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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1955

Page

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Grunewald and Bolich Convicted in Tax Bribe Case

In New York on March 29 AP reports Henry W Grunewald and Daniel A Bolich were found guilty by a federal court jury of a 160000 tax fix bribery conspiracy. Max Halperin also convicted. Steinberg and Scherm acquitted. Sentencing set for Friday by Judge Archie O. Dawson.

New York Henry W the Dutchman Grunewald Daniel A. Bolich Internal Revenue Max Halperin Manhattan Max Steinberg Upper Manhattan Internal Revenue Service Harry T. Scherm Steinberg Scherm Archie O. Dawson

Quick Senate Action On W. German Pacts Urged

President Eisenhower doubts Red China will spark a major clash in the Formosa Strait soon. Officials say an early attack on Quemoy and Matsu is unlikely, with air bases and supplies insufficient for an amphibious assault. The White House warns against alarmist reports that could jeopardize alliances while weighing a Big Four conference. Decision to defend offshore islands rests with Eisenhower, expected before any attack, and a foreign ministers meeting may precede a summit.

Washington Eisenhower Red China Formosa Strait Quemoy Matsu White House United States U. S Formosa Far East

Presidential Morals Argued Over Ike Church Attendance

Senator Allott defended President Eisenhower for his church attendance against Neely who accused the president of using religion for politics. Hagerty backed the White House, while Neely urged less golf and more work. Allott contrasted Democrats cruising Potomac and Florida beaches with Ike’s devout example.

Ike Jack Bell Associated Press Washington Allott R-Cole Eisenhower Neely CIO United Auto Workers Cleveland United States James C. Hagerty White House Potomac Florida

Dulles Urges Senate to OK West German Rearmament

Secretary of State Dulles urged swift Senate approval of two treaties to restore West German sovereignty and rearmament, saying they lay the basis for a new Europe and unity in the non-Communist world. He warned Western Europe faces a last chance to remain a center of human welfare as the German pact could enable broader security.

Washington Dulles Senate West Germany Europe Senate Foreign Relations Committee United States Western Sen. Sparkman D-Ala Eisenhower Russia

Houseboy gets death for slaying couple

Bart Caritativo a 48 year old Filipino houseboy was sentenced to death Monday for the murder of Camille Banks and her divorced husband Joseph at Stinson Beach last September The state charged Caritativo with forging a will to inherit Mrs Banks estate tied to the resort property

Bart Caritativo Camille Banks Joseph Stinson Beach Caritativo

Slayings Sing of a Maniacal Killer Across States

In Henderson Kentucky and Mount Vernon Indiana a series of brutal killings shocks officials. A stock farmer Goebel Duncan 51 and son Raymond 21 and daughter-in-law Mamie 49 are found shot in a muddy field with hands tied or bound. Another Duncan relative Elizabeth 20 lies slain in bed with a tied body and nude waist down. A two year old girl Shirley Faye is unharmed. A prior Mount Vernon case of 47 year old Wilhelmena Sailer raped and slain mirrors the pattern. Police fear a sex maniac or robber-killer is at large.

Henderson Mount Vernon Ind Goebel Duncan Raymond Lee Williams Duncan Mamie Duncan Goebel Elizabeth Duncan Dorris Ray Duncan Shirley Faye Wilhelmena Suzan Sailer Duncans

Second Major A-Bomb Test Judged Less Spectacular

The second major atomic blast of the spring series occurred today at the Nevada site, surpassing the first in power yet remaining less spectacular. Observers noted overcast skies and a dawn flash seen across the West while Cedar City Utah felt its strongest nuclear jolt yet. About 600 soldiers from Camp Desert Rock observed from 3500 yards as officials hinted a bomber air drop test may come later, with today marking the second of four scheduled major shots.

Las Vegas Cedar City Utah Camp Desert Rock Atomic Energy Commission

Weather notes for Southern Illinois fairs and temps

Fair and not very cold tonight with Wednesday mostly fair and mild. Low tonight 27 to 30. High Wednesday night in the mid 30s. Temperature readings include yesterday low 25 and 7 am today 33 with 6 pm yesterday 44. High yesterday 46 and noon today 50. Sunrise 5 48 am, sunset 6 20 pm. Crab Orchard Lake 5 inches above spillway today. Little Grassy Lake level with spillway today.

Illinois Crab Orchard Lake Grassy Lake

Solons Doubt Year’s Limit On Sales Tax

Springfield lawmakers debate Gov. Stratton budget and a proposed one cent sales tax hike raising funds for schools and mental hospitals. They discuss amending the revenue article to broaden taxation of property and services, with mixed support and concerns about a one-year tax limit and earmarking funds for welfare. The University of Illinois would receive approved funds but remain short of its full pay-raise request.

Stratton John W. Lewis Marshall Lewis Assembly Senate Paul Powell Vienna William J. Lynch Chicago Lynch Everett M. Peters St. Joseph University of Illinois

Pilot Ejects Before Jet Demolishes Utah Bunkhouse

In Beryl Utah a Korean exchange pilot crashed a jet into the roof of a railroad bunkhouse. 1st Lt Kyo Ahn Lee 24 escaped serious injury after ejecting from the cockpit before the plane struck and was destroyed. Four railroad workers entering the bunkhouse were unharmed.

Utah Desert Kyo Ahn Lee Nellis Air Force Base Las Vegas Nev

What’s Become Of Malenkov

Rising speculation about Georgi Malenkov’s whereabouts grew as he missed a farewell ceremony for a visiting Swedish power delegation and did not attend the final session of the Russian Soviet Federated Socialist Republic parliament. Western officials warned of possible liquidation amid Kremlin power struggles, with rumors of his execution circulating in London.

London Georgi Malenkov Malenkov Moscow Alexi Pavlienko Pavlenko Conane Kremlin Chicago Tribune

Panama ex-president Guizado jailed for six years in Remon slaying

The National Assembly convicted impeached President Jose Ramon Guizado as an accessory in the assassination of his predecessor Jose Antonio Remon. He received six years and eight months in prison, lost his presidential title, and was barred from public office for the term. The vote was 45 to 8 after a secret session at the Palace of Justice.

Panama National Assembly Jose Ramon Guizado Jose Antonio Remon Assembly Guizado Palace of Justice Tennessee Vanderbilt University

Anna man crafts 26-line ode to Little Stinker contest

An Anna writer opened his entry with If the Little Stinker doesn't smell and urged adding garlic onion red pepper and spices to odorize it. He signed sincerely socially sympathetically ironically disturbedly emphatically respectfully and venomously radically yours The week’s $400 Little Stinker prize drew 1 244 entries today.

Anna

Mock H-Bomb Attacks Planned on Five Cities

A nationwide civil defense drill on June 15 will involve 51 cities, including Chicago, in a mock hydrogen bomb attack. Fifty continental U S cities and one western territory location will participate, with seven cities to be attacked by surprise chosen from a list of 49 cities such as Peoria Illinois and Davenport Iowa.

Washington Chicago U. S Alaska Hawaii Canal Zone Puerto Rico Peoria Ill Davesport Iowa

No Drouth Here Wettest Place Is Mawsynram

Calcutta reports Mawsynram in northeast India recorded 696.54 inches of rain last year making it arguably the wettest spot on Earth. The record highlights extreme monsoon rainfall and regional climatic patterns.

Calcutta Mawsynram Imdia

State Trucks To Haul Food In Emergency Plan

Gov. Stratton said Illinois highway trucks will haul federal surplus food if needed to prevent spoilage. After a Monday conference with Vernon L. Nickell and Edwin A. Rosenstone, a plan was agreed for federal foods to enter at rail sidings and be hauled by schools, with state trucks available in emergencies to move food to storage at local institutions.

Springfield Stratton Illinois Vernon L. Nickell Edwin A. Rosenstone James W. Dunbar Trucking Co

Principal buildings at the Nebraska State Penitentiary

Nine inmates continued to hold the principal buildings at the Nebraska State Penitentiary in Lincoln on Monday as authorities faced a tense sit‑in. The unrest centered on conditions and disciplinary measures, drawing attention from correctional officials and local residents.

Nebraska State Penitentiary Lincoln Neb

Salk Vaccine Fees Studied

The Medical Society of New York County urged equitable and reasonable vaccination fees for Salk shots pending efficacy results. President Murray cited a $4.20 unit price and forecasts of $5 to $6 by firms, with a full nine million schoolchildren to be vaccinated free if proven effective.

New York Medical Society of Manhattan Peter Marshall Murray George E. Lull The American Medical Assn Chicago Ann Arbor, Mich Thomas Francis Jr University of Michigan

Senate panel backs raises for career military personnel

The Senate Armed Services Committee unanimously approved legislation to boost pay for career military personnel and asked the full Senate to consider it Wednesday. If enacted, the raises could take effect Friday, April 1.

Senate Washington Senate Armed _— Services Committee

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