Controversy Over Continental Shelf Bill Between States and Fed
A discussion on federal control of the continental shelf includes a Taft letter stating the bill should reach the senate calendar by May 19. The proposal defines administration for leasing, policing, and applying laws, arguing the shelf is high seas and beyond state revenue claims. The committee expects passage before July, with opposition to state revenue sharing.
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Wellsville
Allen H. Archibald
Smith
Gladys
Singha
Senate
Robert A. Taft
Majority
Taft
United States
High Seas
Tideland bill debate centers on state vs federal rights
The tidelands bill sparks fierce dispute with critics calling it a public resource steal. Senator Henry Dworshak clarifies that the law does not grant states ownership of offshore lands beyond the coast. instead mineral rights beyond state boundaries remain the property of the United States government.
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Henry Dworshak
Idaho
Dworshak
House
Senate
Atomic Cannon Set to Fire First Live Shell in Nevada
The 1953 event at Frenchman Flat, Nevada, will showcase the first live atomic shell fired by Big Bertha along with a demonstration of the weapon’s use. Officials note delays and logistical issues as preparations continue and crowds observe the unprecedented test from nearby sites.
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Frenchman’s Flat
Nev
Four months wage figures and April 22 estimate
A fragment notes a four month period and an April 22 reference to wage totals amid an economy reduction context. It mentions wages received and a real sense of the nation’s total but lacks clear subjects or specifics for precise reporting.
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Perj
Prayer by Ezra Taft Benson at Eisenhower's 1953 New York luncheon
Secretary Benson offered a spontaneous prayer at the January 12 1953 Eisenhower luncheon in New York City. Reconstructed for readers the prayer lauds the nation and constitution, asks divine blessing on Eisenhower and the government, and seeks humility and guidance for leadership and unity across branches.
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Partners
Washington
Ezra Taft Benson
Eisenhower
New York City
Benson
General Eisenhower
Congress
Judiciary
Prayer Prefaces a Nation’s Purpose and Public Service
A ceremonial prayer expresses unity in seeking divine will for the land and the world. The text asks for blessing on food and guidance in deliberations, dedicating lives to Thy service and aiming to serve with a single eye to Thy glory. The language emphasizes gratitude for material and spiritual blessings.
Special Mother’s Day Program From Sunday School
The Sunday school presented a special Mother’s Day program with children’s songs a vocal solo by Dennis Wilker short talks by Billie Condie Shiril Conlin Ronald Condie and Shirlee Forman the sacrament gem by LaGrand Andreasen a duet by Mr and Mrs Keith Nielsen and closing remarks by Weldon McGregor. All mothers in the ward received a potted plant. Miss Dorothy Burton spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Rulon Burton.
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Dennis Wilker
Billie Condie
Shiril Conlin
Ronald Condie
Shirlee Forman
LaGrand Andreasen
Keith Nielsen
Weldon McGregor
Dorothy Burton
Rulon Burton
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