Eisenhower’s Leisure: Golf, Movies, and Books Dominate
President Eisenhower favors outdoor recreation above all. He enjoys golf, hunting, fishing, and painting, while indoors he reads newspapers, magazines, and books on history and the Civil War. He watches television and films with his wife, often choosing light comedies and musicals.
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Opposed Food Stamp Plan Studied Amid Hog Surplus Concerns
Washington reports a government survey hints at a potential food stamp program to drain pork oversupply. The Eisenhower administration opposes the plan, but Democrats in Congress back it as farm protests rise and hog prices drop.
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Aiken Links Strauss With Fuel Industry
Senator George D. Aiken of Vermont said he may vote to confirm Strauss as secretary of commerce but fears a campaign by oil and gas interests to pressure New England for higher fuel prices. He warned action on oil imports could raise fuel costs and living expenses. The piece notes Eisenhower’s import curb order and Strauss’ role in defense mobilization authorities.
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FEPC debate looms as Illinois House gears for session run
Springfield Spotlight reports FEPC faces a House showdown as Rep Corneal Davis seeks full Senate bill readings to pressure Senate action. Gov Stratton travels to Russia as session nears June 30 with key items like school aid, sales taxes, liquor tax, and government reorganization on the agenda.
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Senate Pushes Tax Cuts Aimed at Travel and Communications
Sen George Smathers seeks to repeal the 10 percent passenger travel tax and maybe other excises by attaching the provision to the extension bill in Finance. Sen Harry Byrd may oppose, while Sen Robert Kerr proposes a separate repeal of communications taxes effective July 1 1960, affecting rail airlines and long distance services.
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National Anthem Should Have One Official Version
President Eisenhower says he would sign a bill to end variations in the Star Spangled Banner and set one official version. Rep Joel T. Broyhill notes a 1931 law lacks specific words and music, causing hundreds of inconsistencies today. He cites Eisenhower’s June 4 letter and minor title capitalization as example.
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Britannia to Lead Queen Elizabeth at St Lawrence Seaway Opening
The 6 million dollar Britannia yacht will sail from Quebec to Chicago for the St Lawrence Seaway ceremony with Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip aboard. The royal visit includes a six week tour with a 271 crew, a hospital-ship conversion option, and a barge landing capacity.
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De Valera set to step down as Irish leader
Dublin June 13 AP Eamon de Valera 77 and three-fourths blind will leave active post and become president. Fianna Fail likely to name Sean Lemass as successor. The election hinges on whether proportional representation stays, a contest that shapes Dail control and party dominance.
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