Australia’s Prime Minister Victorious Over Labor Party
Australia’s Prime Minister Robert Menzies defeated Herbert Evatt in the general election for the House of Representatives. The Liberal Country coalition led in early Senate returns with Menzies declaring a “splendid victory” as votes rolled in under a hot summer day. Evatt faced pressure over his seat and possible Communist era associations while Menzies framed a quiet campaign and promised no new reforms.
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Sydney
Australia
Robert G. Menzies
Herbert Evatt
Labor Party
Australian
House of Representatives
Evatt
Senate
Menzies
Meen Nate
Hease
Liberal Party
Trtner
Liberal- Country Party
Labor
Someetre Nee
Petrov
Vladmir Petrov
Canberra
V. M. Molotov
Molotov
W. T Arthur
Ie. G. Trembath
Tax Cut Push Seen As House Moves To Lower Personal Income Tax
Democratic House plans immediate action to reduce individual income taxes when Congress reconvenes. Senator George predicts quick House movement with Senate delay, citing a balanced budget outlook and possible exemption rise from 600 to 700 dollars, targeting low and middle income brackets. He opposes reducing corporate rates.
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Senate Finance Committee
Vienna
House
Ways and Means Committee
Eisenhower
Activision
Mae
Dan Eee
Government studies middlemen marketing costs to aid farmers
Secretary Benson said the Agriculture Department will study whether consumer marketing charges are excessive. He noted some margins are high while costs for processors and distributors have risen. The department cites 1959 farm food spending at 46.0 billion with farmers receiving 18.0 and marketing costs at 28.0, higher than 1947-49 averages.
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Washington
Benson
Deck Benson
Wood fuel use in the United States estimated at 63 million cords
The figure represents about one eighth of all wood used in the country for fuel each year. The estimate highlights wood as a major energy source in national consumption and points to widespread reliance on biomass for heating and energy.
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United States
Troops Move Through Istanbul Amid Greek-area Tensions
ISTANBUL December 107 tanks and troops moved into central areas and occupied key squares. Two truckloads of soldiers stood outside the Greek consulate as guards were increased at Greek schools and Orthodox churches. The military initially called it a training exercise then blamed Communist propaganda for stirring unrest.
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Istanbul
Turkey
Greece
Ganda
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