Federal highway bill sent to president boosts 1958 construction
The 33 billion dollar interstate plan clears Congress and goes to President Eisenhower for signing. California officials expect 147 million dollars in three years starting July 1 with more miles of modern highways and early rights of way purchases.
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Senate Rebuff in Air Force Funds Battle Raises Defense Bill
Congress battles over Air Force funding with the Senate approving a $960 million boost beyond administration requests as part of a broader $34.8 billion defense bill. House conferees expected to largely accept the Senate increase amid civil rights, living costs, atomic power probes, and sedition debates in the session.
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Hall denies anti Nixon move by GOP governors
Atlantic City New Jersey Gov Fred Hall said Republicans did not join an anti Nixon move by not calling for Nixon renomination. The 20 governors present signed a resolution for Eisenhower renomination. Separately in Dallas Temco Aircraft case Odie Pipkin was found guilty of soliciting a $5000 bribe and jailed two years with a $1000 fine.
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George George Opens Fight for Foreign Aid Debates Senate Bill
Senator George cautioned against weakening military strength of the free world while leading a fight to pass a 4.502 billion foreign aid bill. He urged continued U S military assistance noting risks of aggression and forecasting a final vote soon as debate opens. Lyndon Johnson projected a vote by tomorrow night or Friday.
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Kefauver Seeks Home State Backing At Tennessee Convention
Senator Estes Kefauver returns to Tennessee seeking limited support from his home state. His aides press Gov. Frank Clement for some endorsement at the state party convention amid a tough primary campaign and a strong segregation issue.
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Consumer Prices Rise to Year Peak in May
New York reports May consumer prices up 0.2 percent to the year’s high while the dollar’s purchasing power dips to 988 with 1953 as base. The index reaches 101.2, food leads with a 0.7 percent gain, sundries and apparel up 0.1 each, housing steady, transportation down 0.3.
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Interior panel approves Idaho Oregon dam project
The House Interior Committee voted 15 to 13 to authorize a federal $350 million dam in Hell's Canyon on the Idaho Oregon border. The roll call largely followed party lines with two exceptions.
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