Eisenhower pledges to buy Salk vaccine if needed
President Eisenhower announced at a news conference that the United States would buy the entire output of the Salk polio vaccine if necessary to ensure equity. He said no child would be denied protection due to inability to pay and that distribution would be equitable among states, with federal authority to act if shortages or misdistribution occurred. The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis currently provides free vaccine for school inoculations as supply lasts.
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Allied Forces in Germany Gain Civil Rights After Sovereignty
Bonn reports that West Germany assumes sovereignty today and Allied troops will face German law with civil suits possible for road accidents and maintenance of illegitimate children. Military offenses remain under military courts but service members keep privileges like tax-free goods and cheap gasoline. curbs on some rationed items are requested by Germany.
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Poage Attacks Opponents On Peanut Price Supports
On the House floor Representative W. S. Poage of Texas belittled opponents of price supports and crop controls for peanuts. Four times Hoffman of Michigan ruled against his use of you. Poage insisted on addressing the GOP, declaring they aim to ruin the peanut farmer.
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Inside Today Gazette Arts and Puzzles Summary
The page lists sections such as Amusements Astrology Comics Crossword Editorials and Market Reports. It notes Inez Robb obituary column and Women’s Activities with references to television sports and world news.
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Mercer Child Polio Victim Identified in New Jersey
A seven year old Mercer County boy previously inoculated with Salk vaccine was admitted to Morris Memorial Hospital Milton with polio. Elijah Smith Jr of Princeton, a Knob School pupil, was identified by Dr Daniel Hale. The vaccine from Eli Lilly had been given at West Virginia schools. doctors say illness occurred before the vaccine could take effect. Dr N H Dyer notes the child’s condition is good and recovery without serious crippling is likely.
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Merit Raise Poll Shows Preference for Merit Based Teacher Pay
Gazette readers backed merit based teacher raises by 3 824 votes to 2 812 for across the board increases. Support favored funding from a consumers sales tax with other options lagging. many noted tax concerns and warned merit raises could become political rife. The legislature will address the issue in an extraordinary session after regular adjournment.
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Saigon Debate Over Bao Dai Power Sparks States General
Seven hundred South Vietnamese municipal and provincial officials gathered in Saigon to decide Bao Dai status. Proposals would oust or strip powers, possibly leading to a constitutional monarchy with Bao Dai as figurehead or a republic with a ceremonial president. The United States said it would support a democratic form reflecting the people’s will.
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Crisis in Education Provincialism In Gilmer School Scene
Gilmer County faces high per student costs and limited curricula due to countywide resistance to consolidation. Five high schools with small enrollments offer only basic subjects, depriving students of solid geometry trigonometry public speaking and vocational training. Foreign languages are available only by request at Glen.
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Nine on Plane Missing at Sea
A U S Air Force KC97 tanker with nine aboard caught fire and crashed in the Atlantic about 90 miles off Iceland. Rescue planes sighted an oil slick and wreckage but reported no survivors. air-sea rescue teams continued the search.
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Neely Loses Bid Against Oil Import Curbs in Senate
In Washington May 4 the Senate passed Eisenhower’s foreign trade bill despite Sen. Neely of West Virginia urging an amendment to limit oil imports to 10 of domestic use. The vote defeat came as imports last year stood at 1.6. Neely argued oil imports fuel unemployment in coal regions. The bill advances to conference with the House as support for major provisions remains strong.
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Shivers Firm Against Adlai
Gov Allan Shivers of Texas says he has not changed his opinion of Adlai E Stevenson, the 1952 Democratic nominee, and will not support him. He also expects to attend the Democratic National Convention next year as a delegate despite predictions he may not be seated.
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Dare to Die Units Face Chiang Planes Over Formosa
Communist jet fighters challenged Nationalist aircraft near the Matsu Islands as Red air buildup reports grow. MiGs attacked four patrol planes off the coast 50 miles north of Matsu and 150 miles north of Formosa, with no damage claimed to the Reds. Nationalists hit five gunboats in Amoy harbor. one gunboat set afire and two damaged. The big surprise was the near Formosan appearance of fast Communist jets possibly from Luking base, described as Red China’s largest airfield, Lukiao about 200 miles north of the Matsus.
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Freak Blaze Rain of Fire Kills Dozen in Mexico City
A fumes and flame event from a plastics factory fire sent a 2500 gallon thinning fluid tank ablaze. A bus near the gates burned, killing six passengers instantly and injuring many. Authorities fear the death toll will rise with additional casualties among factory workers and bus riders.
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Jury Clears Ex Prosecutor in Phenix City Slaying
A jury acquitted former prosecutor Arch Ferrell in the 1957 murder of A. L. Patterson, the Phoenix City reformer and Democratic nominee for attorney general. The verdict followed 13 hours of deliberation amid heavy security and a shaken foreman. Ferrell, 38, exited with his wife after the judge declared the verdict. The case marked the second of three ex-public officials to face trial in the racketeering era case.
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Eisenhower outlines wait and see policy on China
President Eisenhower says a wait and see approach will guide U S policy toward Communist China and a possible cease fire in the Formosa Strait region. He adds the United States does not plan permanent land forces to defend Formosa and expects Reds to signal intentions if they strike Matsu and Quemoy. The focus appears to be on vaccine distribution and positions on funding if needed.
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