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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1955

Page

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Group Seen To Boot Out Tax Cut Bill

Washington civil debate tracks a Democratic push to cut everyones income taxes next year. The House backed a $20 per person cut, but the Senate defeated it, with action aimed today or next week. House debate on another tax bill shows tax policy as a top issue, with Republicans and Democrats arguing over repeal of two business tax benefits from last years overhaul. The measure would revoke deductions for certain future expenses and delaying tax payments on some income tied to services, affecting many firms.

Washington Senate House McCormack D-Mass Repub Halleck Boggs D-Lay

Peress Ca Continues Peress Ca Continues

The article references Senator McCarthy Feris alleging a picture and testimony from Secretary of the Army Stevens acknowledging mistakes in the Army's handling of the case. The text is fragmented with partial phrases and unclear context.

Pentagon McCarthy Feris Sec Retary the Army Stevens

Lass Fails And Slaying Feared In Detroit Missing Girl

DETROIT a six square mile search on the densely populated Fast Side failed to find a ten year old girl missing since yesterday morning. Police feared foul play. A 200 man police posse continued the hunt all night. Mrs Rita Gace 29 reported her daughter Barbara missing after she did not return home from school for lunch yesterday.

Lass Detroit Rita Gace Barbara

House Appropriation Committee Targets Ag Department Budget

The House Appropriations Committee harshly criticizes the Agriculture Department and CCC for political favors and mismanagement. It approves 78,625,301 in cash and 388 million in lending authority for next year, a net cut of 6,424,524 from requests, with warnings the farm economy may worsen by 1955.

House Ag Department Thericulture Department Benson Commodity Credit Corp Commodity Stabilization Service CCC Com ‘Pumpedmittee Harham Calvin Richmond Joe Bluff Ark South Univer Depiorsly Minnesota Satan Ihe

Daylight Saving Time Extends in Several States

The article notes daylight saving time extending through October in New England New York New Jersey and several other states with varied observance. It cites April 24 and September 25 as the last Sundays for time changes and mentions Maine New Mexico Ohio and other regions adjusting or debating permanent extensions.

New England New York New Jersey Nevada Car Pennsylvania Blo Indiana Illinois Kentucky South Southwest Plains States New Mexico Los Alamos Maine Most. Com Unities Ohio Vermilion Bellaire Akron Cleveland East Livery Massillon St. Clairsville Salem Steubenville Warren Youngsown

Twins Plan Flying Visit From Kentucky Sisters

The nation’s oldest twin sisters from Cainovin County Kentucky, both widowed and active, plan an air trip to Kentucky. They were honored at the nation carine event five years ago. The Schulze brothers want to set the record straight and sent birthday greetings last August.

Brussels Broteri Kentucky Fred Schulae Cainovin County Mat Fof Maywills Bowman Newport St Lueeting

Rocky Mountain Blizzard Leaves Trail of Snow and Sleet

A spring blizzard struck the Rocky Mountain region with heavy snow and wind. Cody and Windsor areas reported up to several inches with closures, power outages, and multiple accidents. Carl Gustave Koch, 38, died in a Windsor two car crash on slick highways as Colorado endured winds and drifting snow across several states.

Rocky Mountain Cody Denver Sisctenet Wyoming Carl Gustave Koch Windsor Colo

Runaway 5 Brews Revolt Against Charity

A revolt grows against charity campaigns as Americans donate heavily yet suspect frauds and rackets. The National Conference outlines efforts to curb abuses and explains how to optimize drives, tighten checks, and weed out misuse while urging continued support for genuine aid.

Tobaco

Soviet defector seeks asylum in United States after Berlin arrival

A man identified as Valery Lysikov, son of a noted party member, reportedly renounced communism and embraced the Western way of life. A U S official said the State Department will grant asylum after a three day interrogation. He arrived in Berlin last Friday and condemned the communist doctrine of hatred.

Conei America U. S State Department Valery Lysikov Berlin

Solons Vote On Boosting Postal Pay

The Senate begins voting on a bill to raise postal workers pay 10 percent, exceeding Eisenhower’s recommendation. Backers say they have the votes. opponents warn of a veto risk. A 7 to 9 percent compromise failed to gain support as the chamber debates under a time limit.

Washington Senate Eisenhower

Dems Question Yalta Leak Prompt Congressional Probe

Washington AP reports Democratic lawmakers urge explanation of a Yalta papers leak. Senator Symington calls for Dulles to testify in person before the Senate Permanent Investigations subcommittee. Senator Humphrey backs early inquiry and demands background on who planted copies and why. The State Department viewed release timing as sensitive. The New York Times cited an undisclosed source. Dulles ordered general release March 16. Senator Sparkman proposes bringing Dulles to account for the leak sequence and source. Senator George presses Democratic colleagues to probe the matter for clarity and public trust.

Washington Dulles Symington L Mo Congressional Committee Senate Permanent Investigations Subcommittee Humphrey D-Minn Force Relations’ Committee George State Department Yalta New York Times Sparkmen

Cleveland to be first site in mass evacuation survey

Washington reports Cleveland may be among the initial cities studied in a nationwide mass evacuation survey by the Federal Civil Defense Administration. Spokesman Val Peterson said Congress is asked for 12 million dollars to study about 100 cities on mass movements, shelter, and feeding in case of an H bomb attack. President Eisenhower has approved the project, with FCDA selecting ten cities of about one million population for early surveys.

Carlson R-Kan Post Office and Civil Service Committee Congress Jupimee Washington Civil Defense Val Peterson Federal Civil Defense Administration Eisenhowser Thorized FCDA

Air Force poster angers navy over identical jet image

Air Force released a recruiting poster that resembles a Navy aircraft, prompting Lt. Col. John Spaulding to call the ad strikingly similar to the Navy F-401 Skyray. Pentagon officials reportedly faced embarrassment over the likeness and the potential interservice mix up.

nImny Rat Air Force U. S Air Force Navy John Spaulding 2Nd Air Force Pentagon

Ohio to hear senator Anton at 100th banquet

Ohio United Steelworkers organize 100th annual banquet expected to feature Senator Anton or U S Senator Morse from Oregon. The event will run tomorrow night with CSO counties participation noted. A separate weather-related report describes residents in Cape May Delaware Bay area witnessing a 15 minute upside down mirage blamed on atmospheric conditions.

Anton Or U. m New Cape May N. J Delaware Bay Lewes Del

Reorganization Lobby Not Registered Says Patman

Representative Patman of Texas says the Citizens Committee for the Hoover Report has not registered under the congressional lobbying law and calls on Attorney General Brownell to investigate. The group supports Hoover Commission proposed reorganization plans.

Minutus Patman D-Tex Citizens Committee For the Hoover Brownell Hoover Commis

U S Methods In Agriculture Are Praised

UAL Foreign Operations Administrator cites agriculture as a key factor in world stability. D A FitzGerald of the FDA urges applying US extension methods worldwide to boost productivity, alleviate hunger, and help nations pursue balanced economic development amid rising ideologies.

Eee Mercer Ual Foreign Operat Administration D. A. FitzGerald FDA Ohio Ohio State University FitzGerald U. S Itazeraia America

Mass of Ice Grinds Shore at Niagara Falls

Local residents Army engineers and Coast Guardsmen watched as glacier ice jammed the Niagara River continues its rampage. The grinding mass threatens property valued near a million dollars with piles up to 50 feet deep. Only a narrow water stretch remains near the whirl pool.

Gungara Falls Niagara Lake Ontario

U S and Russia pursue rival peace campaigns

The United States and Russia develop competing peace efforts potentially leading to a Big Four foreign ministers conference. U S officials question Soviet motives while Moscow invites Austrian leaders to Moscow to discuss remaining Austrian peace terms.

United States Russia U.S. State Department Eisenhower Husa Britain France Feussia House White House George D Molotov Julas Ranb Moscow West Taka

Jelke Case Postpones Trial With Florida Witness

Defense for Jelke Case resumes during a long weekend recess on compulsory prostitution charges. Lawyers seek to introduce a wire from a Florida banker as the trial progresses. Judge Francis J. Valente granted the defense request as prosecutors have yet to prove their case.

Biliot 'Fickey Ines Florida Saser Francis J. Valente Heorge Washington Floresda

Weather Forecast Fragments Run Into Weekend Cold Snap

A fragmentary forecast notes a broad area from Tetew to north and south zones with shifting temperatures. It mentions lingering cold through Tuesday and Wednesday, light to moderate precipitation including snow tonight and Saturday, then rain midweek.

Wormea Noremallow

Mechem Holds Line Against New Taxes In Legislature

Senate leader Stanley Mechem backs no new taxes amid GOP support. House and Senate factions clash over school aid and mental health funding. Legislation is under Senate Education Committee scrutiny after a 16 month study.

Sen. Mechem

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