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...former lover, the sometimes lesbian Tatlock. Given her Red leanings, that dalliance constituted a clear breach of security. (Half a year later, Tatlock was dead by her own hand, although some still speculate that she was murdered.) Then came truly devastating revelations of the “Chevalier affair.” In winter 1942, Oppenheimer’s friend Haakon Chevalier had approached him on behalf of another Communist about turning over secret information to the Soviets. Oppenheimer had called the idea “treasonous.” When he was asked about the event...
Oppenheimer’s final downfall began when President Eisenhower restricted his access to classified information. Strauss orchestrated a three-member AEC panel to determine whether Oppenheimer should be allowed to retain his security clearance. The “Chevalier affair,” the Tatlock tryst, and Oppenheimer’s old Leftist connections resurfaced and torpedoed his chances at swaying the panel. In the end, Strauss had stacked the decks too high against Oppenheimer, and the panel recommended the termination of his security clearance on a two-to-one vote...
...Worlds for him--making this a nice time to toss the paparazzi some A-list meat. Indeed, Cruise's exes--Oscar winner Nicole Kidman and Sahara star Penlope Cruz--have enjoyed boosts from being on his arm. So, Katie, dear, if the love affair doesn't last, the line on your rsum will...
Paula Abdul has always been cuddlier with the American Idol hopefuls than her co-judges. But has the talent show's softie gone too far? Tabloids are reporting that Abdul allegedly had an affair with former contestant Corey Clark and promised to help him launch a music career before he was booted from the show in 2003. The other networks are circling: ABC's Primetime Live will explore claims of behind-the-scenes misbehavior at Idol, and Fox honchos are worried that ABC may have incriminating video of the couple. Abdul's rep issued a statement last week calling Clark...
Walter Stanul—“Woodshop Walter” to VESers in the know—started his affair with sharp objects at a young age. “In Cub Scouts I learned how to sharpen a knife,” he says. “I’ll never forget the thrill of getting a razor sharp tool.” He used his first chisel as a child in the garage of his rural Florida home. Now the official Woodshop Coordinator for the VES department, Stanulcompares working with a table...