09 Jan 1957
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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1957
Page
1
Washington dispatch reports a closed hearing on Eisenhower's Middle East plan amid partisan tension. Secretary Dulles defended the secrecy as necessary while critics urged open debate and warned of costly economic military commitments.
Washington reports Ike's administration urged continuation of current excise and corporation tax rates. Knowland said renewal remains second GOP priority after Middle East anti-Communist measures. Tax rates would drop April 1 if not extended, risking about three billion in annual revenue.
Diplomatic reports say Israel halted its withdrawal from Sinai after 40 percent remained under Israeli control. UN sources note ships stranded at Port Said and growing impatience among diplomats as Egyptian forces move toward areas near El Arish.
Ten Hungarian refugees were returned to Austria eight for alleged false statements and two at their own request. Officials declined to say if communism or subversion influenced cases. About 19 000 Hungarians who fled the regime have been brought to the U S via Austria. Nine refugees were flown back from Camp Kilmer New Jersey in the last 24 hours. The Immigration Service outlined misrepresentations by a five member family and other admissions refusals.
A fragmented notice reflects a divorce case involving a husband and wife. The readable text hints at a formal dissolution document and plaintiff status, with no clear dates or court details available.
U S senator Albert Gore backs a vast highway program to expand the road system within five years. He projects completion at 75 percent of the plan with details on funding and timetable remaining unclear.
A Senate steering committee vote reportedly denied Kennedy a long held seniority edge. Lyndon Johnson announced the panel selected Kennedy’s committee slot unanimously. Morse moved from Banking to Labor, Thurmond pressed the switch after returning to the Senate.
The State Department said it would give sympathetic consideration to Polish requests for wide range talks with the Soviet bloc. Washington indicated it wants stable first steps before broader talks. The administration stressed practical economic issues must be settled prior to political negotiations.
The Gazette reports a likely speedy passage for the finance agency bill may be blocked by partisan lines as legislative leaders meet to resolve differences. Senators Bean and Seibert push a broad pay raise plan for department heads while the House and Senate prepare separate pay bills for officials. The legislature convenes at noon to organize and hear Governor Underwood’s inaugural address, with turnout to Page 7 for updates.
Fragmentary report describes a refugee man reaching safety after a shooting incident near a border. The text mentions a boy and arms but lacks clear details on dates places or outcomes.
Budapest reports intensified government action to stop clandestine border movements. The Communist party news agency confirms tightened controls, with security forces checking trains and conducting a purge of suspected infiltrators.
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