Spotlight on Congress as session opens and politics ignite
Congress begins its second session of the 86th Congress with a noon kickoff and a State of the Union address slated for Thursday. President Eisenhower will outline his aims for a Democrat-led year, while civil rights debates loom as a potential party split and agenda battles unfold in Washington.
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Steel pact ends eight month steel dispute signed by leaders
The eight month steel dispute ends with a memorandum of agreement signed by representatives of 11 major companies and steelworkers union. Union President Mac Donald promised 500 000 workers will boost production. Labor Secretary Mitchell presided as wage policy committee approved the pact amid cheers. The deal reportedly raises wages by 39 cents per hour over 30 months, costing over a billion dollars.
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Water Plan Gets Okay
White River Dam plan wins federal approval as Community Facilities Administration funds a 2.7 million loan and Texas Water Development Board adds 1.3 million, totaling 4 million. The plan was revised after oil firms in the district initially declined a water use contract and federal funds were reduced by 300 thousand.
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Widow Loser Ruling Lets Firefighters Off Hook
A New York judge threw out a widow’s suit accusing two volunteer fire departments of fighting over jurisdiction during a fire that burned her home. The court ruled no law requires a municipality to provide fire protection, dismissing the $12,000 claim.
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Formby Still In Race Amid Daniel Third Term Push
Gov. Price Daniel announced he seeks a third term prompting quick reactions from rivals. Atty. Gen. Will Wilson scheduled a Texas State Network broadcast for next Tuesday. Marshall Formby said his gubernatorial plans remain unchanged as of now and Jack Cox predicted a runoff with Daniel next July.
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Defendants In Tears In Slaying Case At Scene
In Los Angeles on Tuesday Dr Bernard Finch and his red haired mistress wept as judge and jury revisited the surgeon's home near the swimming pool and garage where prosecutors say Finch fought with his wife Barbara 33 and their Swedish maid He is charged with shooting and killing his estranged wife The court session noted a plaster wall hole as a potential scene of the attack
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Two Killed As Plane Hits Delivery Van
A Vienna bound Swiss airplane struck a delivery van at Zurich Airport as it was taking off. The van was crossing the runway when the crash occurred. Two people in the van were killed. More than 30 passengers narrowly escaped.
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Bathing Suit Dictionary Sparks Local Editorial
A quirky Bathing Suit entry in the comic dictionary provokes editorial notes on fashion norms. The piece quips about neckless and backless designs while prompting readers to reconsider modesty and style trends in town.
Oilfield Blaze In Eddy County Injures Two In Dowell Incident
Two Dowell Inc workers, Huddleston and Haan, were hospitalized with burns after a line broke at the Featherstone No 1 B Federal site in Eddy County 15 miles southwest of Maljamar. Nine trucks burned, equipment valued around $500000 destroyed, no explosion, well not damaged, automatic shutdown contained the fire.
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Consulate Attack Hits Kandahar During Rioting
A mob attacked the Austrian consulate in Kandahar Afghanistan during rioting on December 21 Radio Pakistan reported. The report notes the incident occurred amid unrest and involved demonstrators and security responses from local authorities.
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