Long Beach Saturday Cut Will Stand
Washington AP reports the House Appropriations Committee approved 41 million extra for the Post Office to avert prolonged mail curtailment. The action, reported 7-0, is 6 million less than requested and covers two and a half months. Saturday delivery remains halted as Postmaster General Summerfield weighs further steps.
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Job Losses Feared in Postal Cut
United Press survey warns thousands could lose jobs if the post office cuts service. Direct mail firms face shutdowns, with Reuben H. Donnelley Corp planning four plants closing April 29, affecting 1,100 workers. San Francisco Blum Direct Advertising would lay off 200. Sears Roebuck notes impact on orders and retail circulars.
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Los Angeles
Mount Vernon
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San Francisco
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Montgomery Ward
Sears Roebuck
State Dept USIA budgets cut by 23 percent
The House Appropriations Committee slashed 23 percent from new funds requested by the State Department and the United States Information Agency. It rejected 2,123 new positions and 950 ongoing jobs without prior approval, denunciing fiscal irresponsibility and taxpayer misuse in foreign programs. Voice of America broadcasts are spared from cuts, with a warning against propaganda to Americans.
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House Appropriations Committee
State Department
United States Information Agency
Congress
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Rooney
DNX
U. S. Information Agency
Voice of America
Battle over obscene books moves to Assembly
A legislative clash over removing obscene books from school libraries shifts to the Assembly after Senate approval. Also note future coverage on Capitol activity, Teamsters probe updates, and page references for Beach Combing, Hal Boyle, sports, and various sections.
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Senate
Hal Boyle
Wilson
Douglas Aircraft announces across the board pay raises
Douglas Aircraft Company officials announced across the board pay increases totaling 2.304 million dollars for 25 840 hourly paid workers in the Long Beach division. The raises form part of a grand total of 10 million dollars granted to 68 000 on the clock employees across California Arizona and Oklahoma.
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Long Beach
California
Arizona
Oklahoma
Downgrade Truck Speed Bill OKd by Assembly
State Assembly passed a measure to allow downgrades in truck speeds on grades, effective Monday on the anniversary of a 1956 wage agreement. The wage increase, totaling 8.75 million dollars, will be shared by more than 60,000 employees across Santa Monica, Long Beach, El Segundo, including Torrance, Culver City, Bell, and Tucson facilities, boosting annual payroll to about 500 million with 111 million paid in Long Beach.
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Ariz
U S Urges Nuclear War Output Halt
London AP reports United States urges halting all fissionable material production after April 1 1958 for nonweapon use. Harold E Stassen proposes UN disarmament subcommittee study enforcement and an inspection system begin March 1 1958 or soon after ratification.
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London
United States
Harold E. Stassen
Hisenhower
United Nations
Canadian diplomat murdered in Saigon compound
Saigon Indochina Canadian official Cannon of the International Truce Commission was found murdered in his bed at 6 a.m. in the Hui Bon Hoa compound. He was 38, married with two children, and his death prompted a federal investigation by Ngo Dinh Diem’s government. The victim had served since 1945 in foreign affairs roles, and joined the truce commission last fall.
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Mickel
Senate Finance Committee votes on national cash status probe
The Senate Finance Committee unanimously approved a broad investigation into fiscal and monetary policy including interest rates revenues and the public debt. Chairman Byrd said hearings will begin soon with Treasury Secretary Humphrey as the first witness and will examine government revenues and related tax questions while focusing on interest rates and debt.
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Ser Gore
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Man Regains Sight After Blindness Shifts Views
Robert Nail, 24, who went blind for three months after a July auto accident, regains sight in Los Angeles. He credits a Braille Institute rehabilitation and says his experience eroded prejudice, noting he once judged by skin color but now sees a broader human vision. His wife Doris, also 24, supported him during recovery.
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Nail
Jacksonville
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City College
Braille Institute
Ferry Sinks in Inland Sea with 80 Feared Killed
In Japan's Inland Sea a small ferry carrying 218 passengers and 4 crew struck Toramaru Rock and sank near Hiroshima. Coast Guard reported 31 bodies recovered, 50 missing, 141 rescued as 222 aboard. Vessel registered for 92 passengers on trip from Setoda to Onomichi.
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Coast Guard
Ta Temple
Aed Prbton
Ministry of Transportation
Toramaru
Washington State
Puget Sound
Kitagawa
Assemblyman Proposes Truck Control on Grapevine
Assemblyman L. M. Back strand of Riverside argues a bill would curb truck traffic on the Grapevine south of Bakersfield. He cites trucks rolling down grades out of gear and failing to slow with any brake. The 45 mph speed limit for trucks is stated.
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L. M. Backstrand
R-Riverside
Grapevine
Bakersfield
Ike Flies to Farm for Weekend in Gettysburg
President Eisenhower arrives at his Gettysburg farm for another weekend retreat. The trip from Washington took under half an hour, touching down at 1 31 p.m. as he continued his weekend stay for the third consecutive time.
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Gettysburg
Eisenhower
Washington
Five Hurt as Building Trusses Collapse in Fulgerton
Five men were injured when nine trusses collapsed during hoisting at a building under construction in Fulgerton. Four are in serious condition. one victim fell about 35 feet to the cement floor. Workers reported topside activity on a boom while a forklift supported plywood braces.
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Transa- Los Angeles WA
Highland
Buster Crabbe
Miss Crabbe
Crabbe
Santa Ana Community Hospital
Weather update with misty low clouds overnight
Low clouds tonight and Sebrtat morning. Most- Sagerg after title change. in Mee iutere.
Nautilus Sailors First Refueling Completes Sea Patrol
GROTON Conn The atomic submarine Nautilus is at sea again after its first refueling. The vessel began cruising January 19 1955 and has since traveled about 60 000 miles on its initial nuclear fuel charge. The refueling occurred about two months ago with delivery of a new core roughly softball sized.
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Groton
Conn
Navy
Those Bory days and the Judas bargain
A reflective meditation on betrayal and service to Christ. The speaker contrasts Judas’ selfish motive with faithful disciples, noting that true service brings no wealth or worldly fame. The piece questions motives and warns against trading loyalty for gain.
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Judas
Christ
Julien C,hyer
Fayler Named Envoy to Switzerland
Eisenhower nominates Henry J. Taylor, longtime correspondent and broadcaster, to be ambassador to Switzerland. The 54 year old Republican from Charlottesville, Virginia has admired Taylor for years and met him during World War II.
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Eisenhower
Henry J. Taylor
Switzerland
Taylor
Charlottesville
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