Dragnet heads to theaters in longer color film
Hollywood reports Jack Webb and Sas gang on a Warner Brothers set for an hour and a half Dragnet feature. The production uses 51 sets and color lighting with Webb directing, focusing on a gangland killing and how evidence is gathered for the courts.
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George Stevens
Joe Friday
Stevenson Returns To Hospital Again
Adlai E. Stevenson went back to Passavant Hospital for a routine checkup after appearing publicly yesterday following his kidney stone operation on April 12. His doctor called his health excellent and recovery ahead of schedule, with a stay of two or three days planned. He is set to speak May 28 in Meridian, Mississippi, and yesterday visited Sen. Paul H. Douglas campaign headquarters, pledging to serve to ensure the senator’s return to Washington.
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Californians Press Against Rice Price Hikes
Rep. Oakley Hunter of California reports a coalition of California lawmakers urge the Agriculture Department to oppose requests for higher support prices for southern rice. He notes California growers receive a 30 cent differential, enabling sales to Japan, while much southern rice remains under government loans.
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Exports and imports fall in first quarter
The Commerce Department reports U S exports including military aid down 13 percent in the first quarter from 1953 and U S imports down 10 percent in the same period.
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Commerce Department
U.S
U. S
Faint Hope Seen For Life Of Chessman
California Governor Goodwin J. Knight agreed to review the record of Caryl Chessman, the condemned author and rapist, on clemency grounds. Knight indicated he would examine whether reporter notes used in the 1948 trial were sufficient for an appeal, while noting Chessman’s crimes were extensive and brutal.
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Science
Baby-Sitting Bill Soars After Rifle Accident
In Binghamton New York Mr and Mrs Julius Shabus faced a 6250 bill for babysitting after their five year old son Barry accidentally shot the sitter Lulu Mae Williams with a 30-30 deer rifle The sitter spent ten weeks in hospital A settlement of 6250 damages was approved by a state supreme court yesterday involving Mrs Williams and her father Glenn D Shapley of Smithville Flats
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Indonesian urges Asia pact limited to Asians
Indonesian Foreign Minister Soenarjo says any defense pact for Southeast Asia should be confined to Asian nations to be effective. He told Indonesian university students that foreign participation in such a pact is undesirable.
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GOP Scions Told Communism Still Issue In Campaign
A Senate Republican staff memorandum argues communism remains a central issue in the 1954 campaign. It lauds the Eisenhower administration for removing 2,400 security risks and outlines congressional and executive actions against Communist activities as GOP senators seek to contrast their record with Democrats.
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Slavery Trial Is Resumed In Alabama Farm Case
In Birmingham a trial of three Dial brothers on peonage charges resumes after similar indictments were dismissed against Robert Dial and two cousins. Oscar Dial 34 Fred Dial 32 Grady Dial 28 remain charged for allegedly paying fines to Negro prisoners and binding them to farm labor near Livingston near the Mississippi line. Judge Lynne followed the recommendation of Attorney Frank Johnson Jr citing insufficient evidence to convict the remaining three.
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Probe Absorbs Ohioan's Life
A Cincinnati letter to Senator McClellan criticizes McCarthy hearings as harmful to a husband who quit his job and scorns the inquiries. The writer says the husband laughs at McCarthy’s motions and asks for an explanation of the point of order.
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Sen. McClellan
D-Ark
McCarthy Army Investigating Subcommittee
Cincinnati
McCarthy
Switch In Drivers Leads To Mayhem
Phyllis White shifted to let her husband drive became the car accelerated. He was thrown clear and injured a leg as the vehicle roared across the street. It bored through a yard creating a ten foot hole and ripped down two doors before Mrs. White was unharmed.
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Crete
Man Buys River Lot to Dock Boat in Summer
East Hartford Connecticut Nicholas Foran owns a river bottom lot and plans to use it to dock his boat in the summer. He said yesterday he wasn't the purchaser but he will dock the boat there.
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Mission Heads Meet in Istanbul Conference
Twelve U.S. mission heads from thirteen countries gathered in Istanbul for the opening session of a four day secret conference. Henry A. Kissinger assistant secretary of state for Near Eastern South Asian and African affairs chaired the proceedings.
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Wives Of Duelists Are Still Friends
SHAMROCK Okla May 12 UP The wives of two men who shot each other in a flood lit backyard Monday remain friends In Cushing hospital both men are in critical condition Simpson pipe line company employee was struck six times by .38 caliber bullets Johnson welder was hit 10 times by .22 caliber bullets Mrs Johnson said I dont think either one of them knew what they were doing They had gone to a drinking party while their wives attended a parent teachers association meeting.
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New Jersey Mayor Re-Elected By Landslide
Newark mayor Leo P. Carlin 45, former AFL teamsters local head, re-elected with a landslide margin. He drew 62,929 votes more than rivals Ralph A. Illani and Commissioner Pearce ee in Tuesday’s ballot.
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Newark
N.J
Leo P. Carlin
AFL Teamsters
Ace Agees
Ralph A. Illani
Pearce Ee
Bandit Uses Armed Forces Day Parade To Cover Theft
In Hartford during an Armed Forces Day parade a man approached a movie theater cashier, gave Miss Marie DePrey an implied stickup note, and escaped with about $100 as bands played. The suspect fled down a nearby alley with the money.
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Hall Says Hearings Not Doing Any Good
Chairman Leonard W. Hall of the Republican National Committee says he hasn t heard of anyone who thinks the McCarthy Army hearings are beneficial He spoke with reporters at the White House after a visit with President Eisenhower and a GOP veterans committee and declined to say whether he favors ending the investigation quickly.
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Hearings Questioned as Not Beneficial by Many Observers
A quoted remark expresses broad doubt that the hearings will benefit anyone. The speaker asserts skepticism about the effectiveness and impact of the hearings, suggesting disappointment with their outcomes and public utility.
Senate Passes Amendment To Pledge Of Allegiance
The Senate approved a bill adding the words under God to the pledge of allegiance and sent the measure to the House for action. The revised pledge would read one nation under God with liberty and justice for all.
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