Graft Probe Details Delay On $2,000 Bribe Claim
Wealthy hat maker Harry Lev testified before the Senate Investigations Subcommittee about a $2,000 check alleged to tie to a $2 million uniform cap contract. He denied bribery and said the payment related to a potential plastics venture with Eugene Hort while acknowledging patent advantages for his caps. Federal investigators question the timing and relevance of the check amid graft allegations.
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Pacific Coast Port Trade Shows Gain in First Quarter
San Francisco reports higher foreign trade through Pacific Coast ports in the first quarter. Exports reached 375,944,258 versus 335,624,650 year ago while imports rose to 247,572,289 from 229,822,957. Los Angeles led in exports with 118,549,132, while San Francisco led in imports at 87,798,672.
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Senate snubs Ike reserve program in draft debate
The Senate Armed Services Committee rejected linking the administration’s reserve manpower bill with draft extension. Burgess urged action, but Chairman Russell refused to attach the reserve measure to the draft bill without member support. Hearings focus on extending the draft and separate medical inducement laws.
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Special Reserverogram
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Tot Opens Car Door, Falls to Death in Harbor
In Madison Nebraska a boy named Frank Case, age unknown, died after opening a car door and falling from the vehicle into the harbor. Investigators say his skull was fractured and authorities note the incident involved a family returning home. Local reports mention tuna import issues and fishing fleet tensions in California.
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Prison Guard Killers Denied by U S Judge
U S District Judge Hamlin denied habeas corpus petitions from two San Quentin inmates Eugene Burwell 27 Los Angeles and James A Rogers 25 San Francisco condemned to death for killing guards during an escape attempt The judge found no rights violations and Marin County will set a new execution date The convicts killed Guard Charles D Wiget and Guard Verne A Mackins during the incident
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James A. Rogers
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Wage Accord Reached in Truck Tieup
The Los Angeles truck wage accord ends a nationwide tieup that began in May. About 100000 workers are affected as auto plants paused and freight builds at the harbor. Local 692 AFL will hold a special meeting at Teamsters Bldgs. to vote on the agreement.
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Teen-Age Girls Riot at East LA Private School
Three deputies were injured by rocks thrown during a riot by about 50 teen-age girls at a private school for pre delinquents in East Los Angeles. The disturbance led to three 13 year old girls being taken into custody and booked under the juvenile code on disturbing the peace.
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Wallace F. Murray
Change in Tank High Service Charge Story
A motorist at a Kings Mountain service station claimed his gasoline tank had been accumulating change he saved from each fill up. He asked it be removed to empty the tank finding $25.95 in coins inside but netted only $21.45 after a $4.50 charge to empty and reseal the tank.
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GM Lays Off 60 000 in Shutdowns
GM reports 60 000 workers laid off amid wildcat strikes tied to an expiring UAW contract. Peak 42 000 on Wednesday, about 24 000 by Thursday across 15 plants. Production cut by roughly one fifth, with parts suppliers told to halt shipments. UAW aims for an attractive offer to win support from Walter Reuther as talks resume.
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Republicans to Campaign on Prosperity With Peace
Republican National Committee Chairman Leonard W. Hall outlined a 1956 campaign theme Prosperity With Peace. He spoke in Boston and Concord about a contrast with Roosevelt and Truman era policies. Hall predicted Eisenhower reelection plans with Nixon, noted Democratic gains in New Hampshire and Rhode Island do not forecast national results, and praised current government.
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Postal Pay Increase Signed by President
The measure establishes pay equity for postal service workers with annual raises from 160 to 3400, averaging about 320. Postmasters gain six annual steps, and all workers switch to bi weekly pay. Summerfield announced prompt implementation with a 6 percent general boost from June 16 and a retroactive March 1 to June 6 payment in July 15. The new law also adds job reclassification boosts, longevity pay for substitutes, and higher daily travel allowances for transportation clerks.
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Nixon's Cook Arrested on Child Abandonment Charges
Tulsa County authorities to extradite William Arthur Whitehead, cook for Vice President Nixon, to face child abandonment charges. Assistant County Attorney Charley R. Miller said Whittier California officers hold the cook on a warrant issued in Tulsa. Mrs Mary Jane Whitehead accuses her former husband of failing to pay 150 dollars monthly support for three minor children.
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House Girds for Fight on Dixon Yates Project
The House Appropriations Committee approved a $1.282 billion bill to fund government power agencies for the new fiscal year, rejecting a request for $65 million to build a Dixon Yates power line and instead funding a TVA steam plant at Fulton Tennessee. The action risks leaving the Dixon Yates plant without an outlet and prompts a partisan floor battle in the 1956 campaign. Ground is already broken on the West Memphis plant, funded by Middle South and Southern Company, under a 25 year contract with the Atomic Energy Commission to supply TVA.
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Girl Drowns During School Beach Party at Mission Beach
Shirley Tabor, 14, a St Hyacinth's Catholic Academy student, drowned at Mission Beach during a school outing. Deputies said a large wave and rip current swept the girls from shoulder depth to deep water. Lifeguards and a Coast Guard helicopter located the body in about 10 feet of water. Artificial respiration was unsuccessful.
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