Congress debates farm price supports in House vote
The House Agriculture committee plans a Tuesday vote on an administration opposed farm bill provisions. Republicans back extending price supports for wheat corn rice oats and peanuts at 90 percent parity while Democrats seek a three year extension. The measure also hints at dairy price support increases and potential shifts toward a flexible pricing system. Other items include possible Indo China intervention authority and a bid to curb Communist influence in unions.
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Senator McCarthy Tax Return Probe Opens
U S Commissioner T Coleman Andrews said on Monday that if Senator Joseph R McCarthy of Wisconsin wilfully evaded taxes the government will pursue the case. The probe involves McCarthy tax returns and is being handled under IRS oversight in Denver. The remarks come as part of broader scrutiny of political figures and their finances.
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Black Swan Triggers International Investigation
An exhausted black swan found near Uden in the Netherlands sparks an international probe as it may belong to Britain’s Prime Minister Winston Churchill who keeps swans at Chartwell. The incident follows a missing swan report and a Downing Street statement about a white ringed red beak.
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3-D TV Debut Shown In Mexico City
In Mexico City KHGG aired the first commercial 3-D television program. The 30 minute broadcast drew about 5 000 viewers using special glasses to create depth. Inventor James Butterfield aka Jaime del Campo expects adjustable glasses for wider seating. Viewers saw a depth illusion but merging images proved challenging.
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Mexico City
KHGG
James Butterfield
Chicago
Jaime del Campo
Mexico
San Francisco Votes On Cable Car System
San Francisco voters faced a pivotal ballot on June 3 to 7 proposing measure E to consolidate the cable car system. Proponents called it a save the cable cars plan asserting no service cars would be cut, while opponents warned it could lead to the system’s abandonment and urged a no vote.
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San Francisco
Parakeet Trainer Aims for Stage Career
In Johannesburg a storekeeper says his parakeet assistant named Peter has resigned to pursue voice training for a stage career. The bird once greeted customers but now spends all time practicing God Save the Queen and Hickory Dickory Dock for performances.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
Peter
Woman's Smile Enough To Frighten Burglars
DULUTH Minnesota June 8 UP Mrs Harold Adesen says a pretty smile turned away wrath when two holdup men approached her booth selling roller skating tickets and fled after she smiled. Suffolk Virginia June 6 UP State trooper reports John Har Wood of Newport News Va was bruised when his car hit a ditch and lodged in a tree. the tree had to be cut to free the auto.
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Minn
Harold Adesen
Suffolk
John Har- Wood
Newport News
Follow Rules Of The Road Driver Of The Year
Washington June. Gomer Bailey, celebrated as American Trucking Association driver of the year, says the success comes from following road rules. His wife Fern recounts deer hunting lore and venison cooking tips, noting venison can be prepared like beef after curing and aging.
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Washington
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American Trucking Association
Gomer
Colorado
Fern
Jet Pilots Battle In Nevada Gunnery Contests
LAS VEGAS June UP Jets thundered across the desert in the second phase of the Air Force all-jet fighter gunnery meet at Indian Springs near Frenchman Flat. Col John L Locke, 36, a WWII veteran from San Antonio, led air-to-ground scoring with 298 points. Capt Donald W Maegert, 35, of Oklahoma, won air-to-air strikes with five hits. Air Force Europe edged Air National Guard in team air-to-air.
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Frenchman Flat Atomic Proving Ground
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San Antonio
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Tokyo
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Lahoma
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Soldiers Beat Retreat At Skunks Advance
SAN PEDRO Calif June 8 A group of GI s withdrew after a surprise attack at Fort MacArthur mess hall a skunk wandered in causing panic and the men frightened it away until a life shot ended the incident
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Calif
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