Retired Admiral Says Influence Of One Officer Not Appreciable
Washington AP retired Admiral Robert Carney testified before a House subcommittee that a single officer has negligible influence on Navy purchasing decisions. He listed civilian posts and noted that uniform rules for retired officers are lacking, proposing a two to three year prohibited period on direct selling and a general ethics code.
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Ike Warns Congress On Road Plans
Eisenhower administration warned that highway contracting will halt for nine months unless Congress approves a 11.2 cent per gallon gasoline tax hike. Commerce Secretary and Highway Administrator laid out the funding crisis before the Ways and Means Committee as hearings began. Democrats oppose the full increase, considering a smaller one year boost a possible compromise to keep 41,000 miles of interstate work moving.
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Congress Debates City Voting Rights Bill
Washington grapples with a voteless District of Columbia as Congress debates granting D C residents the right to elect their own mayor. Senate passage meets House opposition, with critics citing fear of democracy, race, and federal control.
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Are Contact Lenses For You
Four million people have discarded spectacles for almost invisible lenses. The article notes new developments including bifocal contact lenses used by about 1,000 people. Reader's Digest promo pricing for August included.
Cuban Land Grab Draws Protests
Cuban authorities seize two American owned cattle ranches in Camaguey province under emergency powers. Managers Neil Alderman and Lowell Tash report all cattle horses fences and water tanks were taken and protest that action exceeds Castro regime agrarian reform authority. Alderman faces incendiary charges. Maj. Huber Matos linked to beef supply claims and revolution stakes.
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Supervisory Workers Enter Leave Plants in Steel Strike
Nationwide steel strike enters its eighth day as the United Steelworkers of America allows supervisory personnel access to Pittsburgh and Aliquippa plants. The company withdraws two court petitions against the union, about 1,000 supervisors residing in plants to oversee equipment.
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Socialite Named In Two Warrants In Wisconsin
In Waukesha Wisconsin a 27 year old socialite heir to a sizable fortune was named in two warrants Tuesday. One alleges indecent liberties with a girl staying at the home of Tallmadge and his wife. The second says Tallmadge enticed the girl from her mother for immoral purposes and lured her to a secluded place with intent to commit a crime against sexual morals. Penalty up to 15 years in state prison. Tallmadge allegedly persuaded the girl to a motel last weekend. Tallmadge's mother Marion died in a fire last year, her estate left in trust to him.
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