Nationalists Must Be in Talks in Formosa Peace Efforts
The U.S. State Department said Washington will insist that Nationalist China participate as an equal in any discussions on Formosa. It urged Red China to prove sincerity by immediate cease fire, releasing airmen, and accepting the U.N. invitation to talks. The statement followed Eisenhower's Gettysburg call and noted ongoing advisER discussions.
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Republic of China
Extent of Avery Victory Is Final Ward Vote Question
CHICAGO AP The sole question after Friday's Montgomery Ward stockholders meeting was how many Wolfson supporters would sit on the nine member board. Avery won while Wolfson claimed at least three seats. final tallies on valid votes and seat distribution will be reported May 13 after inspection.
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Sewell Avery
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Club of Directors
Edmund Krider
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Edmund A. Stephan
Weather tonight showers and storms with cool Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms are expected tonight with a low around 45 degrees. Sunday will be partly cloudy and cooler with a high near 65 to 70.
Britain eyeing Chou offer to negotiate with Red China
London reports the British government expressed official interest on Saturday in Premier Chou Enlai of Red China offering to hold negotiations. The statement signals potential diplomatic opening amid ongoing tensions and seeks further talks to ease relations.
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Britain
Chou
Red China
Salk Family Honored at White House Ceremony
Dr Jonas Salk and his family were feted by President Eisenhower in the White House rose garden for the polio vaccine breakthrough. Eisenhower praised Salk, Basil O’Connor, and the Roosevelt era foundation, while the Salk children and Mrs Salk watched as gifts were exchanged and words of gratitude were spoken.
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White House
Sherman Adams
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National Foundation For
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Mrs. Salk
Bulganin Leaves Date Open for Big Four Summit
Soviet Premier Bulganin told Western correspondents he favors a parley at the summit but the date depends on President Eisenhower and Prime Minister Eden. Asked if the four heads might meet after a conference on an Austrian state treaty, he urged asking Eisenhower and Eden about the date and indicated a positive attitude toward a Big Four meeting.
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Famed trumpeter Henry Busse dies in Memphis hotel
Henry Busse 61 a nationally known orchestra leader and trumpet player died of a heart ailment at a Memphis hotel. He arrived with his orchestra to perform for a convention dance. Busse originated the muted trumpet and spent a decade with Paul Whiteman before forming his own band.
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Henry Busse
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Los Angeles
Paul Whiteman
Whiteman
Vaccine Plan Aims to Immunize Under Tens by Aug 1
The United States forms a national advisory committee to guide Salk polio vaccine distribution with a goal to immunize all children under 10 by August 1 and everyone under 20 by November 1. The plan, approved by President Eisenhower, involves state and medical groups and promises vaccine supply for nine million first through third graders by May.
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Eisenhower
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Oveta Culp Hobby
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State Pharmaceutical Group
State Health Department
Turnpike Bill Passed and Tax Vote Delayed in Iowa House
Iowa House members approved an 84 to 17 vote to create an Iowa toll road authority and adjourned after considering a plan to raise income and sales taxes totaling 16.1 million dollars annually. The measure returns to the Senate amid house amendments while a decision on a compromise tax plan is postponed to Monday.
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Conference Committee
Iowa 2 Percent Sales Tax Scale Explained
DES MOINES UP outlines a 2 percent sales tax scale for Iowa. Purchases 14 cents or less are untaxed, 15 to 55 cents incur 1 cent, 56 cents to $1 cost 2 cents, $1.01 to $1.40 add 3 cents, $1.41 to $1.80 add 4 cents, $1.81 to $2.20 add 5 cents, $2.21 to $2.60 add 6 cents, and $2.61 to $3 add 7 cents.
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Des Moines
Iowa
War Talk and Tax Plan Split Across House and Senate
A proposed compromise tax bill would raise individual income tax to 80 percent and sales tax to 24 percent, with exemptions for vehicles and mobile homes. Deductions would be $12 per taxpayer and dependent. Rep. Pendleton said the plan could add about 16 million annually to state revenue, enabling a balanced budget alongside existing taxes and appropriations. The measure covers the next two years, with an interim study to follow. In Bandung, Chou En-lai urged U S-Chinese negotiations to ease tension in the Far East, saying China seeks peaceful settlement and would sit down with the United States to discuss Formosa and regional tensions.
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Storm Lake
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Chou
U.S
Far East
Formosa
Russia
Fatal Crash Blame Tells Of Drag Race Youth
Merlyn Newberg 18, who flunked his driving test, confessed he was to blame for a fatal crash in Laverne Minnesota. He admits starting a drag race at speeds near 90 mph, passing a truck and forcing Gene Olson 17 into a head-on collision with a truck. Olson and Dick Preussler also 17 died. County attorney Mort B. Skewes notes Newberg bought a 1950 car three weeks earlier despite failing the exam.
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Laverne
Merlyn Newberg
Skewes
Newberg
Olson
Primal termite and cousin fall through parlor floor
A humorous line recalls a termite tester who found wood tasty leading to Cousin May falling through the parlor floor. The quip frames a playful domestic mishap with a mock narrative ending in a copyright notice.
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Nationalists deride Red China peace offer as propaganda
In Taipei AP report officials of the Nationalist quarters call Red China's offer to negotiate a peace offensive and well timed propaganda. They note Premier Chou En-lai spoke before Admiral Radford and Assistant Secretary Robertson arrived in Formosa and say the United States cannot deal with the Reds when it profits them.
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Taipei
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Formosa
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Robertson
U.S
Wisdom Doubted on U N Charter Review Conference
Washington (UP) Chairman George of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee said it would be unwise to press for an immediate United Nations Charter review conference. He noted it would be hard to have a productive conference under current conditions and hoped for possible renewal next year. Mrs. Roosevelt also agreed revisions would be difficult now.
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Duck Island
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