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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1955
Page
1
The House passed a compromise foreign aid bill totaling 2,703,341,750 dollars. Senate approval will send it to the White House for President Eisenhower to sign, despite a 563 million dollar reduction from his request.
President Eisenhower urged 96 Boys Nation delegates to follow their own judgment and have the courage to stand by it. He spoke briefly to the youth gathering sponsored by the American Legion, stressing individual responsibility and integrity.
Nekae RENG July 28. UP report notes 1955 traffic toll at 35 as two fatal accidents occur in western sections of the state.
Walter A. Sahil of the immigration service announced a new procedure to reemploy braceros after harvest. Farmers provide a list of preferred workers for the next season who will receive laminated ID cards at Eagle Pass and Hidalgo, speeding reentry and bypassing processing centers.
The Finn twins Charles C. and George C. Finn, both 41, seek freedom after a two year sentence for an alleged citizen arrest of a U S attorney. Federal Judge Edward P. Murphy will hear their petition as the U S Court of Appeals refused to disqualify him. Bail remains denied pending the hearing.
City Atty. Cadena says council may create a five member water board with mayor as member. Debates over appointment power, terms, free city water, and tax payments dominate discussions with Crow and board. Harmony on remaining points after hours of talks. open ended plan for future sewer and water compensation discussed.
Gifts flood in as Senator Johnson recuperates from heart attack at Bethesda Naval Hospital. A carpenter sends a boxing glove with a fighter note, a big glass fish tank decorates his room, and a 50 pound Texas watermelon plus Vermont maple syrup arrive. Strangers pour in from Eisenhower to governors and business leaders, with letters lot of them expressing well wishes. A unique smoker’s merry go round is sent but not used due to doctors no smoking rule. From inside Johnson’s circle a stray letter offers help on a veterans case while others seek his attention. In Seoul General White meets President Rhee in a courtesy call.
An out of town bank arrives to provide emergency loans to Twentynine Palms businesses after a bank failed and its vice president Roscoe D. Coon faces embezzlement charges. Riverside bank officials bring cash to cover payrolls. FDIC says deposits insured up to $10,000.
Mexico City socialite Marcelle Eva Cuillery married internationally known hotel man Her mando Courtright in a Hollywood ceremony crowded with screen celebrities.
Seoul reports ambassador You Chan Yang, Korea's envoy to the United States, will return to Seoul in early September amid speculation he may succeed resigning Foreign Minister TD Pyun.
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