McCarthy Concedes Defeat On Big Four Resolution
The article reports Senator McCarthy conceding defeat of the Big Four resolution amid administration opposition and a 14-0 House vote to recoup support for highway and social security measures. It notes plans to reconsider the proposal after the 1956 election, with debates over funding, vaccine programs, and tax policy. It also mentions actions by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and House appropriation discussions involving Jonas Salk and polio experts.
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National Guard
Eisen
Foreign Relations Committee
Temple
House
Taber
Buti
Senate
Powell
John Taber
Humphrey
Adam Clayton
Segregal Appropriations Committee
Nein
Joseph R. McCarthy
Con Tee
Lance
United States
Herbert
Hoover Jr
Jonas F. Salk
House Public Works
Treasury
Mittee
Ghee
Negro Congress-Commerce
Congress
THE
Chronicle-Telegram
Elyria
Ohio
State Tax Boost Likely But Form Is Undecided
Columbus Ohio lawmakers debate how to raise funds for capital improvements with a tax on soft drinks favored by Senate Democrats, while Republicans press a bond issue route. Gov Lausche backs the capital program and a bond plan but faces opposition from House Republicans and a minority that seeks a public decision. The dispute centers on how to fund hospital projects and eminent domain questions as a special session looms.
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Columbus
Senate
Stanley Mechem
Frank J. Lausche
House
Lausche
Charles A. Carney
Youngstown
Mechem
Gram
Patrolman Stops Quiz At $16,000
New York story notes Patrolman Redmond L O Hanlon quitting the $64,000 Question show after wavering, choosing to take his $16,000 instead. He cites family responsibilities and conservatism, saying he would not pursue higher asks and would keep his winnings modest. The piece also mentions budget debates over mental hospital and prison funding and a port authority bill.
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New York
Redmond
O'Hanlon
Shakespeare
Danlon
Author failed In 2 Wars Posed For Churchill Body
A wartime author jailed for German sympathy unveiled the new Churchill statue as controversy swirled around the likeness. Gerald Hamilton claimed the bronze figure matched Churchill’s body, though critics questioned the choice and Hamilton’s past.
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Churchill
London
Sir Winston Churchill
Gerald Hamilton
Oscar Nemon
Churchill Troversial Hamilton
Winston
Hamilton
Daily Express
Prie
Graham Sutherland
Roger Casement
England
Ireland
Nazi Germany
Anthony Eden
Thief Pawns Everything During Seven Week Tokyo Visit
Police in Tokyo arrested a 22 year old vagrant who broke into a home while the owner was away. He financed his seven week stay by pawning furniture, clothing, and even the host’s socks.
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Tokyo
Salk to testify before House committee on polio vaccine
Washington February hearing before House Commerce Committee features Dr Jonas E Salk and 14 specialists discussing the polio vaccine past present and future. Panel led by Rep Percy Priest will probe vaccine plans for free distribution and responsibility for confusion in mass inoculation. The National Advisory Committee meets to set priority groups with five through nine year olds first and others including under fives and pregnant women discussed.
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Washington
INS
Jonas E. Salk
Thomas Francis
University of Michigan
House Commerce Committee
Percy Priest
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Ohio War veterans to get 400 dollar bond bonus in 1956 vote
The Ohio Legislature moves a 99 million dollar bond issue to voters in November 1956 to fund a bonus up to 400 dollars for Korean War veterans. Payments range from 10 dollars monthly for US service to 15 for overseas and sea duty. About 286000 veterans would qualify, with funding from a real estate tax of about 0.3 mill. The measure faces approval in both chambers amid competing fall bond issues.
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Columbus
Ohio
Senate
Ray T. Miller Jr
D-Cuyahoga
United States
Alaska
House
Louis Schneider
Hamilton
Lowell Fess
Yellow Springs
State
Miller
Europe
Veterans qualify for bonus rules amid service dates and deadlines
The report outlines eligibility for a bonus for Ohio veterans who lived there one year before service and served between June 25, 1950, and July 19, 1953, with a Jan 3, 1959 filing deadline. World War II callers back into service may still qualify, even if a WWII bonus was received, and Manila war survivors receive full $400. The item also notes unrelated political and divorce proceedings in Los Angeles and Manila.
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Ohio
Manila
P.T
Los Angeles
Bernice
Pines
Rye
Er-1
United Na| Nest Age
Debtions Security Council
Vice
Dent
Carlos
P. Garcia
1.5 Million Smokers Quit Smoking In 18 Months
Washington reports about 1.5 million Americans stopped smoking in the past 18 months, more than double the prior year. Census Bureau sampling of 40 000 people across 230 urban areas in 454 counties underpins the estimate, with 28 million still smoking nationwide.
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Washington
U- 8
Public Health Service
The
Health Service
Census Bureau
United States
Bay Fishing Bill Passed By Senate
COLUMBUS, C. (UP) The Legislature killed a bill for annual motor vehicle inspections. Passed by the House earlier, it fell in the Senate 14 16 with opponents led by Sen. Charles. The plan proposed a $21 million annual cost and would have allowed private garages to perform inspections, seen as a potential racket. Supporters claimed lower insurance rates based on examples from other states.
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Columbus
Senate
House
Sen
Charles
Carney
Youngstown
Aj County
Ralph Humphrey
R - Ashahula
Pennsylvania
Jumphrey
Akron Boss Heads Ohio Girls' State
An Akron political boss headlines Ohio Girls State coverage as the Senate passes a bill improving wartime labor laws and governors Lausche's signed measures. The article describes political campaigning, naval and industrial concerns, and legislative actions on taxes, education, and local government across Ohio with emphasis on Sandusky Bay regulation and fishing.
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Columbus
INS
Akron
Buckeye
Ohio Senate
Senate
Capital University
House
Ohio
Grand Lausche
Auto Boat Collision Paralyzes Hollywood Showroom
Police charged motorist John Flato after a collision with four boats caused about $10,000 in damage. He reportedly crashed through the window of a boat showroom in Hollywood Florida.
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Hollywood
Fla
John Flato
Sandusky girl named Miss Py among state scholars
Miss Py a junior at Sandusky agh school, daughter of Mr and Mrs John R Py of Sandusky. Sandra Goudy of Canton defeats Carol Opdyke near Bryan to win the governorship’s power over dharer Shompson for secretary of state, and Jean Orm ior of East Fultenham defeats Janet Stillinger of East Cleveland for the auditor’s post. Diana Attie elected state treasurer, defeating Betsy Cost. Mary Prentice of Cuyahoga Falls named attorney general over Carolyn Williams of Oberlin. Girls' State will be dissolved Saturday.
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Miss Py
Sandusky
Jean Ormior
East Fultenham
Janet Stillinger
East Cleveland
Diana Attie
Betsy Cost
Mary Prentice
Cuyahoga Falls
Carolyn Williams
Oberlin
Girls’ State
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John Foster Dulles
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Belgrade
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Eron
Juan D. Peron
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Gouldhall
Oigaied
Natalie M. Py
Patng Ae
Sd Tonnagine
Lue
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Miss Ross
Legislative Service Commission
George
Ethel Swanbeck
R-Erie
Elton Lahr
Walliam Roskar
Dottawa
J. K. Weaver
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R-Lorain
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R-Seneca
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