Guard divisions face axe in nationwide Army plan
Washington announces a modernization drive that would cut six National Guard divisions and four Army Reserve divisions, with a possible 25 percent drop in reserve units. Brig. Gen. Abrams warns no specifics yet, while Maj. Gen. Erickson objects. The plan aims to realign units under pentomic structure and may exempt many two year draftees from reserve service.
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Castro Calls for Final Blow in Batista Toppling Bid
Fidel Castro urged nationwide general strike and paralyzing communications as a preliminary move in his final push to topple President Fulgencio Batista. Rebels in Oriente Prov and Guantanamo halted rail and bus service amid threats and violence.
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A New Day for Diabetics
A Reader's Digest feature reports that 250000 diabetics may avoid insulin injections by swallowing a pill named Orinase. April issue highlights why this could mean a happier, healthier life for certain diabetics and invites readers to buy the magazine at newsstands and stores.
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Producer Dies Amid Arthritis Pain in Long Beach
Long Beach producer Nayfack 49 died at home after health improvements from Exarist treatment. Pioneering doctor Duncan D.C. promoted the therapy claiming lasting benefits such as calm nerves and improved digestion. The report lists unrelated names and addresses, with no clear cause of death.
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Farm Bill Veto Triggers Talks On Overrides
President Eisenhower vetoed the farm price support freeze bill amid Democratic criticism and plans to seek a two thirds override when Congress reconvenes after Easter. Sponsors warn the measure would shield farm incomes, while the administration argues for a program of deeper price cuts and acreage adjustments.
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Gor Cori Aversaieny
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Probers List Favors NBC FCC Probers Bare List
House investigators disclosed NBC provided favors to FCC officials and employees including Havana entertainment prizes for girls bowling, a TV set for an FCC secretary, and other gifts ranging from 12.85 to 32.50 dollars. FCC chairman Doerfer and subcommittee chairman Harris commented on the issue as part of testimony and noted an overall lax attitude toward entertaining officials. Edward M. Webster testified he still has a RCA loaned color TV and does not view it as a gift.
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National Broadcasting Co
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Federal Communications Commission
House Subcommittee On Legislative
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John’ ° C. Doerfer
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In-T
NBC
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D-Ark
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Radio’ Corporation of America
Webster
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Empty Rooms Fill Fist Through Rent Ads
Classified ad note indicates rooms available, urging readers to contact HE 2-5959 for an adwriter.
Rome approves new Tiber bridge and subway line
Italian officials plan a flood safety bridge over the Tiber and authorize completion of the Rome subway built during Mussolini era. The moves accompany preparations for visitors to the 1960 Olympic Games.
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Tiber
Jcity
Benito Mussolini
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