Senate farm bill called unworkable, modified veto urged
Senate Republican leaders said the farm bill approved last night is unworkable and likely to be vetoed by President Eisenhower unless modified. Secretary Benson reportedly agreed, as lawmakers urged changes to win White House approval. The measure, passed 93 to 2, moves to a conference committee to reconcile differing versions from the House and Senate amid farm price concerns.
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Spring Has Promise of Warmup as Northeast Struggles
Thousands of commuters were stranded as a blizzard battered the Northeast. The storm left 141 dead, crippled rail and air service, closed Logan Airport, and triggered mass evacuations from Cape Cod to Martha’s Vineyard. A warmup is forecast, with easing winds and rising temperatures overrunning the lingering snow. Downstream, New England towns faced high tides and continued disruption as authorities plan gradual recovery.
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Amendment Offered Research Hospital Fund in New York
Albany reports Republicans introduced a constitutional amendment for a 250000 dollar university bond and a 12000000 dollar capital construction fund for planning a 500 bed teaching and research hospital at Syracuse Upstate Medical Center. The plan faces ballot timing due to a large highway bond issue this fall.
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Florida Faces Drought Problem
Dry weather in south and central Florida threatens citrus crops and spring plantings. County agriculturists report hundreds of small lakes used for irrigation groves are low. Miami rainfall since Jan 3 totals 1.99 inches versus the normal 5.17 inches.
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Storm Delays New York Mail Deliveries Minutes After Snow
Postmaster Robert H. Schaffer reports a heavy 13.8 inch snowfall blanketed New York City and stalled mail deliveries for only a few minutes. The storm disrupted rounds across greater New York, delaying routes and disrupting afternoon mail service.
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Robert H. Schaffer
Beirut Premier forms new cabinet after five day crisis
Beirut Lebanon Premier Abdullah al Yafi announced a new cabinet ending a five day government crisis triggered by Rashid Karami’s resignation. The 30 member cabinet keeps three former ministers and includes four men outside Parliament.
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Lebanon
Abdullah al Yafi
Rashid Karami
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What Lent Means to Me A Return to Christ Must Be Achieved
Adolph Huttar, Board member of Reset Mission Alliance, writes that Lent invites moral self examination and better living. He notes Lent has briefly intersected politics but urges linking observance to Biblical Christianity for lasting value. As Lent ends and Easter nears, he urges turning from worldly concerns to Christ as the key to a richer life now.
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Reset Mission Alliance, Inc
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Prince Edward Audsperg dies in Austria at 93
Salz burg report says Prince Edward Audsperg, a leading member of Austria’s aristocracy, died yesterday at Castle Weithwoerth in the Salzburg Province. The sitter was long a prominent figure in high society and state circles.
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Republican professionals unsure on presidential outcome
Roscoe Drummond discusses why professionals doubt an easy presidential election win on the editorial page. Regular features are listed across sections including Amusements Inquiring Bridge Reporter Classified and more, with page references and a note about Today’s Pictures on page 18.
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City Life
New York Assembly Approves Education Aid Increase
The Assembly unanimously approved legislation boosting state aid to education by 89.6 million dollars annually. of this, 57.5 million aligns with Heald Commission recommendations, 32.1 million adds beyond proposals. Gov Harriman and Republican leaders backed the plan, seen as overcoming objections from educators and school boards. The Senate expected quick approval, making the increase the largest in state history at 89.6 million.
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Payne urges Congress on elderly housing program launch
Senator Payne of Maine today urged Congress to start a pioneering program of special type low rent housing for elderly persons, aiming to expand affordable options for seniors nationwide.
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Congress
Foreign Aid Program Faces Major Changes in Congress
Washington reports major shifts in the foreign aid program as House and Senate members dispute the size and long term commitments. Chairman Richards questions the $973,000 amount and 10 year commitments while President Eisenhower seeks authority to spend up to one billion dollars over the next decade. Senator Knowland opposes long term commitments and urges focus on immediate needs.
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Knowland
California
Are teachers afraid of pupils in our schools
A report examines discipline troubles in schools as teachers describe worn out staff, nonhomework pupils, and weak punishments. Teachers report balking at outside work, mockery of authority, and fear of taking decisive action. The piece notes student troublemakers and calls for action.
Minnesota primary tests Kefauver and Stevenson clash
Minnesota voters face a high stakes presidential primary with Democratic candidates Kefauver of Tennessee and Stevenson of Illinois on the ballot alongside convention slates. Stevenson has strong party backing led by Gov. Freeman and Sen. Humphrey while Kefauver campaigns largely on his own in rural areas amid Republican competition. The outcome hinges on cross over votes and rural support, following New Hampshire’s earlier primary results.
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William F. Knowland
California
Eisenhower
Minnesota
Stevenson
Kefauver
Thhem
New Hampshire
Orville Freeman
Hubert Humphrey
Ilinois
Malenkov says Stalin dictatorship cannot rise again in Russia
Malenkov told Labour lawmakers in London that Russia has been cleaned up and a Stalin regime cannot return, while noting collective leadership now exists and dissent must stay within the group. He spoke during a two hour Q and A at a Labour dinner in London.
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Crossman
Sidney Silverman
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Silverman
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Married men live longer debate ends with wit
The joke pits a married man against a bachelor who quips that the idea of longer life hinges on what counts as living. The playful exchange captures a timeless barb about marriage and endurance.
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