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Stevens Battles McCarthy Over Peress Discharge
A Senate hearing clash pits Adams against McCarthy over the discharge of Captain Peress and access to closed hearings transcripts. Adams resigns as Army counsel and departs the department at month’s end while debate continues on responsibility for the action. Local issues include detour bridge plans at 7th Street and cross-river traffic impacts with figures on Cost and upkeep.
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Adams
McCarthy
Army
Senate Investigation Committee
Senate
Congress
Peress
Sen
Me. Sclellan
Sen. Ervin
D-Nc
John
Shoemaker
7Th St
Anaheim St
Wth St
Pica Ave
Magnétia Ave
Earl Milles
Sully-Miller Contracting Co
N. BR. Hodkkinson
Hodgkinson
Corps of Engineers
Long Beach Harbor Department
Board of Harbor Commissioners
Francis D.reider
Kimmet Sullivan