Arraignment Pending in Slaying of Socialite Norma McCauley
Los Angeles court awaits arraignment for 31 year old John R. Crooker Jr. on murder charges in the death of Norma McCauley a 35 year old socialite. Police say Crooker confessed to stabbing and garroting her with her own scarf after she slept. He claimed to seek reconciliation.
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U S to Take Action Against Unions Dominated by Reds
Attorney General William F. Tompkins said the Justice Department will move against unions deemed Communist dominated under the 1954 Communist Control Act. He spoke at the Houston Rotary Club and explained actions before the Subversive Activities Control Board to expose conspirators in labor and industry.
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Houston Rotary Club
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United States Maintains Opposition to Red China at U.N.
Washington says there is no change in U S policy opposing seating a Chinese Communist representative in the United Nations. State Department and White House officials note U Nu comments reflect timing concerns, not policy shifts, as talks with India’s Krishna Menon discuss freeing 11 American fliers and easing Far East tensions.
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Congress Sends 3.29 Billion Foreign Aid Bill to President
Congress passed a foreign aid measure totaling 3.2858 billion dollars and sent it to President Eisenhower. The Senate approved by voice vote then the House by a roll call, trimming 145 million from direct military aid and criticizing Defense Department spending at the fiscal year end. Sources note debates over turnback provisions and the impact on future arms programs.
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