Court voids Keeney contempt conviction after new trial order
The U S Court of Appeals reversed the contempt of Congress conviction of former United Nations employee Mary Jane Keeney. The ruling cites improper admission of evidence and orders a new trial with questioning evidence presented to the judge outside the jury. Keeney, a New York resident, previously held various government posts before joining the U N.
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Ike to Seek 15 Percent Tariff Cut From Congress
DENVER President Eisenhower said he would ask the 84th Congress to grant a gradual fifteen per cent reduction in tariffs as part of a three year extension of the Reciprocal Trade Act. He wrote to General Mills director Bullis stressing concerns about foreign trade policy’s year ahead and signaled early action next year on the broader program. He also signed foreign aid measures totaling over 3.2 billion for fiscal year funds including grants for states unemployment hospital construction and housing and authorized military and economic aid under mutual security programs.
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Navy Starts Restoring Atlantic Fleet Strength
Navy chief Admiral Carney outlined steps to restore the Atlantic Fleet to prewar levels in a letter released at the Pentagon. He noted ships reassigned from the Western Pacific, including four destroyers and one battleship, and discussed carrier overhaul lead times and morale measures to reduce turnover.
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Inventor Carl L. Anderson Dies in Rockford
Carl L. Anderson age 73 of Rockford died Wednesday night of a heart attack he was an inventor and former executive superintendent of the Mechanics Universal Joint Division at Borg-Warner Corp. He had led innovative motor component work and held prominent positions in the company.
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Wires, cranes squeeze traffic on Los Angeles street
A 40-foot house halted morning traffic as high tension lines blocked movement at Figuroa and Jefferson. Workers wrapped wires to free the structure and guide it to Ellendale Place, delaying streetcars and cars in a bid to move the building before 6 am amid police and utility crews.
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Business Up Slightly in Southland
Southern California July business activity rose modestly as per Security-First National Bank. The index was down three percent from May 1953 peak but up over June figures with construction and aircraft production driving strength. Unemployment fell about one and a half percent in the Los Angeles area to 5.02 percent, with factory jobs easing slightly and aircraft employment rising modestly.
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