Democrats Favorable To Ike Foreign Trade Plan In 1955 Congress
President Eisenhower seeks a three year extension of the Reciprocal Trade Act with authority to cut tariffs further, arguing a moderate program to boost foreign trade. Democrats now in Congress hint at more friendly treatment than the 1954 Republican majority. The plan follows the Randall commission findings and mirrors past renewals tied to reciprocal reductions and limited tariff cuts.
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Quell Revolt In Leper Colony
In Trinidad a sitdown strike and takeover by 300 inmates of the Chacachacare leper colony occurred to protest the removal of Dr Michael Corcos, the settlement superintendent. Police restored order after the inmates seized control of the 151 acre islet eight miles west of Port of Spain yesterday.
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Congress in Mood To Grant Pay Hike To U S Employes
Washington report notes Congress ready to approve a substantial pay rise for about 1.3 million federal workers and a half million postal workers. President Eisenhower proposes roughly 3.39 billion dollars annually in pay increases and higher postal rates to offset costs. Senate and House leaders anticipate an early vote on the federal raise, with debate over whether to exceed the president’s request and resist postal rate hikes.
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Lawmakers to consider raise in pay after State of the Union
The piece notes Eisenhower's push in the State of the Union and reports Sen Kilgore plans to introduce a bill following last year's recommendations by the Commission on Judicial and Congressional Salaries. It also cites a census fact that the average household size fell from 3.77 in 1940 to 3.60 in 1950.
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Legislature Marks Time at Kansas Capitol
The Kansas Legislature paused today awaiting Gov. Fred Hall's message. The governor plans to outline his program at a joint Senate and House session at 11 a.m. tomorrow. Work on committee assignments continues as the two chambers prepare to recess for the weekend after receiving the message. The first bill of the session, funding lawmakers and staff salaries, passed unanimously, appropriating $200,000 in new funds and reappropriating $106,961 from 1953.
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Do You Know The Atomic Energy Commission Facts
The National Geographic Society says the Atomic Energy Commission paid over three million dollars in bonuses to locate uranium deposits. An unrelated note says Portuguese cuisine includes octopus cooked in its own ink as a delicacy. A long term trend shows women have had lower death rates than men, with women’s life expectancy rising faster since 1930.
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No Compromise On Dixon-Yates Power Contract
Washington lawmakers pressed opposition to the Dixon Yates project with Senator Anderson signaling renewed scrutiny of the contract and Representative Holifield vowing continued efforts to block the plan. The debate highlighted questions about the Atomic Energy Commission contracts and broader nuclear policy.
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Forrestal Anchor Chain Links Weigh 360 Pounds Each
A brief item notes anchor chain links for the Forrestal aircraft carrier weighed about 360 pounds each. Details on use or provenance are limited in the readable text.
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