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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1955

Page

3

Solon Asks Ouster of Mrs Hobby in Vaccine Row

Washington Senate clash over Secretary Hobby's vaccine program with Morse demanding her removal for alleged incompetence and Bender defending Hobby and Dr Scheele claiming the system works. A bill to fund vaccine distribution and standby controls is introduced as lawmakers weigh federal role and testing adequacy.

Washington Morse D.-Dre Senate Ovete Culp Hobby Sen Bender Robie Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare Hobby Leonard 4. Scheele U. S Eisenhower Senate Labor Committee Labor Committee Bentier Hebby Scheele H. Alexander Smith Hill D-Als Smith Congress Hobey Bowers Sen. Ives Ives

Galveston mayor-elect defies Rangers in open gambling bid

Galveston mayor-elect George Roy Clough pledged to reopen gambling and restore the red light district after a lengthy talk with the Galveston Ministerial Association. He said he would wield broad mayoral powers, denouncing Police Commissioner Johnston and Chief Burns, and indicated Rangers would be ignored. The newly elected official and commissioners prepare to take office as district politics clash with law and ministerial opposition.

Galveston Tex UPI Gal Veston Commission Texas Rangers Red Light George Roy Clough KLUF Clough Walter L. Johnston Post Office St William Burns Johnston Florida George Scotchmer Ministerial Association 25Th St Rangers Burns William Henderson Oan Herbert Cartwright

N J Politico Libel Suit Against NBC Settled

A one million dollar libel suit brought by former New Jersey Republican State Chairman John J. Dickerson against NBC was settled for an undisclosed amount. The case centered on five 1952 broadcasts by Robert Montgomery alleging state ordered probes of gambling and political corruption in Bergen County. NBC contended the statements were true.

Trenton N. J UPI I i John J. Dickerson National Broadcasting Co Dickerson Robert Montgomery Montgomery NBC Bergen County

Funds Missing at Colo Reformatory Report Shortage Found

Gov Ed Johnson announced a shortage of more than 1100 dollars in two funds at Colorado State Reformatory in Buena Vista after an audit by State Auditor Homer Bedford. Warden James F Thomas said figures differed from Bedford staff and verification is pending.

Denveruth Colorado State Reformatory Buena Vista Ed C. Johnson Homer T. Bedford Bedford James F. Thomas

Mediators Move To End Dixie Bell Strike

Federal mediators return to Atlanta to push an end to the nine state Southern Bell strike now in its 64th day. Clyde Mills and E Marvin Sconyers will continue talks with company and union teams as spokesmen on both sides express guarded optimism.

Atlanta Washington Southern Bell Telephone Co Joseph F. Finnegan Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service Clyde M. Mills E. Marvin Sconyers Southern Bell CIQ Communications Workers of America

Scientist Warns Atomic Tests Threaten Future Generations

Dr. George Beadle, president of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, warned at a California gathering that atomic test radiation could cause hereditary changes in future generations even at small exposures. He cited likely miscarriages, stillbirths, and hidden genetic damage, noting two roentgens from test fallout could raise hereditary risk modestly over natural levels while arguing security justifies continued testing.

Los Angeles National Organization of Scientists George W. Beadle American Assn Free World Medical Research Assn California California Institute of Technology Beadle

Regulation of radioactive waste disposal in California moved to Senate

The State Public Health Department would gain power to regulate radioactive waste disposal as a Senate Public Health and Safety Committee approved the measure. Earl Waters said the AEC has not taken a stand and urged directing the agency’s attention to the issue. The plan aims to alert the AEC to disposal dangers and to seek a formal position on risks.

Bacramsznto State Public Health Department California Senate Senate Public Health and Safety Committee Earl Waters Atomic Energy Commission Waters AEC Assembly Javits Sacramento UPI White House Nixon Senate Finance Committee

Draft Ike Movement Considered by GOP

The 1956 GOP contemplates a Draft Ike movement for a potential 1960 bid as strategists doubt Eisenhower will seek a second term. Michigan GOP leader Feikens supports Eisenhower on the ticket for Governor and other offices if he runs, while others warn grass roots sentiment may push for a renewed campaign if world conditions improve.

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