Kefauver Sees Parallel in Dixon Yates and Talbott Cases
Sen. Kefauver says a parallel exists between Dixon Yates and Talbott Mulligan cases with differing presidential actions. He notes Eisenhower's resignation of Harold Talbott due to ties with Paul Mulligan firm, while approving Wenzell despite conflicts. The Dixon Yates contract was canceled by Eisenhower after Memphis built its own plant. Wenzell acted as courier.
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Washington
Kefauver
D-Tenn
Dixon-Yates
Talbott-Mulligan
Einer
Senate
Eisenhower
Air Force
Harold E. Talbott
Paul B. Mulligan & Co
Adolphe Wenzell
Budget Bureau
First Boston Corp
Dixon-Yates Financial
Wenzell
Atomic Energy Commission
Memphis
West Memphis
Ark
Tennessee Valley Authority
TVA
AEC
H. Dixon
Eugene Yates
First Boston Corporation
Dixon
Subcommittee
Securities and Exchange Commission
Daniel James
Kefavuer
Heat Wave Stretches Across Nation With No Break Seen
Heat persists with 90 to 100 degree readings as August outlooks predict above normal temperatures across the northern two thirds of the U.S. Crop damage runs into millions in central New York while Gov Harriman faces drought aid requests. at least 45 deaths linked to the heat.
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Associated Press
Weather Bureau
Washington
New York
Averell Harriman
Drouth
Southern Illinois Heatwave Forecast With Showers Possible
Hot humid conditions prevail through Thursday with a chance of a thunder shower this afternoon or Thursday. Temperatures reach mid 90s by day with low 70s at night and yesterday’s high near 96. Crab Orchard Lake levels near spillway with Little Grassy Lake about one inch below spillway today.
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Illinois
Crab Orchard Lake
Little Grassy Lake
Freed Airman's Wife Faces Big Decision in California
In Cisco Grove California Mrs Alford Fine 20 faced choosing between returning to airman husband A 2 C Daniel Schmidt who she believed dead or remaining with her current husband a 21 year old logging camp worker They planned to meet Schmidt when he arrives in the U S after imprisonment in China Also noted is the awaited release of 11 U S airmen and their planned transport to the Philippines then home to McChord or Travis AB bases.
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Cisco Grove
Calif
Alford Fine
Daniel Schmidt
Cour D'Alene
Idaho
High Sierra
Schmidt
Danny
Fine
Air Force
Hong Kong
Canton
U. S
China
Reds
U. S. Air Force
Philippines
McChord Air Force Base
Seattle
Travis Air Force Base
San Francisco
Induction of Illini Star J C Caroline In Chicago
J C Caroline, Illini halfback and 1955 captain elect, began military induction in Chicago on Wednesday. His shoulder injury and college deferment status complicated eligibility, with transfer rules and summer study affecting the decision. If accepted, he faces Ft Leonard Wood, while vowing to return for a final Illinois season.
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J. C. Caroline
Illinois
Illini
Chicago
Caroline
Ft. Leonard Wood
J. C
Columbia
S. C
Columbia Draft Board
Army
Lawyer Slain In Courtroom In Carlisle Pennsylvania
In Carlisle, Pennsylvania, August 3, a gun wielding defendant shot four in a courtroom. Lawyer John D. Fuller, 41, was killed while representing Lulu Haines in a nonsupport case. The judge, Mark E. Garber, was wounded and may need amputation. Lulu Haines was critically injured. Percy Haines, 60, was charged with murder and held without bail.
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Carlisle
Pennsylvania
Percy Haines
John D. Fuller
Haines
Lulu
Artificial Moonlight Experiment Planned for New Mexico
London reports British scientist Prof. D. R. Bates says American researchers will test an artificial moonlight project next month by releasing sodium vapor from high altitude rockets in New Mexico. He notes British scientists are considering the same experiment. The U S trial is expected around September 6 or 7.
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London
New Mexico
D. R. Bates
Bates
Department of Mathematical Physics
Queen’s University
Belfast
Bulgaria admits fighters shot down Israeli airliner
Bulgaria announced two of its jet fighters shot down an Israeli Constellation last Wednesday killing all 58 aboard including 12 Americans. Sofia radio said the anti aircraft defense acted too hastily and promised punishment while pledging measures to prevent a repeat amid border violations.
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Bulgaria
Sofia Radio
Ozark Hearing Set For Mail Service Between Peoria and Fort Dodge
A Civil Aeronautics Board examiner proposes a public hearing on Ozark Airlines application to carry mail and passengers between Peoria Illinois and Fort Dodge Iowa. Examiner Richard Walch announced the hearing will take place in Washington on October 18.
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Civil Aeronautics Board
Ozark Airlines
Proce Dodge
Peoria
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Richard Walch
Washington
House Closes With Hijinks at 1955 Congressional Session
The 1955 House ended in boisterous hijinks as Rep. Priest and a chorus of harmonizers sparked a lively closing hour. Gallery visitor Mrs. Lottie Fitzgerald Lively from Louisville joined in as Rep. Rabaut greeted her later.
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Washington
Senate
Sen
Morse
D-Ore
D-Tenn
Rep. Rabaut
Dmich
William Goodwin
Pontiac
Mich
Rep. Gray
Ill
Bill Falkner
Decatur
Harvey Long Named Executive Secretary of Illinois Youth Commission
Gov. Stratton announced the appointment of Harvey Long of E as executive secretary of the Illinois Youth Commission. Long joins Robert Patton and Eugene Czachorski as the three members, with authority to review cases of youths committed to the commission and decide their disposition. The panel can commit youths to training schools, forestry camps, or parole.
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Springfield
Harvey Long
Illinois Youth Commission
Stratton
Long
Youth Commission
Senate
Robert Patton
Eugene J. Czachorski
Chicago
Commission
Shoe Executive Dies in Jacksonville at 78
James K. Stribling 78 year old retired advertising manager for International Shoe Co. died of a cerebral hemorrhage Tuesday at a Jacksonville Hospital.
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Jacksonville
James K. Stribling
International Shoe Co
Little Stinker contest draws about 1000 entries by noon
A Herrin woman comments that the Little Stinker challenge is fair and witty, despite many fans being too hot to participate. She notes words pop up like magic and her worn dictionary shows the ongoing effort as entrants push toward victory and perseverance.
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Herrin
Manay
Woman Cantor Named at Reform Synagogue in Oceanside
A 31 year old mother Mrs Betty Frob bits has been named cantor at the local Reform Jewish synagogue in Oceanside New York August 3. She is believed to be the first woman ever appointed to the cantor role assisting the rabbi by chanting portions of the service.
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Oceanside
N. Y
Betty Frobbins
Moon travel by end of century predicted by US scientist
Frederick C. Durant of Lexington Massachusetts told the International Astronautical Congress in Copenhagen that man will reach the moon by the end of the century. Durant cited a 1957-58 unmanned satellite launch as a step toward lunar trips and said moon landings are achievable within the century. He noted 18 nations attended the congress as observers from the Soviet bloc spoke on satellites.
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Copenhagen
Frederick C. Durant
Durant
Lexington
Mass
White House
America
International Astronautical Federation
Earth
Spaceflight Safety Concerns Prompt Space Shielding Study
Scientist Hitchcock outlines physio logical hurdles in long term space flights. He notes progress in research but cites heat during atmospheric exit and ultraviolet exposure as key challenges. He stresses the need for oxygen supplied life support and shielding to permit crew survival in space.
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Hitchcock
Stranded Bills Await Revival Next Session
Congress adjourned with fourteen major Eisenhower requests unfinished and many measures left pending. The road and school construction bills stalled. key reforms on tax, welfare, and energy failed to pass. Most items are expected to return when Congress reconvenes on January 3, 1956.
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Washington
Congress
Eisenhower
Senate
House
House Education Committee
Federa
Post Office Department
Blood shortage hits St. Louis area hospitals
The St. Louis Regional Red Cross Blood Center reports its worst eight year shortage with only 32 pints on hand to serve 107 hospitals in eastern Missouri and southern Illinois. Ninety three major surgeries have been hindered by the lack of whole blood.
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St. Louis
Red Cross Blood Center
Missouri
Illinois
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Bert Bertine
Champaign - Urbana
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Ozark Hearing Set
Ken Gray
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U.S
Fred A. Hitchcock
Ohio State University Laboratory of Aviation Physiology
Kyrill Oxorodnikov
Leonid I. Sedov
Soviet
Russia
Sedow
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