Auction of Silver-Tinged Brass Spurs Air Force Depot Mystery
Shelby Ohio witnesses watched as Wilkins Air Force Base auctioned over eight million dollars in surplus items. Amid 1,000 spectators 117,056 pounds of military decorations were bid up from five cents to $1.90 a pound, with a final sale of brass that may be silver. Depot commander Narce Whitaker called the situation grave and said sales paused pending investigation.
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House OK Given Red Ban
A House bill would strip natural born citizens who attempt to overthrow the government by force or advocate subversion of citizenship, making them aliens. Conviction could lead to loss of citizenship without automatic deportation, with deportation possible after seeking foreign residence and other acts. The measure also targets the Communist Party and allied groups, moving to full committee after passage by a subcommittee.
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Tax Revision Approved by Senate Seen
Washington Repub leadership predicted final Congressional approval for the tax revision bill in a week. A House Senate conference committee compromise would cut taxes next year for millions of individuals and many businesses, totaling about 1.363 billion dollars. President Eisenhower hailed the plan as central to his domestic program and job growth. Senator Douglas indicated opposition would resume when the measure returns to the Senate for final action, amid Democratic concerns over a provision cutting taxes on dividend income for corporate stockholders. The bill runs about 1,090 pages and revamps most tax laws without changing major rates.
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Air National Guard Jets to Race in Memorial Trophy event
Air National Guard jets from Ontario and units nationwide will contest the Bendix type speed race from Ontario International Airport to Wayne Major Airport Detroit in memory of Earl T. Ricks. Fighters and bombers including Sabre Jets F80 Shooting Star and F94 Starfire participate. several injuries reported among crew and spectators.
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Lightning kills 106 turkeys at Gray’s poultry house
In Wadesboro North Carolina neighbors report a bolt of lightning striking Aster Gray’s poultry house killing 106 turkeys. The incident occurred today prompting local residents to assess damage and losses.
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