Halleck Says Ike to Make New Bid for Mail Rate Hike
Rep. Charles Halleck said President Eisenhower is expected to renew a request for higher postal rates as part of the budget plan. The last bid, rejected, would have raised first class letters from 4 to 5 cents and air mail from 7 to 8 cents, with potential revenue of about 500 million annually. The White House preview suggested the surplus could be affected if the rate increase fails again.
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State of the Union
Opera Singer Seeks Manager in Danish Berlin Ad
Berlin ad seeks financier manager and perhaps spouse for opera singer Isinger, 30, with a four octave voice. The classified note asks for anonymity and mentions a post office box in Frank Hurt. No further identifying details are provided.
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Die Welt
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Threats to Kishi amid US Japan security treaty
Premier Nobusuke Kishi received over a hundred threatening letters opposing the American Japanese security treaty and threats to his life with about one in ten indicating harm if he signs. Police posted special guards as he prepares to depart for Washington for the signing.
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UPI
Nobusuke Kisui
Washington
Kishi
Japan
Venezuelan unionists stage 15 minute token strike
An estimated one million Venezuelan trade unionists joined a 15 minute token strike in Caracas to show support for the government. The press alleged the regime faced indirect attacks by counter revolutionary elements.
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UPI
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