Congress Seeks Return of War Seized Property
A long fight to restore seized German and Japanese assets to their owners persists as Congress plans another push. The Eisenhower administration backs limited restitution, while bills would repay 350 million already sold plus 200 million held, funded by German Marshall Plan loans and U S payments. The debate centers on private versus corporate property and proceeds from the General Aniline and Film Corp. recovery struggles with Swiss holder Chemie and court challenges.
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George Washington at early U S circus in Philadelphia
George Washington visited John Bill Ricketts first U S circus in Philadelphia in 1793. In 1956 the New York Yankees defeated Washington's Senators 17 times in 22 meetings.
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Far East Receives Large Share of Nonmilitary Aid
President Eisenhower told Congress that nearly half of the 1.3 billion dollars in U.S. nonmilitary foreign aid for fiscal 1956 went to the Far East. The report shows 7.26 billion for defense support in the Far East, mainly to South Korea Nationalist China and South Vietnam, with Europe receiving 110 million and most funds overall directed to military aid and defense support.
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Conference on Atomic Warfare opens at Fort Leavenworth
An annual training conference on atomic warfare opens today at the Command and General Staff College Fort Leavenworth. Representatives from all major domestic and overseas Army commands attend, marking the first time the event is held here.
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