Influence fades for retired generals lobbying munitions firms
Washington AP Admiral Arthur W Radford told Congress that outside influence on Pentagon weapons contracts is very small though not nonexistent He said retired generals and admirals who work for defense firms can have limited impact He disclosed a 312000 annual Philco fee plus 12000 retirement pay and duties for Philco including attending meetings and answering questions in national fields
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Washington
Adm
Arthu W. Radford
Congress
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Radford
Joint Chiefs
Inter Service
Pentagon
House Armed Services Subcommittee
F. Edward Hebert
D-La
Hebert
Redford
Philco Corp
Philco International Corp
Phileco
Pri National
Confidante Dies Friday in Newport at 86
Henry B. Fletcher, 86, confidant of presidents and diplomat, died Friday at his Newport home after a career spanning 1898 to 1945. A Greencastle, Pa., native, he volunteered in the Spanish American War, joined Theodore Roosevelt’s Rough Riders, and later held ambassadorships to Belgium and Italy. He led the Republican National Committee from 1934 to 1936 and served in State Department posts under Roosevelts, Taft, Hoover, and Trumans. Funeral plans were not announced.
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Newport
Henry BP. Fletcher
Greencastle
1St
U. S. Cavalry
Theodore Roosevelts
Rough Riders
Roosevelt
Cuba
Chile
China
Mexico
Belgium
Italy
GOP
Republican National Committee
State Department
Taft
Hoover
Wason
Truman
24 4-H Boys To Leave For Camp
Twenty four 4-H Club members from Frederick County join 120 youths from Washington Garrett and Allegany counties for a one week camping trip to Camp Alszava near Bitunger in Garrett County starting Sunday. Kenneth B Shifflet will direct and teach nature education. classes cover craftsmanship rifle shooting swimming and wildlife study. Frederick County youths invited by three Western Maryland counties include Robert Few Paul Haseley Creagerstown Douglas Valentine Wayne Wachter New Market Ronald Boone Mount Pleasant Leo Smith Warren Ridgely New Market group members include Harry Fouchelli Carrol Toms Monocacy Valley Norval Patton Wayne Stull Glenn Rippean David Rippeen James Naunorf Ernest Naunorf Lewistown Kenneth Wachter Ralph Whitmore Walkersville Mark Lee William Lee James Hatcher Urbana Michael Page Robert Stansfield Jr Ballenger Rudy Twenty Peter Twenty Tuscarora.
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Frederick County
Washington
Ahezany
Garrett
Alszava
Bitunger
Garrett County
Thor
Kenneth EB Shifflet
Maryland
Robert Few
Paul Haseley
Creagerstown
Douglas Valentine
Wayne Wachter
New Midway
Ronald Boone
Mount Pleasant
Leo Smith
Warren Ridgely
New Market
Harry Fouchelli
Carrol Toms
Monocacy Valley
Miso
Norval Patton
Wayne Stull
Glenn Rippeen
Whose Farm Is This identification contest
The News-Post invites readers to identify a specific farm location. First five correct responders win Tivol Theater passes and the farm operator will receive a framed photo. Identification will be published next week. this is the final farm in a 12 month series.
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News - Post Business Office
Tivol Theater
Zekan-Robbins
Neus- Post
Birthdays and historical milestones across notable figures
Chief Justice John E. Murdock born Greensburg Pennsylvania six years ago. Dr Leland J Haworth director Brookhaven National Laboratory born Michigan fifty five years ago. Yul Brynner born in Japan forty two years ago. Clarence Buddington Keiland born Portland Oregon seventy eight years ago. Fred M Nelson born St Joseph Missouri sixty two years ago. Thomas B McCabe born Whalerville Maryland sixty six years ago. Henning W Prentiss Jr born St Louis fifteen years ago. History notes include 1798 Marine Band reorganization, 1804 Hamilton Burr duel, 1931 Albert Fall jail term, 1941 Navy mines New York Harbor, 1955 Dixon Yates contract cancelled, 1958 US pledge to Lebanon, and notable anniversaries for Joan Quincy Adams Susan Warner John Wanamaker George Norris and Walter Pach.
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John E. Murdock
Tax Court of the United States
Greensburg
Leland J. Haworth
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Upton
Phar. Mich
Yul Brynner
Japan
Clarence Buddington Keiland
Scottsdale, Ark
Portland
Fred M
Alexander Hamilton
Aaron Burr
Hudson
Hamplton
Secretary of the Interior
Albert B. Fall
Navy
New York
City Harbor
California Supreme Court
Eisenhower
Dixon-Yates
United States
Lebanon
Horoscope notes for a critic and author born in New York
A nameless critic and author born in New York is noted as having died there on November 27, 1958. The current horoscope predicts good taste and talent in education and training paths, with a restive but diminishing downward tendency as the day progresses. Sundays forecast a gentle nature and love of music, with leadership potential and a rally bringing reputation.
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New York
A. Zepe
Prayer Campaign Sparks Safe Driving Message in Darlaston
In Darlaston England Rev Vivyen Watts-Jones of ALL Saints church launched a campaign urging every car driver to pray for seconds before starting a journey. She tied courtesy to safe driving as an aspect of Christian character and urged readers to adopt the practice.
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Darlaston
England
Church of England
S. Rev
Vivyen Watts-Jones
ALL Saints Church
Governor Earl Long Sues Time and Life for Slander
Louisiana Governor Earl K. Long files a civil libel suit seeking one million dollars against Time and Life magazines for alleged slanderous articles and pictures. He plans a Western trip and hints at calling a special legislative session as his health is described as uncertain.
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Winnfield
Louisiana
Earl K. Long
Pea Patch
Here
Shreveport
Fort Worth
Texas House of Representatives
Executne
Texas
Long
Suit Filed Against Tame Inc Over Magazines in Baton Rouge
Joe Arthur Sims filed a suit in the 19th District Court in Baton Rouge against Tame Inc. The dispute centers on material in a Life magazine issue that irked the governor. State Senator B. B. Rayburr and State Representative Jesse McLain criticized a photo showing Long on a bed at a Covington motel after his release from a state mental hospital. He wore a sheet and lacked his new teeth.
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Ney
Joe Arthur Sims
Tame, Inc
Baton Rouge
Life
B. B. Rayburr
Jesse McLain
Long
Covington
Reporter's Quiz Sparks Interest in Moscow and New York Exhibits
Maj. Robert W. Edwards of Brad dock Heights comments that the US and Russian exhibitions in Moscow and New York will likely arouse more public interest. He says viewers may become curious enough to seek additional information about the two nations and their relations.
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Moscow
United States
New York
Robert W. Edwards
Braddock Heights
Storm Hits Norfolk Area With High Winds and Rain
A powerful storm struck southern Norfolk County area bringing heavy rains and twirling winds. Observers note trees felled and roots torn up while officials caution on local damage. Residents and officials discuss the storm's social impact and potential exhibition-related concerns.
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Ville
Tidewater Virginia
Lee
Richmond
Morton
Norfolk
Norfolk, Va
Park Manor
Spaulding Garage Sales In Desoto Plymouth Service
Poplar Springs Maryland announces a garage sale event featuring Spaulding and Plymouth Service on U S 144 eighteen miles east of Frederick. Event details include location in Poplar Springs and emphasis on automotive parts and related items for sale.
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Spaulding Garage
DeSoto
Plymouth
U.S. 144
Fredenck
Sid
Poplar Springs
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