Eisenhower Signs Second Farm Bill Into Law
President Eisenhower signed the second farm bill of the session into law amid praise and criticism. The measure creates a 1.2 billion dollar soil bank to pay farmers for taking surplus acres out of production and includes new cotton provisions viewed as unfavorable by the President. The act authorizes about 1.9 billion dollars in new federal spending, while rejecting some vetoed items and delaying advance soil bank payments.
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Murray Would Invite Russians to H Blast
Atomic Energy Commissioner Thomas E Murray urged inviting Russian experts and other world observers to attend the Pacific atomic and hydrogen tests. He spoke by phone from Honolulu after arriving from the proving ground, advocating an atomic summit to promote peace.
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Pacific Proving Ground
Seaton Named Secretary of the Interior in Eisenhower Cabinet
President Eisenhower designates Fred A. Seaton former Nebraska senator and White House liaison as secretary of the interior. Seaton, 46, previously served as assistant defense secretary and interior undersecretary, with a past Senate term from 1931 to 1933. He succeeds Douglas McKay who resigned Apr 15 to pursue Oregon Senate run.
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Senate
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Defense
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Cabinet
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Eisenhower Hedges Secret Meeting With Top Security Advisors
President Eisenhower held a confidential session with top military diplomatic and intelligence experts to discuss undisclosed security matters. Officials said the gathering had no link to any Soviet visit or inter-service disputes, but reports noted potential open skies talks and broader Cold War tensions.
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Supreme Court rules military housing subject to taxes
The Supreme Court split five to four ruling private firms operating military housing on government land may be taxed by state and local authorities under the Wherry Act. About 159 projects with nearly 34,000 dwelling units could face local taxes, drawing dissent that higher rents could result unless federal payment offsets.
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Train Track Attacks Rise Amid Algeria Policy Protests
In St Nazaire and across France, communist led protests against Algerian policy clash with police. Reservoirs recalled for duty are carried by crowds, rail lines damaged, and at least 36 police injured. Demonstrators threaten further action near borders with Italy and Switzerland.
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Train Wreck Near Alliance Kills Four. Seven Hurt
A speeding passenger train collided with a truck at US 294 crossing near Atwater on May 28. Killed were the truck driver and a brakeman, a farmer at Portage County Farm Bureau mill, and an Atwater resident. Seven injured, including train passengers. Witnesses recalled wreckage and scorched rails while rescuers intervened.
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Harry Whittlesey
Atwater
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Lucille D'Alessandro
Cleveland
Myers to Quit As Chairman Of State Demo Group
J Howard Myers will not seek re election as State Democratic Committee chairman prompting speculation that Harmony may shape the party. Hulett C Smith, Beckley insurer and Mollohan campaign manager, is seen as a possible successor with no clear opposition yet. The June 9 meeting will name officers including vice chairman and treasurer as well as national committeewoman and national committeeman positions.
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Senator Neely Admitted to Bethesda Hospital
U S Senator M M Neely of West Virginia is a patient at Bethesda Naval Hospital near Washington for a physical examination. Authorities released no further details but a source described his condition as excellent.
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Flooding Swamps West Virginia Towns After Heavy Rain
Rain swollen Buffalo Creek floods Mannington and Farmington causing one death and trapping residents. Edward Brown, 14, drowned while James Frost, 15, escaped. rescuers searched through the night. Officials report nine-foot river depths and major road closures across Marion and neighboring counties as floodwaters recede.
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Steelworkers File Demands in Contract Talks With Major Steel Firms
The United Steelworkers launched negotiations with basic steel companies presenting demands for a substantial wage increase, a 52 week paylot plan, company paid insurance, and premium pay for weekend work. McDonald delivered the proposals to US Steel President Clifford Hood and later to Bethlehem and Republic Steel in afternoon meetings. The union seeks new deals with 172 firms and mining companies with a June 30 deadline and potential for strikes if no agreement is reached. McDonald will present the same package to Jones & Laughlin, Youngstown Sheet Tube, Inland Steel, and Great Lakes Steel.
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Britain US and France back Hammarskjold peace effort at U N
United States and France support Britain's proposal urging Dag Hammarskjold to continue good offices for Middle East peace. The plan, to be voted by the Security Council, faces Arab objections over language and fear of a blank check for future actions.
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Rains Soak Indianapolis Track Delays Memorial Day 500
Heavy weekend rain flooded Indianapolis and parts of Illinois prompting six to seven inches of rain, school closures and sandbagging. Officials warned of possible postponement of the Memorial Day 500 as emergency crews prepared and civil defense workers were mobilized.
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