Eisenhower Signs 33 Billion Highway Bill Into Law
President Eisenhower signed a 33 billion highway construction bill as Weeks released funds to start projects. The plan promises thousands of jobs, safer roads, reduced traffic jams, and economic growth with a 41 000 mile interstate network and 90 10 federal matching. Gas tax rise to three cents a gallon funds the program with pay as you go.
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Weeks
District of Columbia
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Puerto Rico
Alaska
White House
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Ugg
Congress
Surgeon General Leonard Scheele Resigns Post
President Eisenhower accepted the resignation of Dr. Leonard A. Scheele as surgeon general of the U.S. Public Health Service effective August 1. Scheele, sworn in April 16 for his third four year term, cited desire to secure his family’s future. He had involvement in controversy over the initial handling of the Salk polio vaccine program.
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Eisenhower
Leonard A. Scheele
U.S. Public Health Service
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Fort Wayne
Ind
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United States
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Mack D. Davis Dies In Wreck On Bluefield Princeton Road
Mack D. Davis of Bluefield dies after his 1948 Pontiac veers into an Appalachian Power service truck on Bluefield Princeton Road just east of the city limits. Davis was en route to Mercer airport to bid farewell to Marine son Sgt. Robert Davis deployed overseas. Police report another collision occurred during scene clearance. driver Jimmy Wayne Thompson faces reckless driving charges. Funeral services set for East End Baptist Church with interment in Monte Vista Cemetery.
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Norfolk and Western Railway
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Northfork
Roy Wright
Elon College
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W. M. Cumbow
North Carolina
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Altamahan
N.C
Charley Tony
Melton
Toby Tony
Burlington
East End
Weekend Temperatures Likely Above Normal in West Virginia
The Weather Bureau said Huntington area temperatures will average near or slightly above normal from 73 in the north and 74 in the south through Wednesday.
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West
Dutch Royalty Plans Probe Into Stories
Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard announce a three member commission will probe foreign press reports on their family life. The panel includes Louis Beel, Pieter Gerbrandy, and AW L van Starkenborgh Stachouser, all resigning from government posts to lead the inquiry.
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Paris
Eisenhower to rest at Gettysburg farm after hospitalization
President Eisenhower will travel from Walter Reed Hospital to his Gettysburg area farm for at least two weeks of convalescence. Press secretary James Hagerty said no new political plans will be announced and no hospital-steps statement is planned.
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Gettysburg
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Hagerty
Walter Reed Hospital
Pennsylvania
White House
Leonard D. Heaton
Walter Reed
Congress Approves Large Defense Funding Measure
Congress passes a 34.656 billion defense bill for the fiscal year, with the Air Force receiving 16.459 billion, Navy and Marine Corps about 10 billion, and the Army 7.5 billion. The measure expands beyond Eisenhower's request, and House conferees demand funds for modern weapon production while warning against fiscal waste. The bill moves to the White House for Eisenhower's signature.
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Federal highway bill boosts West Virginia aid
Road Commissioner Burl A Sawyers said President Eisenhower signed a new federal highway bill that raises the state's total federal aid for the fiscal year starting July 1 to 22 933 072 dollars. West Virginia's regular allotment is 1 362 194 dollars with matching funds bringing the total to 8 966 989 dollars, while the current bill provides 11 912 989 dollars on a 0 10 matching basis for interstate roads. An additional 2 053 696 dollars remains under a prior 60 40 arrangement, making the interstate total 18 966 635 dollars.
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Wilson Warns on U S Air Power and Budget Concerns
Secretary of Defense Wilson defended Eisenhower era air power levels before the Senate Armed Services Committee denying charges of skimping on defense. He cited newer weapons and missiles while stressing deterrence over expansion, and noted a misunderstanding over his earlier “phony” remark about senators. He indicated no immediate plan to revisit funding.
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Federal OK for WVU teaching hospital funding
The Department of Health Education and Welfare approved 1,000,478 in federal funds for a teaching hospital at West Virginia University Morgantown. The $14 million project will connect to the basic sciences building, with construction to start this year and completion aimed for 1959. WVU had sought $5 million but was cut to $1 million this year, with plans to apply again after July 1.
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State Board of Health
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University
Drowning death of 74 year old in Maiden Spring pond near Tazewell
Harley Howard Wyatt, 74, of Cedar Bluff and Bear Wallow, Va., drowned while swimming in the Maiden Spring mill pond about 10 miles southeast of Tazewell. James Smith, 20, reported the incident after Wyatt disappeared. Wyatt’s body was recovered by county welfare supervisor Robert Carroll and sent to Farmer Funeral Home. Wyatt survived by his wife Margie and numerous children and stepchildren.
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Russell County
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Niagra Falls
N.Y
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Ohio
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Boston
Mass
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Portsmouth
Goldie Basso
Coalwood
W. Va
Edna Vallion
Norfolk
Nannie Lee Broling
John A. Newberry
Piney
N.C
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Tannersville, Va
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No Break In Deadlock Seen For New Pact
New York June 29 union and industry negotiators pressed toward a crisis over a wage contract as a looming midnight deadline approached. United Steel Workers president David J. McDonald reported no progress and warned of possible long-term terms while plants ran furnaces down. Analysts noted behind the scenes talks with major firms as the industry faced a potential fifth strike in 11 years, with current wages averaging $2.46 an hour and offers ranging from five-year plans to shorter terms and varied benefits.
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United Steel Workers
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Marilyn Weds Playwright In White Plains
Actress Marilyn Monroe and playwright Arthur Miller wed in a quiet City Hall ceremony in White Plains New York Judge Seymour Rabinowitz officiated. Attendants included Miller’s cousin Morton A Miller and Florence J Miller.
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America
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Arthur Miller
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Seymour Robinowit
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Rabinowitz
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Florence J. Miller Milton Greene
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Roxbury
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Farmers Get Extended Deadline for Soil Bank Crops
The Agriculture Department extended deadlines for farmers to remove crops to qualify for soil bank acreage reserve payments. State committees must not set a removal deadline earlier than July 15. June 30 is no longer mandatory. Farmers can qualify land by clipping moving or removing crops as needed.
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Soil Bank
Department
Muscle Man Is Declared Guilty in Suit and Alley Scuffle
In Washington on June 29 Charles Krauser known as Mr California was found guilty of simple assault against Mickey Hargitay. The verdict came after a brief 15 minute jury deliberation following a scuffle at Mae West's nightclub during a news conference. A $100000 damage suit by Hargitay against West and Krauser remains pending with sentencing set for September 20.
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Charles
California
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Mickey
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Hargitay
Jayne Mansfield
Giant Gulf Shrimp Found. Market Aim Soon
Houston June 29 Shrimp a foot long and weighing a half pound each were found in deep water in the Gulf. Cecil Reid director of the Marine Fisheries Division at Rockport says they will be on the market as soon as effective catching methods are devised.
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