West Germany Proclaims Sovereign Republic in 1949 Reversal
Bonn marks West Germany as a sovereign state ending 10 years of Allied occupation. The Allied High Commission repealed its laws and dissolved itself. Ambassadors Conant Hoyer Millar and Francois-Poncet presented credentials as Germany joins the family of sovereign nations with President Heuss to receive new ambassadors.
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Francois Poncet
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U.S. Senate
Eisenhower
Farm price plan faces setback in House vote
The House voted 186 to 150 to remove peanuts from mandatory price supports, a move that could fracture high-support forces. Senate action is unlikely this year and any bill would likely be vetoed by President Eisenhower. The administration seeks to restore supports near parity, while the current plan would base aid on a 90 percent parity for basic crops.
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Eisenhower
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Newamen
Senate
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Armen
Rota
Perent
Solon warns broadcasters on deceptive prompting devices
A Solon official urged Ohio legislators to curb prompting devices used by TV candidates, arguing they deceive viewers into thinking a candidate speaks off the cuff. The committee advanced the bill 10-6 after a prior vote failed. debate centered on free speech and press rights. Meanwhile in Iceland, a U S Air Force stratocruiser burned after reporting a fire en route from Keflavik to Prestwick with rescue crews seeing oil slicks and wreckage.
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Eykjavik
Iceland
U.S
Perations
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Keflavik
Prestwick
Scotland
Frank J. Lausche
Ohio
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Cuyahoga
Coal Mine Accidents Kill 111 in First Quarter 1955
Secretary of the Interior McKay reports 111 coal mining deaths in January March 1955 up seven from 1954. Fatality rate 105 per million man hours. 97 in bituminous mines and 14 in anthracite. Monthly deaths: January 38 February 27 March 26. March rate 0.75, lowest since October.
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Bitum- Inong
Chances for Austrian treaty signing improve with Soviet concessions
Vienna reports better prospects for a quick Austrian independence treaty as the Soviet Union drops demand on refugees and eases armament limits. Diplomats from the four powers and Austria's foreign minister continue talks to resolve issues on prewar oil investments and a neutral declaration before final agreement.
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Aussia
Senga
Austria
Ivan Illyichev
Dems Have Big Bench For Election
Michigan’s Williams says the Democratic party has Henry candidates for 1956. Shivers opposes Stevenson, De Sapio lukewarm, as governors meet in a closed session with Butler stating no dissent to a Democratic White House win.
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Glennen Williams
Michigan
Democratic Party
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Adlair
Stevenson
Williams
Ald Stevenson
Shoo 1
Allan Shivers
Texas
Democratic National
Carmine de Sapio
New York
Tlinois
Eisenhower
Paul M. Butler
White House
Butler
State Office Completes Relief Aid Disbursements in Ohio
State Auditor James A. Rhodes announced the completion of gasohol tax disbursements totaling 4,771,066 dollars to Ohio counties cities villages and townships and 2,058,943.02 dollars in welfare payments including aid to dependent children aid to the blind and general relief.
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Columbus
James A. Rhodes
Ohio
Appropriations Committee OKs Defense Cuts and Funds
The House Appropriations Committee approved the administrations planned military manpower cuts and voted 31,488,208,000 in new defense funds. It pledged additional money if world conditions worsen, bringing Defense Department spending to about 43.061 billion for the coming budget year starting July 1. The panel also cut Army strength by about 75,000, a move likely to trigger House debate.
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House Appropriations Committee
Defense Department
House
Senate
So-Man
Eisenhower
Woman Diverted to Bus Flee Stroke Scare
A woman on Flagier Street was seen waving at a bus and appeared to suffer a medical episode. She paused mid intersection, clutched her waist, then abruptly moved, removing clothing and running toward the bus before making it aboard.
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Senate Education Committee Backs State School Subsidy Plan
The Senate Education Committee voted 6 to 1 to approve a measure increasing state school subsidies to over 300 million dollars for the next two years, up from 262 million this period. The plan, after 15 months of study, shifts funding from per pupil to classroom units, expanding aid to smaller districts and to training for deaf and blind students.
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Ohio School Survey Committee
Defense Official Sets 18-26 Draft Policy Outlook
Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert Anderson outlined plans affecting potentially ages 18 to 26 for national service. He indicated defense will continue to absorb about a tenth of the nation’s hard goods in policy shifts shaping future terms and readiness.
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Coomsarsa Peussetay Tal Tren
Robert Anderson
National Defense
Red Leader Returns Home Avoiding New Charges
John B. Williamson aged 52, a former top U.S. Communist convict under the Smith Act, boarded a ship yesterday for native England to leave the country rather than face fresh subversive charges. He had already served a five year sentence.
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John B. Williamson
England
Vietnamese Assemblies Move to Oust Bao Dai
Saigon reports two Vietnamese congresses debated Bao Dai's fate while the National Political Congress voted to depose the ex-emperor and abolish the monarchy. Dulles ruled out designating any intermediary for cease-fire talks, signaling U.S. restraint amid regional tensions.
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South Viet Nam
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United States
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Diem
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Congress
U.S
J. Lawton Collins
el Columbus
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House
Fury of Atom Blast Hits Tiny Test Town at Dawn
An immense nuclear blast near a desert town produced a 25 second fireball and an estimated 20 to 35 kiloton yield. The event caused radio outage and damaged four nearby homes while the desert town lay enveloped in dust and radiation haze. The flash was visible across the Southwest and as far as Los Angeles and Phoenix, with observers in Las Vegas reporting a bright spectacle.
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United States
Ohio Senate Passes Mechem Bill on Pollution Advice
The Ohio Senate approved a bill by Sen. C. Stanley Mechem directing the state water pollution control board to advise communities on abatement solutions for board orders. Mechem argues small towns need guidance on marketing sewer disposal plant bonds without excessive expense.
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Ohio
Want Ad Help for Quick Cash Sale
Classified note urging readers to place low cost Messenger Want Ads to sell anything fast. Provides contact 1242 for an ad-taker to assist in preparing the advertisement.
Ohio liquor law enforcement faces rising bootlegging
Ohio State Liquor Director William C. Bryant says bootlegging is increasing statewide but notes a trend toward stronger enforcement. He adds enforcement depends on local governments and that some courts are too lenient while others crack down, with penalties varying by location. The liquor control department stands ready to assist.
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Ohio
William C. Bryant
State Department of Liquor Control
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Simpler Rules For Customs Plan Aims To Speed Trade
Jenkins of Ohio proposes a bill to simplify customs procedures by overhauling how goods are valued on entry. The measure targets replacing foreign value as the primary method, promising substantial time and money savings for government and importers, with possible lower duties on some imports.
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Jenkins
Ohio
Eisenhower
House
Ways and Means
Treasury
Solons Okay Bill Extends Trade Act Powers
Senate approves a foreign trade bill extending reciprocal trade authority to June 30, 1958 with tariff cutting powers in three percent steps each year. The measure allows president to curb imports for national security and to finish Japan talks, while Senate changes aim to ease administration and relief rulings. Conference with the House to resolve differences follows.
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Eisenhower
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Byrd
D-Va
Flooranager
Tariff Commission
George
D-Ga
Asia
Enate
Japan
Strike Ends At Kyger Creek Power Plant
The strike at Kyger Creek power plant ended Wednesday as the night shift reported for duty. Daytime construction halted when cement finishers walked off the job while other trades remained idle.
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Ferrell Cleared of Murder Charge in Phenix City Case
Arch Ferrell former chief deputy Sherriff and prosecutor was acquitted in a jury verdict after a 13 hour trial in Birmingham. He faced a life sentence for the June slaying of A L Patterson in Phenix City related to gambling and vice interests. Ferrell contended he spoke with Patterson during the murder. The case tied to efforts to erode Phenix City's vice empire and to fulfill a pledge by then candidate Garrett to wipe out the illegal activity.
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Ala
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