06 May 1955
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1955
Page
1
The House approved 206 to 201 a move back to 90 percent parity supports for basic farm crops, a shift seen as a political gesture with uncertain Senate action and a possible presidential veto. Debate highlighted tensions as late votes and recount calls surfaced amid a split party alignment.
The House Appropriations Committee approved an 87,000-man Army cut over the next year while authorizing 31.49 billion dollars in new defense funds, maintaining the current force structure and signaling limited near term savings. Rep. Flood pledged to block cuts by proposing 750 million more for floor debate, as the panel's action brings total defense funding to about 48.081 billion for the coming budget year.
A 2-year-old boy, Donald Dare Jr., fell 15 feet through a skylight from his nearby apartment building and landed in a West Side Detroit bar. He sustained cuts and bruises but was not seriously hurt.
A miscommunication triggered a midmorning air alert across many western states. The warning, linked to a B47 training flight, caused sirens to wail and Civil Defense crews to scramble before being canceled.
United Nations May 5 General Dag Hammarskjold said on arrival from Europe that he intensified efforts to free 17 Americans imprisoned in Red China. He spoke at a news conference and declined to speculate on outcomes. Robert Murphy, U S deputy undersecretary of state, noted stepped up activity in the U N and Geneva.
A Civil Defense test in Survival City simulates an atomic explosion equal to 35 000 tons of TNT. Tanks and armored personnel carriers protect troops as debris and dust veil the scene. Observers describe shock waves, cratered trenches, and a vivid mushroom cloud over the desert town.
Bonn proclaims sovereignty ending 10 years of Allied rule and pledges to seek German reunification. Adenauer faces Socialist opposition while NATO integration proceeds. High Commission ends as Francois-Poncet Conant and Hoyer-Millar sign treaties delivering Bonn Republic archives and Saar accord.
Falls Church police seek a 13 year old boy who allegedly beat his foster mother with a baseball bat and fled. He had been returned to his parents two days earlier from a string of burglaries. The mother is in satisfactory condition at Arlington Hospital.
Commissioner Dr. Joseph E Barrett told the State Hospital Board that Virginia's mental hospital system held 13 505 patients as of March 31, exceeding its 10 914 bed capacity by 2 948. He noted beds exist for all patients and no one lies on floors.
Mrs Rose Stewart Porter fifty a tourist court operator at Kenova was charged before Magis trate A Carter with performing an illegal operation and held for grand jury action under ten thousand dollar bond State Trooper Ralph D Trumbo arrested Porter at the tourist court The charge stems from operating on a Lawrence County Ohio woman employed in a Huntington industrial plant The victim said she went to the tourist court on advice of a fellow employee in Huntington
Hollywood May 5 Exasperated Debbie Reynolds denies rumors of a rocky engagement to crooner Eddie Fisher. She says she knows of no situation and blames speculation on unclear sources, noting their June 17 wedding date was postponed due to Fisher's TV commitments.
Chinese Communists shell Quemoy Island with 150 rounds in 45 minutes as a new air assault targets Matsu. Nationalist forces report gunboat damage and defense by navy planes. Analysts foresee similar tactics and potential strikes near Baoteng and Matsus amid blockade limits.
Washington May 5 administration officials testified that an atomic powered merchant ship could be built in two years for 30 to 35 million dollars but faced sharp opposition from Rep W Sterling Cole who called it a phantom ship and a waste of money.
Secretary of State Dulles told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that the United States will maintain its mutual security program of grants and loans to friendly nations for years. He outlined a largely Asia-focused aid plan amid hopes of easing East West tensions and noted the program totals about 12.5 8% billion in non military and military support with Europe Latin America the Middle East and Asia receiving major shares. The chairman said a vote on the package is likely but warned nine billion dollars remain unspent and new funding faces resistance.
William and Mary President Alvin Duke Chandler is commended by the Law School Association for fulfilling duties faithfully efficiently and energetically. The resolution lauds his initiative imagination patience and understanding in college affairs amid undergraduate criticism and a prior grievances list.
Charleston May 5 The special legislative session will decide the 1955-56 state aid for counties. Projections show 17 counties may lose about 1.4 million dollars with Kanawha taking 730000, while 38 counties gain 1014439. The dispute centers on property appraisals and whether to cushion losses with new revenues.
Clarksburg police explore a possible tie between the Laughlin and Bland slayings and a beating in Ashland Ohio. Sgt. Welty notes the venetian blind cord used in both cases as a common factor, while differences in cord type lead investigators to verify details with Ohio authorities. Roving checks of wholesale and retail outlets are underway.
Washington May 5 The Democratic leadership offered reintegration to former party defectors including Texas Governor Allan Shivers who favors against Stevenson. A 15 minute breakfast with National Chairman Butler and seven Democratic leaders left the extent of reconciliation unclear.
The Defense Department announced McDonnell Aircraft Corp. XV1 convertiplane completed a full cycle from helicopter to airplane and back. Test pilot John R. Noll demonstrated vertical takeoff, forward flight, and vertical landing with rotor windmilling. The craft, 30 feet long and skid landing gear, can carry three passengers.
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