Defense funds face scrutiny as committee approves 33.6 billion
The House Appropriations Committee approved 33.6 billion in new defense money, a reduction from Eisenhower’s request. Funds would boost airpower and new weapons while reallocating 276.3 million in currency under mutual defense and occupation deals. Army and Air Force budgets shift, with emphasis on countering Russia and scientific research.
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Washington
Russia
House Appropriations Committee
Eisenhower
Congress
Department
Defense
Army
Air Force
Secretary of Defense
Tor Interservice
Secce of Defense
Farm Soil Bank Heads Toward Expected House Passage Today
Washington report says Eisenhower farm soil bank moves toward House approval amid party bickering over compromise terms. The dispute centers on authority to prepay up to 500 million dollars to farmers before next year’s commitments, with Speaker Rayburn stating no agreement yet and Republicans seeking an acceptable compromise to limit prepayment.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Farm Soil Bank
House
Thas
Rayburn
D-Tex
Rep. Halleck
Indiana
Britain Opposes NATO as Aid Channel for Developing Nations
British sources say Britain told Dulles it opposes expanding NATO into foreign aid for undeveloped countries. Lloyd discusses expanding NATO consultative functions but rejects a new aid organization. France also objects to using NATO to channel aid, fearing neutral regions like India and the Middle East would suffer.
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Paris
Britain
United States
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Dulles
Selwyn Lloyd
NATO
Grouse
International Monetary Fund
Southeast Asia
United Nations
West Germany
Heinrich von Brentano
Lloyd
Asia
Christian Pineau
France
India
Lunderdeve
Italy
Greece
Turkey
Barkley’s Body Nears Hometown in Paducah Tribute
In Paducah Kentucky the body of Alben W Barkley elder statesman and former vice president lies in state as a 10 car special train bearing the late senator arrives from Washington. Citizens pause to honor the native son with Gov A B Chandler Senator Earle C C Kefauver and former President Harry S Truman among expected attendees for the funeral.
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Paducah
Alben W. Barkley
Veep
Washington
McCracken County
A. B. Chandler
Kentucky
Earle
Adlai Stevenson
Sen
Estes Kefauver
Tennessee
Harry S. Truman
San Francisco
Stevenson
Dky
Mirror reflections on self and virtue in daily life
A reflective meditation on how vanity and negative traits alter self-perception. It argues that choosing love, kindness, honesty, and consideration restores a positive image and aligns us with God, turning the mirror into a place of approving self-view.
Decrease in Polio Cases Noted
Seventy four polio cases were reported last week, just over half the 146 in the 1955 week. Public Health Service officials cautioned it is early to predict outcomes, while Surgeon General Scheele and Dr Langmuir expect the year’s rise to be slower and hope for the largest yearly reduction in polio cases.
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Washington
Public Health Service
Leonard A. Scheee
Alexander D. Langmuir
Atlanta
Langmuire
Scheele
Cat trapped in car fan startles Boston resident
Boston resident Ernest Russo heard unusual noises from his car and found a cat wedged in the engine fan. The animal fled, appearing uninjured despite the incident.
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Boston
Ernest Russo
North Carolina reports $31 million rise in 10 months revenue
North Carolina general fund collections for the first 10 months of the fiscal year rose by about $31.4 million from a year earlier led by income and sales taxes. Revenue Commissioner Anne Shaw told Gov. Hodges the year to date totals reached a new high around $194.5 million for the period with April alone up $10.07 million over last April.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Anne Shaw
Hodges
General Assembly
Shaw
Tobacco Inquiry Presses Cigars Over Artificial Leaf
Congress examines cigarette and cigar makers about artificial leaf tobacco and synthetic binders. General Cigar officials deny use. a NC State College scientist reports glass-like fibers in some brands, while industry reps cite demand shifts to lower grade products and filters.
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Washington
Congressional
Julius Strauss
General Cigar Co
Strauss
General Cigar
New York
W. E. Colwell
North Carolina State College
William Penn ¢ Strauss
William Penn
Ral Cigar
White Owl
A Dyke
Robert Burns Ci
Fred Royster
Wse Assn
Reds Seek Repatriation of Tuapse Crewmen in U S
Moscow demands return of four Soviet tanker Tuapse crewmen still in the United States and defends U N notes on the April exchanges. The Moscow press aired the U S State Department note and Soviet replies, asserting U S immigration charges are unfounded and that the five sailors who left asylum returned home April 7 after a six month ordeal. The four remaining crewmen declined Soviet repatriation offers amid threats and pressure.
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Moscow
Russia
Unite States
U. N
Rario
U. S. State Department
U. S
United States
Arkady Sobolev
Interfring Wen
Tev Enore
Sobolev Ae
Ae U. N
Pee States
Sov
Als
United
UN Chief Sees Five Nations Back Cease Fire Steps
U N secretary general Hammarskjold reports progress toward re establishing full compliance with 1949 armistice terms in the mid east. He notes talks in Jerusalem with Israeli officials and planned talks with Egyptian leaders, aiming to solidify the cease fire and broader compliance. He will report again next week.
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Mid-East
Rene Eatory Y
Pun
Council
Middle East
Palestine
Hammarskjold
Security Council
Joza [Brilej
Yugoslavia
Jerusalem
Cairo
Rome
U. N
Egypt
Israel
Syria
Lebanon
Jordan
Hammarsk
Moroccan Riots Leave 33 Dead in Marrakech Fire Attacks
Rioters armed with guns knives and torches swept Marrakech killing 33 and burning homes in the native and European quarters. The attacks targeted allies of the late Glaoui pasha amid political revenge after Moroccan independence moves.
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Marrakech
Morocco
Thami el Glaoul
Rabat
Sultan Mohammed Ben Youssef
Atr
Glaoui
Ben Mekki
France
Adelest
Officials' Misconduct May Be Investigated
Washington Senate Foreign Relations Committee may invite Rev. Billy Graham to testify on misconduct by U S diplomats abroad. Senators Mansfield and Aiken endorsed an inquiry. Graham urged detailing charges in writing to the State Department and committee.
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Washington
George
D-Ga
Billy
Graham
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
U.S
Mansifield
D-Mont
Aiken
R-Vi
State Department
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Sen. Mansfield
Nare Aiken
Enterprise grocery ad urges shoppers to compare prices
A promotional message touts The Enterprise as the best place for weekly grocery bargains with a wide variety of foods and discounts. It urges readers to shop The Enterprise first to save on quality items within budget.
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