Eisenhower urges debt cut and steady growth in State of the Union
President Eisenhower outlines a program emphasizing fiscal balance and debt reduction while preserving prosperity. He pushes for a modern highway system, expanded foreign aid, and farm program reforms, with no immediate tax cuts until debt pacing improves. White House delivery to Congress marked by his absence from the podium due to recovery.
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Adenauer Celebrates 80th Birthday With Global Wishes
Chancellor Konrad Adenauer marked his 80th birthday in Bonn as world leaders and figures send congratulatory messages. Pope Pius XII awarded the Vatican's second highest honor, while Nehru Eisenhower Eden Churchill and others offered praise and best wishes. The mail carried rose stamps honoring the occasion and the celebration will extend over five days to spare him strain.
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Long Range Foreign Aid Plan Proposed By Eisenhower
President Eisenhower asked Congress to authorize long term commitments for foreign aid extending into future years. He cited unrest in Asia and the Middle East as vulnerable to communism and described talks with Soviet leaders as making long term commitments necessary to deter aggression.
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Senator Millikin hospitalized for sudden illness
Washington Senator Millikin R-Cole, was taken to an emergency hospital after a sudden digestive upset at home. His assistant Dorothy McRae said the condition required hospitalization and tests to determine the illness. Millikin has battled arthritis and high blood pressure and has used a wheelchair at times since last fall.
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Dealer Is Hotter Than Tamales After Cart Slap and Scam
Dallas report: M H Hughes told police two men slapped his hot tamales cart last night and fled after presenting a bill for two dozen tamales. He later found the invoice paid with a Mexican peso worth about a few cents, leaving him furious at the theft and deception.
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Hungry watchdog foils thieves at Ashland scrap yard
Police report thieves broke into Ashland Scrap Material Co. office while a guard dog fed, stealing 1252 dollars from a safe. The dog allegedly was given food by the burglars to distract it during the break in.
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President-Elect Kubitschek Welcomed by Eisenhower in Florida
In Key West, President-elect Juscelino Kubitschek meets with Dwight Eisenhower at a breakfast, lasting about 30 minutes before Kubitschek departs for Washington. The visit includes coffee, greeting of guests, and plans for Kubitschek to address Congress.
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Hall Cuts Big Budget Requests Across Health and Education
Gov. Mall’s 1947 fiscal year budget recommendations slice education and research by 4.6 million and health agencies by 5.97 million, though totals remain above last year’s figures. Education and research rise to 73.1 million, health to 21.8 million, and welfare to 54.2 million as general government and public safety see smaller cuts.
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Benson Choo ses Aide Washington
Secretary of Agriculture Benson designates Howard Doggett a Montana rancher as assistant secretary of agriculture in a move to bolster agency leadership. Doggett will advise on farm policy and rural programs.
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Eisenhower pledges multi-front attack on farm problems
President Eisenhower in a State of the Union outline promises a many sided assault on farm issues to help farmers gain a fair share of prosperity. He plans a soil bank to shrink overexpanded farm holdings and a new acreage plan to reduce crop surpluses as Congress next week.
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Hall Advisory Group Splits Over Tax Proposals
In Topeka the Hall Advisory Committee on Taxation and Revenue outlined revenue-raising ideas aiming to cover state needs. The 3 member panel split 2-1, with Johnson and Allen endorsing broader taxes including income, severance, and sales taxes, while Stutz urged tougher tax collection and administration. The majority backed raising severance and oil and gas taxes, expanding services taxes, and revising insurance and liquor levies to bring in substantial funds.
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Ike Outlines Principles in Speech from Washington
President Eisenhower presents guiding tenets in a Washington address focusing on ward duties and national security. He emphasizes responsible governance, fiscal integrity, and a strong union to confront external threats and ensure lasting stability.
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Feenhower
Fire Losses For 1955 Highest In History Of City
Fire losses in 1955 set a city record, totaling $148,140 due to two large church fires on Via Street and St. W. Plymouth Congregation and Trinity Episcopal Church losses dominated the year. The year saw 381 alarms, with 100 trash and grass fires and 62 electrical-related blazes.
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Man Recovers Memory of Bride After Amnesia Siege
PLACERVILLE Calif Rob ert Evenson finally recognized his bride of a week last night at Placerville Sanitarium Dr L E Shorties said the amnesia victim is improving He has recognized his wife and is slowly snapping out of it Dolura Lee Fivchsin cried when the groom failed to recognize her first reunion The bride called police Monday after he complained of not feeling well and then disappeared from their room at the Flatmont Hotel in San Francisco He was found Tuesday night along U S highway 80 thirty six miles east of Placerville A rented car was found nearby
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Monaco Prince Rainier Wins Grace Kelly’s Love
Prince Rainier of Monaco wins the heart of film star Grace Kelly. Engagement announced first at the palace, then by Grace Kelly’s parents Mr and Mrs John B Kelly of Philadelphia. He is 32 and she 26.
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Hollywood
Stara
Palace
Miss Kelly
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Philadelphia
Drought Dominates Lawrence Weather in 1955 Year
The 1955 rainfall in Lawrence was far below normal for most months, with only May and February above average. A single day on July 4 brought 2.74 inches, while total yearly precipitation stayed well under the long term high. Snowfall reached 24 inches, seven above normal, contrasting with last year's minimal snow.
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Ferrary
Lawrence
Colder Air To Move Into Kansas Tonight
The weather bureau warns a surge of colder air will enter Kansas tonight, ending a spell of springlike warmth with 20 to 35 degrees above normal. Forecasters expect increasing clouds and a sharp drop in temperatures, with overnight lows from the 20s northwest to the 30s southeast and Friday highs from the 40s northwest to near 50 in the southeast.
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