Education program criticized as too modest by critics
Washington nine influential Democrats said Eisenhower's plan to boost scientific education is good but not enough. The president backed a four year billion dollar federal outlay with state matching, to fund 10 000 annual scholarships and expanded math science efforts amid fears of U S lagging Russia. A former university president called the plan modest yet helpful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eisenhower
Gettysburg
Folsom
United States
Russia
Selchange
University of Arkansas
Poisoned Fox Hounds Kill 24 In Fayetteville Pack
In Fayetteville North Carolina twenty four registered walker fox hounds died over the weekend veterinarians say poisoning is indicated one hunter reported a reward of five hundred dollars for information leading to arrests and convictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayetteville
N. C
A Frank N
Anderson Cr Harnett County
Rt. 1
Spring Lake
Stephens
Evans
End of Year Reflections by R L Dieffenbacher
The piece urges readers to finish unfinished tasks and repent for past sins tonight as the year ends. It emphasizes clearing mental clutter and mending hatred to allow kindness in the new year. It notes time is short and urges amends before tomorrow begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Dieffenbacher
D.D
NEA
Ben-Gurion Resigns as Israeli Premier in Political Shakeup
In Jerusalem Israeli President Izhak Ben-Zvi accepts Premier David Ben-Gurion's resignation and orders talks with party leaders from a 10-party coalition. The cabinet, in office since December 1955, could be dissolved as Mapai and allied factions face a possible broader reshuffle amid disputes over arms from West Germany. In Florida, Russell Wayne Carpenter, 21, waives preliminary hearing for murder and kidnapping charges, with a final hearing set for January 10. He was arrested in West Palm Beach after fleeing a Washington, D.C. bar scene.
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Russell Wayne Carpenter
Washington, D.C
Lawrence Wald
West Palm Beach
Fla
Hen Clay Overton
Georgia
Jerusalem
Izhak Ben-Zvi
David Ben-Gurion
Ben-Gurion
Mapai
Lasrachi
Progressive
Avodah
United Workers
Gurion
Miami, Fla
Bar. US
Roger Edward Davis
Carpenter
Davis
Washingere
Michael J. Zarowny
Larry Wald
FBI
Ward
E. E. Graham
Miami Beach
Henry Clay Overton
Miami
Overton
Wrens
Charles N. Wray
High Point
N.C
Graham
Wray
Israel
Giora Isephstal
Achduth
Mapam
Abduth Ayouan
West Germany
Eisenhower Nears Completion of 1958-59 Budget
President Eisenhower, with Budget Director Percival Brundage and James Killian Jr., tightens up the 1958-59 budget at the Gettysburg White House site. Officials expect a total near 74 billion dollars, the largest peacetime spending program in U.S. history. The talks emphasize space age weapons costs shaping next year’s outlay. A quiet New Year’s Eve is anticipated at the farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenhower
Percival Brundage
Brundage
Washington
James R. Killian Jr
Science and Technology
Killian
Brown Top Bidder In Auction For Amos Ragan Land Tract
Pat Brown a local lumber executive topped bids at an auction for 350 acres of land once part of the Amos Ragan estate. Separate bids totaled 33 000 for timber 67 000 for the main tract and 74015 for land minus timber. The package bid 125 000 exceeded the individual sums. The sale is near Centennial Avenue Ext bounded by Highway 68 and Oak View Road with Deep River running through the property. Upset bids may be filed within 10 days. Sale handled by Albertson Auction Co under Amos Ragan estate sale commissioners Amos Ragan Jr and Horace S. Ragan Jr.
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Pat Brown
High Point
Brown
Amos Ragan
Centennial Avenue Ext
Oak View Road
Plowman's South Dakota Odyssey Declared Lie Of The Land
Burlington Wisconsin hands out lies prize for tales from farmers and tall Texans. Harry Berogan of Mission South Dakota claimed a field so long the farmer vanished and returned with a combine on the way home. Other entries from Marshall Texas Clinton Hallette Washington DC and Eddie Grabinski Portland Oregon offered similar tall tales in this year's contest.
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Plowman
South Dakota
Burlington
Wis
Burlington Liars Club
Harry Berogan
Mission
S.D
Einstein
Berogan
Texas
Rio Grande
Davis F. Boone
Marshall
Boone
Lone Star State
Eddie Grabinski
Portland
Ore
Hearings on Missile Funds Set
Washington House appropriations subcommittee will begin hearings January 8 on a Defense Department request for emergency funds for missiles and other defense purposes. Chairman Mahon expects a request around 1.2 billion dollars to augment current spending, with rough going anticipated for a program of that size.
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Washington
House
Defense Department
Cairman Mahon
D-Tex
Mahon
Wigan
Defense
Speeda
Comedian Alleges Severe Asthma Attack Amid Health Struggle
Reports say the comedian suffered a serious asthma attack with fluid buildup complicating a long standing heart condition. Doctors noted the episode was unusually severe though not immediately fatal, as family members described the alarming onset and ongoing treatment.
Tear Gas Forces Gunmen From Beacon Bar In Inglewood
In Inglewood California two 19 year old gunmen held a woman and six men hostage for nearly three hours at the Beacon bar. Tear gas flushed them out and they surrendered with hands up. Officers booked them on suspicion of robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inglewood
Calif
Beacon
Howard Lee Scott
Roger A. Hoskins
Wilson Says President Cut Budget
Former Defense Secretary Charles E Wilson tells the New York Herald Tribune that President Eisenhower trimmed military spending for the current fiscal year from 38.5 billion to 36 billion after Congress cut the budget. He discusses Vanguard separation, interservice rivalry, and the Army Air Force collaboration under Brundage and the National Security Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles E. Wilson
Eisenhower
Congress
New York Herald Tribune
Washington
Robert J. Donovan
Wilson
Percival Brundage
National Security Council
Army
Air Force
Transit Strike Averted as City Reaches Two Year Pact
A 2 year contract ending New Year’s Eve ends a transit strike threat in New York. TWU and the City Transit Authority settled with 15 cent immediate wage hikes and 10 cent boosts January 1 1959 for subway and city owned bus workers. The agreement covers 32 700 TA workers and 8 200 private bus line workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Michael J. Quill
Transport Workers Union
City Transit Authority
Robert F. Wagner
Subway
Iity
Queens
Staten Island
Amalgamated Assn. of
Street
Electric Railway
Moitor Coach
Transit Authority
Charles Patterson
Wagner
Patterson
Mystery Object Found on Rectory Steps in South Philadelphia
A milk bottle and an AP Wirephoto item were found stuffed in two paper bags on the steps of a South Philadelphia Catholic rectory. Police opened an inquiry into the unusual discovery and are reviewing nearby surveillance and witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Charles Michaels
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N.Y
Clinton R. Hallette
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Nebraska
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