Delaware River steel plan sparks Congress battle
The Delaware River port project to serve the Philadelphia to Trenton area faces a funding clash with U S Steel and federal subsidies. Senator Martin pushes for an $81 million dredging program financed by tolls and company or local contributions, while President and critics warn against pork barrel effects and regional bias. Governor Leader weighs keeping a sales tax against proposals to raise corporate taxes to balance the budget.
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May Involve Russians In Current Issue
Washington reports that the Foreign Relations and Armed Services Committees told the Senate that Communist China may seek Soviet involvement in future hostilities around Formosa. The joint report said the United States must accept calculated risk and questioned the applicability of a 1950 Soviet-Chinese defense treaty to Formosa. Dulles and other leaders reportedly doubted the treaty terms would be invoked if tensions with Communist China rose.
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Death in Bomb Case Probed by San Angelo Attorney
Harry Weaver husband of slain heiress Helen Harris Weaver disclosed he was advised by attorney Carl Runge not to take a lie detector test. Weaver suggested a motive may have targeted him as the bomber’s intended victim. no arrests have been made. Dist. Atty. Aubrey Stokes criticized a $10,000 reward offered by Weaver and his daughters as potentially hindering prosecution.
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Westinghouse worker nets 4375 for suggestion
Pittsburgh area Westinghouse Electric Corp East Pittsburgh plant employee Robert Felt won 4375 dollars for a suggestion on purchasing insulating oil used in circuit breakers and transformers. The company said large savings will be realized at East Pittsburgh and Sharon plants. Felt, with 14 years at Westinghouse, plans to buy a new home with his award.
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Parole Board Faces Decision on Dugan Case
Harrisburg officials plan a parole review for Felix Dugan of Allegheny County. The State Parole Board intends to interview Dugan at Western State Penitentiary with Theodore H. Reiber and FE. Washington Rhodes. Dugan, serving 10 to 20 years for payroll robbery, may see action before the Pardons Board meets February 15–16.
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Bank of England Hikes Interest Rate to 3.5 Percent
London reports the Bank of England raised the bank rate from 3 to 3.5 percent marking an effort to curb gentle inflation. The move signals tighter borrowing costs across Britain as government bonds have fallen, with implications for lending and the economy, amid ongoing prosperity and bond market shifts.
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Australia backs U S on Formosa policy
Canberra officials state Australia opposes handing Formosa and the Pescadores to Red China. They support UN efforts to prevent regional war while maintaining stability. Prime Minister Menzies in London echoed calls to distinguish Formosa Pescadores from offshore China islands. Also noted is U S birth toll of over 36.75 million in the past decade.
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