Income Tax Revision Becomes Political Must for 1956
Washington report argues tax reform will be a bipartisan political priority in 1956 as President Eisenhower’s health and potential for not running again push for a tax cut. Senator Walter George of Georgia advocates relief for middle class families, aiming about a 20 percent cut for those earning around $5,000.
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Eisenhower
Budget Office
Ike
Walter George
D-Ga
Capitol Hill
George
Georgia
Washington
House unit considers enforcing cargo preference act
A House subcommittee plans to press the administration over compliance with the 1954 cargo preference act requiring half of foreign aid shipments be carried on American ships. The eight member group had just toured Europe and sent a preliminary report to committee leaders.
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James Free Washington
Nana
House
Congress
House Erchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
Cently
England
France
West Germany
Italy
Netherlands
Subcommittee
Rep
Frank Boykin
D-Ala
Herbert Bonner
D-N.c
Boykin
State Department
Defense Department
U. S
Death Trap Device Push Gains Ground In Advertised Campaign
Silas A. Morehouse, Air Force Reserve lieutenant colonel and inventor, campaigns to force manufacturers to add inward-opening fridge doors. He wins backing from the Bureau of Standards and prompts government agencies to require safety devices, while Tennessee passes a related law. The Roberts Subcommittee discusses foreign aid shipping and misgivings about policy.
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Washington
Nana
Silas A. Morehouse
Morehouse
Air Force Reserve
Silak, Inc
Alexandria
Bureau of Standards
A. T. McPherson
Bureau
General Services Administration
Tennessee
Roberts
House Interstate
Films Made Specifically for Young Britons Combat Delinquency
British authorities run weekly two hour screenings for 8 to 12 year olds featuring cartoons shorts and a main hour long Children’s Film Foundation movie. Admission seven cents, National Anthem first, then a Laurel and Hardy short or British comedy followed by a science fiction serial episode. The foundation, formed 1951 and funded by a 350000 dollar annual grant, stresses natural acting over cute child stars to appeal to youngsters.
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Britain
Children's Film Foundation, Ltd
J. Arthur Rank
Children’s Entertainment” Films Company
British Film Production Fund
LIFE INCOME Senior Citizens Land Many Jobs
About 14 million Americans over 65 exist with 400,000 joining yearly. The Institute of Life Insurance reports 40 percent of older adults’ regular income comes from earnings, supporting nearly 4 million people including working spouses. Retirement and pension plans, interest, dividends, and annuities also add to income. Concluded on Page 2, Column 4.
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New York
United States
Institute of Life Insurance
Army Kicks Out Giant Size Feet
Claude Doreille a 21 year old from Paris was drafted for North Africa service but released after his feet proved too large for Army gear. Standing six foot seven in socks and wearing size 14 boots, his weight of 280 pounds exceeded the Army's capacity and he failed a medical weighing test.
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Paris
Nana
Claude Dorelle
North Africa
Claude
Pvt
Doreille
Army
Cold Wave Hits Nation as 55 Million Kids Return
Grove Laboratories forecasts a 1955 56 cold season with about 45 million youngsters from kindergarten through high school expected to catch colds. Officials note students will face an average of six colds per child, with more than half likely to occur in the first four weeks as three nationwide waves recur each year.
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Grove
New Antibiotic May Fight Botulism Poisoning
A Department of Agriculture team reports cinnamycin, a mould secreted antibiotic related to streptomycin, may combat botulism causing organisms in anaerobic conditions. Found in a Japanese soil sample at the Northern Research Laboratory, the substance targets germs thriving without air, such as clostridium botulinum, the botulism culprit linked to unsafe canned foods.
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Japan
New Headache for Israel as Sheik Seeks American Blonde
TEL AVIV NANA The Gaza eruption adds to Israel's troubles as Sleek Sheik Suliman, 7W-year-old head of a nomadic tribe, seeks a new wife under 30 from Southern California, prompting government protests over polygamy and diplomacy. The regime weighs firmness against maintaining ties with a valued ally.
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Tel Aviv
Nana
Gaza
Suliman
Israel
California
Young Republic
Europe looks at new role for Soviet satellites
In Vienna discussion on COMECON suggests the USSR may pursue coexistence socialism and devalue the ruble to integrate Eastern Europe with Western economies. Analysts warn satellites face diminishing returns and dependence on Moscow for funds as the Soviet Union probes economic reforms.
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Vienna
Russia
Kremilin
Europe
China
U S Forces Move to Clean Up London Vice Mile
U S Army and embassy officials plan a coordinated effort to curb streetwalkers in London as part of a broader drive to shield U S service members in Europe. Col Leslie F Zimmerman will lead a character guidance council and walk the Piccadilly vice mile in civilian clothes to assess dangers facing servicemen.
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London
Britain
U. S. Army
Washington
U. S
Europe
Judge-Advocate’s Department
Air Force
Leslie F. Zimmerman
Guidance Council Central Executive
Ruislip
Middlesex
Piccadilly
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