through Friday with a few showers or thunderstorms possible in extreme northern counties. Tonight temperatures in the mid 70s with highs near 80. Expected readings suggest a warm period ahead despite clouds.
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Kansas
Laser 706
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