Draft bill delays amid filibuster and 25 percent pay rise
Washington dispatch reports the threat of a filibuster and a push for a 25 percent army pay increase may slow House passage of the draft bill. Speaker Martin and Rep Andrews doubt a final vote before tomorrow, while Majority Leader Mallee remains hopeful. Amendments exceed 50 as votes on discrimination and pay provisions loom.
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Farm program clashes stall long range price support plan
Senators push a revised farm program with altered price supports and changes in agriculture and soil conservation, but prospects look dim as southern opposition grows. Conferees propose a $129.4 million flood control and navigation package for rivers and harbors, including Galveston and Houston channels, to return to Congress for approval.
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Czechoslovak Refugees Arrive in Britain by Plane
The air ministry announced 21 Czechoslovak refugees including women and children arrived by plane in Kent today. The Czechoslovak government says 1280 persons had fled since the Communist coup in February.
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Democrats charge GOP snub of post office pay raise bid
Nine Democrats say Republican leaders ignored a House Post Office and Civil Service Committee bid for higher federal worker pay raises and ordered smaller increases. They call the move a virtual ultimatum shaping federal pay.
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Weather Summary From Past 24 Hours and Monthly Totals
Weather data shows no precipitation in the past 24 hours with a monthly total of trace and a monthly deficit. Yearly total is 6.05 inches with a deficit of 6.68 inches. Sunset and moonrise times are listed with first quarter moon phase and winds around 2 to 12 mph. Tides are noted for Pass Thursday with specific times. Temperatures and regional locations mentioned include several city names and areas.
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House refuses Senate foreign aid bill and sets conference
The House declined to accept the Senate foreign aid package worth 6 125 710 228 dollars and appointed a nine member conference committee to work out a compromise. Rep Taber of New York was named to lead the House contingent while Sen Bridges of New Hampshire heads the Senate group.
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Plane Plant Strike Shuts Ryan Plant in San Diego
San Diego workers at Ryan Aeronautical, 900 production employees of CIO United Auto Workers, walked out after failed late negotiations over a 16 cent demand versus a 6 cent offer. Plant employs 1,600. Separate AFL streetcar and bus operators face a strike deadline set for Sunday midnight, potentially halting city transit except ferries to Coronado.
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