Compromise Farm Bill Accepts Soil Bank Plan
Washington conferees reach a new farm bill acceptable to President Eisenhower. The measure integrates a 1.2 billion dollar soil bank program to reduce surplus crop production but omits the repayment plan sought by the President. It also raises price supports for small grains, sets discretionary plans for rice, expands corn acreage, and adjusts cotton and barley supports.
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Washington
House-Senate
Eisenhower
Allen J. Ellender
Congress
White House
House
S Senate
Senate
Secretary of Agriculture
Ezra T. Bengon
Teachers Pay Hiked In Lorenzo
San Lorenzo elementary trustees approved an 18 step raise and 68 dollar boost for qualifications raising 1956 57 salaries. Annexation of Russell City Elementary to San Lorenzo was favored. New teachers named and school additions approved as the district plans for the coming year.
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San Lorenzo
Russell City
California
Ralph van Nortwick
van Nortwick
Vic Nelson
San Lorenzo Istrict Teachers Association
Shirley Grace Bloom
Barbara Lee Cunningham
Mars Bell Heathington
Gene FR Brantley
Alton S. Peterson
Fairmont Terrace
Hartford Bounty Paid For Fatal Auto Crash Cited
Hartford authorities offered a bounty for tips after a fatal auto crash. Mrs. Evelyn Verizzi collected five dollars yesterday as part of the city program.
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Hartford
Conn
Evelyn Verizzi
Farmer Medsker Destroys City Parking Meters
Ronald Medsker Jr said he hates meters and drove into Marshall to crash 44 meters on the city square, smashing most of the meters in a single nighttime incident. Local authorities report the spree occurred in the Marshall City square with property damage noted.
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Marshall, Jr
INS
Ronald Medsker
Marshall City
Riot and Knifing At Alcatraz Investigated
At Alcatraz Federal Prison a knifing during a morning baseball game sparked racial tension and near riot conditions. LeRoy Fuller, an inmate, stabbed Charles Schultz as guards rushed the recreation yard and inmates gathered, with guards and inmates describing a tense standoff on the island.
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San Francisco
Alcatraz
Paul J. Madigan
LeRoy Fuller
Charles Schultz
Madigan
Civil War Medals to Surviving Veterans Bill Passed
The House approved a bill to award gold medals to the last surviving Civil War veterans. Albert Woolson, 108, of Duluth Minnesota, the Union veteran, and three Confederate survivors John Salllng 109 of Saint Virginia Walter Williams 102 of Franklin Texas Bill Lundy 107 of Lauren Hullira are named as recipients.
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Washington
House
Senate
Jone
Albert Woolson
Duluth
Minn
John Salling
Saint
Walter W
Williams
Franklin
Tex Gan
Bill Lundy
Lauren Hull
Pay-As-You-Go Road Measure Wins Okay
The Senate Finance Committee approved a 38 billion dollar, 16 year highway program to be funded on a pay as you build basis as advocated by Treasury Secretary George M. Humphrey. The committee action followed in May and set the path for fiscal planning and construction pace under the proposed plan.
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Washington
Senate Financiée
Treasury
George M. Humphrey
Senate Committee
Manor City Bid Notice Filed For Incorporation Drive
Washington Manor backers filed their incorporation petition amid a campaign to gather 1000 signatures across 14 sectors. The filing, by the Washington Manor Home Owners Association, notes no legal effect but signals intent while annexation plans to San Leandro loom.
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Washington Manor City
Washington Manor Home Owners Association
Gerald Cochran
Cochran
Bay City
Hayward
John Smith
Joyce Altman
Association
San Leandro
Wesley McClure
Washington Manor
Mulford, Gardens
Geiger Seeks More Data on Eden Hospital Visit
Castro Valley Dr. J. Geiger, consultant to the Oakland City Health Department, discussed the possibility of a return visit to Eden hospital. He asked for further data and will revisit if not ready. Geiger plans a written report to Eden board of trustees and called the first tour interesting and enlightening.
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Castro Valley
Eden Hospital
J. €. Geiger
Oakland City Health Department
Tye
Geiger
Marvin Richards
Eden Board of Trustees
Bay Area Coffee Prices Rise Amid Political Turmoil
In San Francisco Bay Area, housewives will pay more for coffee as wholesalers plan a two cent per pound increase. In Port-au-Prince, Haitian President Magloire is to explain Parliament’s suspension of constitutional acts and the state of siege affecting two troubled regions, with the rise to show at retail within weeks.
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San Francisco
Sanfrancisco Bay Area
Port-Au-Prince
INS
Itian
Paul E. Magloire
San Leandro Council Votes End To Local Tax Breaks
San Leandro voters ended a city sales tax exemption scheme, approving a revised ordinance that ends out-of-city exemptions. The council also planned a salary schedule review with the Civil Service board, with a date to be set. A countywide option could alter 1 percent city shares.
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San Leandro
Civil Service Board
Tia
Livermore
Joseph Bellini
Beecher Street
Vice Probe Indictments Fail to Show in Amador County
Amador County Grand jury adjourned without indictments after five public hearings on vice in Jackson. Witnesses testified prostitution flourished. jury plans another secret session and weighs actions against lawmen tied to protection money. District Attorney Caminetti warned of possible bribery and conspiracy charges if no action.
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Anthony J. Caminetti
Amador
Defense Chief Warns Against Army Air Force Feud
Secretary Wilson, backed by President Eisenhower, warns it would be dangerous for any future military leader who speaks out as Congress considers probes into air and missile policy. Sen. Symington and Sen. Chavez vow inquiries into leaks and interservice bickering while Wilson pledges to handle the dispute.
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Washington
INS
Defense
Charles E. Wilson
Eisenhower
Army Air Force F
Wilson
Stuart Symington
Air Power
Senate Military Appropriations
Dennis Chavez
N.M. Symington
Army
Chavez
White House
Penny Postal Hike Approved by House Post Office Committee
The House Post Office committee approved a bill to raise first class postage from three to four cents and air mail from six to seven cents. Second and third class rates would rise gradually over five years, with newspapers and magazines under five percent advertising up 30 percent and those over five percent up 120 percent in the farthest zone, applying only to out of county mail.
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House
Senate
Senate’ Committee Profpsses
Estate Committee
Senate Committee
Washington
House Post Office Committee
PTA Conclave picks four regional vice presidents
Delegates to the National Congress of Parents and Teachers named four unopposed candidates for regional vice presidencies: Jennelle Moorehead Eugene Oregon Region 7, Ralph Hobbs Cataula Georgia Region 3, L E Burr Las Vegas Nevada Region 8, and Ruth Gagliardo Lawrence Kansas Region 5. Rollin Brown to continue as national president. Dr John L Buford urged that television is not a teacher shortage solution, stressing need for trained teachers and that TV must be high quality and costly.
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San Francisco
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
Jennelle Moorehead
Eugene
Ore
Ralph Hobbs
Cataula
L. E. Burr
Las Vegas
Nev
Ruth Gagliardo
Lawrence
Kans
Rollin Brown
National
Los Angeles
John Leser Buford
National Education Association
Buford
Mt. Vernon
French Reinforcements Arrive in Algeria to Quell Rebels
Paris reports 75,000 new French troops expected to reach Algeria within 30 days as reinforcements arrive to bolster operations against nationalists. Clashes persist across battlegrounds with three soldiers killed and five wounded after an ambush near Mansoura.
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Algiers
INS
Algeria
France
Tobe
Mansoura
Pacific Coast conference orders schools to sever ties with boosters
Victoria, B C bulletin reports the Pacific Coast conference mandating member schools cut ties with off campus athletic booster clubs unless they receive unrestricted control over their operations. The move signals a shift toward tighter governance of athletic financing.
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Victoria
B. C
Pacific Coast Conference
Howard's City Bid for Lorenzo is Discarded
The San Lorenzo Board of Supervisors dropped Sam Howard's notice of intent to circulate petitions for a San Lorenzo incorporation election and ordered the rival Lorenzo group filing. Judge Marvin Sherwin’s writ required action, while Howard's attorney said an appeal would delay. The Kutler group, backed by the San Lorenzo Village Homes association, gains 50 days exclusive jurisdiction. the judge set a deadline to inform the court tomorrow.
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Board of Supervisors
Sam Howard
San Lorenzo
Howard Kutler
Lorenzo
Daniel E. Coolper
Marvin ‘Sherwin
Howard
Uuder
Jacke Smith
Howard Group
Sherwin
Kutler Group
Kudergroup
San Lorén
Village Homes Association
Stars Reach Altar Finally in Florence Wedding
In Florence Anita Ekberg and Anthony Steel wed after city hall block and three hour search for a venue. Ekberg, dubbed the Swedish Iceberg, wore a form fitting dress despite rain and late obstacles.
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Florence
Italy
Anita Ekberg
Anthony Steel
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