House OKs foreign aid bill despite cuts
The House defeated deeper cuts and approved 3.603 billion dollars for the next fiscal year, with 150 Democrats and 109 Republicans voting for. The bill remains an authorization setting ceilings. criteria for countries and programs include military aid to 41 nations and Point Four technical assistance totaling about 171 million.
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House
Eisenhower
Senate
Foreign Affairs Committee
Congress
Venezuela
Nixon
Lebannon
Latin America
Rus study old age shows 11 centenarians in sample
Moscow reports the Soviet Academy of Sciences studies long life finding 11 of 17 000 elderly Russians under observation are over a hundred years old. The document notes some elderly continue work in land, livestock, machinery sectors in their native villages. Classified ads list surplus sale listings with contact details.
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Moscow
Russia
Academy of Sciences
Izvestia
Senate OKs Auto Price Labeling Bill
The Senate approved a bill requiring auto manufacturers to label new cars with suggested retail prices and extras by Oct. 1. Sen. A. S. Monroney said the plan could aid the auto industry, ending haphazard merchandising. The measure, passed unanimously, moves to the House for action.
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Washington
Senate
A. S
Mike Monroney
D-Okla
Demos UK Accord on Trade Bill
Washington reports that House Democratic leaders backed a compromise plan granting President Eisenhower a five year extension of the reciprocal trade program with power to cut tariffs by 23 percent. The plan lets Congress override tariffs by a two thirds vote, with assurances the administration will formally bless the measure when it reaches the Ways and Means Committee.
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Washington
House
Eisenhower
Congress
Senate
Tariff Commission
Conferees Approve Postal Rate and Pay Increases
A House Senate conference committee reached a compromise bill to raise postal rates by 530 million dollars and provide a 257 million dollar pay hike for postal workers. Senator Olin D Johnson vowed the measure would stand despite anticipated White House opposition, noting a veto would block 530 million in revenue and that first class rate would rise from 3 to 4 cents after a 30 day period post signature.
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WASHINGTON @P
House-Senate
White House
Olin D. Johnson
D-Sc
Senate Post Office Committee
Eisenhower
Johnson
Eisenhower Defends Sending Troops and Venezuela Visit
President Eisenhower defended sending troops to the Caribbean for Nixon’s protection and called the action a simple precaution. He noted possible tax cuts and ruled out major new public works. He defended federal troop use in Little Rock, warned about a Gestapo-like enforcement, and said he expects allied agreement on Khrushchev’s atomic talks proposal. He recalled demonstrations against him in European cities.
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Washington
Eisenhower
South America
United States
Caribbean
Nixon
Venezuela
Lebanon
Algeria
Congress
Little Rock
Ark
Orval Faubus
FBI
Virginia
Khrushchev
Peru
Truman
Fired Fireman Held as Firebug Kalamazoo Case
A 19 year old ex fireman Kenneth W. Knapp was jailed after pleading guilty to setting grass fires and triggering false alarms in Cooper Township. He received 30 days and a $25 fine, the act occurred after his firing from the township fire department.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Kenneth W. Knapp
Cooper Township
Long Beach Huntington Hotel Beachfront Listing Ad
An offer for live on the beach stays at the Huntington Hotel 1290 E Ocean Blvd Long Beach. The property features rooms with private baths wall-to-wall carpeting writing desks and telephone service. A large dining room serves meals including turkey options and Virginia Naw praises the food. Weekly rates listed around $28.50 with a breakfast service and public dining facility noted.
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E. Ocean Blvd
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Turkey
Virginia
Svery
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