Chief Seeks One Billion Aid Hike From Congress
President Truman urged a Republican Congress to approve an increase of 1.1 billion dollars in foreign military and economic aid for fiscal 1954 starting July 1. He outlined current and proposed spending, noted allies’ needs, and cited U.S. roles in Europe, the Middle East, Indochina, the Western Pacific, Asia, and Latin America as part of a broader strategy to curb Soviet power and bolster defense.
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Thrill Killer Leopold Seeks Parole After 28 Years
Nathan Leopold, 48, imprisoned since 1924 for the Bobby Franks murder, appeared before the Illinois Board of Pardons and Paroles seeking parole. Witnesses supported the bid while Cook County prosecutors opposed it. a decision is due January 22. Leopold and Richard Loeb, both teens at the time, famed for the ransom plot and thrill seeking, were convicted of murder and kidnapping. Loeb died in prison in 1936.
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Army Selects New Official Ballad For Army
The Army names Thats Always There as its official song after a three month trial from 700 entries. Composer Sam H. Stept, 55, who penned the marching tune, is known for That My Weakness Now and Don't Sit Under The Apple Tree.
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Mountain Tina holds Caribbean summit at 10301 feet
Mt Tina stands as the highest point in the Dominican Republic and the wider West Indies with an elevation of 10 301 feet.
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Agriculture Study Pledged By Benson
Washington The incoming Eisenhower administration will review every Agriculture Department activity to see if needs can be met by private action or by local state or federal government Ezra Taft Benson the new agriculture secretary said at a Farm Advisory Commission conference The group met for three days at the University of Maryland in closed session and reportedly did not disclose any decisions
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Truman seeks $661 million for flood control and harbors
President Truman urged Congress to appropriate 661,524,000 for flood control and harbor programs in the coming fiscal year, about 99 percent more than last year. The request covers army engineers projects including dams, channels, dikes, and harbor improvements, with eight new undertakings and five expansions.
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Legion Commander Speaks In Capital
Oklahoma City January 9 National commander Lewis K Gough of the American Legion will address a luncheon on the progress of the Korean War. State Commander James V Whitley said legionnaires from across the state were invited to hear Gough during his official Oklahoma visit. Gough recently toured Korea and met with President-elect Dwight D Eisenhower on Far Eastern issues.
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London crowd plans meet Queen’s coronation route
Sightseers eyeing Westminster lamp posts to glimpse the coronation procession are warned by Sir Hugh Casson that the route will be guarded. Officials will grease lamp posts with petroleum jelly to deter undignified public climbing and rubber necking.
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