Senate Opens Fight On Roads
In Washington on May 20 the Senate opened a partisan battle over a future highway program. Sen Gore urged a $17.9 billion five year plan for a nationwide system of superro ads while Len Martin backed Eisenhower’s $38 billion ten year plan. Financing disagreements centered on bonds and gas taxes with Gore proposing a gas tax hike. Both parties urged greater highway spending.
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Gore plan pushes four to eight lane interstate system
The debate centers on financing methods for a national interstate project. Gore defends a plan prioritizing four lane highways while noting sparsely settled areas may need two lanes. Chavez argues the Eisenhower bill would leave the nation in debt for decades and that higher capacity six and eight lane roads are necessary.
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Seven youths arrested for rape of 14 year old girl
In Rockville on May 20 seven youths from Brookeville were arrested for the rape of a 14 year old Kensington girl. Five are minors. Two non juveniles are 22 year old George Dowling and 19 year old Herbert Cheak. A preliminary hearing is set and juvenile court has waived jurisdiction.
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France Will Quit Saigon in Move Against French Force
Saigon, May 20 Premier Ngo Dinh Diem announced a French withdrawal from the capital. Deputy defense minister Tran Trung Dung said the 75,000-man French expeditionary force would be moved to coastal embarkation points, with overall regrouping to follow. Ely sought relief. Diem aims to strengthen sovereignty and push elections for a National Assembly while Bao Dai awaits status.
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Farmer notices pony kicks shed to spill oats
Connersville Indiana farmer John Murray watches his Shetland pony back into a barnlet shed and kick it, causing oats to spill each time. A passerby quips about his wife being outspoken, prompting a humorous exchange.
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Opera House to Present Films and Musicals Next Week
At Opera House continuing through next Thursday a dramatic presentation of Black Board Jungle stars Glenn Ford Anne Francis and Louis Calhern. The musical Daddy Long Legs in Cinemascope and color stars Terry Moore Fred Astaire Leslie Caron Thelma Ritter with Ray Anthony and his orchestra starts Friday continuing into the following week. Braddock Drive In schedule lists Sunday through Tuesday Battle Cry Wednesday and Thursday The Egyptian Friday and Saturday Yellow Mountain and cartoons. Violent Saturday leads off Hiway Drive In Sunday through Wednesday Run for Cover closes Thursday chiwu on Saturday.
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Lattimore Trip To Europe Is Approved
The State Department approved Owens Lattimore’s summer European trip despite a pending perjury indictment from December 1952. His passport was extended to cover lectures in Britain and Western Europe, plus attendance at the 10th International Congress of the Historical Sciences in Rome.
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