Jamestown Adopts 41 Dollar Tax Rate No Rhode Island High
Jamestown declares a 41 tax rate for the coming car and year, citing a large jump from this year. Tax assessor Frank O Connor led the announcement after a session with the Assessors at Town Hall. A May 3 town meeting directed the levy to raise between 250 and 273 thousand dollars in taxes. The rate may require a special council meeting to seek state relief. Newport and others have sought similar interpretations. The plan hinges on assessed valuations and potential phase adjusts. federal school funding and bond payments affect totals.
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Rumors of Juliana Abdication or Divorce Denied
In The Hague Netherlands authorities dismissed rumors that Queen Juliama and Prince Bernhard planned abdication or divorce. The denial was issued firmly by Defense Premier Willem DeVos.
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Prince Bernhard
Ike Advances to Soft Foods in Convalescence
President Eisenhower enters his second convalescence week with approval to take nonliquid foods by mouth for the first time since major surgery. A.M. bulletin from Waller Reed Hospital notes he will receive custard gelatine and wheat germ later, with liquids continuing and vital signs normal.
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Eisenhower
Waller Reed
Su Gery Eisenhower
James C. Hagelty
Mercury Dips To 87 After Record 94 In New England
New England cooled slightly after a four day heat wave with temperatures in the 90s. Newport dropped to 87 as Boston reported 56 at Bedford airport as a cooler breeze moved in from the north ending the heat spree.
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Harriman Wins Western Support for New York Delegation
New York figures say Averyll Thurman and Harriman secure strength across regions for the Democratic nomination race. Western backers expect Harriman to gain a substantial share of western votes while Kefauver remains a factor in Wisconsin and California contest dynamics unfold. Eisenhower’s health casts question marks over re election, with Wisconsin and Florida delegates weighing positions ahead of the national convention.
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U S Agents Mistakenly Clash Over Defected Soviet Pilot
Senate Internal Security subcommittee recounts a Washington restaurant episode in August 1949 involving defected pilots Pirogov and Barsov. Agents misidentified each other as Soviet spies, leading to a scuffle before realizing no Soviet involvement. Barsov was arrested for deportation after secret Soviet contact was found. FBI not involved.
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New York Moves To Prevent New Subway Strike
The Transit Authority seeks to avert a looming citywide subway walkout by obtaining a court order against the Motormen's Benevolent Association. Supreme Court Justice Jacobs Markowitz signed the order returnable Monday at 10 am in Manhattan, while MBA members prepare for a Tuesday meeting to choose their course. The suit cites state law banning strikes by city employees and notes a TWU contract through December 1957.
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Ike To Meet Cabinet In Hospital Talks
Washington reports say Cabinet members will visit President Eisenhower in the hospital next week to brief him on department developments and reassure the nation the president is preparing to return to work. Vice President Nixon and Secretary of State Dulles are among those expected to confer, with broader discussions anticipated after a later visit. Nixon’s meeting is not expected to touch on politics, with political topics stalled until a forthcoming visit by GOP Chairman Leonard Hall.
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Plane crash devastates Taegu houses in Korea
A South Korea Air Force Mustang fighter collided with three homes in Taegu, killing eight Koreans on impact. Rescue teams and authorities investigated the crash site as residents assessed damage and safety at nearby areas.
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Big Steel and Labor Union Meet Today to Break Impasse
Big Three steelmakers and United Steelworkers resume talks to avert a potential strike that could involve about 650000 workers. Details include a 63 cent per hour five year package, a no strike term, and wage boost demands from the union.
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Record Bermuda Race Opens With 89 Yachts in 30 Year Derby
Thousands line Newport harbor as 89 yachts start the Golden Jubilee Bermuda Race, the largest fleet in 30 years. Spectators fill the Ocean Drive and Jamestown beacons while pre race events highlight the sea pageantry.
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Congress pressed for revision after non sensitive risk decision
The Justice Department action suspending the security program for nonsensitive jobs drew fresh congressional demand for broad legislation. Senator Johnston called it an admission of hoax numbers and injustice, while Senator Cotton urged full application to all federal employees. The Supreme Court ruling limits use to jobs directly tied to national safety.
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Navy Enlists 60 Percent of Block Island Graduating Class
Block Island High School held commencement exercises with notable naval enlistments. Three of the four male graduates joined the Navy, while the University of Rhode Island admissions officer signed up the remaining two, a boy and a girl, making the event a memorable affair.
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