Eisenhower Sees Real Bipartisan Cooperation in New Congress
President Eisenhower predicted very real cooperation from Democrats on foreign policy defense and mutual security with Republicans backing most of his program. He noted some policy disagreements such as tariff authority but expected bipartisan support on major items while inviting leaders of both parties for consultations before final decisions. He also said Cabinet officers would consult bipartisan committees on new plans, and cited Rep. Martin’s view that Democrats will cooperate on essential parts of the program.
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Bricker
Ohio
Senate
Joseph W. Martin Jr
Mass
Martin
Rep
Rayburn
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White House
Eisenhower seeks delay of April tax cuts
President Eisenhower said he will ask Congress to postpone the April 1 tax cuts on corporate and excise taxes, citing a budget deficit. He noted the cuts would reduce revenue by about three billion dollars, and pledged cooperation from Democrats and Republicans on foreign policy and defense. He also hinted at possible further cuts in armed forces and defended staff remarks about Eisenhower’s renomination.
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Eisenhower
Congress
1St Marine Div
Military Training Program Favored
President Eisenhower described a defense oriented military policy. He said planning should target major aggression and that full security in every locale cannot be bought. He referenced the new reserve forces program and would have Secretary Wilson explain it Friday to Congress.
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Washington
Eisenhower
United States
Defense Wilson
Little Danger of War Avers Navy Secretary Thomas
Riverside report quotes Secretary Charles S. Thomas at the Institute of World Affairs saying there is little danger of global war due to the free world strength, but Korea shows smaller wars can be decisive. He notes the need for conventional weapons and ground troops and discusses seaplane jet bombers as potential large carriers.
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Riverside
Calif
Secretary of the Navy
Charles S. Thomas
Institute of World Affairs
Thomas
Los Angeles
Navy
Air Force
Gas Pipeline Explosion Near Osawatomie
A new natural gas pipeline exploded seven miles west of Osawatomie Kansas last night causing a large flame visible as far as Kansas City about 50 miles away. No injuries or cause announced pending investigation. Local authorities cordoned the area and monitored air conditions.
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Kansas City
Weather report notes flurries and cooler temps tonight and Thursday
Snow flurries and colder air are forecast for tonight and Thursday with lows around 25 to 32. Yesterday's highs reached 37 at Beckley while Oak Hill topped 55, and precipitation totals near 12 inches are noted for the rivers, with Greenbrier and Bluestone reservoirs at normal or near normal stages and clear conditions emerging.
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Bluestone Reservoir
Greyhound Drivers Strike Move Threatens Christmas Service
AFL Motor Coach Employes union with a 495 to 30 strike vote in 10 states and DC seeks a Friday midnight walkout over Christmas bonus terms. Atlantic Greyhound drivers, 724 in ten states and DC, authorized strike as contract talks resume in Charleston.
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AFL
Atlantic Greyhound Corp
District of Columbia
Daniel V. Maroney Jr
Division 1493
Amalgamated Association of Street Electric Railway and
Motor Coach Employee of America
Union
Atlantic Greyhound
Thunion
Kentucky
Ohio
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Two Trains Wreck in Paris Illinois. Four Slightly Hurt
Paris Illinois reports two New York Central freight trains derailed in a residential area with three tank cars leaking naphtha gasoline and fuel oil. Four residents from a store apartment were injured mildly. no fatalities. Fire Chief Maurice Johnson coordinated response as cars lay scattered along streets and crews evacuated the area. Crew members escaped unharmed.
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Paris
Ill
New York Central
West End
Maurice Johnson
Flexible bladder tanks aid crash fire prevention in aircraft
Indianapolis CAA announces development of flexible rubberized nylon bladder tanks for aircraft fuel. Goodyear and U.S. Rubber create materials enabling integral wing tanks that resist rupture in survivable crashes. CAA will transfer tech to industry for production, aiming to reduce fire deaths from fuel spills.
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Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
U.S. Rubber Co
Xen Technical Evaluation Center Re
H. J. Osterhof
Goodyear
Money 1 Ration Worry In Britain
London reports a ration free Christmas for Britons with ample food in shops though money remains tight. Turkeys flood city markets at 7s 3d per lb for top birds, while overseas supplies from Northern Ireland Hungary and Argentina aim to balance prices around 70 to 84 cents per pound. Geese are plentiful and beef and pork may outpace demand.
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Britain
Shortage of Road Commission Funds Probed by Attorney General
Charleston Road Commissioner H Keith Griffith confirmed a fund shortage in the Road Commission accounting division but gave no amount. Auditors place the gap at 11000 to 17000 dollars. the State Attorney General and the Department of Public Safety lead the probe with potential multiple persons involved. The SRC reform bill to create a seven member bi partisan commission advanced after a two day committee meeting. A sub committee was named to revise drafts of other measures including outlawing flower funds from involuntary salary contributions.
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H. Keith Griffith
Road Commission
Department of Public Safety
State Attorney General's Office
John G. Fox
Griffith
SRC
Chief Accountant Relieved of Duties in Road Commission
Clifford Williams of Cabell County has been relieved from active duties at his own request pending completion of an investigation into a funds shortage in the accounting division. Williams sent a letter to the commissioner asking to be relieved until the record is cleared and the matter resolved.
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Clifford Williams
Cabell County
Williams
D Day Slick Driving Day 2 Car Collision Opens County Program
Two cars collide about 8 am near Harper Heights in Raleigh County injuring one person and causing about $1,000 in damages. Louise Carter Beckley and W H Davis Berwind identified as drivers. Traffic delays span nearly a mile as a State Road Commission crew cleared debris with crushed sandstone.
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State Road Commission
Beckley
Louise Carter
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W. H. Davis
Berwind
McDowell County
Sheppard Trial Slated for Jury By Noon Friday
In Cleveland the first degree murder trial of Dr. Samuel H. Sheppard nears verdict as both sides rest after nine weeks of proceedings. Judge Blythin aims to charge the jury by 9:15 Friday morning, with a verdict likely before noon.
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Cleveland
Samuel H. Sheppard
Fred W. Garmone
Sam Sheppard
Jay Hubach
Bay Village
Marilyn Sheppard
John J. Mahon
Common Pleas
Edward Blythin
Blythin
Mine Break-In At Pluto Road Leased Mine Report
A burglary occurred on a Tuesday night at a mine on Pluto Road. Entry was gained at two buildings and mine supplies including dynamite detonator caps electrical cable and tools were stolen. The mine is owned by A. G. Wilcox Daniels and leased by Richard Fitzpatrick Calloway Heights. State Police are investigating.
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A. G. Wilcox
Daniels
Richard Fitzpatrick
Calloway Heights
Welcome to Centreville No Meter Charge Event Faced
In Centreville Maryland parking meters were covered with bags bearing a greeting that proclaims no meter charge from December 13 to December 23 and wishes a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The message adds a friendly welcome to residents and visitors during the holiday period.
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Centreville
Six Road Deaths Mar 5 D Goal
A Safe Driving Day across the nation reports only six road fatalities by 9:25 a.m. EST with two in Ohio and one each in Pennsylvania Massachusetts Indiana and South Carolina Eleven Cook County Chicago accidents in six hours. The day aims for zero traffic deaths and minimal accidents with President Eisenhower urging a spotless safety record and the National Safety Council noting high daily averages.
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Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Indiana
South Carolina
Cook County
Chicago
Cleveland
Eisenhower
National Safety Council
Nature Enters Act Safe Driving Day Observed
Rain and snow across West Virginia made highways treacherous as the state joined a nationwide Safe Driving Day drive. No fatalities reported early today though several injuries occurred in accidents. State Police Supt. R W Boyles chairs the state effort for Traffic Safety. The goal is zero traffic accidents for the 24 hour period ending at midnight.
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Nature
West Virginia
R. W. Boyles
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Adenauer Opens Toughest Fight Of Political Life
In Bonn Chancellor Konrad Adenauer faces a fierce parliamentary battle over ratifying Paris treaties to rearm West Germany. He argues rearmament is essential for successful negotiations toward German unification and for securing a place in the community of free nations. The Bundestag vote marks the first of three readings, with decisive rounds in January and approval required by the Bundesrat and NATO partners by late February.
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Bonn
Germany
Konrad Adenauer
West
Bundestag
Community of Free Nations
Adenauer
Bundesrat
NATO
Pope Pius XII Shows Improvement Amid Bleeding
Vatican press office reports Pope Pius XII is improving after a three day decline caused by internal bleeding linked to an ulcer. Anemia from blood loss adds to his gastric ailment as doctors monitor his condition.
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Vatican
Pius XII
Pius
City pursues public alleys to curb parking hazards
Beckley City Council weighs designating business section alleys as public to restrict parking and ease traffic. City Attorney File plans a draft ordinance allowing alleys to be closed to parking with consent of abutting owners, police marking off restricted zones. A light exchange about sheriff Ward and the Turnpike ends with progress toward next council vote.
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Beckley
Raleigh
John C. Ward
W. H. File Jr
File
Turnpike Commission
Elmer Davis
John
West Virginia
Attorney File
WOAY-TV Nears Regular Broadcast Schedule
OAK HILL RNS Several hours of local and film presentations were telecast by Station WOAY-TV on Tuesday evening. Clyde Higgins production manager said regular network programs could begin in a day or a week once mechanical adjustments are solved, as soon as possible.
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Oak Hill
RNS
Woay-Tv
Clyde Higgins
Coal futures market proposed to stabilize prices
The piece argues for a West Virginia coal futures market to remove price gamble by shifting speculation to traders. It compares to the grain market, explaining how futures allow producers to lock in a price and brokers to offset risk, preventing daily swings from harming miners and users.
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