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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1957
Page
3
In a Senate Finance Committee session, Treasury Secretary Humphrey and Sen Kerr exchanged sharp remarks on inflation sources and the record of Truman and Eisenhower administrations. Kerr pressed for data while Humphrey defended prosperity and high demand amid shortages, leading to a heated exchange with arithmetic checks and retorts.
Senate Rackets Committee finished hearings into alleged misconduct by Bakers Union leader James G. Cross. Cross denied improper contracts and loan-funded payments while acknowledging union fund payments to a Los Angeles sex worker as an undercover organizer. The union suspended secretary-treasurer Curtis R. Sims amid charges he discredited Cross. The dispute centers on Cross's leadership and alleged disrepute from public denouncements and contractor ties.
Former President Truman told a House subcommittee he aims to establish a precedent that the government should possess both official papers and gifts received in office. He cited a four and two million dollar valuation for materials relating to his administration and argued that government possession would apply if he had not been president.
West Germany, a leading western trader with Communist China, followed Britain's move to end special trade limits with Peiping. Italy reportedly did the same, while Tokyo sources said Japan would align next month. The shift comes amid broader bills to index and relax curbs, reflecting a move to ease government papers and facilitate China trade amid changing political signals.
Dr Kris recalls aiding Benny Hooper, a 6 year old pulled from a 24 foot well, while the family faces financial strain and questions about medical charges. Officials suggest mediation. the Hoopers say total bills were under 400 and fear public scrutiny over funding. Benny’s recovery followed oxygen therapy and hospitalization.
Washington telecast of House Un American Activities hearings faces contempt questions as Speaker Rayburn questions broadcasting of committee hearings. Subcommittee under Walter conducts televised hearings in San Francisco this week prompting Rep Sean to push a rule change.
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