Ike Pushes Reed To Win Approval Of Tax Extension
President Eisenhower and GOP leaders press to force a Ways and Means vote on extending the excess profits tax. Speaker Martin says a majority petition could trigger a meeting, possibly with Democratic help, or the House Rules Committee could bypass the panel. Sen Carlson acts as go-between but no compromise reached. Reed has blocked action. Humphrey rejects a proposed extension plan.
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Red leadership softens tone as East Germany releases detainees
Prime Minister Grotewohl announced mass releases for those jailed after June 17 protests while warning that genuinely guilty rebels would face severe punishment. He spoke at a Socialist Unity rally, outlining 27 Russian executions and possible local court actions, as martial law lingers in East Berlin with partial easing rumored.
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Senate Group Ups Flood Allowances Increases
The Senate Appropriations Committee raised funding for the nation’s flood control and navigation program to 455.14 million dollars for the new fiscal year starting July 1, still below current levels. In the Northwest region the committee posted its largest boosts amid a cut from Eisenhower and Truman proposals.
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Senate Hearing Cancelled On Mine Bureau Chief Nomination
Senate Interior Committee chair Sen. Butler abruptly canceled the confirmation hearing for Tom Lyon, nominee to head the Bureau of Mines. Sources could not confirm reasons, amid reported reconsideration of the nomination and possible withdrawal. Lyon disclosed a $5,000 annual pension from Anaconda Copper and argued safety enforcement should rest with the states.
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Air Force Cancels Kaiser Plane Contracts
The Air Force canceled all transport aircraft contracts with the Kaiser company for C-119 Flying Boxcars and C-123s at the Willow Run plant in Michigan. Kaiser may finish planes already in final assembly. The action comes amid Senate hearings on wartime costs and subcontractor issues at Kaiser and Fairchild Aircraft.
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Rhee Dulles Aide Parley Could Open New Paths in Seoul
In Seoul President Rhee signaled talks with a Washington emissary may open new channels to make an armistice more acceptable and perhaps more honorable. Rhee threatened to fight on alone if terms remained unacceptable as U.S. officials and ROK leaders maneuver for control and defense plans amid escalating war tensions.
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Strauss Likely to Chair Atomic Energy Commission
NEW YORK The New York Times reports Lewis L. Strauss a New York financier and rear admiral in the U S Naval Reserve has been chosen by President Eisenhower to chair the Atomic Energy Commission. Strauss previously served on the commission from 1946 to 1950 and will replace Gordon Dean whose resignation is delayed until June 30 to permit a successor to take over.
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Mulroney Named Portsmouth Chamber President
Lawrence E Mulroney 59 general manager of the New Hampshire division of C H Sprague and Son Co is elected president of the Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce at the annual dinner at the Rockingham Hotel Nearly 200 attendees from Boston Dover Hampton Rye and New Castle praised Soles and Kelly with gifts A Boston port official Oliver A Peterson USCG gave an illustrated talk on his Arctic trip and a U S Chamber telegram congratulated Mulroney and Soles with welcome to his new post
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Three Women Die In Lyndeboro Fire Believed Arson
A five story brick Lyndeboro apartment block on Isabella Street near police headquarters burned in a suspected arson fire. Three women died, eight others injured, with victims found on the fourth floor and dozens rescued by firefighters and police. Fire damage estimated at $40,000 near Our Lady of Victories Church.
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Fire Danger Rises As Winds Sweep Over Dry Forests
Strong winds swept New Hampshire forests causing 75 to 100 acres to burn as of yesterday with Milton worst reported. Fire warning issued for extreme danger in woods and slash areas as residents urged to obtain permits before any outdoor fire. Chief Forester Messeck called today a bad fire day while noting historic 1952 gains including the region’s best fire record and a 25 percent decline in forest and slash fires from 1851.
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Council Studies Fence for Parking Lot to Block Store Access
The City Council will hold a special session after a petition signed by 139 merchants requests enclosing the Municipal Parking lot with an eight foot wooden fence facing the First National Store on Pleasant Street. They seek limited entrances on Parrott Avenue and fencing of rear lot near the fire station, about 400 feet, with cost estimates to be reported.
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Eisenhower Eyes Broad Aid Plan Ahead of Bermuda Talks
President Eisenhower asks Congress for steady foreign aid to Britain and France as Big Three talks near in Bermuda. House sets a 4.998 billion ceiling for the year starting July 1 while Senate panel approves 5.318 billion. debate centers on limited presidential power to reallocate funds amid European Defense Community treaty ratifications. Senators Taft Wiley Russell weigh discretionary authority, with Taft wary of unlimited power and support for tying aid to treaty approvals.
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Not to Appeal By Stratham Youth Draft Evasion
William A. Sawyer, 20, of Stratham, said through his attorney he will not appeal a three year prison sentence for draft evasion handed down June 17 by a federal court. Sawyer claimed Jehovah Witness pacifist status as a conscientious objector. The court deliberated less than half an hour to convict him. Sawyer had indicated he would appeal the conviction.
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Reds Beaten Off As Police Action Enters Fourth Year
Seoul AP report shows U.S. and South Korean infantry repelling Chinese attacks in division strength as Sabre jets claim six MIGs. In Central Korea's Iron Triangle the 3rd Division and ROK units hold Boomerang Ridge while ROK 9th Division repels assaults on Sniper Ridge. Near Triangle Hill, fighting continues with fewer Reds involved.
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Famed Red Skipper Of Batory Seeks British Asylum
Polish sea captain Capt Jan Cwiklinski of the Batory reportedly sought political asylum in Britain after aiding fugitive Gerhart Eisler. Officials say asylum review is underway. sources expect grant. Reports place Cwiklinski at Durham Prison during consideration. He is married with two children. destination of his wife and children unknown. The Batory left Hebburn for Gdynia after refit. The second item notes a US Army report on a Red attack at Sniper Ridge with heavy fighting and 700-plus killed or wounded on Boomerang Ridge, as Allied air power supported the defense.
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Army Engineers Seek Bids on 391 Acres of Hay
The Army Engineers call for sealed bids on 391 acres of standing hay across 11 tracts at Portsmouth. Bids open in Boston on Friday at 2:30 p.m. Interested bidders may inspect sites by contacting resident engineer Robert Johnson in Portsmouth. a base value is noted as 444 dollars.
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Grenier Base to join Military Air Transport Service
Grenier Manchester Grenier Air Force Base will become a unit of the Military Air Transport Service July 1, according to a base spokesman who spoke today.
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Divorced Father Held in Kidnaping Of Little Girls
Roland Boynton Jr. 32, a divorced father, is held on $15,000 bail for the grand jury on charges of kidnapping 7 year old Gail Monteith, assault and battery, and an unnatural act. He pleaded innocent as directed by Judge Henry F. Duggan. Found an hour after kidnapping outside his West Peabody home, the girl was later located in North Reading. Police credit an anonymous tip. Boynton also admitted abducting an 8 year old Lynn girl. He previously served six months for a morals charge. The case raises questions about future charges and possible indecent behavior.
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Federal Payroll Below 1951 Level
Washington reports federal employment fell to 244 million, the first drop since July 1951, with further declines expected in June. The Civil Service Commission lacks a June 30 dismissal notice tally but notes thousands are issued in anticipation of July funds cuts. May civilian employment fell 23,500, the largest monthly drop since June 1950.
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