White House luxuries sparking debate over Roosevelt era
The diary of Henrietta Nesbitt, long-time White House housekeeper, is cited to argue that the White House has become an extravagant private domain. The piece contends the president and First Lady used public funds for private luxuries, noting air planes, a yacht, and lavish entertaining.
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Roosevelt
White House
United States
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Lattimore denounces McCarthy charges as lies in Senate hearing
Owen Lattimore, a Johns Hopkins professor, called charges that he is a Russian spy "base and contemptible lies" and vowed to sue Senator McCarthy. He testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee amid floodlights and a crowded room, with Mrs. Lattimore and his lawyers present. McCarthy sat nearby as the hearing continued.
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Tough gas decision faced by Truman in April
Key West Florida April 4 President Truman’s closest confidants say his action on the natural gas bill is one of his toughest election year decisions. Pressure from supporters and opponents runs high as mayors of 18 big cities urge a veto while many southwest friends push for signing. The House approved the measure by a narrow two vote margin with 97 Democrats for and 116 against. Opponents say it would cost consumers about 100 million dollars yearly.
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Housing bill faces delay in Easter recess action
Washington April 6 A housing bill to channel fresh billions into federal housing programs faced possible delay as lawmakers labored nearly 12 hours. The measure, a House Senate compromise, would liberalize veteran loan terms to 7500 guarantees at 4 percent and cut the GIFHA loan after December 31, with homes disposed to local housing authorities in 26 states and the District.
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Chambers Not To Face Trial In Hiss Case
Washington April 6 The government drops any plan to prosecute Whittaker Chambers for perjury. Officials say the matter is closed. The long dispute with Alger Hiss over truth before committees and a federal grand jury follows Hiss’s perjury conviction. Hiss, ex State Department official, was sentenced to five years and has appealed.
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Whittaker Chambers
Justice Department
Chambers
Alger Hiss
Hiss
New York
State Department
Mohr claims mind blank at time his brother shot
Allentown dispatch reports Harold Mohr testifying he does not recall shooting to death his blind cancer-stricken brother Walter on March 8 in Coplay. The 36-year-old tannery worker faces murder and voluntary manslaughter charges and will be cross-examined as the trial resumes in Lehigh County court.
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Lehigh County
Kenneth H. Koch
Walter
Coplay
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Escape When Plane Hits Sea and More News
Navy probes why a new engine on the Marshall Mars caught fire prompting an emergency water landing by seven crew on the $7.5 million flying boat. Pictures suggest the fire was out minutes before a massive explosion. Separately at Baton Rouge, State Revenue Collector Cooper sticks to not assigning investigators to police work in New Orleans French Quarter, saying taxes and theft cases fall under police and alcohol board, not revenue. The Dunn case is cited as an example of investigators’ use.
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Frank Manning
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Training School Shakeup in Pineville Louisiana
The State Colony and Training School in Pineville Louisiana undergoes another shakeup as the board of trustees dismisses four employees including secretary Jewell Griffin and three others L A Boudreaux Joe Willet and J Floyd Bassett Long resigns earlier as superintendent and business manager Henry Starnes reinstated while the board reports harmony is in sight and ends full time secretarial position.
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Horticulturists Headlined for Louisiana Conference
Baton Rouge April 6 Four leading American horticulturists will speak at a conference April 14 tied to the L S U midcentury program. The event is part of a state university celebration featuring seven new campus buildings. Speakers include Homer C Thompson Alexander Laurie William Chandler and E H Weigand.
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Former aid of Boss Tom slain in Kansas City club
Charles Binaggio once led a faction opposing remnants of the Pendergast machine. Ex con Charlie Gargotta was killed with him in a northside political club that served as Binaggio's headquarters. Police found both shot in the head shortly after midnight with powder burns on their bodies.
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Wayne Gibson
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Contempt Terms Upheld For Defense Lawyers
New York April 6 The U S circuit court of appeals upholds contempt sentences for six lawyers who defended 11 convicted Communist leaders including Eugene Dennis. Jail terms range from 30 days to six months. The court ruled the lawyers used crude antics and obstructive tactics during the Red conspiracy trial deterring such behavior in future trials. Judge Jerome Frank concurred. Judge Charles E Clark dissented on sentencing hearings but joined in criticizing the attorneys conduct.
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Dulles to advise on foreign policy at State
Washington reports John Foster Dulles agreed to serve as consultant to Secretary of State Acheson. The arrangement aims to bolster bipartisan foreign policy efforts with Dulles advising on broad problems in Europe and the Far East and on UN work, though no ambassador-at-large title is conferred.
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Truman Calls For Extended Benefits
Key West Florida April 6 President Truman sent to Congress a message urging an extension of unemployment compensation payments to about 16 million more people and a roughly 20 percent increase in benefits. He dispatched the message by courier hoping it reaches the House before this afternoon's recess, outlining recommendations from his state of the union and January budget messages.
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Fla
Truman
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Washington
House
State of the Union
District Attorney Enters French Quarter Vice Probe
The district attorney's office joins the probe into a $100,000 fleecing of a wealthy lumberman from St Tammany Parish by French Quarter operators. Assistant D A Guy Johnson said authenticity questions arose over some checks. The Dunn case linked to the quarter death involves club owner Carlo Quartraro and hostess Lucille Cotta indicted for murder.
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Guy Johnson
Frank Manning
State Revenue Department
St. Tammany Parish
Lake Pontchartrain
Manning
W. A. Cooper
Johnson
Robert E. Dunn, Jr
Nashville
Carlo Quartraro
Lucille Caroline Cotta
Dunn
House starts on Easter vacation
Washington report says the House begins an 11 day Easter recess with a 29 billion dollar appropriations bill as top priority upon return. The Senate will not extend the break. debate on the measure resumes when the recess ends on April 18 and may take two more weeks to finalize.
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House
Senate
Guard at L. T. is knocked out in jail escape
A Louisiana Training Institute guard was treated for head injuries at E. A. Conway Memorial Hospital after a 15 year old inmate escaped and was charged with attempted breaking and entering. The guard William A. Garner was treated and the juvenile was jailed. Monroe police arrested an STU juvenile for the attempted break in after being caught trying to enter a Georgia street grocer.
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