Ike Signs Housing and Flood Plans in late session actions
President Eisenhower signed three bills including a major flood insurance program and a housing bill. The flood plan authorizes up to five billion dollars in direct federal insurance with a forty percent subsidy for three years, then shared subsidies by states. The housing measure expands FHA mortgage insurance and funds housing near military bases while boosting railroad retirement benefits retroactive to last July.
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Weather pattern promises cool nights nationwide
The forecast calls for cool, clear conditions in the east and west tonight while the south central region remains hot. Showers are expected in eastern Montana and across the Missouri and Mississippi valleys. AP Wirephoto.
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Weather and strike report mix from 12th day dispute
Fair tonight and tomorrow with a low of 61 and a high of 84. Historical highs and lows noted, including yesterday's 80 and 64, with sunset 8 18 and sunrise 6 04. In a separate item, Federal Mediator John Rooney Jolday urged resumption talks between West Virginia Pulp and Paper Co management and United Mine Workers locals as a strike enters its 12th day, idling 930 workers.
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John Rooney Jolday
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United Mine Workers
World War II Sunk Ships Count Exceeds Four Thousand
Historical notes state that more than 4,000 seagoing ships were sunk during World War II, reflecting the war’s vast maritime losses and the scale of naval warfare between Allied and Axis powers.
Schine Purchases Glens Falls Hotel
Glens Falls Schine Hotels Corp agreed to buy the 200 room Queensbury Hotel for a $100,000 down payment. The deal covers the balance with interest over six years. Schine owns six hotels including the Roney Plaza and Gulfstream in Miami Beach and the Ambassador in Los Angeles.
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Miami Beach
McAllister
Miami
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Cocoanut Grove
Los Angeles
Northampton
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Challenging Jurors Slow Brink's Case Trial
In Boston eight Brink's defendants face juror challenges as more than 100 prospects were summoned. Defense led by Paul T. Smith aggressively questioned veniremen on day two, with nine challenged by prosecutors and 18 excused by Judge Felix Forte. The Looming trial centers on the 1950 North End cash heist and the long pursuit of the eight men including Michael Geagan.
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Suffolk Country
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Forte
Smith
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North End
Michael Geagan
Names and ages listed for Greater Boston residents
A fragment lists residents including Thomas F. Richardson 23 Adolph ijazz Mamhe 44 Henry D Baxer and Vincent J Conta 21 James Faber 4 Joseph F. McGinn nis 45 all tied to Greater Boston. The text lacks clear context or events.
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Ijazz Mamhe
Henry D. Baxer
Vincent J. Conta
James Faber
Joseph F. McGinnnis
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Canadian Ad Tax Passes House Await Senate Verdict
The Canadian House approved a 29 percent advertising tax on foreign magazines in special editions. Finance Minister Walter Harris introduced the bill in his March budget. He said the levy will support Canadian magazines and denied anti American intent as it advances to the Senate.
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Commons
Campaign window cleaned at Nixon drive HQ
Workers at Harold E. Stassen campaign headquarters cleaned the front window after a large Nixon campaign picture was posted there. The incident occurred Tuesday in Washington.
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Harold E. Stassen
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Richard M. Nixon
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