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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1957

Page

8

Schaert Wins Austrian Presidency In Quiet Election

Adolf Schärert, a Socialist, secured the Austrian presidency with about 3.1 million votes to rival Denkgal’s 25, etc. Schärert becomes the third socialist president since WWII, succeeding Koerner who died in office. Turnout neared 66 percent amid a peaceful campaign.

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Tax Cut Debate Moves to Hearings by Congress

A Joint Congressional subcommittee will call top economists to advise on whether taxes should be cut, with hearings set for the first two weeks of June. Speaker Rayburn backs a cautious approach while Eisenhower opposes cuts now. Senate test and budget cuts loom large as lawmakers consider next steps.

Washington Sim Rayburn Texas Eisenhower Nem Kenneth B. Keating GOP House Judiciary Committee House Senate Kets Ing Congress Srint Congressional Economic Committee Step Wilbur 10. Mills Ark Waysn Means Rayburn Mills Arkansan

Formosa Flu Epidemic Spreads as Keeling Cases Fall

In Formosa the Titivetan epidemic grows in northern regions and moves south toward Talpi. Keeling, the outbreak’s origin, shows a drop with about 4,000 reported cases. Foreigners including Aker jenna and others appear unaffected so far.

Formosa Keeling Talpi Linder Aker Jenna Pepe

Viet Nam Leader Ts En Route to U S

Saigon reports Viet Nam leader Diem will visit the United States for a cross country trip. The plan calls for talks with Eisenhower Dulles and Nixon, attendance at a National Press Club luncheon, and tours including Fort Belvoir and Warless cities on a swing to the West Coast. Diem seeks increased aid to help stem communism in Southeast Asia.

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Hermit plans raft to survive Wichita Falls floods

A two year old hermit on an island in the Wichita River, living with six dogs and avoiding whisky, says he will build a raft if floods rise again. He currently climbs into his shack roof to wait out high water and must wade to town when the river is shallow.

Wichita Falls Tex Wichita River Barry Cleveland Arbuckle

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