Ike Refuses To Fire Adams Amid Coat Inquiry
The White House says President Eisenhower will not fire Sherman Adams, his chief aide, despite House investigators. Press secretary James Hagerty declined to discuss a $700 fur coat alleged to have been given to Adams by Bernard Goldfine, noting Adams has answered in a letter and will say no more.
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Washington
White House
Eisenhower
Sherman Adams
House
James C. Hagerty
Adam
Bernard Goldfine
Adams
Hagerty
Goldfine
Peter F. Mack Jr
D-Ill
Mack
Oren Harris
Harris
Rogers Attacks Bill for Free Expanded Retirement Aid
Sen B H Rogers denounces a bill for free expanded retirement for governors and state officials as the most ridiculous in five years. Sen Jackson B. Davis calls it a raid on the public treasury while noting some retire after as little as 10 years. The measure, possible path to Gov Long retiring in 1960 at about 10800 yearly, was advanced by Rayburn Downs OConnor Friedman Lockrider and others.
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Davis
Senate Judiciary Committee
Earl Long
B. B. Rayburn
Bogalusa
C. H. S Downs
Alexandria
John O'Connor
New Orleans
Sylvan Friedman
Natchez
Guy Lockrider
Lake Charles
Rex
Parolee Traced $1,000 To Judge in Impeachment Case
In Tennessee, prosecutors detail a $1,000 chain from parolee Spence Galloway to bondsman Sam Jones and lawyer Harold Brown, then to Judge Raulston Schoolfield amid an impeachment trial over a bribery charge. Witnesses say the funds were campaign related, not bribes. The case is one of 24 impeachment articles against the 52-year-old judge.
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Nashville, Tenn
Raulston Schoolfield
Tennessee Senate
High Court
Schoolfield
Bondsman
Chattanooga
Spence Galloway
Galloway
Sam Jones
Harold Brown
Jones
Brown
State House of Representatives
Criminal Court
Bomb Explodes Wounding Teen In High School Tool Room
Angelo Roselli a 15 year old sophomore at Samuel Gompers Vocational and Technical High School lost his left hand when a homemade bomb exploded in the school tool room. Barry Bartlet another 15 year old student escaped with minor cuts.
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New York
UPI
Angelo Rosselli
Samuel Gompers
Airman missing as search widens in Louisiana region
An all out search for a young airman believed to have died by his own actions expanded across Monroe Alexandria Shreveport area. Barksdale Air Force Base directs the operation with Civil Air Patrol planes joining multiple units to cover four zones from Gibsland to the Arkansas line and north of Highway 80.
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Monroe-Alexandria-Shreveport
Barksdale
Civil Air Patrol
Webster and
Bienville Parish
Shreveport
Don Keeton
Dallas
Tex
Lee S. Koehler
Monroe
CAP
Bastrop
Highway 80
Gibsland
Ouachita River
Arkansas Line
Shreveport Cap
Texas-Louisiana Line
Louisiana
Warm Weekend Forecast for Monroe Area
Sweltering temperatures and partly cloudy skies expected for the weekend. Yesterday’s high reached 94 at Selman Field with a 73 low. today’s mid morning high was 85. Tonight’s low 72 to 76, with highs tomorrow 90 to 94.
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Monroe
Civil Aeronautics
Selman Field
Doctors Credit Pace Maker With Saving Patient
Mrs. Samuel Winsberg, 58, at Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago, survived repeated heart stops over two days after doctors used an electronic pacemaker. The device delivered shocks to restart her heart during episodes of moribund cardiac standstill, and normal rhythm returned the next day. She suffered no brain damage and was recuperating.
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Chicago
UPS
Samuel Winsberg
Michael Reese Hospital
Weather Bureau chief says 1958 tornado warnings move too fast
Kansas City UPI report quotes Weather Bureau severe weather chief Don House criticizing the speed of tornado warnings. He notes warnings averaged about one hour in 1958 versus two to three hours previously and cites El Dorado Kan as a deadly example.
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Kansas City, Mo
UPI
Don House
U.S. Weather Bureau
House
Wisconsin
el Dorado
Kan
Long Opposes Caddo Jury Appointment Sparks Letter Dispute
Gov Earl Long criticizes the Caddo Parish police jury choice for registrar of voters and calls for another candidate. District Attorney Edwin Brewer warns any substitution to the State Board of Registration would be improper. The dispute arises as Hinckley’s nomination to replace Jim Martin prompts reactions among jurors.
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Shreveport
Earl Long
Caddo Parish
Registrar of Voters
Edwin Brewer
State Board of Registration
Zach T. Hinckley
Long
Hinckley
Hickley
Jim Martin
Jim Greene
Earl Williamson
Williamson
Greene
Charles T. Horne Jr
Board of Registration
Blewer
Registration Board
State Supreme Court
Slater Quits Science Class After One Week at Northeast State
Northeast State College President Lewis C. Slater abandoned a physical science class after one week. He cited no reason tied to a News-Star report and will retire as of June. Dr. Nelson Lloyd will assume teaching duties as replacement for the unfinished course.
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Northeast State College
Lewis C. Slater
Slater
News-Star
The
State Board of Education
George Walker
Northwestern
State Board
Nelson Lloyd
School Board Won’t Integrate In Chattanooga
Chattanooga board will not integrate schools next fall as requested by a Negro citizens group. The board says the community is not ready for mixing. Chairman Frank Trotter noted no decision yet and that several conferences are planned before the July 9 meeting.
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Chattanooga, Tenn
Chattanooga Times
City Hall
Springer Gibson
Frank Trotter
Social Security Trustees Report First Benefit Exceed Tax Revenue
The trustees say the Old Age and Survivors Insurance trust fund will drop about 428 million dollars in the year ending June 30 and may fall three to four billion dollars over five years ending June 30, 1962. They note long-term balance remains, with a rebound expected in 1965, amid higher benefits and slower tax contributions due to recession and coverage shifts.
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Congress
Old Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund
Friday the 13th: superstition vs common luck
Twin City CHIT CHAT explores whether Friday the 13th is genuinely unlucky or just more noticed. The piece notes Friday's reputation for misfortune and the number 13 as unlucky, while acknowledging those who see no special danger and view the date as ordinary.
Revolt Against De Gaulle Grows in France and Algeria
In Paris and Algeria a right wing rebellion against General Charles de Gaulle gathers momentum. Prime Minister plans national address tonight via radio and television to warn extremists to lay down demands.
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Paris
UPI
Charles de Gaulle
France
Algeria
Britain Orders Paratroops To Troubled Cyprus
NICOSIA Cyprus AP British troops walked the streets as a 100 percent curfew was imposed to quell Greek Turkish clashes. Paratroopers were ordered to reinforce forces amid ongoing rioting that has left eleven Cypriots dead since Saturday. Pass holders including doctors and reporters were barred from leaving home. Authorities expect new Cyprus policy details Tuesday.
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Nicosia
Cyprus
Britain
Mediterranean
Senate Approves 10 Percent Civil Service Pay Boost
The Senate passed a compromise bill granting a 10 percent pay hike to about 1,021,000 civil service and other federal employees. The action came by voice vote after accepting a report that resolved differences with the House.
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Washington
Senate
House
Bulldozer kills officer at Fairchild ground breaking
Lt. Thomas Vrana 23 of Pittsburgh died after being crushed by a 24 ton bulldozer during Fairchild Air Force Base housing project ceremonies. The incident at the start of the groundbreaking occurred when Vrana slipped on the machine and was pinned as it moved, despite the operator's attempt to lift off. He suffered extensive injuries and died in hospital.
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Spokane
Wash
Thomas Vrana
Fairchild Air Force Base
Ipital Laursaay Nipgit
Pittsburgh
Willard B. Atwell
Vrana
Press Search For Bank Bandit
Police in Baton Rouge hunted a lone robber who struck a north branch taking about $2,750. Officers combed every house in the area after the robbery as bank officials later revised the loot from $1,200 to $2,750 in ones fives and twenties.
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Baton Rouge
North Baton Rouge
Des Moines Man Launches Anti Mower Noise Campaign
Bob Hullihan spent 42 minutes of radio time urging a national campaign against power lawnmowers. He proposed neighborhood agreements for simultaneous operation to end the noise perceived as a “hideous invasion” of home peace.
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Des Moines
UPI
Bob Hullihan
Hullihan
Eisenhower calls for new federal aviation agency
In a special message to Congress President Eisenhower proposed creating a federal aviation agency to absorb the Civil Aeronautics Administration and Airways Modernization Board. The move aims to curb in flight collisions and give the agency power over civilian and some military air operations. He urged passage of legislation promptly.
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Washington
UPS
Eisenhower
Federal Aviation Agency
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Airways Modernization Board
Congress
Maryland
Senate
Civil Aeronautics Board
McClellan Warns Against Wrecking Labor Legislation
Sen. John K. McClellan warned colleagues that adding controversial amendments could wreck the labor control bill. He noted the Senate Labor Committee has made 22 changes and urged passage to show progress. Republican and Eisenhower admin proposals fueled a 12 hour session with 44 new amendments and ongoing debate.
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Washington
John K. McClellan
D-Ark
Senate
Senate Labor Committee
Barry Goldwater
R-Ariz
McClellan
Sen
H. Alexander Smith
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Twin City
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Dolly
Glastonbury
Conn
Bessie
Mose Galli
Defense Department
M’clellan
Labor Rackets Investigating Committee
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