Washington lawmakers cited for tax case influence
Justice Department investigators heard testimony about congressmen using influence to obtain hearings in tax cases. T Lamar Caudle described instances involving Rep. Robert Doughton and Senators Kilgore and Pepper, plus others, with subcommittee chair Pepon grilling him. Caudle to testify again next Tuesday.
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Washington
Robert J. Doughton
D-Nc
House
Ways and Means Committee
Harley M. Kilgore
Willia Langer
Claude Pepper
D-Fla
Scott Tacasin
Congress
Pep
Chef
l-Ky
Caudle
Truman
Violations of Liquor Law Result in Fines in Wichita
Arthur Davis of Coffeyville was fined 106 dollars and denied probation on two concurrent six month sentences for federal liquor tax charges. He pled guilty and innocent to counts alleging retailing liquor without a federal stamp and possessing untaxed moonshine. Separate items include a $2,631.86 damages award in a Wichita traffic collision case involving Otto Smith and relatives.
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Wichita i
Arthur Davis
Coffeyville
U. S
Delmas C. Hill
Davis
Sharpe
Big Lake
Texas
Tulsa
Warren Bradshaw Drilling Co
Hill
Otto, Smith
Kath
Jeen Smith Nuss
Mark ‘Smith’ Wright
Air Force
Wichita
Smith
Kathleen
Mary
New Trial Sought in Salina Murder Case
Floyd William Simpson, charged with first degree murder in the death of his former wife Cleo Neal, requests a new trial. The prior trial was recessed after Sheriff Fred Bell died of a heart attack following an in court struggle with Simpson. Defense claims publicity from the incident prejudiced jurors while Simpson faces a related charge of first degree manslaughter. A Topeka Salina commission found Simpson sane after a prior insanity defense. County Attorney Crowther asked for further examination post incident.
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Salina Im
Floyd William Simpson
Cleo Neal
Simpson
Fred Bell
Topeka
Salina
John Crowther
National Guard Seeks To Obtain Rifle Range
The National Guard plans to secure a permanent rifle range seven miles south of Winfield Kansas to serve about 500 guardsmen in six Kansas cities. Col Donald C Rubottom reg War army instructor and Maj Noble W Drake negotiat with Gwen-McColluch property owners for a 160 acre lease. A range house and rifle range would be built if federal funds arrive.
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Winfield
Kansas Cities
Donald C. Rubottam
137Th Infantry
Noble
W. Drake
35Th Div
Gwen-McColluch
Point
Topeka Methodist Home for the Aged plans expansion
Trustees approve a 1300000 dollar addition to increase capacity from 19 to more beds. Campaign to raise funds begins as 410000 dollars on hand and a November goal for fund drive and contract letting set. In Wichita Kansas two men bought federal wage earner tax stamp records listing Herman Keap F W Fourthean Clifford Tull and Esther's Place at 700 West Kansas McPherson.
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Topeka Im
Methodist Home For
Ya S
Wichitap
Collectog
Internal Revenue
Herman Keap
F W. Fourthean
Clifford Tull
Esther
Kansas
McPherson
General Runs Own Show On Telecast
Ike at the mike demonstrated leadership as he ran a two city TV rehearsal for a presidential campaign discussion. In a complex setup from Munici Auditorium questions came in the studio two miles away, with Ike guiding the flow, discarding some prepared lines and using keyword prompts to answer policies and issues. The rehearsal ended with a light remark about television potential if not elected.
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Kansas City
Ike
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Munici Auditorium
Wdae-Tv
Baruch
Eisenhower
Tee
White House
Topeka Liquor License Suspended One Week
Topeka liquor dealer loses license for a seven day period in a decision by authorities. Hearing on charges against Opal Trene Webb Hutchinson retailer and Clyde Berra quor retailer also noted. Scout official Thomas F H Denny resigns as Kaw Council district executive to join another council role.
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Topeka
Lawrence Daily Journal- ‘World
Pony Express Council
Cil
St. Joseph
Joseph S. Begando
Denny
Unie Kaw Council
Heversity of Kansas
Pela
Pletedt
Douglas County
B. F. Goodrich Co
Akjand Tonganoxie
Araphoron
Lompany Rosedale
Armourdale
Kaw Council
Prof. Research and Educational Institution
Ottumwa
Iowa
Herrick
Opal
Trene Webb
Hutchinson Retailiquor
Clyde L. Berraquor
Kansas City
Thomas FH. Denny
Boy Scouts of America
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