Foreign Aid Survives First Tests
The Eisenhower administration won key Senate votes on the foreign aid bill as lawmakers defeated four amendments aimed at cutting or restricting aid. Major actions included votes to maintain the 4.5 billion dollar authorization and to oppose cuts on Yugoslavia and textile and farm product imports. Senator Long argued NATO commitments remain intact, while proponents warned of weakened global security if aid is trimmed.
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Langer Proposes Aid For Apache and Everglades Tribes
Senator William Langer proposes a $50 million earmark in the foreign aid bill for economic relief to the Apache and Everglade tribes. The measure would have the tribes participate in foreign aid programs alongside other nations.
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Night Session Promised to Pass Big Measure
Lawmakers debate a major bill, with a night session possible to push it into conference with the House. If not finished tonight, a Saturday session is promised.
Kansas City elects young leader as national junior chamber VP
Richard S. Fitzgerald reports in El Segundo California that a Kansas City resident was elected among ten vice presidents of the National Junior Chamber of Commerce. In Washington Congress fights over an antisegregation amendment to a $1.6 billion school construction bill as debate stretches into the week.
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Freezer Safety Device Law Wins Approval
The House Commerce Committee approved a bill to require manufacturers to add a safety device to freezers to prevent child entrapment. The specific device standard would be determined by the Bureau of Standards. Violators would face up to one year in jail and a $1000 fine.
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Church Seeks End to Discrimination at Lutheran Convention
St Paul Minn The 43rd triennial convention of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod ready to action as a resolution pledges members to eliminate racial discrimination. The measure states Christians are bound to do justice and love mercy and to guide members as Christian citizens against discrimination in community city state nation and world.
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Inglewood Couple Fined for Slot Machine Piggy Bank
Mr. and Mrs. David C. Fisher received municipal court congratulations for saving money but were fined 100 dollars for illegal possession of a slot machine they used as a piggy bank in their home.
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Pasadena Star News and Pasadena Post Combined 1956 Notice
A brief 1956 newspaper notice from the Twin Coast Newspapers about combined editions, pricing, and postal registration details. It notes a Friday date June 29 1956 and mentions subscription terms per Sunday by mail and single copy pricing, with postal classification information.
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Britain votes on death penalty ban in Commons
In London the government opposed bill to abolish hanging barely passed the House of Commons by 152 to 133 with a 19 vote margin. The Lords are expected to delay as a majority favors the death penalty for murder. Less than half the MPs supported the free conscience option.
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Taken by Death Long Beach Mother of L Kil lion
Funeral services were set for Lydia Jane Kil lion 78 mother of George Kil lion of Oakland president of American President Lines. Government reports across the globe note arrests and political moves amid unrest in APRA Peoples Party.
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Nude Nude Tea Parties Do Not Prove Adultery
Commissioner Samuel R. Edgedale dismissed adultery charges against Stanley Clements. He ruled nude tea parties and photos with Peter Scott-Darling do not prove Mrs Mildred Clements’s involvement. The judge noted nudism as a defense argument but found no conclusive evidence of adultery.
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Eagle Scout Plans South Pole Trip
Richard Lee Chappell an 18 year old Explorer Scout from Eggertsville New York was chosen from 250 top ranking scouts to join the U S Antarctic expedition as a junior scientific aide. The trip to the South Pole is planned for November aboard Admiral Richard E Byrds expedition team.
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Ford Family Plan Aims at Budget Minded Families
The new Ford Family Plan offers an easy payment option for budget minded families, presenting a practical approach to vehicle ownership with simplified terms and affordable monthly payments.
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