Churchill near retirement and Eden as successor
Friends of Sir Winston Churchill say he will retire within weeks as Prime Minister with Foreign Secretary Sir Anthony Eden widely expected to succeed him. The move could trigger a general election in June or October as Conservatives seek a new leader and a continued path to peace talks with Russia.
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Labor Joins Scrap On GOP Farm Plan
Washington March 19 labor unions back the drive to replace the Eisenhower farm program with a 90 percent parity base and join GOP farm advocates. A key test comes next week on a bill setting rigid supports for wheat corn cotton rice and peanuts while dairy parity would rise to 80 percent. Outcome hinges on votes from city district legislators as the farm fight tightens.
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Army Ervin says no disloyalty proven yet in Peress case
Senator Ervin reports no evidence of disloyal motives in the Army handling of the Irving Peress affair. He cites administrative bungling and misinterpretation of the law as concerns while noting ongoing Senate investigations into why Peress was removed from major rank and discharged after refusing to confirm Communist affiliation.
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Half Million May Be Spent At Hatteras
Washington March 10 Congress may approve over half a million dollars for Cape Hatteras National Seashore development this year. Rep Bonner NC told a House panel he seeks 110000 for a major dock and notes NC will build a 300000 road on Ocracoke connected to the inlet. The Park Service asks 213000 for the first stage of the program with 104380 for maintenance 66900 for management 26700 for shelters and utilities at Cape Point 12500 for areas along Oregon Inlet and the highway and 3100 for parking at Hatteras Point. More on page three a
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Stevenson links Yalta papers to allied trust
Adlai E Stevenson said the publication of the Yalta papers added anxiety to allies and compromised trustworthiness. He noted Gov. Averell Harriman, once ambassador to Moscow, helped in the talks a decade ago and is viewed as a possible presidential candidate.
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Stassen Named To New Cabinet Rank Post
President Eisenhower created a new special presidential assistant post with Cabinet rank and named Harold Stassen to it. He will draft recommendations toward disarmament policy and study weapons and atomic bombs, while remaining FOA head until June.
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Army confirms eye injuries from Yucca Flats A bomb test
Harrisburg report says six soldiers suffered serious retinal burns after the 1953 Yucca Flats atomic test. One officer lost sight in one eye and received a good conduct discharge. Doctors from Walter Reed and Ft Hood corroborate the injuries while officials withhold names and case histories.
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Eisenhower signals veto of large postal pay raise
President Eisenhower warned he would veto a postal pay raise averaging over 7 percent amid concerns over fiscal impact and precedent for Civil Service workers. The House vote on a 6 percent minimum raise is pending with a 10 percent Senate proposal still debated and a gag rule limiting debate. Ike won a White House News Photographers Award for a Gettysburg farm tour image.
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Richmond Detective Wins Automatic Lawn Mower Prize
Det. Sgt. A L Ford Jr attended a local hotel dance in Richmond Virginia and won a door prize advertised as an automatic lawn mower. He took the mower home with him and left with the prize intact.
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Thousands Welcome Billy Graham Day Sparks Glasgow Traffic
Billy Graham arrives in Scotland for a six week evangelistic crusade as Glasgow greets him with traffic jams and huge crowds. Newspapers hail his homecoming and churches hold all night prayer sessions while locals discuss his American background and plans for the revival at Kelvin Hall.
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Yalta papers spark split on peace talks in Senate
Senator George warns public Yalta record harms efforts for world peace and diplomacy with Russia while Senator Knowland argues disclosures could yield beneficial effects. Both urge accountability for leaders in wartime negotiations and future conferences.
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Aruba Owners Turn Back On Red Objective
Helsinki March 19 The owners of the jet fuel cargo aboard the Finnish tanker Aruba said it will be impossible to reach Red China waters. The ship carrying 13 000 tons of kerosene passed 70 miles off the south coast of Ceylon at about 100 miles per day in the Indian Ocean. Gunnar Damstroem of Re Be Shipping Co said reaching China waters was impossible but the cargo remains under discussion with Far China authorities.
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Democrats Give Up On Tax Cut In Congress Fight
Key House Democrats conceded they have likely lost the drive for an income tax cut this session. They said they would accept a one year extension of present corporate income and excise tax rates by Friday, a Senate action that would give Eisenhower a major victory. Democrats plan to renew the issue next year during the presidential campaign.
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Fewer Troops Risky Move Says Ridgway
General Ridgway warned that reducing ground forces invites aggression and that atomic warfare requires more troops. He spoke in New York at a West Point Society Founders Day event, arguing for decisive, trained soldiers, modern arms, and firm leadership.
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