Budget Proposal Projects Less Spending Than 1955 Cost
President Eisenhower announced a new farm program including a soil bank to cut production. The budget for agriculture and resources is estimated at 3.364 billion dollars for the 1957 fiscal year, with possible adjustments if outlays exceed estimates. The plan seeks to retire 40 million acres from cash crop production and shift emphasis to research, soil and water conservation, and aid for low income farmers.
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Redheads Form Club To Denounce Hot Tempered Image
HOLLYWOOD UP Six men and one woman all with red hair formed the Famous Redhead Club to oppose the view that redheads are hot tempered. Charter members include Red Nichols Danny Kaye Red Skelton Red Grange Red Barber Pinky Lee and Lucille Ball. Rules allow some silver among red hair, said President Nichols.
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Eisenhower seeks 40 million for airways safety
President Eisenhower asked Congress to appropriate 40 million dollars for new air navigation and traffic control facilities to ease crowded airways. The budget also proposes rising federal airport grants from 15 million to 75 million in fiscal 1957, amid warnings of near collisions averaging four daily on busy routes.
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Illinois students largely fund part of their costs
About three quarters of University of Illinois students earn part of their expenses through work or other earnings. This finding highlights the role of student employment in meeting college costs and supports ongoing discussions on financial aid and tuition strategies.
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Arkansas River Project Proceeds Declined Across States
The proposal for a $28.6 million Arkansas River flood control and navigation program in Texas Oklahoma and New Mexico was rejected. The plan would fund Dar Danelle Dam and Eufaula Reservoir with about $1 billion in development costs. Eisenhower urged combined Texas Oklahoma New Mexico project funding and rescinded some allocations.
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Two Cousins Escape Death In Hunting Accident
HENNESSEY Okla Two teenage cousins narrowly escaped serious injury yesterday in a hunting accident near Bison Leroy Fuksa 15 said he held the rifle barrel and poked at brush with the stock when it discharged The bullet struck Bob Fuksa 14 in the right hand below the little finger then hit Leroy on the left wrist cutting his watchband and lodging in his forearm Both boys were treated at a doctor's office and released.
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U S Budget Looks To Small Surplus But Heavy Debt
Washington outlines Ike's budget showing a potential 200 million dollar surplus by June 30 and a further 400 million next year, yet the national debt stands at 273.8 billion with annual interest costing about seven billion. If debt trends continue, repayment could reach 2044, while 64 percent of next year's outlay funds security and defense.
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AEC To Sell Atomic Towns At A Loss
The Atomic Energy Commission projects a net loss of 1.453 million dollars in fiscal 1957 as it must sell Oak Ridge Tennessee and Richland Washington per a 1955 act while Los Alamos New Mexico remains under government control. Past years saw profits up to 2.6 million. The towns house 73 000 people and were government owned since the atomic era began. The AEC expects to operate Oak Ridge and Richland through 1957 before disposal.
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Eisenhower seeks nearly six billion in new foreign aid
President Eisenhower asked Congress for 4.86 billion in new foreign aid for the coming fiscal year to supply jet aircraft, vessels, and electronics to NATO allies and to boost aid to Korea, Pakistan, Taiwan, Formosa, and Turkey. He also sought 135 million for US Information Service and 239 million for the State Department. Expenditures for 1957 are seen at about 4.292 billion.
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University of Illinois Runs Its Own Airport Since 1945
The University of Illinois has owned and operated its own airport since October 26 1945 marking postwar expansion in campus infrastructure and aviation training.
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