Senate Finance Committee backs liberal foreign trade plan
The Senate Finance Committee overwhelmingly endorses Eisenhower's liberalizing trade program though opponents vow another floor fight. The measure extends the reciprocal trade plan to three years, lets the president cut tariffs up to five percent annually for three years, and lowers high tariffs to 50 percent, while preserving key presidential discretion and potential quotas to protect national security.
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Eisenhower
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Senate Committee
Tariff Commission of Defense
U. S
Tariff Commission
Truman
Finance Committee
No Sadness Here on Conventions Polling Dramas
A Chicago convention plan aims to let other business proceed while state delegations are polled. The piece mocks lengthy polling interludes, notes historian figures and calls out foreign affairs preoccupations while urging focus on American welfare. Diem!
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Chicago
New York
California
Elmer J. Rutenbacher
Richard Russell
Alonzo F. Watermark
Robert A. Taft
Gold in corporate tills signals 27.2 percent earnings gain
A New York report shows 484 corporations reporting first quarter 1955 net profits up 27.2 percent year over year, with cash dividends near 2 billion dollars. Railroads and autos drive gains, yet 98 firms dip versus last year and four industries decline.
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New York
Aoss
Thousan
Truman and Eisenhower See Signs of Hope Worldwide
World Today notes both presidents reached moments of cautious optimism about the globe. Truman, facing critics in 1950, cited Greece Turkey and the Marshall Plan as progress amid Cold War strains and China’s fall to communism. Eisenhower, with months left in office, warns gains may be offset by military and regional dangers, including Korea, Formosa tensions, and South Vietnam, while signaling possible peace talks.
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James Marlo
Washington
Truman
Eisenhower
White House
Greece
Turkey
Western Europe
Czechoslovakia
China
United States
Korea
Matthew B. Ridgway
Russia
Formosa
Viet Nam
Case History of a Psychiatrist on Fear and Courage
In a psychologist’s column, Dr George W Crane advises Timmy L aged 11 who fears being afraid. The piece explains fear is universal and courage is learned through repeated brave acts, practical steps, and social support. It urges practice, involvement in Scouts or YMCA, and proper effort to gain skill and confidence.
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Ivan
Timmy
George W. Crane
Timmy L
Crane
Sam
YMCA
Stars Advise Cautious Optimism For Romance And Growth
The reading highlights a busy period with business and personal choices. It stresses calm problem solving, smoother sailing after 3 P, and favorable evenings for courtship, romance, and large social events. Travel and new social contacts between June and November offer growth and valuable business friendships. A birthday child is noted as talented and ethical.
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Wisso
Infinitesimal Tam and the Narrow Way of Life
A fragmented verse piece from Athens dated April 2 presents a cryptic meditation on life, liberty, and inner voices. It features phrases about Pharoh rule, ox carts, markets, and a voice urging infinitesimalists toward freedom within a larger army striving for liberty.
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Phar
Bessie
M. Gorslene
Athens
Comments on meningitis and treatment advances
Dr. Edwin P. Jordan explains meningitis types including meningococcus and pneumococcus, noting contagiousness varies by type. He highlights treatment progress with penicillin, sulfa drugs, and serums, sharing improved survival in influenzal meningitis and general reductions in mortality.
Radio Programs and Schedule Listings in Columbus Area
Radio programs across CBS WBNS WHKE WAT Athens WIEH WCHS and WOUr FM 93.5 list daily time blocks Monday through Friday. Program notes include News Broadcasts, Dinah Shore, Groucho Marx, Crosby, Breakfast Club, and various local segments with specific show times and hosts.
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Wudlwin
CBS
WBNS
Columbus
WHKE
Athens
KC Wieh
Gallipois
WCHS
Charleston
Death of a Legend in a Missouri Train Robbery Tale
In a late 19th century staged barn setting, Cole and Jesse discuss a bold plan tied to a $100,000 gold haul from a Black Hills express shipment. Key figures include Clell Miller, John Reno, and the James Younger clans, with talk of bribing an Omaha clerk and avoiding further killings as they prepare an audacious heist near Adair.
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Cole
Clell
James
Frank
Jesse
Pleasant Grove
John Reno
Missouri
Ilinois
Indiana
Dingus
Pinkertons
John
Misouri State
Jesse Emment
Reno
Clay County
Frien
Old Hhoss
Samuel Barn
Express Company
Omaha
Black Hills
Adair
Pam
Frank and
Don
Tomebode
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