Powell secretary salary tied to congressman on trial
An accountant testified that Hattie Dodson said her 1948 3875 salary as Rep Adam Clayton Powell's secretary belonged to the congressman, a claim the government says shows a kickback. Dodson and her husband face tax evasion and falsification charges in federal court.
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Dodsons
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Harlem
Joseph E. Ford
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Jimmy Angel Recovering After Panama Hospital Stay
Jimmy Angel, 58, veteran U S aviator and explorer, was reported out of danger at Gorgas Hospital in the Panama Canal Zone where he had been treated for a heart ailment. He suffered a heart attack April 20 after a small plane he piloted overshot a runway and overturned at David. He escaped injury in the accident but was stricken shortly after. Angel's wife and two children reside in Santa Barbara, California.
Slimming offer promises quick, permanent figure change
A Long Beach salon advertises Miss Pat Walker as a national figure consultant. Claim includes losing 57 pounds and 10 inches from waist and abdomen with no dieting or exercise. Promises improved posture, firmed tissues, and look years younger with guaranteed results and $2 visits. Complimentary analysis offered.
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Pat Walker
Mrs. Wilson
Long Beach
Navy Aviator Dies in Crash Near Resort
A Skyraider from North Island Naval Air Station crashed near Thousand Palms, Palm Springs area, during a training flight. The single-engine bomber struck a sand hill about three miles east of Thousand Palms. the pilot was killed. Authorities withheld the pilot’s name pending relatives’ notification.
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Flanders Backs 62 Widows Pension Age
Senator Flanders supports lowering the widow retirement age to 62 as the House Social Security revision bill is debated. He warns against raising taxes, opposes benefits for totally disabled persons at age 50, and notes Republicans fear higher costs. The Finance Committee may strike or restore key provisions, with a possible Senate reversal.
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Welfare Department
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Eisenhower
GOP
Sen. Long
D-La
Senate
Brown's Aid Attacks Ruling On Evidence
Clarence A. Linn, assistant attorney general, predicts the Legislature will move to reverse a State Supreme Court decision barring evidence seized in unreasonable searches. He spoke at Rialto Post 203 American Legion, calling the ruling judicial legislation and a disservice to police. He stressed he spoke personally, not for the attorney general's office.
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Supreme Court
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Attorney General
California
San Diegan Heads County Service Officers Group
Charles J. Sexton of San Diego is elected president of the California Association of County Service Officers. He succeeds Louis E. Kahn of Napa. Other officers elected at the opening convention include William C. Schultz of Stockton as first vice president and Thomas Mitchell of Ukiah as second vice president.
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San Diego
Charles J. Sexton
California Association of County Service Officers
Louis E. Kahn
Napa
William C. Schultz
Stockton
Thomas Mitchell
Ukiah
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