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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1954

Page

3

Tests For Social Security Housing Bills On Capitol Hill

President Eisenhower's legislative program faces key tests this week in Congress. The House will pass an administration backed Social Security expansion while the Senate weighs a housing bill amid Democratic splits sparked by civil rights concerns. The tax revision bill moves forward as lawmakers debate personal exemptions and wage bases, with opponents warning of broader protections for higher earners.

Washington Eisenhower Capitol Hill House Senate Senate Finance Committee Sen George D.-Ga Daniel A. Reed Mason Calif Reed Ways and Means Crane Utt Maybank Dos G Ellender D.-La Supreme Court

Fire In Guard Barracks Hits Clayton Tenants

A tar paper roof National Guard barracks in Clayton suffered a large fire on Sunday injuring nine guardsmen and causing about 500000 dollars in damage. Elmer Baker age 26 was seriously burned and three other guardsmen were hospitalized. The remaining five received first aid.

Clayton Nlm National Guard Elmer Baker

Armed Plot Reported in Guatemala

Unconfirmed reports said Guatemalan authorities uncovered an armed subversive plot and searched private homes. Four persons reportedly sought asylum in the El Salvador embassy and one in the Ecuadorian legation. No confirmation from government or diplomatic sources. The United States accused the leftist government of receiving arms shipments from behind the Iron Curtain. As a counter move, the United States flew military equipment to Nicaragua and Honduras amid long diplomatic feuds.

Guatemala el Salvador Legation Syeek Jose Manuel Fortuny National Democratic Front United States Nicaragua Honduras

12 Persons Injured by Derailment at East Chatham NY

A Boston and Albany train derailed near East Chatham New York injuring 12 people including 10 sleeping car passengers and two crew. Wrecking crews rerail one car by 6 30 a m with two steam cranes to come for three more cars blocking the westbound track. Service shifted to eastbound line. Cause under investigation.

East Chatham N. Y Boston and Albany Railroad Boston Southwestern Limited Albany St. Louis

Pakistan Jails 150 Traitors as East Pakistan Powers Change

Pakistan jailed about 150 people in East Pakistan including Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Mohammed Gulam Quadir after Fazlul Huq's ouster as governor general Ghulam Mohammed assumed control under governor's rule. The crackdown targets alleged disloyalty and Communist organizers amid censorship and rising tensions between East and West Pakistan following April elections.

Karachi Pakistan East Pakistan Mjibur Rehman Mohammed Gulam Quadir Abdul K Kasem Fazlul Hua Fazlul Huq Ghulam Mohammed Britain Indian Subcontinent Iskander Mirza Defense Mohammed al Ali Bengal Fazlu Huq Fazlul ‘Huq Dacca West Pakistan Faglul Huq United Front Mohammed Ali Moslem League Party

Road Employer Spokesman Reports Passenger Train Return West

A spokesman for the B and A in Albany said all passengers continued westward on another train after a medical checkup by company doctors.

B&a Albany

Korean paper hits governors whitewash in Korea visit

The Korean Republic denounces a visiting trio of American governors Dan Thornton John S Kine and Allan Shivers as whitewashers on a presidential mission to survey U S reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts in Korea. It mocks the trip and cartoon imagery portraying the governors as blindfolded and deaf to Korea’s view. The piece accuses editors and bureaucrats of bias and preformed conclusions.

Seoul Korean Republic U. S Korea Eisenhower Republic

Kilauea Volcano Erupts With Fire Fountains in Hawaii

Reports describe Kilauea on the island of Hawaii erupting with fire fountains 25 to 30 feet high. Lava flowed to the crater floor for the first time since 1827 28, drawing crowds of sightseers amid a dramatic display at Volcano House perched above the crater.

Honolulu Hawaii Jday Aontime George Lygurgus Volcano House Cenays Kilauea Kilagea Wilson

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