Mobster Romano invokes 11th Amendment at Senate rackets hearings
Louis Romano, alleged Capone-era mobster, refuses to answer at Senate hearings on Chicago restaurant industry rackets, citing the 11th Amendment. Testimony showed Frank Nitti allegedly forced Romano into labor movement as a boss. Abraham Teitelbaum to be questioned about hiring Romano for the Chicago Restaurant Association. The committee noted Teitelbaum’s prior roles and Romano’s residence in Miami. Donald Strang testified Illinois police offered no help about union involvement or governor’s office orders.
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Mother Dies On Meeting Daughter in Seattle Reunion
Mrs. Virginia M. Mitchell, 7, of San Diego, reunited with her Seattle mother Mrs. R. V. Hubbard yesterday. After stepping from a bus to greet her daughter, Mitchell collapsed from fatigue and emotion and died moments later in Hubbard's arms.
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Truman mocks Adams affair as Eisenhower weighs dismissal
Former President Truman returning from Europe joked that the decision to fire Sherman Adams rests with President Eisenhower. He warned the government would be in a bad fix if Adams is lost, noting Adams has been running the show. He spoke aboard the liner Constitution and commented on Cannes France remarks and upcoming elections.
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Middletown Sees Warm Up After Rain Break
The Weather Man notes rain and humidity eased today in Middletown but warns of possible showers and thunderstorms tonight and across Ohio tomorrow. A cooler start yesterday saw a 39 degree low, while today’s high reached 69.
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Rescue attempt near ledge ends with friend's death
In New Mexico a rescue for a climber stranded 690 feet up a canyon ledge ended with the discovery of his companion's body. William E. Garver, 38, and John Sanders, 35, fell from a mountain trail five days earlier. Don Bewley, 22, helped Sanders with food and water before rescue efforts were halted by dangerous rock and winds. An Army helicopter from Ft. Carson aided the operation before weather forced a pause.
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Husband Admits He Killed Wife in Barbert on
Summit County prosecutors will file second degree charges against Gerald P Hanna 28 for the shooting death of his wife Patricia 19 at their Barberton home after a quarrel He initially claimed accidental firing then admitted to shooting with a .25 caliber pistol The Hannas had been married less than two years and wed in a Massillon hospital following Geralds prior automobile accident
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Teen-Ager Dies In Police Chase In Akron Area
In Norton Two, a car pursued by a Summit County deputy lost control early today, killing 17-year-old Coyle Melton of Akron and injuring three other youths. The group planned to break in and test their cars at Barberton Speedway before fleeing as deputies closed in.
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Interview Postponed After Airmen Release From Soviet Captivity
Wiesbaden Germany AP reports the nine U.S. Air Force airmen released by the Soviet Union were too exhausted for a news conference, delaying the planned interview that had been moved from yesterday. They arrived fatigued from a June 27 incident when their unarmed cargo plane crossed into Soviet Armenia, was shot at and set afire by MIGs, four crew parachuted or escaped before the aircraft exploded. A.2.C. Peter N. Sabo suffered second degree burns and A.2.C. Earl H. Reamer had a minor head injury.
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Teamster Official Questioned Over 1960s Vote Discrepancies
The Senate Rackets Committee probes Harold J. Gibbons allied elections and a missing 300000 dollars from the Greenlease ransom. Business agent Karsh of Teamsters Local 447 appears as a focal point tied to carnival workers and disputed Ballot counts. Investigators seek potential union official knowledge of the half million kidnapping ransom.
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Cincinnati Loan Clerks Identify Bandit
Police say two clerks of Conservative Savings and Loan Co named Jack Bruner 29 as the man who escaped from the firm with Paso police later filing a detainer against him in Cincinnati robbery last May 7. Paso police indicate Bruner was sought on another arrest warrant.
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Chamoun Son's Home Besieged in Beirut Gun Battle
In Beirut, a four hour attack on Dory Chamoun's apartment left bullets through the Chamoun residence and four dead. Guards traded fire with 20 armed assailants as President Chamoun faced pressure from rebels demanding resignation. Daniel Chamoun and his British wife reached Rome amid threats.
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Boy Killed In Tussle With Friend
Cleveland police say 15 year old Robert Johnson died after a playful struggle with a friend over a 38 caliber revolver. The weapon discharged during the tussle near his home. A 16 year old is being held for questioning.
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Banks Plan Merger After Fire Damages Three Ohio Banks
Fire caused by an overheated motor damaged the Williamsfield Sal Milford National Bank and the vage Co southeast of Jefferson Ohio. Damage estimated at 30000 dollars. Fire Chief Scott Gettman of Andover said no employees were injured. Officials said the three banks plan a merger to improve suburban banking facilities.
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Adams Only Accidentally Guest At Business Meeting
Bernard Goldfine told the House subcommittee that Sherman Adams was a New York guest at his Waldorf Astoria stay in January 1954. Goldfine, under FTC scrutiny, said Adams and his wife happened to be in New York and invited to be guests for a two day visit, part of a $1620.23 Waldorf bill.
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Consul Hopes Kidnaped Men To Be Freed Today
U S Vice Consul Robert Wiecha plans return to rebel country as hope rises for release of 30 kidnapped servicemen and civilians held by Fidel Castro's forces in Cuba. Rescue efforts continue with embassy officials coordinating from Guantanamo and Havana bases.
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Power Cut Off At Kettering
Fire atop a 66 000 volt utility pole prompted a several hour outage in suburban Kettering Ohio. Firemen and Dayton Power Light officials could not determine the cause. Reports of evacuations were later said to be erroneous.
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Flemming Approved as HEW Secretary Nominee
The Senate unanimously approved Arthur S. Flemming for secretary of health education and welfare. Flemming, 53, former president of Ohio Wesleyan University, would succeed Marion Folsom who is leaving between July 15 and Aug 1. Flemming has headed the Office of Defense Mobilization and served on the Civil Service Commission.
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Atlas ICBM Nears First Full-Power Flight
CAPE CANAVERAL Fla AP The first fully powered Atlas intercontinental ballistic missile likely ready for launch soon after a successful ground test. The 75 foot Convair design used three engines a main sustainer and two boosters to reach a 6000 mile range, with prior tests using only the boosters.
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Kidnap Investigation Delayed by Police in Marion Ohio
Marion authorities have delayed their kidnap inquiry until the victim Reverend William K. Dever files a full report. Dever says two men abducted him, robbed him, and released him between Sunday and Monday in Columbus.
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Eisenhower Seeks Solving Differences With Canada
President Eisenhower told Canada's Parliament that differences with the United States can be resolved and must not eclipse the aim of free world cooperation in the fight against communism. He met with Prime Minister John Diefenbaker and discussed possible joint defense channels and a proposed Canada United States Cabinet Committee on Defense. He noted efforts to strengthen ties amid criticisms of U.S. policies.
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Stevenson Denies Tale of Illinois Union Violence Orders
Adlai Stevenson denied that as Illinois governor in 1952 his office blocked state police from acting against violence by union pickets at a Niles restaurant. Donald Strang testified to the Senate Rackets Committee that police were told they were "called off by the governor's office." Stevenson said no such orders were issued and offered no further comment.
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McCone Confirmed as Atomic Energy Commissioner
The Senate confirmed John A. McCone by voice vote to serve a five year term on the Atomic Energy Commission. He was nominated by President Eisenhower to succeed Lewis, who recently stepped down as commission chairman.
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