Bricker Defends Treaty Amendment Against Justices Dictum
Senator Bricker argues Justice Black's remarks on treaty law are a political dictum and that Supreme Court dicta do not undermine the need for a constitutional amendment on treaty powers. He cites a murder trial decision and urges Congress to act to protect fundamental human rights.
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House Votes 133 Million for Postal Funds
The House approved an extra 133 million dollars for the Post Office Department for the next fiscal year to avoid serious service curtailments. The total for the year stands at 3 192 000 009 with no opposition in the vote. Postmaster General Summerfield had sought about 149 500 000 more to prevent limits on postal services including Saturday deliveries. The bill proceeds to the Senate as Eisenhower’s budget requests total 515 189 700.
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Gromyko Says U S Disarm Talks Hide Arms Buildup
In a Moscow news conference, Andrei Gromyko charged the United States is using London disarmament talks to mask an intensified arms race. He cited Gen Lauris Norstad’s Senate testimony on possible Russian destruction and urged Washington to curb aggressive rhetoric or admit policy aims.
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Two Elderly Men Die In Dallas Frame House Fire
Firefighters fought a three alarm blaze that destroyed a two story frame rooming house in Dallas. An elderly woman was critically burned while eight residents escaped. The victims were identified as C. D. King and James Miller, both believed in their eighties, with the cause not immediately known.
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Juneau TV dealer devises plan to boost sales
A Juneau television retailer, AJ Glover, proposes an air age development to sell TV sets in remote mountain areas. He notes the main challenge is locating suitable antenna locations miles from the Juneau station.
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AJ Glover
Italian Mayor Arrested Over Abduction or Elopement Twist
Reggio Calabria police arrest Roghudi mayor Pietro Nucera after school teacher Francesca Zavatieri says she was abducted rather than eloping. The case follows conflicting family feuds and a prior mountain cave sighting. The teacher later affirmed her family's account and officials pursue nine alleged accomplices.
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Pietro Nucera
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Power to replace LeMay as head of Air Command
Gen. Thomas S. Power will assume command of the Strategic Air Command at Offutt Air Force Base in a 30 minute ceremony, succeeding Gen. Curtis E. LeMay who becomes vice chief of staff. LeMay has led SAC since its inception in 1948 and oversaw its growth to about 52,000 men, 14 bomb wings and two fighter wings.
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California Health Officials Seek Influenza Outbreak Links
California health authorities probe influenza cases affecting about 900 people in Davis and San Diego. Dr. Malcolm H. Merrill notes uncertainty about a possible link to outbreaks in the Orient while directing testing at the San Diego Naval Training Center where over 800 flu cases were reported. About 80 of roughly 391 Girls State delegates remain hospitalized at UC Davis.
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Drayage Truck Crushes Child In New Orleans
A three year old boy, Joseph A. Guidry, was killed when a drayage truck ran him down at an uptown New Orleans intersection. Witnesses said the child darted across the road after looking in only one direction. The driver, Ern est M. Northless, 42, Negro, said he traveled about 15 mph and did not realize the accident until bystanders shouted. Arkansas spent 247086 for its school for the deaf in fiscal 1955 56.
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Joseph A. Guidry
Ernest M. Northless
Military command expands to over 200000 personnel
A new order allocates an authorized strength of 51 wings across more than 30 bases in the United States and over 10 overseas locations. The expansion centralizes command for rapid global deployment and operational readiness.
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