Eisenhower to push broader farm plan to Congress
President Eisenhower plans to send a special farm message to Congress next week in a bid to seize the issue from Democrats over falling agricultural prices. The plan reportedly includes retention of flexible supports with higher benefits for low income farmers and a sell bank to curtail surpluses through idling land.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
Len Aiken
R-Vt
Senate Agriculture Committee
Capital Hill
Agriculture Committee
Sen
Sparkman
D-Alw
Tokyo Rose to Leave Jail After Six-Year Sentence
Tokyo Rose, the siren voice of World War II, will be released around January 18 from the federal women’s penitentiary at Alderson after serving most of her six year term for treason. Born July 4, 1916 in Los Angeles, she was one of six English-speaking women who relayed seditious broadcasts to Allied troops but the only American-born woman in the group.
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Port
Vestenate
Ore
Washington
Tyn Tkuko Toguri d'Aquing
Tokyo
Hearings In Firing Of 18 Workers Held By Wrens
Judge Austin Staley of the U S Third Circuit Court of Appeals presided over hearings in the firing of 18 Kennametal Inc workers. The dismissals sparked a Di strike at Bedford and Latrobe plants, with UMW District 50 members involved. Arbitration will determine if the 18 discharged employees regain jobs, a decision expected later from Judge Staley.
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Queensburg. Po
Austin Staley
U. S
Choury Court of Appeals
Bedford
Latrobe
District 50
United Mine Workers
Ridge Staley
Eisenhower Eyes 20 Percent Cut Plan For Major Crops
Associated Press reports the New York Times says President Eisenhower will send a bill to Congress proposing up to a 20 percent cut in surplus producing crops. The plan offers farmers two options including government certificates or surplus stock handover to reduce future plantings and clear existing stocks. It frames the measure as emergency part of a broader farm bill with a second section on long term soil conservation and incentives to remove acres for soil-building grasses and trees.
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Associated Press
New York
New ‘York ‘Times
Eisenhower
Congress
Washington Dispatch
the Times
Explosive Found Aboard TWA Plane In Columbus Flight
An Army bomb disposal expert said a small metal object found on a TWA airliner from Chicago to Washington was an incendiary device. The object resembled a shotgun shell and appeared loaded though no firing mechanism was found. It was discovered by the pilot in an aisle near Columbus Ohio and handed to police. Investigators planned checks at Chicago for further clues.
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Aineage
Pittsburgh
TWA
Columbus
Ohio
G. A Sore
145Th
Lyle Ryly
Wheeling
W.va
FBL
Sather
Chicago
Clive
Dayton
Washington
Oliver
Meter Receipts Gain in 1955 versus 1954
City Treasurer Carl Smith reports 1955 meter receipts totaling $19,805.34, up $310.28 from 1954’s $19,495.06, while the yearly total rose to $45,705.51 from the prior year. Monthly figures show declines in March May and November, with November 1955 at $1,100.95 and December 1955 at $1,279.0, reflecting a weaker year outside the holiday season.
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Carl Smith
Nota
Hengly
Public Hearing Board Sets More Sessions on Rail Complaint
The Public Utility Commission in Harrisburg fixed hearings for Pittsburgh on the Pennsylvania Railroad freight operations. The complaint alleges unsafe use of the nine til le secondary track between Pryck and Bike in Clarion County.
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Harrisbuig
Public Tile Fly Commission
Hoberberg
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania Railroad
Prick
Clarion County
YMCA fund drive hit by director illness
The YMCA aims to raise 249000 but faces a setback as campaign director Frank Gates falls ill with pneumonia and will be away for about 10 days. A. O. Burgess searches for an interim director while plans proceed for a public meeting at Wright School led by the YMCA board and building bureau officials.
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YMCA
Frank Gates
Gates
Los Angeles
California
A. O. Burying
North West District
National Ymca Fund Bureau
Gules
Wright School
YMCA + board
Ernest Glenesko
Gnerasse Johnson and Gray
Erie
P. i. Alka
Burgess
Murphy
Turd Drive
Corry Buble
School Buses Picketed Over Township High Attendance
In Henandoam Pa a dispute over high school attendance led to picketing of school buses by students. West Hazelton and Mahoney Township pupils faced transportation costs. some refused to ride. Authorities planned action to halt further protests as tensions persisted after Christmas break.
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Henandoam
East Trion
Ini Ai
Stele Pirents
Skite
Beblyhill County
Sherite
Wu Nath Martz
Younig
Aching
Muhanoy Towkship
West
Trial Stants Monday Pietaburgh Case
Fragmentary OCR notes recount a robbery case from four years ago. The note mentions a trial date in a court involving a person named Koos and a judge, with terms indicating a guilty verdict or plea and a possible tax evasion charge.
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Waieethe
Koos Ni Trin
Binudor Gourt
Eheiyne
Tax Evaniony
Antarctic Base Dedication by Admiral Byrd at Little America V
Antarctic leaders dedicate Little America V in Antarctica as the base for Operation Deep Freeze 1957–58. Seabees will complete a 17-building complex in two months, hosting scientists for the International Geophysical Year studying ice, winds, seas, and subzero conditions.
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Antarctica
Kainan Bay
Adat
Richard J
Byrd
Seabees
Lye
International Geophysical Yar
Antarctic
Ross Sea
California
Kainin Bay
Red Hunt Resumed by Senate Group
The Senate internal security subcommittee restarts the drive to uncover Communist influence in media and press. James G. Glaser a New York copyreader testified acknowledging a past Communist Party membership and defended himself against public exposure. Ginger identified as ex-managing editor of the Communist Daily Worker is cited among witnesses. several current NY Times and Post employees are reportedly questioned.
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Washington
James G. Glaser
New York
Communist Party
Senate
Popyrouler
James Glaser
Ginger
New York Times
Nuw
Senate Group
Ijoriniga
New Yorke
Mmouthev
Dyk
Bnatiand
D-Miasi
Aewanien Ahadvan
Lienew
Jny
Newaphpey
Newehedeea
Winsston Trigtt
Begolelen Engle
Burdett
Venti
Gore Predicts Highway Bill Faces Trouble in Congress
Senator Gore warns the highway funding bill may stall in Congress amid disputes over how to distribute interstate funds. He supports a version aligned with his 1956 measure, but House and Senate split on financing, bond use, and a federal‑state grant distribution formula based on state needs.
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Sen. Gore
Dteun
Congress
Owever
Gore
Public Works
Sami Abape
Seri« AW
House
Eirenhower
McCarthy Attacks Eisenhower Aides in 1956 Race
Senator McCarthy of Wisconsin targets the Eisenhower White House aides including Milton Eisenhower and Paul Hoffmann. He says the GOP should focus on administration flaws and hints at a 1956 campaign role. McCarthy notes no plan for a personal presidential bid and reserves comment on Ike’s potential reentry.
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Washington
McCarthy
R-Wi
Rivenhower
Milton A. Rivenhower
Hout
Paul Hoffmann
Marold Stasses
Milton Eisenhowers
Mhuee
Aimilir Eribickim
Bransen
Eienhower
Mikaraamene
Hoffaiat
Brudebsker-Prekurt
Miltort Eivénhower
Penneylyond Sorte University
Meurihy
Elventigwer
Tobrucey
Bert
Wisenhower
Himeslf
Madrid University Students Unhappy With Franco Government
An informed source reports that more than half of Madrid University students polled recently are dissatisfied with Franco’s government. The poll notes only 400 of 26,000 attendees at Madrid Central University participated, so results may not reflect all student opinion.
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Madrid University
Sidney
Jlssino
Faure Pushes Plan to Extend Cabinets Lifespan in France
Paris Premier Edgar Faure seeks a new system to lengthen the tenure of France's cabinets amid a fractured National Assembly. The recent vote weakened center parties while a strong Poujade faction and the Communists gain influence. Faure argues rapid reform is needed and suggests a cabinet if voted out within two years must seek a new mandate. The political map remains fluid as factions prepare for January meetings.
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Faure
France
Associated Press
Paris
Edgar Faure
Ife
Cabiniets
Vapious
Prance
Wice Gamners
Tis
Porte Ponjade
Poujade
Assembly
Pierre Menden-France
Poufade
Ming
Charg
Menden-Prance
Bociniists
Myon
Unikstag
Will Correct Error In 1956 City Budget
City budget posting for 10 days to allow public protest on December 28 revision. Mayor Chatry and Director Abbay debated legality. solicitor Brown called it a technical irregularity. Special Council meeting delayed to tomorrow due to Councilman Thompain's prior commitments.
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Journaal
Earl 'T Chatry
Finnhee
Guy Abbay
Guy
Roger Brown
Tutte
Brown
Cherry
Wdwag
Vartiey
Shechon
Charles ‘Thompain
Lornor
Plan to Create Federal Judge in Western Peninsula
Congressman Carroll D. Kearns announced tomorrow in the House a bill to allow the President to appoint an additional federal judge with Senate consent. If passed, the measure would amend U S Code to establish a new judgeship, aiming to relieve crowded dockets in western Pennsylvania and nearby regions. Burnapoulne Hons and supporters in Pennsylvania voiced backing for the position, arguing it would ease delays in federal court cases.
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Carroll D. Kearns
Bente Severn
Plank
Burnapoulne
Menneylvinia
Mie
Une
Refresher tax course begins in Corry
Tax men attend a new refresher meeting hosted by the Corry Chamber of Commerce. The session was led by Roker Gelér Bele GPA and El Bette, with three more installments planned on upcoming Thursday nights at a stated time.
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Tak Consiitanta
Ak Fefresher
Corry
Bettina
Talks Resume Between WE and Union in Philadelphia Violence Scene
In Philadelphia a two week walkout talks resume as James Finnegan of the FMCS meets with two union officials and two company representatives. Columbus violence flared with a picket killing a man and hospitalizations as union and management trade blame amid taunts and threats.
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Amvcirieg
FTN
Philadelphia
James Finnegan
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Yeaturday Naked
Pittsburgh
Jamon B. Carey
Heathex
al Hartneth
Linton
Troy ‘Tadlock
Te Win
Couinty
Nils
Weatinghouse
Columbus
Common Pleas
Bonnie Reynolds
TUB Loci
Tongay Escapes Again Recaptured After Flight Across States
Mobile Alabama to New Orleans then Los Angeles and Florian, Tongay evaded guards, blending with crowds in a New Orleans restaurant, before being recaptured by city detectives. His escape followed a fatal incident involving his daughter Kathy, who died in a 33 foot dive amid alleged abuse.
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Mobile
Alun Russell
Tonkay
Mami Herving
Pasenger
New Orleans
Udit
Olsto
Lan Angeles
Howin
Floriana
House Measure Calls For Rate Of 2 Per Cent
Harrisburg Democratic House leadership pushed a 2 percent personal net income tax plan as a compromise in the yearlong tax deadlock. Leader Readinger outlined a three‑part package including a revised manufacturers tax, shifting to a 6 percent net income tax, and limiting the capital stock levy to raise funds. The plan would use federal tax returns to compute the net income after exemptions and deductions, aiming to raise about ten dollars per person to meet the budget needs.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Democratic House
Geri Assembly
Keutinger
House
Keslon
Readinger
Democrata
Republicana
Reudinger
Civil Defense Changes Seek Reorganization of Defense Program
Washington considers a federal overhaul of the civil defense program in response to developments in weapons of mass destruction. Three top officials announce plans to use wartime committee findings to coordinate federal state and local efforts and create metropolitan target zones for defense measures. The panel says the old self help concept is obsolete and demands metropolitan zones in 19 areas with populations of a million or more.
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Washington
Sid
Ite
Mnd
Federal Civil Defence Administration
Detinae Wilson
Foia Ohief
Vol Peterson
Arthur
Direetor
Office of Defensa Mobilization
Uink
First B Committee
President of TWA Dies Of Pneumonia
Nalph Dae von, 58, president of Trane World Airlines, died of pneumonia today while hospitalized. He had headed the airline since 1949 and resided in Garden City, New York.
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TWA
Associated Freee Mineola
Nalph & Dae ‘von
Trane World Airlines
Nasveu
Garden City
N.Y
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