Portland Mayor Calls Bribe Story Fantastic Testimony
Portland Mayor Terry Schrunk described as fantastic the Senate rackets committee testimony that he took a $500 bribe from a gambling club operator. Schrunk, then Yakima County sheriff, faced questions about alleged money transfers as police linked to a raid in 1955.
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Personal Income Up in Nation
Government data show January personal income in the United States at an adjusted annual rate of 335 billion dollars, up from December. Gains are all in non-agricultural income, with farm income at 15.2 billion and unchanged from 1955 to 1956. Salaries and wages hold near stability at 333 billion.
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What Young People Think Readers and leisure in teens
A note directs readers to Page B-7 for a feature on teen reading habits, showing teens are heavy readers both outdoors and in school. The piece highlights expanded literacy engagement among youth and references related sections across the paper. Gov Knight and Gov Aoeel dispute salary changes for state officials, with coverage on Page A-2 and adjacent editorials and columns.
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CHRISTLESS EASTER LECTURE IN THANE
A Thane column titled Christless Easter presents a sermon-like dialogue about Jesus, Easter, and the impact of faith on heaven and hope. The piece references Biblical verses and contrasts a world without Christ with the healing role of faith as described by Julien Hyer.
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House Votes 350-60 for the Doctrine
The House passed a resolution showing the United States will aid to resist Communist aggression in the Middle East. The measure, 350 to 60, gives President Eisenhower power to spend up to 20 million dollars in military and economic aid through July 1, with support from leaders praising leadership and urging decisive action.
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Eisenhower orders study on possible federal cutbacks
President Eisenhower said he is trying to slow the rate of government spending to curb rising living costs. He noted his cough is better but voice remains husky and he has trouble hearing. With Nixon and Dulles abroad, leaving Washington seemed awkward. He ordered a study to see if the 74.8 billion dollar budget can be trimmed starting May 1.
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Israel withdraws from Gaza after 125 days of occupation
The Gaza Strip withdrawal proceeds with UN supervision as Israeli and UN forces complete the handover. Tens of soldiers depart while others guard coastal towns, concluding a 125 day occupation. Measles and chickenpox affect Susan and family members, prompting school nurse visits and family concerns.
Perfume No Bombs Says Importer Led by Cournand
New York perfume importer Edward Cournand argues Russian women wearing more perfume would avert war by distracting men from guns. He claims fragrance fosters love, which he says is as costly as war, and notes perfume promotes more love. Continued on Page A-6, Col. ail.
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Eisenhower Says He Never Discussed 1948 Contingency
President Eisenhower stated that he has never discussed any plan or continuation of policies starting in 1948. The remark, attributed to remarks on foreign policy strategy, appeared as part of a broader interview and touched on the handling of potential future crises.
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Wife jailed over failure to testify in beating case
Dorothea Ellen Divers of 1780 Tribune Court was sentenced to five days in City Jail for contempt for not testifying against her husband Robert Sterling Divers after filing a battery complaint. The case began last month, prosecutors sought dismissal, but Judge Kenneth E. Sutherland denied the motion and had Divers subpoenaed.
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Seven Penn Station hobos housed in lounge court tale
Seven women aged 25 to 72 were found living in the Pennsylvania Station ladies lounge and brought before Magistrate Jack Lo Nicoll. They faced loitering charges, with some cleared and others suspended. Mrs Dora Peck, 72, explained living in the lounge for months, and welfare aid was discussed as the judge noted her $224 cash and $100 monthly support.
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Boy Recovers After Rib Growth Stabs Heart
Eleven year old Douglas Klee of Upper Darby Pa was stabbed in the heart by a spurine rib growth. Doctors at Fitzgerald Hospital removed the growth and repaired torn heart tissue after blood transfusions. He was to be discharged home today or tomorrow depending on recovery.
Court to dogs over Penny the terrier bite case
Municipal court heard the canine dispute between Melvin, owner of Penny the terrier, and EaT Kock, owner of Sheba the German Shepherd. Penny seeks thirty four dollars for bites alleged in a fight. Deliberations continue in Des Moines.
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Patchy Clouds Tonight Then Cooler Friday
Patchy clouds tonight with morning low and fog along the coasts. Mostly sunny and slightly cooler Friday with some high cloudiness.
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