Eisenhower to Seek Second Term as GOP Hails Victory
President Eisenhower announced his plan to run again, drawing praise from Republicans who credit his popularity and policy achievements. Sen Mundt and Sen Bridges stressed party unity and support for administration bills, while Sen Monroney criticized his shift from longtime stalwart status. Gov Freeman, a Democrat, warned that congressional tensions could hinder his presidency. More on page five-A.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Noree
Bers
Sen. Mundt
Sen. Bridges
Senate
GOP
Sen. Monroney
D-Okla
God Larger Than Any One Of Us
Article by Robert Dipffenbacher argues God is greater and more understanding than any person, making humility essential. It cites Hitler as an example who appeared powerful but is insignificant next to the Supreme Being.
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Robert Dipffenbacher
NEA
God
Hitler
Superman
Iranians Arrest Soviet Attache as Red Spy
Tehran officials say Maj. Ivanovich Kouznetsoff, Soviet assistant military attache, was seized after police found top secret Iranian military documents in his pockets. Brig. Gen. Bakhtiar announced the arrest and said he will be declared persona non grata and expelled.
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Tehran
Iran
Soviet Union
Teimour Bakhtiar
Maj
Ivanovich Kouznetsoff
Kouznetsoff
Ali Gholi Ardelan
Bakhtiar
Senate Lobby Probe Delayed By Dispute Over Rules
A Senate committee investigating lobbying and campaign contributions stalled its $350000 inquiry as eight members split on rules and chair selection. Republicans and Democrats seek decisions on subpoenas staff hiring and whether sessions are public or closed, delaying the panel’s start.
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Washington
Senate
Sen. Bridges
R-Nh
Nvestiga
Bridges
Sen Gore
D-Tenn
Sen
McClellan Oe
Stamp
Gore
McClellan
Two Million Workers Benefit From $1 Minimum Wage
Washington reports over two million lower paid workers receive raises as the federal minimum wage rises from 75 cents to $1 per hour. The change, approved by Congress, affects about 24 million covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act with average boosts near 13 cents hourly, totaling roughly 560 million dollars yearly.
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Washington
U.S
Congress
Gener
Labor Department
Maryland
Texas
Dixie
Eisenhower
George Meany
Afl-Cio
Tar Heels Face Higher Pay Under New Wage Law
Raleigh reports that at least 170000 North Carolina workers covered by the wage law will see higher pay as a $1 per hour minimum wage takes effect for those engaged in interstate commerce or making goods for interstate trade. The change does not affect non covered federal workers.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Hodges Asked to Create Special North Carolina Hurricane Districts
Raleigh reports a 64 page Long Range Hurricane Rehabilitation Project urges Gov Hodges to form special development districts to plan and execute protective measures. The district would coordinate with local units, decide land protection needs, and fund a staff via state grants while relying on local finances. More on page six A.
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Raleigh
Hodges
Edward F. Griffin
Part-Time President Challenge Aims at Eisenhower Claim
Democrats pressed the claim that since his Sept. 24 heart attack Eisenhower has operated as a part time president under a regency. They contrasted this with a vigorous Democratic campaign and noted his own remarks that he is a recovered heart patient able to perform presidential duties. Moscow and officials reacted cautiously as the White House aired his message.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Souehtiaow
Nee Satan
Ue Nauwn
White House
U. S
Moscow
Andrei Gromyko
Voice of America
Alabama University Expels Negro Coed Amid Unproved Charges
Autherine Lucy, a Black student, is expelled from the University of Maberen amid unproved charges that officials conspired with outsiders in mob violence that pushed her from campus. No board statement, but trustees met last night and asked to remain unnamed. NAACP officials expressed surprise as legal counsel worked to respond to Judge Grooms’ order on campus safety.
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Birmingham
Ala
Autherine Lucy
University of Maberen
Board of Trustees
U.S. Dist
H. Hobart Grooms
National Assny For ‘Advancement of Colored People
Miss Lucy
Tusaloosa Fed
Marshall
Eisenhower Relieved After Deciding to Seek a Second Term
President Eisenhower appeared relieved and jaunty in the White House as he prepared to explain his decision to seek re election. He planned a televised address with his family nearby, while TV producer Robert Montgomery coordinated camera and lighting and the president adjusted to the moment before going on air.
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Washington
Eisenhower
White House
Milton S. Elser
Robert Montgomery
Montgomery
Gen
Varied Citizen Reactions to Eisenhower Term Intent
Across the nation reactions to President Eisenhower's announcement of his availability for another term ranged from praise to disfavor. Interviewees including Mrs. Richard Grable of Chicago and John J. Craig of Montclair voiced concern for his leadership and reelection prospects while others stressed moral and spiritual fitness as key for the head of state. The feedback followed his news conference and preceded last night’s radio TV address.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Ito
Richard Grable
Chicago
Pematices
John J.craig
Montclair
N.J
Associated Press
Craig
Eeeres
Sam Concord
N.H
Caoues
Thomas J. Patten
Kansas 2
C. L. Irwin
Indianapolis
Ebert Christison
Alee Apolis
Russell Wiliams
Chicago Steel
No Recreation Projects Abandoned In North Carolina
Raleigh reports no new recreation projects were abandoned after the Supreme Court ruling on public park segregation. NC Recreation Commission director Ralph J. Andrews says construction is increasing with over four million dollars in capital improvements underway. He notes several plans were developed post decision, and cites progress from 11 to 42 communities with organized recreation since 1945.
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Carolina
U. S. Supreme Rt
Ralph J. Andrews
North Carolina Recreation Commission
Andrews
North
Supreme Court
Corm Andrews
North Carolina
Wilmington
Gastonia
Asheville
High Point
A . Wilming
Ton
Roanoke
Reno
Rapids
Durham seeks renomination to Sixth NC seat
Congressman Carl C. Durham announced his candidacy for re election to the Democratic nomination for the Sixth North Carolina Congressional District. He says he mailed his filing fee and will balance heavy House duties with a vigorous campaign to serve all district residents and renew contacts ahead of the primary.
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Carl C. Durham
Washington
State Board of Elections
North Carolina
Congress
Ito
House of Natives
Bill Would Raise Highway Excise Taxes
Washington reports lawmakers consider a bill to raise gasoline and highway taxes with a new heavy truck registration fee. The Ways and Means Committee backed the plan, estimating about 900 million dollars in net taxes over 16 years, funding a 40 000 mile interstate program.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Rep. Reed
Georgian Heads Storm Program
Col. Harry Brown of Atlanta will head a hurricane damage reduction program in North Carolina. Gov. Hodges announced his appointment, effective April 2 with a $10 000 annual salary. The plan follows expert long range hurricane relief guidance and seeks federal and state funding. Hodges expects strong results amid prior hurricane experience and calls for coastal officials to study the report before a future conference.
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Raleigh
Harry Brown
Atlanta
North Carolina
Hodges
Brown
Eisenhower's second term viewed as advantage in farm price fight
In a tight Senate battle over farm price supports both sides claim the president gains. Senator Ellender argues parity remains in an omnibus measure and supports 90 percent parity. Senator Aiken counters Ike opposes rigid price supports while backing the soil bank. The Agriculture Committee chair and senior Republican member push a bill to blend soil bank subsidies with mandatory provisions despite admin objections.
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Eisenhower
Senate
Sen
Ellender
D-La
Tissueser
Sen. Aiken
R-Vi
Administration
Aiken
Senate Agriculture Committee
Soil Bank
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