GOP Move May Kill US School Aid Bill
Washington report says House Republican leadership ordered the Labor Committee to kill a bill that would provide states with 300 million dollars yearly in federal school aid. A senior party member cited pledges to curb spending, while Majority Leader Halleck said no decision had been made and hearings continue. Representative McCowen, sponsor of the bill, leads the subcommittee.
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House
Republican
Labor Committee
States
G.O.P
Halleck
Indiana
McCowen
Rohio
Airport funds drive clashing with Budget bill amendments
The House Appropriations Committee faces bipartisan pressure for more money to expand the airport system. Rep Rooney's amendment seeks 4.85 million for air traffic control towers in 150 cities within a 535.7 million supply bill, while Democrats plan a 32.5 million restoration. The panel backs a larger federal airport program as part of a broader education spending bill, with no strings attached, and Senate subcommittee hearings continue on related measures.
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House Appropriations Committee
G.O.P
Rep. Rooney
D-N.y
Appropriations Committee
Federal-naid
Rio Docks Sabotage Blamed on Communist Groups
Brazilian police blamed two recently closed dockworker cells of the Communist party for sabotage on the Rio docks. They said drains were stopped to flood and damage cargoes awaiting shipment.
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Rio DE Janeiro
INS
Brazilian Communist Party Today
Rio
Poker Tough on Heart in Chicago Says Doctor
Dr Robert S Berghoff a heart specialist and retiring president of the Illinois State Medical Society warns poker and other cash card games are a major factor in coronary attacks. He notes players feel elated after winning but sleep is broken and next day they are exhausted due to the heavy load on the heart.
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Chicago
Robert S.berghoff
The
Illinois State Medical Society
Berghoff
Cornell Doctor Receives Lilly Award in Bacteriology
Dr. Wayne W. Umbrell of Cornell University won the Eli Lilly and Co award in bacteriology and immunology at a Wednesday night Society of Bacteriologists meeting. The 34 year old was honored for his work on nitrogen fixation and microorganism physiology.
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Philadelphia
Wayne W. Umbrell
Cornell University
Eli Lilly and Co
Society of Bacteriologist
Umbright
Centralia Mining Firm Indicted For Neglect
A Washington County grand jury indicted Centralia Coal Co in Illinois on two misdemeanor counts for failing to provide adequate ventilation and proper rock dusting at No 5 mine where 111 miners died in a March explosion. Officials faced no charges. state mine inspector Driscoll Scanlan was not charged.
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Centralia
Washington County
Centralia Coal Co
Tlinois
Wilbert L. Hohlt
Driscoll Scanlan
King George Says Britain Will Weather Present Storms
London crowds greet the royal family back from South Africa as King George vows Britain will weather the present storms and keep a leading role in shaping the world. He speaks at Guild Hall lunch and reiterates faith in Britain's vigor and resilience.
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King George
Britain
South Africa
Icebreaker Mackinaw Enters Port After Straits Clearing
The U S S Mackinaw, Coast Guard icebreaker, arrives in port Buffalo Harbor after two months of clearing ice from the Straits of Mackinac to Buffalo. Ship operations paused briefly as crew assessed conditions and prepared for refueling and maintenance.
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U.S. S. Mackinaw
Coast Guard
Straits of Mackinac
Buffalo Harbor
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