Hearings Open on Jobless Pay in House Ways and Means
Under secretary of Labor Arthur Larson warned of danger in widening gaps between insured workers and dependents. The House started hearings on Eisenhower proposals to extend unemployment compensation to about six million more workers including federal and small-employer staff. Larson urged inclusions despite potential humiliation for second-class workers. A government report showed modest May employment gains and falling unemployment, with overall improvement smaller than typical for the season. Emperor and Empress received Brazilian ambassador Julio Augusto Barboza-Carniero and his wife in Tokyo.
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Demes Hold Back Tax Cut Plan for Senate Floor Action
Democrats on the Senate Finance Committee delayed offering an income tax cut plan and will take the issue directly to the Senate floor for votes. Senator George plans to speak to 96 senators, while Finance Chair Millikin presses to finish the 874 page revision amid administration backing and ongoing drafting.
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Army Marines Battle in Pacific Wednesday
Army and Marines plan a large mock amphibious exercise on Okinawa with about 15,000 troops including soldiers sailors Marines and airmen. The test invades the island used in World War II fighting, with the 29th Regimental Combat Team and the Ninth Marine Regiment defending rugged terrain under naval bombardment.
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Power plant drive backed by Czechoslovakia government
Prague radio reported Vienna and Czechoslovakia plan immediate measures to accelerate electric power plant construction as part of a broader energy push. The report notes government action and potential cross border coordination to increase capacity.
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