Lumber Industry Seeks Research Over Subsidies
Washington AP reports that the domestic lumber industry, facing import competition, urges research rather than subsidies. Chief Forester Kenneth B. Pomeroy backs three goals: forest protection, full utilization with direct federal returns, and intensified forestry research. Industry groups seek funding for Forest Products Laboratory expansions and hardwood and regional research facilities.
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Indian U2 Flights Over R China Report
DARJEELING India AP Indian forces conduct photo reconnaissance along the Tibetan border using Nationalist Chinese or American U2 planes likely from Okinawa or Formosa. Nehru says China has moved more troops into Tibet and is building new roads.
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Congress Staff Boom Fuels Debate On Private Capitol Bureaucracy
In 1914 Carl Vinson’s staff was one secretary at $125 a month. Now over 7,000 staffers cost more than $50 million annually. The House considers raising office expenses by $10,500 per representative to add staff, while critics like Sen. Ellender urge trimming subcommittees. Supporters, including Library of Congress official Dr. Galloway, call the staff a necessary counterbalance to complex modern governance.
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Library of Congress
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Executive Department
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Senate Committee On Government Operations
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Bible verse reading challenge in schools in Maryland and Pennsylvania
Two families contest state rules on Bible verse readings in public schools. The top photo shows Mrs. Madalyn E. Murray of Baltimore with her sons William 16 and Garth 8 outside the Supreme Court. The lower image features Edward Schempp with Donna Roger Ellery and Mrs. Schempp plus a friend, Josephine Hallett.
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Schempp
Ellery
Josephine Hallett
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Congress Passes Act to Streamline Staffing
The Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946, passed after extensive hearings, aims to streamline Congress for modern needs. House staff averages 4,350 with 3,000 in members’ offices and 500 for committees. Senate totals average 3,000 in members’ offices and 600 for committees. Remaining staff serve Congress as a whole. Staffing varies by district size and state population.
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Khrushchev Fires Five Cabinet Officials in Kazakh Republic
MOSCOW AP reports Premier Khrushchev ordered the dismissal of five cabinet ministers in the Kazakh Soviet Republic amid growing corruption charges and a drop in grain harvests blamed on dishonesty and government bungling.
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Locals Catch A Lent Special At Henninger’s Carryout
Henninger’s offers Lent carryout special at 79 cents from regular $1.00. Phone numbers 4-9226 or 2-9058, hours weekdays 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays carryouts only 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Also notes Universal Photo Service on State Street for film drop, satisfaction guaranteed refunds. Rummage sale Monday to Thursday at 120 South 10th features clothing, lawn mower, TV and other household items. Cider discussion notes various fruit bases for juice or ferment.
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