Rhode Island Constitutional Convention Convenes Today
In Providence the fourth Rhode Island constitutional convention opened at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium with 200 delegates aiming for a one day meeting. They backed three amendments: a legislators pay raise, judges tenure during good behavior, and city or town power to condemn blighted property for redevelopment. Debate focuses on effective date, retirement provisions, and safeguard language, with committees expected to shape final proposals.
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Senators Clash Over Armed Forces Budget Fight
Senate Democrats push to expand air power and block ground force cuts in a $31.84 billion defense bill. Sen Symington argues U S air supremacy requires keeping Army and Marine strength and speeding jet fighter production, while Chavez Saltonstall and others resist added spending.
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House OKs Raise For Govt Workers
The House approved a pay raise plan for federal workers by a wide margin, with reports of a 7.13 percent boost and discussions of an 8 percent compromise. Senate action and conferees remain to finalize the final percentage and payroll impact, following past veto battles over postal raises.
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Government Officials Named for Rochambeau Program Newport Event
Secretary Charles Thom as and Deputy Undersecretary Robert D. Murphy will speak as U S government representatives at the July 9 Washington Rochambeau celebration in Newport. President Eisenhower designated Thom as official representative. They will speak from Colony House steps after an address by French ambassador Maurice Couve de Murville.
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Union and Big Steel Resume Pay Talks in Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh today U S Steel and the United Steelworkers resume negotiations after a week-long recess. I W Abel, district leader, says major steel firms likely offer a 71 cent hourly raise but the union rejects that figure and notes industry profits could support more. He did not reveal the union’s formal demand.
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Democrat Sponsored Social Security Proposals Face Senate Roadblock
Senate resistance looms as Democrats push to expand Social Security benefits. Byrd signals high cost to implement House backed plans to aid disabled and lower pension age for women. public hearings debated amid Republican trepidation over fund safety and long term costs. Johnson supports expansion but waits on House moves.
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Newport lowers city tax rate despite high costs
Newport sets 1955 56 tax rate at 32.20 per thousand, a 50 cent drop from last year’s peak. City Manager William A. Gildea announced after talks with Finance Director John E. Murray Jr and Tax Assessor Kenneth V. Shin, with a $2,893,770.38 budget and tax collection expectations about $20,000 below last year.
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U S Officials Watch for Three Released Yanks
Hong Kong reports say American consulate watches for three former soldiers William A. Cowart Otha G Bell and Lewis W Griggs who chose life in Communist China rather than repatriation They may depart Red China for Japan or the United States once arrangements are made and a few days of monitoring continue.
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Scelba reshuffles cabinet as crisis tests government
In Rome Premier Mario Scelba reshaped his 15 month old Center bloc government by resigning cabinet members to enable a cabinet switch before a crucial confidence vote later this week. The move follows sustained attacks from within his Christian Democrat party and from the political extremes over perceived economic reform slackness.
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Youngster Dies After Bread Containing Rat Poison
James Morris Bailey, 15 months, of 50 Burnside Ave, died after eating bread coated with phosphorus rat poison. His mother admitted hiding four poisoned pieces around the apartment. a rat may have moved one under a bed. Death ruled accidental poisoning by Newport County medical examiner Dr. Frank J. Logler. Funeral set for Wednesday at Hambly Funeral Home with burial in Island Cemetery.
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Striking Stevedores End Five Week British Walkout
Striking stevedores in the port of London voted to end the five week dock walkout. They elected a delegation to tell union chiefs they will return to work tomorrow morning. Similar moves were expected at Manchester Birkenhead Liverpool Hull and Rochester ports.
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Truck Strike End May Be Tuesday
Boston reports limited hope for settlement as labor commissioners from Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut plan to meet with federal mediators at the Massachusetts State House. About 15 000 drivers across more than 300 firms are affected with a 35 cent wage increase sought and a 33 cent offer on the table. Movement of foodstuffs perishables medicines and fuel remains steady after widespread stoppage and partial firm participation.
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Triumvirate Set To Rule Argentina Emerges in Uruguayan Dispatch
Reports from Montevideo relay that Argentine refugees claim the army plans a three man junta including Peron to govern with Gen Franklin Lucero and Rear Adm Alberto Tessaire as key leaders. Telegraphic chatter says negotiations cover power share while Buenos Aires awaits developments.
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Eisenhower set to open U.N. tenth anniversary session
President Eisenhower prepared to open the U.N. tenth anniversary with a policy declaration in San Francisco. Big Four foreign ministers planned a private huddle ahead of Geneva talks while Molotov met with Soviet and satellite ministers Timed for strong statements on peace. The anniversary agenda centers on speeches with no formal decisions, and the top leaders head to Geneva.
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