Rail policy report to Congress amid delayed timeline
Washington sources say a cabinet level committee led by Secretary Weeks advanced a national transportation policy to the White House with little comment from rail industry reps. The draft urges limiting ICC power over rail rates, expanding rail tariff freedom, and allowing broader use of major transportation industry authorities, while other sections would aid railroads though couched for the wider sector. In parallel, Gettysburg College announces a $300,000 dormitory contract for 132 students on its campus, three stories high with 66 rooms and planned completion by January 7, 1956.
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Episcopalians Consider Dropping Protestant in Name Change
The Diocese of Maryland authorized a memorial to the General Convention to rename the Episcopal Church in the United States by deleting the word Protestant. Delegates elected to the General Convention and standing committee include Clerical and Lay members from Baltimore Annapolis and surrounding areas. The convention aims to boost church organization and communicant strength over six years amid other reports and a visit by Bishop Quentity Huang of Southwest China.
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Christian Life Key To Combating Communism In China
Dr Huang in Washington reviews China's religious history since 1937. He notes 1937–47 was a golden opportunity for Christians, but funds and personnel were lacking. Mao's 1949 promise of religious freedom faded after 1952 with a ban on faith, and interior church structures reportedly vanished. Metropolitan churches remain under communist supervision as fronts for propaganda.
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9000 Men To Take Part In Nuclear Tests
Washington reports about 9,000 soldiers will participate in the forthcoming Nevada nuclear test program mid February. The Defense Department notes an atomic explosion will involve about 2,100 Navy and Marine personnel, with no weapon type disclosed. The Army includes 4,300 officers and men plus an armored task force and the Provisional Atomic Exercise Brigade will show helicopter use on the battlefield.
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Maryland officials favor gas chamber for executions
Annapolis February reports show Warden Vernon L. Pepersack and Harold E. Donnell backing a switch from hanging to the gas chamber. Donnell cites $27,584 and hospital plans for a deathhouse as feasible. They testified before the House Judiciary Committee while opponents highlighted electrocution concerns.
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Tax Bills Face House Committee Action in State
The House Ways and Means Committee killed three income tax measures. One would exempt under 65s from tax on the first 1000 of pension, another would move filing date to May 15, and a third would permit deduction of federal taxes. Benjamin Marsh warned the state would lose eight million dollars if federal taxes were exempt. He urged withholding by employers as the best method to collect, noting federal employees show the least regard for tax laws.
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Turkey and Italy pledge Mediterranean defense alliance
Italy and Turkey agreed to bolster the West's Mediterranean defense against Eastern aggression. Premier Mario Scelba announced the accord, signaling closer collaboration between Rome and Ankara in confronting potential Eastern threats.
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Leaders of Turkey and Greece stress NATO unity in talks
Premier Adnan Menderes and Greek Prime Minister announced identical views on NATO’s importance and discussed strengthening the alliance in economic, social, and military fields. They highlighted cooperation for Mediterranean security and mutual defense, presenting the communique to The News.
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Vermont ruling denies sick leave for pregnancy
The Vermont Personnel Board ruled that state employees cannot be granted sick leave or leave of absence for pregnancy. It stated pregnancy is a natural state rather than an illness, making sick leave inappropriate for a condition primarily not sickness.
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