Washington signals no summit with Khrushchev soon
Ambassador Llewellyn Thompson returns to Moscow after talks in Washington and reports no imminent summit with the Soviet leader. He will present a plan for a three power ban on atomic tests to Geneva sessions and hint at a tougher stance on nuclear diplomacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llewellyn E. Thompson, Jr
Moscow
State Department
White House
Washington
Khrush
Thompson
Kennedy
Lew
Kremlin
Geneva
Washington grapevine on disarmament and diplomacy
The note suggests ongoing concern for a workable disarmament plan discussed privately through diplomatic channels rather than public forums. It cites Russia’s food shortages and the US economic strain from foreign policies, with Kennedy favoring a domestic truce to heal internal wounds.
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Peatedly
Washington
Russia
Kennedy
Kremlin
Khrush
Unemployment Extension Bill Clears Ways and Means
The House Ways and Means Committee approved a one billion dollar Administration bill extending unemployment compensation for about three million jobless, with other relief measures included for consideration by the full House.
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House
Ways and Means
Lawmaker Signals Wage Increase and Tax Cut Focus
The speaker expects a higher minimum wage and a $100 income tax cut if conditions worsen. Missing so far are steps to bolster business and raise workers to productive wages.
Swainson tax plan aims to please all sides
Democrats claim Gov Swainson's reform taxes meet campaign promises by 3 percent rates, removing inequities and exempting food and drugs while offsetting new taxes with relief. Critics doubt passage and say it fails to solve Michigan's problems as nine bills are needed in a Legislature split by party lines.
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John B. Swainson
Michigan
State
Senate
Swainson
Paul D. Bagwell
Bagwell
House
Republiicans
Lansing
Centenarian Dora Failing Receives Flowers and Fame
Mrs. Dora Failing, who turned 100 on January 22, writes of a lifetime of kindness and gifts. She notes rugs she makes to sell, flowers and hankies received, a money tree surprise, and a telegram from President Eisenhower.
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Dora Failing
Catona Beach
Florida
Dora Failings
Mrs. Failing
Eisenhower
Swainson tax reform promises reshape Michigan politics
The governor backs a tax reform plan amid looming budget needs for state agencies and universities. If taxes lapse and no new levies pass, the state faces future crises as Swainson eyes a 1962 campaign strategy, mirroring Williams era debates on corporate profits tax.
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Treasury
Weekend Visit Highlights Wetzel Lantz Family
Mrs. Wetzel Lantz and four children from Newaygo spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Claude Anthony. The Anthoneys, in Saginaw on business last Monday, also called on Mrs. Lena Oswald.
Clem Benent and the Lansing income tax episode
Clem Benent, executive secretary of the Mt. Pleasant Chamber of Commerce, was invited to Lansing by Gov. Swainson to discuss an income tax plan. At Kellogg Center a panel of experts spoke, and Clem's confidential county report was not mailed, leading to a later thank you letter from the governor acknowledging his cooperation.
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Clem Be Ment
Chamber of Commerce
Mt. Pleasant
Gov
Swainson
Solidarity House
Detroit
Automobile Union
Michigan
Clem
Clem Benent
Lansing
UAW
Gus Scholle
Scholle
Soapy Williams
Chambers of Commerce
Saginaw
Bay City
Midland
Clare
Kellogg Center
East Lansing
Harvey Brazer
University of Michigan
Brazer
Harvard
James Miller
Western Michigan University
Miller
Kennedy
William Haber
U. of M
Haber
Swain
Weekend Visits and Family Gatherings in Hale
Mr and Mrs Arthur Benzing and Mr and Mrs Gerald Gim mey visited D W Nichols and family in Hale. Gerry McKinley of Lansing spent the weekend with his grandmother Mrs Clifford McKinley who later returned home to spend a week with her son Lee McKinley and family.
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Arthur Benzinger
Gerald Gimmey
D. W. Nichols
Hale Sun
Gerry McKinley
Lansing
Clifford McKinley
Lee McKinley
The Dragon Old Witch and a Mother on Rules
Ruth Lau reports a mother's firm family rules provoking teenage disdain from peers. The mother claims clear limits on phone time dating on school nights and curfews, plus focused study goals. Readers are invited to share comments or suggestions.
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Ruth Lau
Suzie Belle
Local Residents Share Health and Family Visits
Mr. Donald Gimmey recently recovered from major surgery at Midland Hospital and returned home in a full chest to hip cast. He is progressing well. Sunday visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Moore and Clarence Moore of Alma at the Frank Moore home. Milford Vogel and family of Weidman joined Mr. and Mrs. Max Rhode for a Sunday visit. Floyd Wing of Mt. Pleasant called at the Glenn Brown home Monday.
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Donald Gimmey
Midland Hospital
Wayne Moore
Clarence Moore
Alma
Frank Moore
Milford Vogel
Weidman
Max Rhode
Floyd Wing
Mt. Pleasant
Glenn Brown
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Ees
Shepherd Argus
Isabella County
Shepherd
The
Michigan Press Association
Michigan Press Service
G. Mennen Williams
Williams
Gov. Swainson
Shepherd Briefs
Leonard Gross
Rural Shepherd
Steven Leonard
Central Michigan Community Hospital
Wilson
U.S.A
College
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