Hughes Flies To Washington For Senate Investigation Showdown
Howard Hughes flies to Washington in a brown suit and signature hat for a Senate War Investigating Subcommittee hearing on government contracts worth about 40 million dollars for new aircraft. He faces questions over contract dealings, access to officials, and alleged use of funds for entertaining Army officers including Elliott Roosevelt, amid a brewing merger offer connected to Pan American.
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Howard Hughes
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Senate War Investigating
Hughes
Culver City
Cal
Bart Maffyn
Johnny W. Meyer
White House
Elliott Roosevelt
Owen Brewster
Brewster
Pan American Airways
Hughes and Meyer in congressional inquiry over flying boats
The hearing revealed two Hughes contracts for three plywood flying boats and three Army Photo planes, totaling about 38 million dollars. Meyer acted as Major Domo for Hughes, with expenses tied to the Roosevelt circle. Elliott Roosevelt defended family finances, denied tying expenses to Meyer, and affirmed support for production if feasible.
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Roosevelt
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Howard Hughes
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Jack Frye
Man Confesses Killing Wife During Row
Pittsburgh man Robert Herman twenty one admitted strangling his wife Frances after an argument. His companions Bill Bishop thirty five and Steve Schumacher forty seven laughed at his plan to discard the body and offered no aid. They later took him to the police station.
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Robert Herman
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Bill Bishop
Steve Schumacher
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Frances
Bishop
Litchfield Marriage Announced in Covington Church
Mr and Mrs Frank Watking announce the marriage of their daughter Mary Jane to Eugene Gerhart of Akron. The ceremony took place July 28 at 5 in the Lutheran church of Covington Kentucky. Mary Jane is a graduate of Sayer Cosmetology School Akron. Eugene works for Goodyear. They will reside in Akron.
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Eugene Gerhart
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Aerdan Mich
Emil Thorren
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Barberton
Lewis Harlish
Suisac
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A. Chopin
New Navigation Device Aims at Safer Landings at Seattle
Seattle Sand Point naval air station will add a ground-pulse navigation unit and an air-surveillance tower to existing aids. Radar-like instruments extend pickup range to 90 miles, complemented by a ground-controlled approach, instrument landing system, and high-intensity lights. The device was tested by Admiral Byrd at the South Pole.
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