Millikin Defends Air Force Funding Amid Cuts Debate
Senator Millikin Republican of Cole challenges Democratic opposition to a five billion dollar Air Force budget cut. He says the public supports Eisenhower’s judgment on air strength and that the reduction affects future years, not immediate buildup. The article notes GOP hopes for a Korea truce and Democratic alarms over defense preparedness.
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Democrats oppose plans for big 1954 convention
Washington Democrats voice opposition to a 1954 national convention fearing party split ahead of elections. Southern members oppose, while Sen Sparkman favors a conference without a full convention. Indiana’s Paul Butler argues updating the 1952 platform could unify the party. National Chairman Mitchell forms study committees as Senators resist moving to a national platform.
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D-Miss
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D-Wye
Goodbye Salute Paid Old Theater
A sentimental farewell last night honored the Empire Theater as Broadway stars gathered to say goodbye. The historic venue where John Drew Maude Adams the Barrymores Helen Hayes and many others performed will be torn down for a skyscraper, with Edna Wallace Hopper re enacting her Ann in The Girl I Left Behind Me first created when the Empire opened on January 25 1893.
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Never Too Late To Learn Says Graduating Senior 78
Montgomery paper tells how Mable Feagin of Union Springs Alabama graduated from Huntingdon College at 78 asserting it is never too late to learn. After decades balancing work and family she earned her degree with a high B average and seeks employment as house-mother or chaperon.
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Centenarian Paced Life in Carigara Island Village
Placida Palmia died in Carigara on Central Leyte Island at age 110. Her children recalled an easygoing life, rarely eating meat and preferring root crops, drinking moderately, and seldom bathing.
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Kanchenjunga Named Third Highest Mountain Border Peak
The third highest mountain in the world is Kanchenjunga, a 28,146 foot peak located on the Nepal border. The fact underscores its global ranking and prominent height guiding climbers and geographers alike.
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