House Launches Tax-Cut Battle Votes Tomorrow
Washington report on a heated fight over a Democratic plan to cut income taxes for all, signaling major party clashes in the House. Leaders from Mills and Priest push for broader relief while Speaker Martino Matson predicts GOP passage. President Eisenhower warns against revenue loss and inflation as Republicans defend the plan. The debate centers on exemptions and tax relief for wage earners versus benefits for the wealthy.
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Rep. Cooper
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U S Promises Japan Aid For 23 Fishermen
U S promises aid to 23 Japanese fishermen hurt by radioactive dust from a mid Pacific atomic test. Ambassador Allison reports U S action with Japan and the Atom Bomb Casualty Commission sending a six man team from Hiroshima to Tokyo to assist the injured crew aboard the Fukuya Masa.
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Atomic Energy Commission
Shigeru Yoshida
Diet
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U.S
Capital Papers Reveal Merger Capital Papers Reveal Merger
The Washington Post announced it has purchased the Washington Times Herald and will publish a single newspaper under both names. Eugene Meyer will chair the new publication. Philip L. Graham becomes president and publisher of the merged paper. The price and terms were not disclosed, described as a private transaction with speculative ranges discussed.
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Paratroop Reinforcements Bolster Dienbienphu Defenses
Report from HANOT (INS) states 700 paratroops dropped under enemy fire to reinforce Dienbienphu as the Vietminh threat looms. Vietminh forces close to the French lines move from north and east, while Paris facing calls to end alleged military sacrifices.
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Secret Papers Missing at Hanford Plant Denial
Senate Atomic Energy Chairman Cole denies reports of missing top secret papers at the Hanford atomic energy installation in Washington state. He released a letter to Rep Pelly after closed hearings with AEC officials, saying no theft or espionage is indicated and the incident is closed.
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Cole Irny
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House Atomic Energy
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Harn‘ford Atomic Energy Plant
Pelly R-Washt
Washington State
Atomica Energy Commission
David F. Shaw
Hanford
K.D. Nichols
AEC
John Waters
Cole
Sullivan County polio vaccine trial to start within month
Sullivan County health officials expect the polio vaccine trial to begin within a month with statewide health leaders convening in Nashville for instructions. Local parents and school communities express support while Sullivan Johnson Medical Society and county Board of Health back the program.
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Dg. W. Erwin
Sullivan County
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Washington County
Hmpiett Byrd
Ross N. Robinson
Superi
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Robert D. Daly
Douglas
John Powers
Sally
Andrew Jackson School
Clyde Arnold
Jackson School
Shirley
Arnold
Seven Arrests To Smash Dope Ring In Chicago
CHICAGO authorities report seven arrests in a narcotics ring believed to be the main source of supply for roclefs in the Chicago area. Federal narcotics chief Albert E Aman said the ring handled about 10 million dollars in annual business and at least 168000 dollars weekly from heroin sales. The operation was led by Anthony Pape, 40.
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City Board Sets May 29 Vote On Fluoridation
Kingsport voters will decide fluoridation on May 29 after the Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a resolution. Polls open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The same meeting authorized water pumping facility expansion and rights of way for a bypass road, plus bids for two high capacity pumps.
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Times
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Reedy Creek
K. Marsh
J. G. Rogers
Civil Service
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Fairmont Avenue
Putnam Street
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Young Turks Promise To Run For Virginia Senate
RICHMOND Va INS Two leaders of the Young Turks who helped defeat the administration on tax refunds say they will run for the state senate in 1955 Delegates Armistead Booth of Alexandria and Stuart Bam Carter of Fincastle head the coalition in the Virginia House of Delegates. Two other coalition supporters Willam B Spong of Portsmouth and Glyn R Phillips of Clintwood may also seek senate seats If they win the coalition would gain broader strength in the legislature Booth a Rhodes Scholar and lawyer and Carter a trial lawyer call themselves organization men with potential to become new political figures in the Old Dominion
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Armistead Booth
Alexandria
Stuart Bam Carter
Fincastle
Virgia House of Delegates
Willam B. Spong
Portsmouth
Glyn R. Phillips
Clintwood
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Carter
Old Dominion
Time reveals size of 0.8 thermonuclear blast
Time magazine reports a March 1 thermonuclear explosion at the U S proving grounds in the Marshall Islands. Observers and island residents received high radiation exposure far above safety limits. AEC reclassified the test as a misfire due to the immense blast force.
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Egyptian Police Nab 9 Red Spy Suspects
Egyptian police disclosed the arrest of nine alleged Greek Communist suspects accused of transmitting sensitive documents through phony love letters. The Alexandria cell was described as the Middle East Red activity headquarters and broken up on Monday.
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Dempster Invites Eisenhower for Trout Fishing Visit
Knoxville Mayor George R. Dempster said he would invite President Eisenhower to visit his mountain cabin near the Great Smoky Mountains for trout fishing. He also urged support to reappoint Gordon R. Clapp as TVA director and planned to send the invitation upon Eisenhower's return.
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Waslington
George R. Dempster
Knoxville
Eisenhower
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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Dempsti
Gordon R. Clapp
TVA
Negro Candidate Drops From Race in Tennessee Senate
In Memphis a 56 year old Baptist clergyman Rev Roy Love withdrew from consideration as a state Senate candidate after learning ministers are barred from serving in either legislative house by Article IX, Section 3 of the Tennessee Constitution. He had announced his bid last night saying Negroes should hold political office.
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Tennessee
Roy Love
Kingsport Parks Plan Gets 11300 Funding Approval
Kingsport boards approve 11300 for park expansion and improvements at Fred Johnson Park and Cloud Park project. They also postpone a percentage charge on concession receipts from athletic events and high school football, with January 1 1955 as the date.
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Kingsport Park
City Recreation Commission
Kingsport
Lerjon
Alen N. Droder
Reds Promise Release Of Jap War Prisoners
London dispatch reports that most Japanese soldiers and civilians held as POWs and internees in World War II would be freed soon. The POWs would be handed over to the Japanese Red Cross and sail for Japan aboard the Kaunmar.
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Japan
Weapon List Reveals 180+ Guided Missiles in Use
Washington reports a Defense Department catalog shows at least 180 missile types in use, production, or testing. The leak exposed new aircraft models and revisions for Nike and various anti aircraft and sea launch systems, with Gen Ridgway describing plans for a markedly improved missile to extend Nike capabilities.
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Defense Department
United States
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Navy
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Nike
Matthew Ridgway
Senate Appropriations
McCarthy to be examined by Army lawyers
President Eisenhower voiced full confidence in Secretary Stevens amid the McCarthy Roy Cohn controversy. He said Stevens’ integrity is clear and that the inquiry will seek sworn testimony next week. McCarthy agreed to cross examination by Army lawyers, calling for legal counsel for all adverse witnesses. The probe centers on Army charges that pressure was used to influence G David Schine’s status, with Leeland Stevens under scrutiny as chair.
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Eisenhower
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Withim
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McCarthy
R-Wisi
Wisconsin
Leeland
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McCarhy
Roy Cohn
G. David Schine
Camp Gordon, Ga
Eisenhower Warns Aggressors and Defends Tax Plan
President Eisenhower vowed to retaliate swiftly against any aggressor and warned against a congressional declaration of war after a surprise attack. He defended his administration's tax program, dismissing charges it favors the rich while weighing proposed increases in personal exemptions. He also commented on the new look in national defense, calling it an intelligent adaptation rather than a fundamental change.
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