Lawmakers Leave with Mixed State Record in Congress
Washington AP report on the 83rd congress ending its first session. Republicans controlled both chambers with Eisenhower in the White House, but major goals remained unfinished. A debt limit increase and large spending measures were debated amid looming deficits. An unusual 1853 clock incident highlighted political tensions as Sen Morse and the Independent party issued final criticisms.
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Finis
Eisenhower
White House
Ike
House
Senate
Ebenhower
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Justice
Independent Party
Congress
Sen
Morse
Oregon
Berlin Food Relief Log Reveals Confusion
In Berlin a relief program saw West Berliners return parcels initially given to East Germans. The parcels were confiscated by Communist police, who opened their own aid stations. Some West Berliners then joined East Berlin queues to reclaim gifts for East Germans.
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Berlin
West Berlin
Berin
East Germany
Long Lost Twain Reunited in Jail
Inland Mississippi floods and a heat wave reshape Iowa farming areas as northern counties flood and southern regions dry. Rain bursts cause Turkey river overflows between Spillville and Fort Atkinson while Riverside Park witnesses a jubilant reunion. A drunk revelation triggers a jail arrest near Spillville amid ongoing political commentary in Chicago.
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Iowa
Keokuk County
Dakotas
Turkey River
Spillville
Fort Atkinson
Los Angeles
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Spiliville
Turkey
Cresco
Senate
Jay
Johnson
Texas
Strike settled at Minneapolis hotels after three and a half weeks
In Minneapolis 1300 workers from three unions returned to their jobs after a 21 day strike over wages and conditions. The compromise settlement ended a three and a half week disruption at 11 downtown hotels as union members voted to accept terms.
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Knowland Elected as Senate Majority Floor Leader
Republican senators chose Sen. Knowland of California as majority floor leader and Sen. Ferguson of Michigan as GOP policy committee chairman at a closed conference. Knowland succeeds the late Sen. Taft of Ohio. Ferguson succeeds Knowland. Millikin retains Republican conference chair. Knowland stressed he is acting leader only by Taft’s appointment and rejected a permanent post without GOP votes.
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Washington
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Ferguson
Mich
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Taft
Ohio
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Ghican
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Colo
Republican Senate Conference
Tati
Sen. Bridges
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Democrats and 30000 Dollar Tax Fee Allegation
In Seattle AP dispatch and Washington records show claims that Democrats received 30000 dollars as part of a political fundraising effort. President Eisenhower frame argues foreign aid strengthens allies as cheap security, while a lawyer witness notes 45000 dollars paid in cash to a campaign fundraiser for a 1948 political contest.
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Eisenhower
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Mayock
Democratic Party
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U.S
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Danie Sacheey
Paliogal
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Sr¢ & Democrat
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William 5. Lasdon
All Is Ready For Trading Of Captives
Panmunjom reports the start of Operation Big Switch with 12,783 prisoners to be exchanged including 3,313 Americans and 922 British. The Reds will release 400 prisoners daily with first groups including sick and wounded. News broadcasts on KCRG and Mutual network cover the historic exchange as officials inspect camps and prepare for homebound captives.
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Reds
Red Cross
U.S
Ouster Claim Ties Debt Collection to FDIC Woes
Rep. Rains charged the Eisenhower administration ousted FDIC treasurer Russell D. Miller after he collected back accounts owed by New York banks. He cited delinquency totaling about 3.6 million dollars and alleged a plot by big New York bankers to wreck the FDIC. The defense secretary warned Americans would be evacuated from Inchon to Korea for medical care and return home.
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Rains
D-Ala
Eisenhower
New York
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Alabaman
Russell D. Miller
FDIC
Miller
FAIC
Reds Attack West Berlin Food Offices
West Berlin police fought back rioters as more than 6 000 Communists invaded the American sector Tuesday attacking food stations to disrupt free aid. Dozens were injured and about 150 Communists were arrested in Neukoelln Kreuzberg and Wedding.
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Richard Kasiachke
Berlin
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East Germany
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Kreuzberg
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Dulles Arrives in Seoul for Talks on Korea Peace
Secretary of State Dulles reached Seoul after a 13 hour delay caused by engine trouble and bad weather. He and his aides, including Henry Cabot Lodge, planned discussions with President Rhee aimed at unifying Korea by peaceful means and signaling U.S. respect for the Republic of Korea’s views.
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Norman D. Cann
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Lasdon
Lascon
Murock
William Solomon
New York
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Henry W. Grunewald
Washington
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Seoul
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Rhee
North Pacific
Shemyo S Land
Aleutians
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U. S
Republic of Korea
Korea
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Lodge
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Wreckage Not Found For 26 Hours In Anoka Plane Crash
Four Cedar Rapids men died when Dr F J Prout piloted a Beechcraft Bonanza from Cedar Rapids to Bemidji. The wreckage near Anoka was found 26 hours after the crash in a burr oak pasture. The victims were Prout, Albert Woerderhoff, Virgil Rose, and Eldon Leffert, all killed instantly.
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Eldon Leffert
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