Langer Pushes Federal Probe Into Short Creek Polygamy
Senator William Langer urged Estes Kefauver to forward testimony from Short Creek Arizona hearings to the Justice Department as he pressed for charges under the Mann Act. Residents expressed resentment over the surprise polygamy hearing amid border patrols and subpoenas, with officials noting a shift of concern to southern Utah.
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R-N.d
Justice Department
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D-Tenn
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Mohave County
Postal Hike Agreement Faces Possible Presidential Veto
A Senate House conference panel agreed on an 8.8 percent postal workers pay rise for about half a million employees. The figure sits between the House 8.3 percent and Senate 10 percent proposals, but Eisenhower has signaled he would veto any rise above 7.6 percent. House action is expected Friday with the Senate to follow next week.
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Olin D. Johnston
D-S.c
Conference
Eisenhower
Congress
Hagerty
United States
Red China
Formosa
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Southern Bell Telephone System
Viet Leaders Meet To Indict Bao Dai
Vietnamese leaders gathered in Saigon to indict ex emperor Bao Dai and press for his surrender of powers to a national assembly. Premier Diem urged action as about 700 provincial and municipal delegates debated a government backed resolution accusing Bao Dai of absenteeism and self enrichment. The United States reportedly favored a constitutional monarchy as a stabilizing form.
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General” Assembly
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National Revolutionary Committee
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French Riviera
Crisis Parley Set on South Viet Nam in Paris Talks
United States France and Britain plan high level discussions in Paris Saturday on the Viet Nam crisis. The plan considers Bao Dai’s royal line to provide stability, with limited powers for a successor if local sentiment rejects Bao Dai. Bao Dai, 42, ruled Annam since 1926 and has lived in exile, returning as chief of state in 1949 before leaving Saigon in 1954.
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Senate Defeats Plan to Junk Reciprocal Trade Program
The Senate narrowly defeats Sen Malone's substitute to scrap Eisenhower's reciprocal trade program, granting the administration a first floor victory on the foreign trade bill as the body votes by voice with minimal support for the alternative.
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Washington
The
Senate
Eisenhower
Sen. Malone
R-Nev
Orioles chief hints at Arizona training next spring
SCOTTSDALE Clarence Miles president of the Baltimore Orioles said the club probably would train in Arizona next spring after days of talks with local officials. He also met with Chandler and Douglas delegations aiming to land a major league team in the spring.
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Red MIGs Enter Matsu Fight
Chinese Communist MIG jets appeared near the Matsu islands and clashed with four Nationalist propeller planes. Nationalist gunboats were attacked near Quemoy, with all three damaged and four Nationalist planes returning to base. No MiG losses claimed. Communist forces move closer to Formosa.
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Polio Cases Lag Behind 1954 Pace
United Press reports polio cases this year trail 1954 figures though 38 vaccinated children contracted infantile paralysis. State survey across 44 states and DC shows 1,138 cases, with six deaths in Louisiana Idaho Illinois Minnesota. Cutter vaccine linked to many vaccinated cases. a temporary ban issued.
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Citywide polio shot policy requires new parent slips
Dr Esther M Closson announces a new polio vaccination policy: all parents must sign fresh permission slips for Salk vaccines. A new supply of DeaiK vaccine from Parke-Davis has arrived in Phoenix for distribution to county health departments statewide.
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Associated Press
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Detroit
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Arizona
Closson
Pima County
Tucson Donors Back United Fund Drive Plan
Large donors favor a united give once appeal in Tucson. B W Clawson reports 216 of 225 respondents from 350 major contributors support federation into a single Community Chest fund. A further poll of 1,000 donors is expected in days with mixed comments about the plan.
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B. W. Clawson
Citizens’ Study Committee
Fed
United Fund
Community Chest
Its A Fine May Day Weather Report With Temperatures
The article notes an 85 degree afternoon with 9 percent humidity and a dry sky. Tomorrow will bring increasing clouds but remain dry, with a low near 55. Historical locals list yesterday's high around 80 and a 48 low, plus regional figures for Phoenix Douglas Yuma Prescott Flagstaff and Winslow.
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Elmer
Farm Price Vote Near in Washington
Northern city Democrats with many consumer constituents held the balance as the House neared a showdown on farm price supports. It mirrors last year's farm battle with a push to reverse the administration win establishing flexible supports on basic crops. Large city district members led the debate ahead of a late today final vote.
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Washington
House
Ike Makes Pledge On Polio Vaccine For All Children
President Eisenhower pledged that no child would miss polio vaccine due to lack of money. He said he would seek authority to buy vaccine beyond National Foundation allocations if necessary to ensure free inoculations for first and second graders. Hagerty explained emergency authority would let HEW buy and distribute vaccine to states at no cost during a crisis.
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Clarence G. Salsbury
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National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Tucson Tonight and Tomorrow Concerts and Lectures
Multiple events in Tucson include a 8 P M benefit dance featuring the Dorsey brothers at Tucson Garden for cancer funds, a UA student recital with Robert Grebner at Liberal Arts auditorium no charge, a chemistry seminar by James Fordemwalt, an UA Chamber lecture by Rabbi Krohn, a BYU ROTC choir concert at Temple of Music and Art, the University of Guanajuato Symphony at UA auditorium, and pro wrestling at Tucson Sports Center all listed for tonight and tomorrow with public access.
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French Horn
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James Fordemwalt
Rabbi A. L. Krohn
America
Brigham Young Air Force
Temple of Music and Art
University of Gua
Indiana GOP bares fists in Washington
A condensed note indicates Indiana Republicans adopt a hardline stance in Washington, signaling potential strategy shifts and confrontations with federal policy, reflecting intra party tensions and legislative priorities during the period.
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