Dulles Defends Peace Risk In Life Magazine Row
Secretary of State Dulles said the United States must take a calculated risk for peace when challenged by a potential aggressor. He argued the Life Magazine piece overemphasized certain points and credited him unfairly, though he did not regret that some approve his actions. The briefing dominated a news conference as he clarified his stance and addressed the article's headline.
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Dulles
United States
Life Magazine
James Shepley
See Sees
Demos Bow To GOP In New Move
In Harrisburg a Republican backed sales tax was billed as central to a new tax package to end a 13 month deadlock. A 2 or 3 percent rate was to be voted on, with House Democrats delaying a meeting on the measure. Senate Republicans pressed a plan to raise about 400 million dollars as Democrats urged alignment on terms.
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Four Die in Turnpike Crash Near New Stanton
Four killed and four injured in an auto truck collision on the Pennsylvania Turnpike eight miles east of the New Stanton Interchange. Victims reportedly from Detroit. Truck driver Jim Singer of Toledo identified. he suffered third degree burns. Snow covered highway hampered rescue as investigators sought details. Julie Alexander of Detroit among the injured.
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New Stanton
Detroit
Mt. Pleasant Hospital
Jim Singer
Toledo
Ohio
Julie Alexander
Eisenhower quiets tax cut push in election year
President Eisenhower told Congress a balanced budget for this year and next, urging prudence on tax slashing. He cited government income of 64.5 billion with a 230 million surplus for the current year and projected 66.3 billion income against 65.87 billion spending for 1957, recommending the surplus go to reducing the national debt.
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Eisenhower
Congress
Rabid Fox Campaign Moves to Scientific Level in February
Lawrence County's drive to eradicate rabid foxes intensifies as February, when most dens are active, will see gas bombs used against dens. The outbreak has caused the death of about 50 head of livestock in Louisa Kentucky.
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Louisa
Lawrence County
Return To Normal- Detroit Happy With Papers Back
The 46 day Detroit newspaper strike ended restoring routine for 1,200,000 subscribers. News, Times and Free Press were shut simultaneously, affecting 4,600 workers and prompting broadcasters to expand news coverage while stores used more mailings and displays. The Polish Daily News added an English section, boosting its circulation.
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Family Circle
News, Times and Free Press
Dome
Detroit Re Iysorter
Long Range Foreign Aid Plan Debated By Senate Committee
Washington The Eisenhower administration defends a plan to authorize foreign aid commitments up to ten years ahead as Undersecretary Herbert Hoover Jr testifies before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in closed session. Officials say criticism stems from a misimpression that the entire program would be long term rather than specific projects.
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Eisenhower
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Herbert Hoover Jr
Senate Committee
Congress
School Building Grants Listed
Washington says Pennsylvania will receive 14 189 000 dollars in federal grants annually for school construction under Eisenhower's program, with a state match of 17 804 000 dollars. Spokesman calls figures tentative. local districts in Pennsylvania would get 11 993 000 if approved. Indiana county drug stores close tonight. Indiana Pharmaceutical Society meeting. Elks party weekend.
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Department of Welfare
Pennsylvania
Eisenhower
Ford Sets Stock Price For Ford Offering Tomorrow
Ford Motor Co plans a public offering of 19,200,000 common shares at 64.50 a share, yielding about 642.6 million for Ford Foundation Inc. The price was filed with the SEC as the final legal step before the sale begins tomorrow morning amid strong underwriter interest from about 722 firms. The issue would place public investors in coownership with the heirs of founder Henry Ford.
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Ford Motor Co
Ford Foundation, Inc
Securities and Exchange Commission
Henry Ford
SEC
New York
Detroit
Ford Foundation
Rewton
County Acts To Save On Feed Costs
County commissioners move to reduce feed costs by adopting a low bid system for county home purchases. Aimed at saving $15,300,000 in discounts, the plan shifts buying to Indiana County feed dealers and requires monthly bids after firm item lists are provided. The afternoon meeting will decide on details and timelines.
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Diana County
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Fae Dee Miller
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Ford Foundation to reinvest earnings assets
Ford Foundation plans to reinvest up to 200 million dollars in other securities to diversify income sources away from Ford Motor Company earnings, maintaining charitable status. See Ford Sets page for full details.
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Ford Co
Ford
Stopgap Funds Again Delayed
Harrisburg report notes a 50 million dollar stopgap appropriation for general state expenses passed the House unanimously and sent to the Senate. It would support salaries of state workers and other general costs, forming the third temporary grant amid a tax deadlock. The 150 million total would be deducted from the final general appropriation after a tax program is enacted.
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Senate
Indiana Survey Shows More In Upper Income Brackets
Indiana households show 47.5 percent of consumer units earning $4,000 or more, up from 35.6 percent in 1951. About 2,480 units are over $4,000 and 1,140 exceed $6,000, signaling broader middle and upper income growth and higher consumer spending patterns. Higher earners buy more major appliances, homes, cars, and travel.
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Mansfield Asks Probe On Ridgway Charge
Senator Mansfield urged a Senate inquiry into General Ridgway s claim that as Army chief he faced efforts to destroy U S fighting strength The issue followed Ridgway s comments in a Saturday Evening Post article and his criticism of Defense policies and Eisenhower remarks.
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Saturday Evening Post
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D-Mont
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U. S
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Eisenhower
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New York
Francis Case
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Louisiana Voters At Polls Today Primary Opens
Louisiana begins the nation’s first state primary of the presidential year as five Democratic hopefuls seek the nomination. Republicans, a minority, field two lieutenant governor candidates and several for the Legislature. Democratic victory all but assures the outcome.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Robert Kennon
U. S
Louisana
Audrey's Yarn Shop Moves to Temporary Location
Audrey's Yarn Shop announces a temporary address at 412 Church Street with phone 64-8922. A separate item lists 429 Qiks Party Wednesday, with abbreviated title and unclear details.
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Audrey's Yarn Shop
Church St. Ph
Auto death near Butler claims 85 year old pedestrian
W. G. McCormick, 85, was killed by an automobile on Rt. 8 four miles north of Butler. Ralph Stewart of West Sunbury was identified by police as the driver. McCormick was the county’s fourth auto fatality of the year.
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W. G. McCormick
Rt. 8
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Ralph Stewart
West Sunbury
McCormick
California Flood Losses Mount Across Coast and Inland
San Francisco engineers watched the Feather River at Yuba City as fresh flood losses were counted across California. New damage was reported at Bolinas and Stinson Beach in Marin County, areas recently added to flood disaster lists by President Eisenhower. The Feather and Yuba rivers crested at 68.3 feet and began to fall while Shanghai Bend’s hastily rebuilt levee remained frail.
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Yuba City
Bolinas
Stinson Beach
Marin County
Eisenhower
John J. Livingstone
Air Force
Shanghai Bend
Sierra Nevada Mountains
Bell Telephone rate boost delayed six months in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg reports a 36 million dollar annual rate hike proposal by Bell Telephone Co. of Pennsylvania is under six month Public Utility Commission suspension for investigation. The plan would affect 2.4 million subscribers, with hearings set after March 14 action and a suspension through September 4.
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Bell Telephone Co
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