Teamsters Reign of Terror Revealed in Senate Probe
Senate investigators heard testimony about hired gunmen and intimidation used by Knoxville and Tennessee Teamster locals to force driver adherence. Iola Freels described gunmen including W A Smith nicknamed Hard Hearing Smithy, while others named Corky Ellis, Eugene Evans, and John Reynolds faced questions about mishandled investigations and shootings. Witnesses tied crimes to local leaders and unions, with adversaries recounting violence against noncompliant truckers.
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Washington
Senate
Teamster
Tennessee
Sen. McClellan
D-Ark
Iola Freels
Knoxville
W. A. Smith
Nashville
W. J. Reynolds
Maberi L. Payne
Knoxville Teamster Union
Wiliam Leon Elis
Corky” Ellis
Ellis
Eugene Evans
Evans
John T. Rey
Nolds
Tennessee Bureau For Criminal Investigation
Committee
Reynolds
Smith
McClellan
Sen. Curtis
John Reynolds
Teamsters Union
Mccillan
U.N. Unit to Vote on Algeria Resolution
United Nations top political committee to vote on a watered-down draft aimed at addressing Algeria's three-year rebellion against French rule. The seven pro French nations back the French line while Arab and Asian nations press for self determination and talks between France and Algerian rebels.
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United Nations
U. N
Algeria
France
Afair
Britain
United States
Spain
Italy
Peru
Argentina
Brazil
Cuba
Dominican Republic
Jet thrust reverser tested for aircraft braking gains
MOFFETT FIELD Calif. An experimental thrust reverser gadget mounted behind a tailpipe has been demonstrated on F94C aircraft. The device deflects jet exhaust to slow the jet during landing roll, offering potential braking aid for fast heavy liners. Over 20 proving flights reported with the system, still in experimental stages.
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Moffett Field
Calif
A * Aeronautical Laboratory
Disarmament urged as clergy warn of war era
A National Christian gathering near its close urged a stronger push for worldwide disarmament within the United Nations framework. The assembly urged aid for refugees, free trade, and protections for civil liberties, while noting churches must act with faith and prudent policy. The council added four new denominations, bringing total to 34 Protestant and Orthodox groups plus Catholics with about 38 million members.
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George W. Cornell
Veeas
ST. Louis
Eat
General Assembly
The
National Council of Churches
United Nations
Dam Break Floods Pleasantville Area In Houston
A breached earthen dam on the Houston ship channel released a wall of water into a 10 block Pleasantville district. About 100 families evacuated as civil defense, Army, Navy units aided. Pleasantville Elementary School also evacuated. Water drifted away after gates opened and flooding subsided. A resident recounted racing to evacuate his seven children as waters rose waist high.
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Houston
Tex
Pleasantville
Civil Defense
Army
Navy
Tire
Police
Northess
Hood
Ship Channel
Lawrence Oraine
Tascay
Ozuine
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