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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1954

Page

3

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.

Washington Arthur Larson Pearson House Ways, and Means Eisenhower Larson Commerce-Labor Department Tokyo Julio Augusto Barboza-Carniero

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.

Senate Washington Senate Finance Committee Sen George Georgia Flnorite Millikin Sens Kerr D.-Okla Frear Dbel Attrast Finance Committee

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.

Okinawa UVP Pacific Ninth Marine Regiment Third Marine Division SSSS

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.

Red Vienna Czechoslovakia Radio Prague

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