Economy Wave May Hit School Bill In Senate Fight
Senator H Alexander Smith said economy talk in Congress may hinder President Eisenhower's school construction bill. He noted the House is likely to act first as hearings proceed. the measure faces foot dragging amid concerns over the 71.8 billion budget. The administration seeks 130 million in grants over four years to aid school buildings.
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Planners Urge Free Hand On Shipments Of Surplus
The National Planning Assn urged Congress to give government officials a freer hand to ship farm surpluses behind the Iron Curtain. The recommendation was made public by a special Senate committee studying the foreign aid program amid talks between the United States and other nations.
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Washington
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National Planning Assn
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H. Christian Sonne
Association
Eisenhower
Poland
United States
Marines select standout pilot for air meet in Mojave
1st Lt. Gus Brewer of Middletown and his squadron are to represent the Pacific Fleet Marine Force Aircraft Command in the naval air weapons meet at El Centro California. The event follows an air-to-air shooting phase at the Marine Corps Auxiliary Air Station in the Mojave Desert.
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J. J. Brewer
Middletown Rt. 2
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Marine Aircraft Wing
Marine Corps Auxiliary Air Station
Mojave Desert
Pacific Fleet Marine Force Aircraft Command
el Centro
Calif
Knowland Pushes to Curb Supplemental Budget Requests
Senate Republican leader Knowland said President Eisenhower will cooperate to block back door budget requests that restore cut funds. He predicts about two billion dollars will be shaved from the 71.3 billion dollar budget and urges no post-cut restorations, while cabinet aides press to curb such supplemental appropriations.
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Washington
Knowland
Calif
Eisenhower
Senate
Eisen
Congress
White House
Erans Administration
House
Yoshida Cleared of Arson After Dream Allegation
Shigetaro Yoshida, a 40 year old watchmaker in Osaka, was cleared of arson charges by the Osaka District Court. He testified he did not intend to set fire to his neighbor's house two years ago, claiming he dreamt American soldiers landed in Japan and that he snuck into an enemy camp and started a fire, then woke to realize what happened.
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Osaka
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Shigetaro Yoshida
Plumber Buried Alive in Sewer Trench Rescued by Coworker
Cincinnati plumber Willie Ward 35 was buried in a seven foot trench when the dirt collapsed. coworker Joe M Ryan leapt in and formed an air pocket with his legs, keeping Ward alive for 30 minutes until rescuers freed him. Ward survived with no details on injuries.
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Cincinnati
Willie Ward
Ward
Kenwood
Joe M. Ryan
Ryan
Minimum Wage Lifts About Two Million Workers
Secretary Mitchell says the $1 minimum wage raised pay by about 15 cents an hour for around two million workers, mainly in the South. He notes a small rise in unemployment there and cites the shift from 75 cents as a key factor in the interim three year fiscal impact study.
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Washington
Mitchell
South
Cop Friendly With Jaywalker
Los Angeles motorcycle officer G. P. Jacob cites Abraham Graff for jaywalking. Graff pays a five dollar fine and calls the officer a gentleman. Graff said he was en route to a movie when the citation was written.
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G. P. Jacob
Abraham Graff
Graff
Jacob
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