Dems Tie Farm Policies to Eisenhower Roots
Democratic senators led by Humphrey challenge Benson’s farm program, arguing it reflects Eisenhower orders from 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. They say the policy bankrupts American agriculture and threaten democracy, as the Senate readies a farm bill vote and Anderson backs some Benson ideas with criticism.
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All Peron Officials Barred From Office
Argentina's provisional government bars all officials who served under deposed dictator Juan Peron from elective office. The ban covers mayoral to cabinet positions and lasts until a future constitutional government sets a date. Peronista symbols and imagery are outlawed for political propaganda.
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English Film Star Joan Collins Sued For Temporary Alimony
English film star Joan Collins must appear in superior court on March 19 to show cause why she should not pay temporary alimony to her estranged husband. Maxwell Reed, 31, of London, filed suit for separate maintenance, accusing her of desertion and cruelty. He seeks 1,250 dollars monthly support, saying he will be permanently without funds to support himself.
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Joan Collins
Maxwell Reed
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Reed
United States
Bribe Probe Nears End In Senate
A Senate committee nears completion of its inquiry into an attempt to deliver a $2,500 campaign contribution to Sen. Francis Case. Elmer Patman of Austin testified for a third time as part of the public hearings tied to the gas bill dispute.
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Business Institute Hosts International Banquet
Lawton club honors 27 International members at annual banquet in Old South Cafeteria. Invocation by Iha Denney, piano by Nettie Oliver, group singing directed by Yvonne Royce and Martha Lou Lawson. Guests included State Rep. Charles Ozman and Mrs. C. S. McCuistion. Members and guests represented Germany Italy England Scotland New Zealand Japan Chile Venezuela Denmark France Hungary Mexico and the United States with Margaret Freese as club president.
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Italy
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England
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Mieko Martinez
Lillian Farrar
Heide Glynn
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Denmark
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Ginette Moore
France
Henryetta Ortiz
Mexico
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Hungary
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Ruth Burton
United States
Too Young To Vote, But She Gets Elected
Kathleen O Connor a 21 year old schoolteacher from Ballybunion Ireland has been elected as the youngest deputy and Parliament s first unmarried woman member She was born last October and turned 21 just after the registration deadline and thus could not vote but won a seat in Parliament.
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Democrats Bar Candidate Invite Lists at Jefferson Jackson Dinner
Washington County Maryland Democrats set March 6 for the Jefferson Jackson day dinner featuring Sen Sparkman of Alabama as speaker. Democratic congressional and senatorial candidates will be barred to maintain party unity.
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Washington County
Sen
Sparkman
Shivers Won’t Seek Re-Election
AUSTIN UP Gov Allan Shivers will not seek re election. The 48 year old Texas conservative Democrat promised to push a states rights program instead of running this year. He spoke on radio and TV Thursday night saying he could best continue the fight if not a candidate for any public office. Shivers noted his three term record and noted past rifts with national Democratic leadership while defending his tenure amid past scandals.
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Allan Shivers
Texas
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Stevenson
Standards For Grading Frozen Fish Sticks Eyed
Federal Fish and Wildlife Service officials opened public conferences in New York to discuss provisional voluntary standards for grading frozen fried fish sticks. Director John L. Farley announced a draft, with further meetings scheduled in Atlanta Dallas Los Angeles Seattle Chicago Boston and Washington through April.
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Dutch Treat Honeymoon Split Leads to Divorce
Elizabeth Smith, 63, testified in Pasadena that her husband Clifton, 80, demanded shared expenses for a second honeymoon after their separation last July. The couple married in 1952 and are finalizing a divorce in California.
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Eisenhower seeks funds for Jefferson National Expansion Memorial
President Eisenhower asked Congress for 3 million dollars in additional fiscal 1956 funds to start the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial project in St. Louis. The request aims to begin construction and establish the memorial site.
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Eisenhower
Congress
Jefferson National
St. Louis
Frontier Pioneers Honored in Westward Expansion Tribute
A commemorative piece salutes Thomas Jefferson, explorers Lewis and Clark, and other figures who propelled America’s western expansion, recognizing their roles in opening new territories and guiding early frontier settlement.
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Lewis and Clark
America
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