Costly election methods debated in Sullivan County primary
In Sullivan County, officials compare costs of voting by printed ballots versus modern voting machines for the April 3 Democratic primary. Estimates place added machine expenses around 200 dollars beyond standard ballot printing, with custodial, training, and extra judge fees noted, while ballots for 21 machineless precincts must still be prepared. The county previously purchased 23 machines in 1951, with annual installments continuing, drawing political lines over broader use.
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Neal O'Steen
Sullivan County
Amaide
W. (Sack) Isley
Democratic
Sekenp
Sample
County Election Commission
Anatracht
Shema
Elecion Commission
Isley
Election Commission
Lus
Kingsport
The
Automatic Voting Machine Co
Jamestown
N. J
Atlantic Liners Receive Mine Alert Near Southampton
A war era mine is drifting in the English Channel near the Isle of Wight. The Cunard Queen Elizabeth and United States, the Cunard and U S liners, plan to pass the area as authorities monitor floating mines reported by the Orion and other vessels.
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London Fmnsi
United States
Queen Elisbeth
Southampton
Cunard Line
Queen Elizabeth
U.S. Lines
Isle of Wight
English Channel
Commandore B. G. Goldsworthy
Orion
Tilbury
Lae
Virginia Finance Budget Faces Senate Vote Today
In Richmond the fate of seven million dollars in amendments to the state budget bill hangs on a Senate Finance Committee report due today. The panel is not seen as friendly to provisions diverting funds to state heads rather than income tax refunds next fall. The House added the section as amendments. passage would curb Byrd automatic tax cut protections. The House debates a union shop enforcement bill, while a sales tax referendum bill for counties dies in committee. The Senate backs a 36 mile toll road between Richmond and Petersburg.
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Richmond
INS
Senate Finance Comittee
House
House of Delegates
House Labor Committee
Senate Bi
Senate
Petersburg
Prison Improvement Group Sets First Meeting on April 2
The State Penal Institutions Improvement Commission will meet in Nashville on April 2 to study the prison system and propose improvements. Chairman Will Henry Atkins of Knoxville announced the formation by Gov. Frank Clement.
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Nashville
State Penal Institutions Improvement Commission
Will Henry Atkins
Knoxville
Frank Clement
House Leaders Foresee Near Unanimous Tax Cut Bill Approval
Washington House leaders from both parties expect near unanimous support late today for a bill cutting about 12 million dollars yearly from excise taxes and delaying other cuts for a year. The plan would set excise and sales taxes at 10 percent, with liquor and tobacco exceptions, effective April 1, and seeks to lower consumer prices while aiding business amid economic strain.
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Washington
House
Politierl
Senate
Nixon says United States will fight on our own terms
Vice President Nixon told a Philadelphia Bulletin Forum audience that the United States has shifted its approach to fight on its own terms. He cited reorganized armed strength and planning, noted gains against communism, and credited President Eisenhower, the National Security Council, and top defense leaders for a period of peace and prosperity.
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Philadelphia
Nixon
Philadelphia Bulletin Forum
United States
U. S
Hisenhower
National Security Council
John Foster Dulles
Defense Department
Defense
Charles £. Wilson
Army
Robert T. Stevens
Air Force
Harold Talcott
Navy
Robert B.anderson
McCarthy presses radio time to answer Adlai Stevenson
Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy urged a Saturday night half hour on radio and TV to answer Adlai E. Stevenson and challenged FCC rules that allow networks to deny him equal facilities. He plans to hire attorneys and cited NBC and CBS as denying him comparable time while Nixon spokesman for the networks. The Senate subcommittee resumes hearings on alleged subversion as witnesses including Peter Gragis and Annie Lee Moss prepare to testify about Communist ties and Pentagon investigations.
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Washington
INS
Joseph R. McCarthy
Adlai E. Stevenson
Pvety Statal Corps
Defense
Wisconsin
Republican National Committee
Richard M. Nixon
Senate Investigations Group
Peter A Gragis
Levittown, N
Federal Telecommunications Laboratory
Nutley N. J
Annie Lee Moss
Pentagon
FBI
CBS
NBC
Steverson
Nixon
McCarthy
Administration Moves To Fill Navy Vacancy
Washington reports the White House moved to fill the Navy secretary post vacancy after Robert B. Anderson was chosen as deputy defense secretary. President Hoover sent Anderson’s nomination to the Senate to succeed Roger M. Kyes, who remains as defense No. 2. Anderson, a Democrat from Texas, is under consideration amid talk of Governor John Lodge of Connecticut possibly succeeding him.
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Washington (P
Navy
Robert B. Anderson
Defense
White House
Hisenhower
Anderson
Senate
Roger M. Kyes
Defense Department
Texas
Wilson
Pentagon
Jonni Lodge
Connecticut
Navy Post
Dulles Seeks Latin Good Will Despite No Aid Pledges
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles told the tenth Inter American Conference in Caracas the United States will seek good economic relations with Latin America but offered no concrete aid commitments. He stressed mutual respect, private capital flows southward, and the limits of government in the economy, urging Latin American receptiveness to equitable tax terms and protections for private initiative.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Insi
Joh Foster Dulles
United States
Latin America
Eisenhower
Duwhees
U. S
Americas
Dulles
U.S
Samuel Dr. Waugh
Waugh
Schwable Faces Honor Of Shame
Washington Marine Corps disclosed a court martial and a ceremony to award Col. Frank H Schwable the Legion of Merit for his Korea service. A court of inquiry continues hearings on his germ warfare confession, but officials say the medal could still be presented at an appropriate time. The credibility of withdrawal hinges on anticipated charges. Marines Commandant Gen Lemuel Shepard emphasizes Schwable earned the award as a staff chief before capture July 8, 1952.
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Washington
Ins
Marine’ Corps
Frank H.'Schwable
Schwabe
Korea
Marine Headquarters
Althougly
Schwable
Lemuel C. Shepherd
Marine Corps
Eisenhower
Linden-Dobyns Bennett quar terfinal contest broadcast
The basketball game between Dobyns Bennett and Linden in the state tournament quarterfinals will be broadcast on WKPT FM. The radio airing is scheduled to start at 7 p.m.
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Dobyns-Bennett
Linden
Wkpt-Fm
Bureau Insists on Age Proof for Pension Applicant
Adolphus A. Washauer, 74, sought an old age pension and was asked for proof of age. He told the Census Bureau he was born in Eugene, Gre, Feb 11, 1833, a date four years before his father’s birth. The bureau replied that its records are accurate and error is unlikely.
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San Bernardino
Calif
Adolphus A. Washauer
Census Bureau
Eugene
Gre
Washauer
Murder Suspect Takes Own Life in Hollywood Hotel
Diary Wells 31, widow charged with murdering her wealthy husband Cecil Moore Wells, 51, was found dead in a Hollywood hotel from sleeping pill overdose amid a rumored affair with Johnny Warren, a Negro drummer. She left notes implying guilt and concern for her son Mark, and denied the charges while insisting two intruders killed Wells. Warren was arrested previously and released on bail. authorities noted a possible influence of the Alaska murder trial on her state of mind.
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Los Angeles
Wells
Hollywood
Johnny Warren
Fairbanks
Alaska
Cecil Moore Wells
Warren
Cecil
Ruben Talle
Seattle
Mark
Taiste
Warren J
Oakland
Mrs. Wells
Fairbanks Golf and Country Club
Eisenhower avoids endorsing Stevenson's anti split charge
President Eisenhower rejected Stevenson’s claim that the Republican party is split and warned against intraparty squabbles. He avoided backing Flanders’ criticism of McCarthy while saying Nixon may answer Stevenson and networks should air responses. He urged party unity and cautioned against internecine warfare harming the administration.
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Washington (Inc
Eisenhower
Adlai Stevenson
McGarthy
Ralph
Vidi
Flanders
Joseph R McCarthy
R-Wis
Senate
Richard M. Nixon
Bherenson
McCarthy
Stevenson
MelCarthy
Gop
Ctevenson
Nixon
Eisenhower Eyes Tax Cuts Speech To Nation
President Eisenhower announced plans to explain the administration tax program in a major speech next week. Congress prepares to vote on a proposed 912 million dollar excise tax cut tied to a sunset of taxes set to expire April 1. The White House expects easier House passage and aims to temper Senate prospects with a nonpartisan address.
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Washington
INS
Ident
Eisenhower
House
Senate
Bridge Near Eastman Closed For Repairs
The Clinchfield Railroad Co. has temporarily closed the railroad bridge on Eastman Road for repairs. City official Charles K. Maras assisant city manager said the bridge should reopen by the end of the day.
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Eastman Road
Charles K. Mar
Asistanit
Marsh
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