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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1956
Page
13
The World This Week Editorial warns of escalating Middle East strife as the United States and Britain face reverses. It notes Eden’s looming U S visit amid declining Tory prestige and Soviet exploitation of Arab grievances, signaling a fragile strategic outlook.
Six earthquakes shook Acapulco's Pacific coast resort over a night, injuring more than 100 but causing heavy damage. A four story beachside building collapsed near the hotel area while patrons at the Rio Rita nightclub fled into the streets in panic.
Virginia voters back segregation in the state’s first public test of the 1954 Supreme Court desegregation ruling as key issues on the ballot include a soil bank paying farmers to idle land, surpluses sold to Iron Curtain countries, and price support loan limits.
The proposal package calls for research to find new uses and markets for crops, speed rural development for low income farmers, aid to stabilize farming in the Great Plains drought, easing controls on major crops, assured federal credit, and removal of federal gas taxes on farm gasoline.
Virginia voters approve a measure to call a constitutional convention with 299 735 for and 143 098 against the proposal totaling about 452 833 ballots. The plan aims to allow public funds for private school education and to set an agenda for the 1952 presidential election context.
Seoul reports a heated debate over compensation to South Korea for Allied defense costs. The ROK requests about 684.6 million dollars for land and facilities used by U.S. forces, amid negotiations and calls for clear ground rules. Compromise appears likely as aid and claims blur.
A report outlines the first step of an anti integration program led by State Sen. Garland Gray with a referendum. The Virginia constitution could be amended by a majority in a constitutional convention of elected delegates, a move likely to trigger federal court litigation. Governor Stanley calls the vote helpful to preserving public schools while opponents fear funding diversion harming education.
The article examines President Eisenhower's nine point farm program aimed at cutting surpluses by paying farmers to idle land. It compares the plan to Henry Wallace's New Deal idea and notes support from Wallace, Benson's proposed policy tools, and political reactions as surpluses and farm prices trend downward.
President Eisenhower spoke from Florida on his political future, saying his mind is not fixed and could still change. Reporters saw hints he may not run, while others noted possible consideration of a second term after his Sept heart attack. A national poll of heart specialists found three of five believe he is recovered enough to seek a second term.
Henry Ford II, president of Ford Motor Co., cautions the public not to expect rapid or extraordinary gains from Ford stock. He says Ford is a business venture subject to automotive industry risks and fierce competition, emphasizing prudence in investing.
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