Mundt Seeks Explanation on Lavenia Case in Senate Probe
Sen Mundt says the Senate Investigations subcommittee seeks an elemental factor in American justice as it probes the denial of security clearance to Thomas W. Lavenia. The Defense Department refuses to disclose reasons citing confidential information. McCarthy accuses the department of maligning Lavenia and demands appearance of officials at a close session. The New York Times notes calls for the early resignation of Army Counselor John G. Adams amid the hearings.
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G. Milton Kelly
Washington
Sen
Mundt
R-Sd
Senate Investigations Subcommittee
Thomas W. Lavenia
Defense Department
Lavenia
McCarthy
R-Wis
Defense and Justice Departments
Secretary of
Defense Wilson
Department
Adams
Secretary of the Army
Stevens
the Times
Eisenhower
Army Department
Lieutenant Faces Court Martial Over Punishment Case
Lt. Robert S. Morgan of Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania goes on trial by special court martial at Fort Dix New Jersey on charges he forced a company of trainees to stand at attention in 9 degree heat. An Army investigation into the June 21 incident also cites Sgt. Witbeck of Wellington Ohio. Both men face mass disciplinary action against Company L 272nd Infantry. several trainees reportedly fainted.
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FT. DIX
LA. Roberts
Morgan
Wilkes-Barre
Richard J. Witbeck
Wellington
Ohio
Co. L
272Nd
Kremlin Seeks Western Split After Indochina Pact
Western powers anticipate renewed Soviet push to break unity after Geneva Indochina accord. Moscow plans an all European defense treaty joining Russia as a counter to the European Defense Community. Dulles and Eisenhower urge Western unity while Britain slows pace. Senate leaders debate defense funds as tensions rise in Asia.
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John M. Hightower
Washington
U.S
Kremlin
Indochina
Berlin
Russia
United States
Mystery deaths of two girls linked by pact probed
In New York a 19 year old, Helene Jacobs, lies unconscious after a gas incident in an East 6th Street apartment shared with Madeline Sommer, 19, who is dead. Both left farewell notes and police question relatives as investigators explore a possible pact and self harm.
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New York
Helene Jacobs
Madeline Jean Sommer
Adlonde
East Side Art Gallery
Miss Jacobs
Roosevelt Hospital
Joseph Jacobs
Chicago
Philip Goodman
Percons
Madeline
Irene Sommer
Judy Sommer
Frank J. Vagish
Scarsdale
N.Y
Helene
Mark
5Th Avenue
Rose Fried
Europe
Jacobs
Premier Mendes-France Returns to Offer Indochina Cease Fire
Premier Pierre Mendes-France arrives in Paris from Geneva to present to the French Assembly the Indochina cease fire pledged to end fighting with the Communists. He greets family and aides at Villa Coublay Airport and insists the conference results were worth the effort.
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Harvey Hudson
PARIS
Pierre Mendes-France
Geneva
Indochina
Villa Coublay
Mendes-France
Edgar Faure
Mendes-France Eyes Europe Role as Paris Pushes EDC
France's premier after Indochina report to the Assembly shifts to a three point program on internal recovery, Indochina settlement, and Europe policy centered on the European Defense Community. He met Bedell Smith and Eden as US and UK demand quick EDC approval while Moscow presses opposition. Maybank calls for curbing windfall profits in housing amid a Senate probe of FHA insured loans and inflated rents.
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Assembly
Mendes-France
France
Geneva
United States
Russia
International
West Germany
V. M. Molotov
U. S
Walter Bedell Smith
West Europe
Anthony Eden
Britain
Europe
EDC
Rowland Evans, Jr
Washington
Maybank
D-Sc
Senate Banking Committee
Sen. Capehart
R-Ind
Alexander Muss
New York
David Muss
Alexander Korman
New Orleans
Edward Carmack
Murfreesboro
Tenn
Capehart
Federal Housing Administration
Banking Committee
FHA
Ohio Bell Faces Challenge to Rate Increase
Columbus expert Dr. Ivan W. Ulrey argues for only the barest reasonable return as Ohio Bell seeks an 8.9 million dollar annual rate rise. Cities contesting the plan will present testimony when the case resumes Monday, with Ulrey's technical filing on record detailing Ohio's economic outlook and the company’s finances.
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Columbus
Ohio
Columbus Financial Exert
State Utilities Commission
Ohio Bell Telephone Co
Ivan W. Alrey
Public Utilities
Ulrey
Commission
Ohio Bell
British Press Attacks U S Views on Indochina Cease-Fire
British newspapers wide and varied condemn U S terms for the Indochina cease-fire. Editorials and cartoons in Daily Mail Daily Mirror Daily Herald slam Washington while mourning strains with Britain France and held at Geneva.
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Britain
U.S
London
U. S
Indochina
America
Daily Mail
Anthony Eden
Laborite Daily Herald
Brass or Silver Prompts Large AF Auction Surprise
At Wilkins Air Force Base Depot Shelby Ohio officials wondered if 57 tons of silver were mislabeled as brass selling at a massive surplus auction. The sale totaled over eight million dollars with 117086 pounds of decorations sold amid skepticism about genuine material. Col Narce Witaker halted final sales pending investigation as bidders boosted prices from five cents to $1.90 per pound. Local firms Shelby Iron Metal Co and Topper Metal Co led big bids while 400 bidders bought various items including WAC skirts and used trucks.
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Shelby
Ohio
Air Force
Wilkins Air Force Base
Narce Witaker
Nedals
Shelby Iron Metal Co
Meta! Co
Axton
States Metal and Steel Co
Canton
WAC
Pravda Urges New Korean Talks and UN Seat for China
Pravda calls for fresh Korean negotiations and United Nations membership for Communist China following Geneva Indochina settlement. It derides American diplomacy as bankrupt and asserts China must join the UN to fulfill the charter and global duties despite Chiang Kai-shek loyalists.
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Moscow
Pravda
U.N
China
Geneva
Indochina
Communist Party
U.S
Korea
United Nations
Chiang Kaishek
Conference On Southeast Asia Planned
Washington and London prepared to convene an international conference late next month to draft a defensive alliance protecting non Communist Southeast Asia from Communist expansion. Key officials say agreement was reached at Geneva among Dulles Bedell Smith Eden and others afterIndochina fighting seemed near negotiated peace.
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Washington
Britain
Southeast Asia
Dulles
Walter Bedell Smith
Eden
Geneva
Indochina
Atomic Bill Is Debated Until Dawn
Senators worked through the night in a marathon session over the Atomic Energy Act revisions and a private Tennessee Valley power plant plan. Republican leaders push for 24 hour consideration toward final passage as Democrats warn over dividend tax cuts amid a broad tax overhaul.
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Russell Baines
Washington
Administration Atomic Energy
Eisenhower
Tennessee
Senate
Knowland
California
Congress
Sen. Anderson
DNM
Atomic Energy Commission
AEC
Tenn
Tennessee Valley Authority
TVA
Ped Paducah, Ky
Sens
Cooper
Miss U S A Crown Goes To South Carolina Coed
Long Beach headlines report Miriam Stevenson of Winnsboro South Carolina named Miss U S A after beating 46 entrants. Judges praised naturalness and humor in interview and her worn luggage tale. Runners up included Miss Virginia Miss New York State and Miss Texas.
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Long Beach
Calif
South Carolina
U.S.A
Miriam Stevenson
Winnsboro
D. C
Universal-International Studio
Ality
Municipal Auditorium
Virginia
Ellen Whitehead
Chatham
Branette
New York State
Karin Huitman
Rochester
New York City
Renee Roy
Texas
Betty Lee
Austin
Lander College
Greenwood
S. C
Sho
Aries
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Laos
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Alexander Smith
R-Nj
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Free World
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Atten
Esse
Dr. Crane
Tees
Teres Valley News
Rere
Ween
Eee
Women's Page
le Ca
Solon
Daily Mirror
Liberal News Chronicle
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Pravada
Stanley Johnson
Douglas
Charles F. Barrett
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Conference Committee
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R-Cole
Senate Finance Committee
George
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