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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1954
Page
1
A Senate Judiciary subcommittee recommended a majority to refer Warren's nomination to the full panel for confirmation. Charges labeling him Marxist leaning and controlled by a liquor lobbyist were read into the record, sparking a heated session and sharp protests from Watkins and Knowland.
Senate and House lawmakers debated tax cuts for retirees and personal exemptions while approving a Treasury and Post Office funding bill. A plan to boost personal exemptions sparked talk of recession defense as Democrats and some Republicans eyed broader relief. Senate treaty power fights head to more votes as two amendments pass by narrow margins.
Soviet Foreign Minister V. M. Molotov left Berlin by plane for Moscow at dawn. He traveled with top aides from his Berlin Big Four conference staff.
Congressman Walter Judd says Eisenhower's program will be largely approved with Democratic support as they believe it to be sound. He accuses Communists of stalling and urges helping the weak become strong while noting Democrats' political incentives. Nine journalists are inducted into the Half Century Club for long service.
Legion 40 and 8 Group opened a two day mid winter meet in Brainerd Minnesota with a wreck initiation for new members set for Sunday. A State executive committee meeting led by Harry McFarlis of Crookston and an address by John A. Starkey of Detroit are top events today.
McCarthy demanded names of personnel linked to Dr Irving Peress promotion and discharge or he would seek Senate contempt action. The Army stood by a prior letter and noted Peress was discharged under law after refusing questions about Communist ties. The controversy touched Manion ouster and prompted Republican protest.
After over a month in a Senate judiciary subcommittee Earl Warren's nomination to be Chief Justice drew public attention. Chairman Langer of North Carolina presented 10 unevaluated charges against the former California governor, intensifying scrutiny.
Beeson confirmation to the National Labor Relations Board split party lines as 42 Republicans backed the nominee against 45 Democrats. Supporters hailed integrity while opponents accused Beeson of misleading statements. leaders expect campaign impact headed into elections.
In a special message to Congress, President Eisenhower urged amending the atomic energy law to permit broader U S sharing of nuclear information for battlefield use and to promote industrial development of atomic power.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 30 p m for Clarence R Quincer a longtime theater operator in Wadena who died Thursday after suffering a heart attack.
A mid nation weather picture showed dust storms in the Midwest followed by heavy snow. Western Kansas bore the brunt of the dust event, as high winds stirred up large dust plumes and a wintry pattern developed across several states.
Judge A C Richardson set aside a $125 000 verdict awarded to James E Briggs by a Mower County jury against the Chicago Great Western railroad and granted a new trial. The judge ruled the December district court verdict is not justified by the evidence.
Six Michigan Communist leaders were sentenced in federal court to jail terms ranging from four to five years for conspiring to overthrow the U S government. They faced two options, jail or exile to Russia, with Judge Frank A Picard warning that departure could be arranged if chosen. Each defendant was fined 10000 dollars and bonds totaling 112500 were set pending appeal.
Former U S Agriculture Secretary Henry A Wallace urged flexible price supports and warned against rigid 90 percent parity for corn and wheat. He said the long run demand is for a flexible system and noted possible acreage controls for cotton and fertilizer use. He spoke at the National FMAA Institute in Des Moines and urged aid to relieve hunger without fostering dependency.
Vatican informants deny rumors that Pope Pius XII condition worsened and say recovery of strength has been very slow. They caution that deep concern remains and a long convalescence will be necessary for the 77 year old pontiff.
The First Unitarian Church will secretly ballot Sunday on signing the state loyalty oath for tax exempt status. Robert Schmorleitz, church trustees chair, said the board views the oath as conflicting with historic and religious principle of separation of church and state.
Secretary Benson announced a forecast of another fall in cattle prices with a large summer livestock run. The Agriculture Department plans to aid cattlemen similarly to last year through beef purchases and a nationwide merchandising campaign. Assistant Secretary Coke read the speech due to Benson’s cold.
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