Banks Chief Calls Johnson to Answer Under Oath
California state treasurer Charles G. Johnson faces calls from state superintendent of banks William A. Burkett to reveal under oath details of loans from banks and alleged influence peddling. Burkett showed documents at a legislative committee meeting as Johnson remains in seclusion since June amid Knight administration accusations and a probe into the treasurer’s dealings.
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Trapper Cleared in Publisher Shooting Incident
Richard Weldy a 35 year old jungle trapper questioned over the shooting of Robert Harrison publisher of Confidential magazine was cleared by police who deemed the act accidental and without criminal intent. Harrison said Weldy rushed at him dropping a shotgun and firing accidentally during a dispute over a Confidential article.
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How the Veep Candidates Stack Up
An analysis by Lyle C. Wilson assesses Richard M. Nixon as likely to lead the Republican ticket. The piece traces Nixon’s rise from Congress to the Senate and vice presidency, noting enemies among Democrats and some GOP critics. It cites his roles in Hiss and Douglas cases, anti Communist themes, and predicts Nixon would be party leader when Eisenhower steps down, with Dewey as a potential challenger.
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