Congress approves broad excise tax cut package for consumer goods
Congress and the White House reach a compromise excise tax bill that would cut more than 20 taxes by about 999 million dollars annually and take effect Thursday. President Eisenhower, opposing the cuts, is expected to sign to avoid larger revenue losses. the measure extends current rates on cigarettes and automobilies for a year and lowers prices on appliances, cosmetics, and many other items, aiming to boost consumer buying.
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Roosevelt blamed for Pearl Harbor by retired admiral
Rear Adm. Robert A. Theobald (ret.) accuses Franklin D. Roosevelt of deliberately goading Japan into war. He says Roosevelt kept the Pacific fleet at Pearl Harbor to invite attack, while absolving military commanders of responsibility for following orders.
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Five Day Outlook with Slightly Below Normal Temperatures
The forecast calls for average temperatures about 6 degrees below normal with normal highs around 54 in the north and 62 in the south and lows near 33 north and 37 south. Wednesday turns cold. Thursday through Sunday show little change. Snow or rain expected Thursday and Sunday totaling 2 to 1/ inch of precipitation.
Two Senators Propose New Dairy Price Support Plan
Senators Aiken and Anderson unveil a dairy price support plan aimed at softening Benson’s cut from 90 to 75 percent parity. They seek 80 percent parity to stabilize dairy producers and broader industry, despite not yet coordinating with the administration.
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Aiken outlines six dairy price support proposals
Proposals call for direct government support of fluid milk prices tied to dairy feeds, with 75 percent as a benchmark. Varying supports by product, mandatory pass-through to producers, broad surplus disposal authority, and marketing controls to curb surpluses.
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Ohio Milk Butter Prices Dip Ahead Of Support Cut
Ohio dairy prices fall as federal price supports drop to 75 percent of parity. Butter cuts range up to eight cents in Columbus and Cincinnati, with milk reductions in several cities including two cent per quart cuts in Hamilton Cincinnati and a two cent cut in Cleveland. Ohio State experts estimate consumer savings around one cent per quart and eight cents per pound of butter.
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DC3 Cartwheels In Akron Landing
A privately owned DC3 airplane cartwheeled while landing at Akron-Canton Airport and broke in half. Six people aboard escaped seconds before the craft exploded. no serious injuries reported.
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Hocking County Sees Unseasonably Warm Day Then Cool
Northern Ohio cities shivered as Hocking County enjoyed near summer warmth with a 4 pm high of 74 degrees. Temperatures fell overnight to 29 by 7:30 am and noon reading reached 35 degrees.
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Winter Storm Sweeps Wide Across United States
A fast moving snow storm swept from the Rockies to New England with snow and sleet. Midwest tally ranged 3 to 8 inches, Rochester 16 inches, Washington New Hampshire 13 inches. At least 16 deaths were attributed to the storm as cold Canadian air crept eastward.
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Ohio Fuel Gas Ready To Lift Heating Bans
Ohio Fuel Gas Co. says it is willing to lift the heating ban and serve virtually all 75 000 applicants seeking gas heat. A Public Utilities Commission hearing is set for Thursday to decide on gas availability and supply. The company serves 370 000 homes in 49 counties and supplies gas to 25 other firms and cities including Cincinnati and Lancaster.
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Dulles Urging United Action In South Asia
Secretary of State Dulles urged united action by free nations to prevent Communist domination of Indochina and Southeast Asia. He warned the threat would imperil the entire free world and said risks must be taken to win peace. The call, cleared with Eisenhower, favored allied measures and opposed recognizing Communist China.
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Straits Opening Opens 1954 Navigation Season
The Comet carrying 35 000 barrels of oil from Chicago to Toledo begins the Straits of Mackinac navigation season today in Cleveland.
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House panel approves U S Japan Mutual Defense Pact
The House Foreign Affairs Committee voted 15 to 8 to approve the U S Japan Mutual Defense Pact and three related agreements.
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United States Triggers Second Hydrogen Blast
The United States has detonated its second hydrogen test in under a month. The AEC released a brief report saying the March 26 test occurred at the Marshall Islands secret proving ground and produced a highly powerful thermo nuclear device. Figures on yield were not disclosed, but estimates range from 600 to 700 times the Hiroshima bomb. The test is part of a continuing series expected to yield another blast in April. Congressional briefings were planned as lawmakers press for more public detail on the tests and national defense implications.
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Hydrogen blast exhibit to show nuclear test reveal
The government will present a censored visualization of the 1952 hydrogen test on April 7 to illustrate the explosion's actual impact. Officials note the blast exceeded earlier calculations as radioactive debris and moisture breached the safety zone despite AEC precautions. American technicians observe the unexpected power of the event.
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Radioactive fallout concerns reach distant island and tuna catch
Reported radiation effects among island natives believed safe at risk after a Japanese fishing craft 80 miles from the blast center suffered radioactive coral ash. Its 23 crewmen were treated by Japanese and American doctors. In Tokyo officials condemned an 80,000 pound tuna catch from a second boat, 200 miles away, as harmful radioactive material.
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Feigh Speaks On Likely Hydrogen Bomb Test Timing
Rep. Feighan of Ohio warned in a House speech that an H bomb two to three times more powerful than the March 1 device could be detonated within a month. He plans a bill to release more atomic energy information to the public and to boost allied cooperation on the issue.
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Lake Logan dam project advances with schedule nearing
Brock-Sanders Construction reports progress at Lake Logan with concrete removal complete and spillway forms ready. Weather permitting, concrete pouring could begin in two weeks. finish takes about six months. The rebuilt dam will be 14 feet thicker at the top and about 10 feet higher, preserving water level while boosting protection.
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Murray City Man Survives House Fire Overnight
A Murray City man, George Stephenson, awoke to a blaze at about 4 a.m. He escaped with only his clothing as flames consumed a six room frame house. Firefighters saved neighboring homes and damaged property is estimated in the several thousand dollars. The cause remains undetermined though attic origins are suspected. Mrs Stephenson had recent surgery and is staying with relatives.
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Ohio Advertising Its Advantages
Columbus reports a statewide promotional push with a 20 page Fortune advertising section. The effort, sponsored by the development and publicity commission and 18 businesses, highlights Ohio as a model of wealth and production.
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Saxbe Names Mechem To Lead 10th District Campaign
William Saxbe selects William A. Mechem of Athens to head his bid in the 10th Congressional District as he seeks the Republican Senate nomination. Mechem is the son of Ohio Senate Majority Leader C. Stanley Mechem.
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Israel Condemned For Ambush At Natalia Village
Jordan led a United Nations commission to condemn Israel for an ambush near Natalia on the Jordanian border. The attack killed five national guards and a woman and wounded 14 villagers, with three legionnaires and four others killed or wounded during the counterattack.
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Eisenhower Pushes Broad Tariff Cuts in New Foreign Aid Plan
President Eisenhower asked Congress for expanded power to cut tariffs as the core of a four part program to boost U S security and economic growth abroad. He urged reducing aid to other nations scaling back grants while supporting more peaceful trade and easier buy American rules. The plan follows Randall Commission recommendations and seeks faster tariff reductions through presidential negotiation within a three year window.
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