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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1956
Page
5
The House prepared for final consideration of the 1.6 billion dollar school construction bill after lengthy debates on amendments. Rep. Powell aims to add a anti segregation provision risking a Southern filibuster, while Republicans including Rep. McConnell push principles to base aid on need and finance capacity.
The National Education Assn. launches a nationwide telegram campaign to urge congress to pass a bill providing 1.6 billion dollars over four years for school construction. NEA leaders note broad support while opponents threaten amendments linked to desegregation. Delegates debate resolutions opposing segregation and seeking action against racially biased employment.
Washington reports Ohio members of Congress are recorded on recent roll calls. Senate adoption of a 960 million Air Force appropriation amendment passed 88 to 0 with Bricker voting for and Bender not voting. Senate passage of highway bill at 89 to 1 had Bricker for and Bender not voting. Foreign aid Yugoslavia cut failed 50 to 38 with Bricker for and Bender against. Long amendment to cut foreign aid by 1.7 billion defeated 58 to 27 with Bricker for and Bender not voting. House disability pensions for World War I veterans passed 365 to 51 with several Republicans voting against. House defense provision bill passed 200 to 197 with Ayres and Hays voting for and others against.
Robert E. Combs of South Charleston is elected commander of the Ohio VFW at the convention's closing session in Dayton. Alvin Casenhiser of Wadsworth becomes senior vice commander and Leroy Schell of Steubenville junior vice commander. Other officers elected include Curtis M. Jewell of Warren surgeon G. D. Friedlein of Ashland judge advocate Holland Gary of Zanesville and Walter Frederick of Warren chief of staff.
Secretary of Defense Wilson confronted more questions before a Senate subcommittee over the administrations claim of a dynamic military power. The panel reviewed his testimony and looked at how nearly 100 million in Air Force funds beyond the request might be used. Senators Ellender and Chavez offered contrasting views on the extra money and the pace of armament.
Vice President Nixon flew from Los Angeles to Manila for a July 4 address. He said the speech would be a general Asia picture, not an economic aid outline, and avoided discussion of his own political plans until the President decides on a 1964 run. Nixon noted hopes for peace and rested in Honolulu after the LA leg of the trip. An unrelated note mentions the African elephant reaching 11 feet in height and up to six tons.
Seven Ohio residents died in the Grand Canyon airliner crash. The list includes Seaman Christopher Balsat, 19, of Fostoria. Hugh Pekruhn, 83, of Steubenville. Carolyn Wiley, 23, Cleveland. Jack Groshans, 33, Parma. John E. Yeager, 39, Tillsonville. Elizabeth Doering, 53, Akron. and Elsie Osterbrock, Cincinnati. Surviving relatives noted for each.
A community notice credits the Public Service with cooperation from The Advertising Council and Advertising Executives Association. It highlights joint efforts to promote civic information and responsible citizenship through cooperative campaigns.
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