Eisenhower aides weigh relaxing White House meeting rules
Washington officials fear a worsening press image as calls grow to disclose topics from cabinet and other sessions. Vice President Nixon and James Hagerty push for a clearer briefing method while the press remains blocked from direct access to President Eisenhower except at formal conferences. The president plans his first news conference since inauguration next Tuesday.
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Advance Income Tax Provision Repeal Advocated
Senator George and Senator Tait push for repeal or easing of the advance declaration tax provision. The law imposes penalties for underpayment and late filing, with quarterly estimates and a March 15 deadline for 1954. Debate hinges on House origin of tax bills and budget outlook.
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George
D.-Ga
Congress
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Tait
Ohio
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Bright light sighted off California coast sparks hunt
A bright white light off Point Arena prompted Coast Guard searches for distressed mariners and astronomers hunting a meteor while radar teams scanned for unauthorized planes. Navy later said it was practicing flare drops, leaving officials unconcerned.
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Beef price policy rejects direct government market intervention
Washington says the Agriculture Department will not support beef prices by direct intervention. Secretary Ezra T. Benson notes lack of feasible methods to prop a perishable meat price and cites reforms to bring orderly marketing, including ending OPS and compulsory grading.
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Poland Puts Church Under State Control
London based United Press reports that Poland has placed the entire Catholic Church hierarchy under Communist state control. The decree requires state consent for all church appointments, releases, transfers, and for appointing bishops and diocesan assistants.
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Israel Says Russians Intimidate Russ Jews
Israel blames Kremlin for pressure on Soviet Jews and cites a campaign of hostility against Israel. Moscow accuses Israel over the Russian Legation bombing and Jewish officials. Police guard foreign missions as uncertainty grows about staff exits from Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
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Zion
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California Woman Challenges Meat Packers At Convention
Mrs Mildred E Braily a consumer advocate told the Western States Meat Packers Association meeting that buyers face phony statistics and high tariffs should not shield packers from consumer concerns She urged better faith with the consumer and condemned protectionist aims while predicting beef supplies will rise and prices ease with improved packaging and quality standards.
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GPL OA
Western Meat Packers' Convention
Mildred E. Braily
Consumers’ Affairs
Brady
Berkeley
Calif
Western States Meat Packers Association
John H. Guthrie
American National Cattlemen's Association
Henry J. Kruse
Seattle Packing, Co
Atom Bomb Production Speed Urged by Dean
Darien Connecticut report quotes Gordon Dean, chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, urging quicken the manufacture of atomic bombs for emergencies. He warns against cutting funding for advancing atomic energy, bomb production, and fissionable materials for peacetime uses at the Lincoln Day dinner of the Norwalk Catholic club.
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