Knight Opens Bid for Senate Nominaton in California
San Francisco Governor Goodwin Knight opened his campaign for the Republican nomination to the U.S. Senate criticizing Rep. Clair Engle who seeks the Democratic nomination. Knight spoke to 1,000 supporters at a $100 dinner in the Sheraton Palace Hotel, denouncing Engle’s “narrow provincial outlook” and sectionalism. He accused Engle of attempting to claim San Francisco’s Hetch Hetchy rights and of injuring California with Colorado River water policies. Knight warned of impact on California homes, farms, and industries if Glen Canyon の Hoover Dam projects reduce power. He argued Engle’s actions reflect his personal free enterprise philosophy and said a fair, statewide water solution must be found.
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San Francisco
Goodwin Knight
U.S. Senate
Clair Engle
Knight
George Christopher
Sheraton Palace
Engle
California
Tuolumne River
Tuolumne County
Los Angeles
Colorado
Congress
Glen Canyon Dam
Hoover Dam
Glen Canyon
Two Hungarian Refugees Sentenced For Burglary
Pouchkeepsie: Sandor Feigler 15 and Tibor Kepes 23, who fled Hungary in 1956, were sentenced to five years in Elmira Reformatory after pleading guilty to burglary. Dutchess County Judge Schwartz condemned their opportunistic stance and lack of gratitude to the U S government and people.
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Tibor Kepes
Heroin Flour Prank Baffles U S Narcotics Agents
UPI report from San Francisco says two Bronx men were arrested after a package thought to contain heroin worth 800000 turned out to be five pounds of flour. George White, chief federal agent, said the men may have staged a dry run or a swindle. Capalbo, 43, of San Francisco, is also involved. two others, Angelo Nolo and Alfred Sacco, both 30, remained in custody.
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UPI
Bronx
George White
Federalj
U. S
White
New York
Gaetano Capalbo
Angelo Nolo
Alfred Sacco
38 Year Old Check Paid Off by Chamber of Commerce
In Emporia Kansas the Chamber of Commerce honored a $15 check issued in 1920 to Mrs. George O. Taylor for winning an essay contest. Mrs. Taylor, now in Indianapolis, found the uncashed check while sorting possessions. An Emporia bank challenged the 38 year old check when presented for payment.
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Emporia, Kane
Chamber of Commerce
George O. Taylor
Calif Democrats Plan Unified Campaign for 1960
State party leaders expect a more unified effort with Attorney General Edmund G. Brown as a solid favorite in the 1960 race and Sen. Clair Engle coordinating a statewide push. National figures including John F. Kennedy, Truman, Mennen Williams, and Hubert Humphrey may headline events and boost California turnout in a joint effort to rally local Democrats.
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California
Harry Truman
Brown and
Engle
John F. Kennedy
Massachusetts
Truman
Edmund G
Pat) Brown
Brown
Michigan
Mennen (Soapy) Williams
Sen
Hubert Humphrey
Minnesota
Kent
William F. Knowland
U S Moves to Head Off Air Strikes
The United States moved to head off a strike set for early March by mechanics on seven major airlines. The National Mediation Board urged President Eisenhower to name an emergency panel to settle disputes between the airlines and the International Association of Machinists representing about 25,000 workers. The move delays strike action for 60 days under the Railway Labor Act.
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National Mediations Board
Eisenhower
International Assn
Eastern
United Airlines
Northeast
Northwest
Capital
National
Trans -World Airlines
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