Social Security bill expands benefits and coverage
The measure would raise monthly benefits to a maximum of 162.75 for married couples and 108.50 for singles, extend eligibility to about 10 million more Americans, and include 1.6 million farm hands and 3 million others new to OASI. Wages subject to tax rise to 4,200 with the current 2 percent rate through 1960.
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K Eisenhower
House
Ways and Means Committee
Senate
Dan Reed
New York Republican
Eisenhower
Reed
Congress
Upturn in U S business signaled by modest gains
Expert observers note signals of recovery with a Federal Reserve report showing a first quarter drop in instalment credit followed by a small April rise. Production in steel climbs for six straight weeks while mills run over 70 percent capacity. Eric Johnston of the Motion Picture Association calls the outlook brighter due to tech progress and cost cuts.
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United States
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve
Dan
Bradstreet
Eric Johnston
Motion Picture Association of America
Attlee Labor MPs Visit Red China Sparks Debate
London reports eight British Labor MPs led by former prime minister Attlee plan a summer visit to Red China. The move triggers criticism over foreign policy autonomy, with observers noting Britain’s indifference to Korea’s 140,000 casualties and questioning Attlee’s stance on the Far East.
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Britain
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Lawrence
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U.S
Moscow
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China
Attlee
Foreign Office
Korea
Far East
United Na
Clement Attlee
United States
Formosa
Bevan
America
London News Chronicle
Chou En-Lai
Wisconsin
United Nations
UW Regent Oscar Rennebohm considered for chairmanship
Wisconsin political notes report discussion in University of Wisconsin circles about elevating Regent Oscar Rennebohm to chair the University Board of Regents while Matt Werner remains head. Other items note Rep. Glenn Davis calling Army McCarthy hearings a TV side show and Wisconsin Republicans debating county organization peace, plus coverage of liberal arts degrees and annexation talk.
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Madison
Wis
University of Wisconsin
Oscar Rennebohm
University Board of Regents
Matt Werner
Sheboygan
Wabter J. Kohler
Wisconsin
Congress
Glenn W. Davis
Wisconsin Second District
Davis
Washington
Congress On Spot To Make A Record In 1954
Washington quick look at congressional actions in 1954 shows six major measures passed including St Lawrence seaway, defense pact with South Korea, Air Force academy creation, tax extensions, highway funding, and CCC borrowing. House and Senate split affects Eisenhower program prospects and key proposals shelved or stalled.
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Congress
Marlow
United States
House
Senate
Sen
Wayne Morse
Oregon
Canada
St. Lawrence Seaway
South Korea
Air Force Academy
Commodity Credit Corp
Letters About McCarthyism and Flag Etiquette
Readers debate McCarthyism and constitutional balance with Roy Cohn testimony cited. A mother defends proper flag protocol for Memorial Day warning against disrespect and ground contact, urging respect for national symbols and signatures.
Battle over labor racketeering taints Washington hearings
Washington inquiry into payoffs to painters union officials reveals bribes tied to contracts at Andrews Air Base and Capitol dome work. Key figures include R. C. Lowry, C. H. Rhodes, John Sullivan, Archie Moore, and Michael Restascia. Democrats vetoed further hearing while CIO and AFL CIO leaders push to clean up racketeering.
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Detroit
Teamsters Union
Michigan
Teamster
Homer Ferguson
Teamsters
Downey Rice
Arthur Towland
Washington
George Bender
Ohio
Pearson
Clare Hoffman
Painters Union
R. C. Lowry
Painters District Council No. 51
C. H. Rhodes
John E. Sullivan
District Council
Archie Moore
Andrews Air Base
Moore
Lwry
Rhodes
Sullivan
Andrews Field
Michael Restascia
Lowry
Capitol Dome
Capitol
David Lynn
District of Columbia Painters Council
House
Robert Minte
Edward W. Minte
Forest Glen Hospital
Minte
Southern
Baltimore
Forest Glen
Painers Union
Minto
Bender
CIO
AF of L
Dave Beck
New York
Central Trades and Labor Council
AFL
Victor Risenfeld
Broadstreets, Inc
Raymond C. Deering
Manufacturers Trust Co
John de Lury
Teamsters Local 831
Isador Lubin
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Teamsters Local 807
The
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Ten Years Ago Girl Scouts Honor Local Mothers
From the Files Of The La Crosse Tribune recalls ten years ago Mrs. Robert E. Moore Mrs. Harry Wright and Mrs. Rose Boyle receiving pins from Girl Scout Rita Matiak at USC. Moore and Boyle were Gold Star mothers and Wright a six star mother related to World War II.
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Robert E. Moore
Harry Wright
Rose Boyle
Rita Matiak
USC
Moore
Boyle
Wright
76Th Infantry Division
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Ossian, Iowa
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