Eisenhower Wins Victory For 1954 Tax Proposals
President Eisenhower won Senate Finance Committee approval for the 1954 tax program with a 9 to 4 vote and two abstentions, approving the dividend income relief provision amid broader relief plans. A $20 tax credit proposal failed 10 to 4, while officials expect final bill drafting next week and a floor vote around June 21.
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Eisenhower
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Asa Uwmuialleeueo Yum
Senate
Sen
George
D-Ga
Kerr Okin
Frear
Del
U S Opens Talks With Red China Over Americans
In Geneva the United States began direct negotiations with Red China to secure the release of an estimated 83 American civilians and military personnel. The exact number was not confirmed, but a breakdown suggested about 50 civilians and 29 soldiers held or denied exit visas. The talks marked Washington’s first direct contact with Peiping and were described as a courteous exchange of views with no recognition implied.
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Red China
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Red Chinest
Washington
Philippines rejects unity plans amid Korean question shift
Vice president Garcia rejected Communist plans to unify Korea and backed the 14 point South Korea proposal. He warned against any plan weakening the United Nations as Geneva turns to Korea and Indochina talks pause.
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Philippines
Korea
South Korea
Garcia
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United Khorea
Gener- Lee Bradford
Gertrude Lloyd
North Korea
Stagea
Doctor Jumps Clear as Train Smashes Auto at Track
In Flowery Branch Georgia Dr J Freeman's car stalled on a Southern Railway track. He leaped free as a streamliner named peach queen struck and dragged the auto 1 000 feet. The doctor then boarded the train and later visited a patient before the wrecked auto was left demolished and the train paused for repairs in Gainesville.
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Southern Railway
Cecil Bell
Gainesville
Diploma mixup leaves Napoleon grads puzzled
Napoleon high school graduates faced confusion as a printer inscribed teachers' names on their diplomas instead of the students. Superintendent Edra Eby explained the error and promised corrected diplomas.
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Napoleon, Mich
Napoleon High School
Edra Eby
55 Livestock Show And Sale Planned At Ass'n. Meeting
Plans for the 1955 Livestock Show and Sale were discussed at a Thomas County Livestock Association meeting. President G. B. Stallings cited excellent reports from chairmen showing 1954 sales around $25 000 and members expect higher sales next year. Peter Hodkinson led a discussion on sheep production based on a Quitman meeting. Marvin Kavanneh and Alvin Krech were appointed to arrange next month’s program.
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Quitman
Marvin Kavanneh
Alvin Krech
Weather Summary for Thomasville Georgia June 5 1954
Cool conditions projected for this afternoon and night with a partly cloudy and warmer Sunday. Monday also partly cloudy and warm. Record notes show 0.09 precipitation today, 0.07 since January 1, and 11.06 total for the year.
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Thomasville
Norre
Baptists Endorse Court Order On School Segregation
The Southern Baptist Convention approved a statement backing the Supreme Court ruling eliminating segregation in public schools. About 9,000 attendees at Kiel Auditorium joined in song after a near-unanimous vote, with roughly 50 dissenters. The body urged peaceful transition and noted its nonbinding status on local church actions.
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Southern Baptist Convention
Supreme Court
Kiel
Convention
Christian Life Commission
Del
Egates
Sabotage Ruled Out On Carrier Bennington Disaster
Secretary of the Navy Thomas said there is no evidence of sabotage or malicious acts in the Bennington disaster and noted the explosion and fire near the port catapult engine as the likely cause. He warned the possibility remains under review and pledged a complete report after the inquiry.
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Washington
Thomas
Carter Bennington
Saltonstall
R-Mass
Senate Armed Services Committee
Bennington
Leyte
Navy
Senate Committee
Pennsylvania Supreme Court拒es Extradition Plea of Escapee Edward Brown
Pennsylvania Supreme Court rejected claims that extraditing Edward Brown a 40 year old Negro escapee from Georgia would expose him to brutal treatment and declined to halt his extradition. Brown escaped in 1950 while serving a life term for murder and was arrested in Philadelphia in 1952. Attorneys had sought habeas corpus relief after a lower court denied the petition.
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Pennsylvania
Supreme Court
Georgia
Edward Brown
Association forms to oppose removal of ACL Trains Nos. 157 and 158
A regional group led by Joan B. Wight and Lloyd Megahee of Thomasville has formed the Association for the Retention of Atlantic Coast Line Trains Nos. 157 and 158. The coalition seeks funding from chambers, governments, and businesses to oppose the Coast Line plan to delete the passenger mail and express service traversing about 425 miles. The Georgia Public Service Commission will hear the issue in the coming weeks with a date to be announced.
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Savannah
Georgia
Montgomery
Alabama
Association For
Atlantic Coast Line
Joan B. Wight
Wight Nurseries
Lloyd H. Megahee
Megahee- Speight Co
Thomasville
C. Dewey Norwood
J. Willis
Conger
Bainoridge
Chambers of Commerce
Georgia Public Service Commission
McCarthy Says Calls Blow Up Army Case
Senator McCarthy declares long secret transcripts of Army monitored calls destroy the Army case against him. He says disclosures from the Senate probe into Schine favors and alleged notes with Secretary Stevens mark a prelude to final victory in the six week hearings. Symington, Clifford, and Rogers figure in the disputed exchanges as new transcripts surface.
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R-Wis
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Ripon
Wis
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Schine
Clark Clifford
Aida
Truman
William P. Rogers
Missouri
Clifford
Rogers
Willimantic, Conn
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Atomic age amendment approved to fill House vacancies
The Senate backed a constitutional amendment 70 to 1 to let governors appoint temporary House members after a national emergency or disaster if vacancies exceed 145. The plan shifts from current vacancy rules requiring special elections and moves toward state appointment during wartime. Senator Stennis cast the lone no vote citing uncertainty about the future.
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Senate
Congress
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Sen
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D-Miss
Balkan Military Alliance Formed
Greece and Yugoslavia announced a Balkan military alliance including Turkey. A triparty pact will be formally established next month in Belgrade with a joint Greek Yugoslav communiqué. Tito visits Athens as talks proceed amid Trieste tensions and NATO considerations.
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Trieste Free Territory
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Italy
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Make Friends With Your Budget Want Ad Offer
A local plea promotes Times Enterprise Want Ads as a simple way to save money. It suggests selling old clothing furniture and fishing gear to add cash and finding items via affordable ads. Call 12 to place an ad and ask for an ad-taker to craft a result-oriented message.
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Times - Enterprise
Times + Enterprise
Weather outlook for Georgia and Northwest Florida
Georgia shows fair and mild conditions this afternoon with cooler temperatures tonight. Sunday brings partly cloudy skies and warmer temperatures. Northwest Florida reports fair and mild weather this afternoon and tonight with similar Sunday warmth and partial cloudiness.
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Georgia
Florida
Split In AEC Said Serious By Holifield
Rep. Holifield reported a serious rift within the Atomic Energy Commission over giving the chairman more power. Senate House Atomic Energy Committee members will hear testimony from all five commissioners on whether the chairman should be the principal officer. Chairman Strauss argued current law limits operate power and stresses the need for clear authority.
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Washington
Holifield
Calif
Atomic Energy Commission
Senate
House Atomic Energy Committee
Hallfield
AEC
Eugene M. Zuckert
Joseph Campbell
Henry D. Smyth
Thomas E. Murray
Lewis L. Strauss
Strauss
West Virginia chemical plant blast injures dozens
A series of five explosions ripped through the Institute and Carbide plant causing extensive damage. About 200 workers were present and 40 were injured, mostly by glass and debris. Fire raged for hours as utilities failed and power and river water were restored. No fatalities reported.
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Institute of the Nee
West
Carlestons
St. Albans
Institute and Dunbar
Five Indians killed in Sikh prayer hall roof collapse
In New Delhi five rivall children perished and 65 others were injured when the roof of a Sikh prayer house collapsed yesterday.
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New Delhi
India
French Air Strikes Hit Vietminh Dump Near Hanoi
French warplanes bombed a Vietminh ammunition storage 35 miles east of Hanoi and dive bombed rebel troops advancing toward the capital on Routes 13 and 41. The attack damaged supply lines and caused large fires, while Hanoi’s rail line near Haiphong faced intermittent disruption.
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Haiphong
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