McCarthy Pushes Court Test On Immunity Rule
Senator McCarthy threatens a court challenge to limit use of the Fifth Amendment protection. As Congress probes alleged subversive activity, witnesses have refused to answer, claiming self incrimination. McCarthy, chairman of the Senate investigations subcommittee, laid groundwork before vacation on the West Coast.
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Washington
Sen. McCarthy
R-Wis
Congress
McCarthy
Senate Investigations Subcommittee
Wisconsin
Edward Rothschild
Government Printing Office
GPO
Ford
Government Operations Committee
Senate
Ruus
Rothschild
Fort Sill drowning and state taxes in 195? newspaper look
Ten year look at local notes mentions a Fort Sill sergeant drowning in Lake Quanah and Lawton becoming third state city in July sales taxes. It also notes Comanche county quota for September, War Loan campaign funding, and an excise board delay on courthouse elevator request.
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Constitution
Fort Sill
Lake Quanah Parker
Lawton
Comanche County
Excise Board
Maine Lifer Freed After 52-Year Term
Thomas ton inmate Edward Graffam, 77, the prison's oldest inmate, was freed under a new Maine law permitting parole for lifers after 30 years served. Convicted of murder during a robbery he denies, Graffam will work as a cook for two prison guards in bachelor quarters. He hopes for a quiet peaceful life.
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Thomaston
Maine
Edward Graffam
Graffam
Solon Urges Move To Avoid Ruckus
Washington 1952 Republican Sen Ives urged Republicans and Democrats seek a common denominator to avoid a Taft Hartley revision fight. He said Democratic help is needed to achieve changes and opposed party only bills. Durkin signaled an administration position before Congress reconvenes in January.
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Jack Bell
Washington
Sen
Ives
RNY
Congress
Eisenhower
Senate Labor Committee
Taft
Ohio
Senate Committee
New York
H. Alexander Smith
Organized Labor
House Committee
Labor
Durkin
Denver Proposes 3.2 Beer Age Ban for Youth
Denver safety chief Edward Geer launches a move to bar 3.2 beer sales to anyone under 21, citing tavern underage sales as a major issue. He plans a Council request to raise the age after a state Supreme Court ruling that 3.2 beer is non intoxicating unless proven otherwise. state law currently allows sales to 18 and up.
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Denver
Edward Geer
Safety
Stubborn Baltimore Clerk Fends Off Gunman
Mrs. Gertrude Peters, a Baltimore real estate office clerk, faced a gun-toting intruder who demanded access to a cubicle. She refused to open the door and warned she would shoot. She then called the police, prompting the bandit to flee.
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Baltimore
Gertrude Peters
First Pullman car built in 1865 at cost of 20000
The first Pullman car was constructed in 1865 with a price tag of twenty thousand dollars, marking a milestone in railway passenger car manufacturing.
Navy Football Cornerstone Frank Foster Longtime Coach
Frank Foster has served on Navy football staff since 1924 and led the Middle junior varsity squad since 1935, marking a long tenured coaching career. The veteran coach contributed to program development across decades.
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Frank Foster
Navy
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