Pay TV test movement eyed by Senate group
In Washington AP reports a pro proposal aims to push the FCC to approve a large pay TV test soon. The plan envisions viewers paying for unsponsored programs via a fee. Other items include racketeering hearings, civil rights bill work, anti trust study of pro sports, and tensions over the Eisenhower doctrine. Eugene Dennis was freed after refusal to answer questions, calling Eastland racist.
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Neuberger Warns Of Foreign Policy Attack In Senate Debate
Sen Richard L Neuberger voiced concern over a potential foreign policy attack as the Senate entered a second week of debate on the modified Middle East resolution. He stressed the need for internationalism and strong alliances, while leaders sought to limit debate amid sharp partisan critique and the looming possibility of a vote next week.
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Herman E. Talmadge
D-Ga
William E. Jenner
R-Ind
Senate Republic
Everett M. Dirksen
R-N
Francis Case
RSD
Johnson
GM Earnings Largest Despite 1956 Decline
New York report shows General Motors earned more than 340 million dollars in net income for 1956, with sales of 10.8 billion. Net income fell from 1955 due to lower auto volume and higher costs, though assets rose to 6.57 billion. Other top earners were Standard Oil and AT&T.
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Curtice
Nasser Facing Pressure Over Egypt’s Cold War Stand
Cairo analysis notes potential danger if Nasser resists Soviet influence as Communist pressure grows through Egyptian media, student groups, and army factions. It questions whether he remains independent or bound to Moscow, amid a push to align with anti western and pro Soviet messaging.
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Vote At 18 Proposal Almost Dead In Ohio Senate
In Columbus the Senate Elections Committee failed to advance a proposed constitutional amendment to lower Ohio’s voting age from 21 to 18. Only two votes supported the motion, while five opposed. A later move to hold the measure for further consideration passed 7-1, but chairman Ross Pepple indicated he would not revive it without a majority request, effectively ending the measure.
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Dayton
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Canton
Lowell Fess
Yellow Springs
Ray Hildebrand
Toledo
Clar- Keune Krueger
Sandusky
Frank Svoboda
Cleveland
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Ir-Limad
Hildebrand
Pepple
Meinke Pleads Guilty To Diverting Funds
Meinke pleads guilty to diverting funds totaling 202.06 from meter repair to water rental receipts. The case concerns alleged misuse of municipal funds under state statute 2919.04. Jury trial was canceled after counts were consolidated. Meinke faced dismissal actions and a mandamus suit prior to resignation and pension issues.
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Nehru Escapes Injury In Plane Forced Landing
Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru escaped injury when his personal aircraft made a forced landing at Raichut Hyderabad after an engine caught fire.
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Manin claims cure for rheumatism in cattle scare
Gainesville Georgia. Former Mayor Frank Manin says he found a cure for rheumatism after a Brahma bull escaped at a cattle event. He describes leaping to safety and hanging from a rafter as the bull charged, then escaping unharmed.
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Milk Strike Angst Grips New York Dairy Region
Fear of violence mars a three state milk strike threatening to cut supply to about 12 million New York metropolitan consumers. Incidents include dynamite at Clarence Stanton's home and shots at a milk-truck in Slate Hill. Police deploy reinforcements as dairies halt deliveries across parts of New Jersey New York and Pennsylvania.
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Elephant rental ad leads to missing elephant number
MEMPHIS Tenn. UP Lester Gingold department store sales manager is upset because a Mississippi caller answered his newspaper ad seeking an elephant to rent. His secretary misplaced the caller’s number and now the elephant, the caller, and the number are all missing.
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Lester Gincold
Gingold
Mississippi
High Court Invalidates Book Ban Across States
The Supreme Court unanimously struck down Michigan's law banning distribution of books with obscene language to protect youth. The decision, issued as part of a Monday batch, coincided with Justice Reed's retirement after 19 years. Other rulings barred courthouse photo angles and allowed blood samples from unconscious drunk drivers as evidence. The Michigan case centered on The Devil Rides Quieide by Ish Ho Griffin, a veteran author.
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Ohio Budget Presented Seeks Restraint on Spending
Governor O’Neill unveils a 1.7 billion budget stressing no new taxes amid inflation fears. He notes 100 million in cuts from agency requests and 30 to 35 million in surplus to reserve for the future, citing realistic revenue estimates unlike Lausche’s past projections.
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Bill Would End School Levy Limit
A bill to allow school districts to tax outside the 10-mill limit for an indefinite period was to be introduced. Rep. James A. Lantz said the measure has Ohio Education Association support and would remove renewal ambiguities while preserving board power to cut taxes. The session also saw 39 new bills, including proposals to ease tax and bond levy thresholds and adjust old age payments.
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Rtronton
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