Atom blast most powerful of 1955 series reported
LAS VEGAS Neb atomic test in the 1955 series shook Las Vegas and nearby areas. A 15 foot high window display at Bertha's furniture store cracked from the shock. A high altitude second detonation over Yucca Flat was planned later that day with observers from Salt Lake City to Oakland witnessing the flash.
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Las Vegas
Neb
Bertha
RFC
Department of Defense
Atomic Energy Commission
Yucca Flat
Salt Lake City
Phoenix
Oakland
Calif
Oregon
Los Angeles
Mt. Charleston
Nevada
Nevada Range
Convicted on Tax Bribe in Federal Tax Fix Case
New York men Henry W. Gronewald and Daniel Bolich, with ex IRS official Max Halperin, were found guilty by a federal jury of a 160000 dollar tax-fix conspiracy after a seven week trial. Co-defendants Max Steinberg and Harry Schemm were acquitted. Sentences pending. Grunewald faces up to five years and 10000 dollars fine, Halperin up to two years and 25000 dollars, Bolich up to eight years and 15000 dollars. Steinberg and Schemm reside in Wisconsin and Williston Park, Long Island. Documents allege bribes totaling 200000 dollars to halt tax actions against Patulla Model and Gouham Beef Co.
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New York
Henry W
Gronewald
Daniel al Boltch
Idea
Max Halperin
Manhattan
Wax
Max Steinberg
Upper Manhattan
Internal Revenue Service
Harry T. Schemm
Steinberg
Scherm
Archie O. Dawson
Grunewald
Washington
Poudler
Chevy Chase
Tolperin
Bolich
Brooklyn
Hiulperin
Har
Peverly Wis
Calif
Williston Park
N.Y
Longsland
Governent
Grunewald and
Halperin
Patiulla Model
Gouham Beef Co
Storm Losses Are Deductible Memo City
Memphis report says farmers and homeowners can deduct losses from recent storms on federal income tax. CPA P K Seidman notes damages to trees flowers and shrubs may be claimable.
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Memphis —E
P.K. Seidman
Certified Public
Mock Hydrogen Bomb Attack Planned Across 5 Cities
Washington announces Operation Alert 1955 a nationwide Civil Defense drill June 15 to 16. The exercise simulates a near saturation attack involving 92 critical target areas including Alaska Puerto Rico Hawaii and Panama with 15 000 federal employees relocating from the capital and government operations shifting to alternate centers.
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Washington
Poy
Walf Doxen Shires
Troi
Howe
Alaska
Puerto Rico
Hawaii
Panama
Civil Defense
Val Peterson
Defense
Arthur S. Flem- Man
Alidwest
Pacific Coast
Ienar
Artnet
House Boosts Farm Funds to exceed President's request
The Democratic Congress moved to force President Eisenhower to spend more on farm programs. The House passed an Agriculture Department appropriation bill with about 100 million dollars more than requested, approved without amendments, and sent to a Senate expected to trim little. The measure provides 8781 million in direct aids and 350 million in lending for the fiscal year, with 250 million more slated for next year for conservation and related measures.
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Congress
Eisenhower
House
Agriculture Department
Sas
Dema- Uris
Barretary of Agriculture
Exra_T. Benson
Obituary Notice for Will Mortie of Teeewell
Will Mortie aged 54 formerly of Teeewell died today at his daughter Mrs Bernie Matrell's home in Indianapolis Indiana. Survivors include daughters slaughters Mrs Tarren and Miss Grace Morton of Kingsport and sons Charles Paul juert Hayme. Funeral set for Wednesday at 1 pm at Thorn Hill Baptist Church with burial in Love Hill Cemetery. Body at Timer Home until service time Coffey Funeral Home in charge.
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Wild. Molton
Will Mortie
Formely
Teeewell
Bernie Matrell
Indianapolis
Indiana
Slaughters
Tarren
Grace Morton
Kingsport
Charles
Paul
Juert Hayme
Tndianapolis
Thorn Hill Baptist Church
Tove Hil
Timer
Coffey Tuneral Home
Swedish Freighter Loading for Asia
A Swedish freighter bound for Asia sits at Constanta in Romania, loading iron cargo before sailing to Whangeoa near South China. The vessel operates under Turkish coordination en route to its southern China destination, with unclear further instructions and a note on confectioners’ sugar usage.
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Istanagl
Turkey
Ching
Romania
Wee Par East
Loyy Stremnan
Constanta
Whangeoa
South China
Countan
Bell Grand Jury Reports On County Jails And Court House
Bell County Grand Jury commends jailers Harry Ball and B C Fason for clean facilities and urges repairs at Pineville court house including interior cleaning plans, worn rest rooms, and damaged courtroom spats. Jury notes improvement since June indicts past issues but calls for wall and window cleaning, concrete entrance repairs, and general upkeep ahead of further investigation.
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Pineville
Middlehorn
Harry Ball
Bell County
B.C. Fason
Marrnes
Bell County Coat House
Sy Teel
Bett County Court
KEA Seeks Funds to Expand Kentucky School Aid
The Kentucky Education Association plans a February meeting to push a resolution for an additional 24 million dollars in scholastic appropriations. Directors estimate 17.5 million is needed to start the program, with state and local funding totaling about 70 percent of the minimum plan. An accompanying resolve calls for districts to receive at least eight dollars per pupil in attendance, benefiting 23 districts currently under the minimum. The meeting also addresses teacher retirement funding, with a 1936 statute costing Kentucky 600,000 dollars annually and equal employer contributions.
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Loutsvill Eye
Kentucky Excosation Assn
Organiza
Yserk
Wwauki
Kentucky
John Boyd
KEA
Tracher
Union Ponders Strike Fund for 1935 UAW Plan
Walter Reuther told 4000 CIO United Auto Workers delegates at the convention that a large strike fund may be raised without outside money. The union debated a 5 million dollar strike fund and raising dues from 2.50 to 7.50 per month to support a 25 million reserve. Delegates clashed over dues increases and benefit structures as debate stretched into the night.
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Clemieland U—Cio
Walter Reuther
Ronnion
CIO
United Auto Workers
Apna
UAW
Reuter
Rails
Teather
Senate to OK German Pact in coming week
Senator Spi man urged rapid U.S. material support to help West Germany build a 12 division army for NATO. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee prepared to hear from Secretary Dulles on quick ratification. Chairman George D Gal forecast Senate approval within the week as parliaments in Germany and France move toward final action. Estimates place three to four years to field a fully equipped force within NATO.
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Spiman
Dmala
Gishower Administration
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Srylary
Dulles
Germany
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
George Dgal
Chaitynan
Senate
Eral
France
Gath
West German
NATO
Formosa
U.S
Wirig
Risenaover
Quemay
Malsa
Mansfield
Foreign Relations Committee
Sparkman
Qurver
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Senate Republican Policy Committee
I Knowlind
California
GOP
Sen
Bridges
New Tranpshire
Senate Gop
Formos
McCarthy
Eisenhower
Amer Town
Quemoy
Matsu Aire
Muarlaod
Roy Little Letter on Knoxville Hospital Condition
Roy Little reports from Knoxville that Roy Kroger Company manager shows slight improvement. He is a patient at East Tennessee Bay Hospital suffering toe injuries from a wreck. Details remain unclear as report is partial.
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Sam Roy
Knosville
Roy
Kroger Company
East Tennessee Bay
Senators Clash Over Ike Asia War Policy
George and Sparkman clash over Eisenhower's Asia policy and Quemoy Matsu defense. George backs limited support while Sparkman accuses Republicans of steering the nation toward a war party. Mansfield and Knowland weigh risks of a broader conflict and possible U S involvement.
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George
Sparkman
Ike
Asia
Jelke trial details bank loans and gifts to star witness
In New York and Los Angeles the Jelke trial nears a verdict as banker Charles Salkeld testifies Jelke allegedly received about 13500 in gifts and loans from family between 1951 and 1952 including 31000 to 15000 from Pat Ward a top call girl Ward testified Jelke arranged dates and paid her 50 to 100 a date Salkeld also cited a 2800 loan from Jelke’s late brother and a 2500 car loan Jelke is accused of trying to induce another woman into prostitution 26-year-old Marguerite Gorccave the defense contends he is entangled in a web of loans and favors
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New York
La—Minot F
Mickey) Jelke
Youns Ot Comargariue
Cfief
Washington Herz
Charles FL Salkeld
Jetke
Stile
Pat Ward
Rabkeld
Bankers Trust Co
Jelke
Ralph Teal
Ae Tanbiuiry
Jelko
John
Charle
Tutoauna
Caarles
Jelkre
Satkeld
Uestile
Miss Ward
Pas Telke
Marguerite Gorcave
Miss Wad
Dior Shunned In Hollywood Fashion Show Sparks Debate
Hollywood fashion week faces a Dior boycott as designers and editors discuss the impact on nominees gowns. Miss Head defends simplicity while stars like Garland Dandridge and Hepburn prepare varied outfits, highlighting trends and industry tensions ahead of Oscar night.
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Ugllywood
Hollywood
Dior
Edithead
Aniual Academy Dhards
Miss Head
Academy
Hollawood
Tinga
Tiny Garland
Miss Garland
Borabhy Dandridge
New York
Nomindss
Miss Dandridge
Grace Kelly
Audrey Hepburn
London
Jane Wyman
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