Veterans Pension Boost Likely to Fall Short in Congress
A proposed $231.7 million annual rise in veterans pension and compensation payments faces a possible halt as Congress adjourns. House Veterans Committee backed the measure. Rules Committee approval remains uncertain amid an economy drive, jeopardizing passage despite broad House support.
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Washington
Veterans Administration
House Veterans Committee
House
Rules Committee
Rules
Leveling Off About Over Expert Says
The nation’s economy is near the end of its leveling off says Meyer Kestnbaum chair of the Committee of Economic Development in Dallas. He cites over production causing a recession from an all time high and notes that steel and automotive sectors show potential revival while agriculture faces surplus due to high support prices.
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Dallas
Meyer Kestnbaum
Committee of Economic Development
Burglary Leaves Ring Behind After Looting Wolfe Home
In Columbus William Wolfe awoke to a burglar who stole a sack of groceries and left a ring in the bathtub. Wolfe called the act a dirty trick but noted the ring’s finding as the oddest detail amid the break in at his residence.
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Columbus
Ohio
William Wolfe
Wolfe
Do-It-Yourself Is Now Big Business
New York report shows do it yourself growing into a 3 billion dollar yearly market. Companies push products for home fixers while the Home Improvement Survey plans a 75 thousand dollar six month study. 50 thousand visitors at New York's show reflect rising demand for power and hand tools and materials across the home economy.
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New York
Home Improvement Survey, Inc
Ray C. DuCracq
Rockwell Manufacturing Co
Pittsburgh
Los Angeles
Chicago
William S. Orkin
Pop
Oppenheimer barred from secret data access
A special security board voted 2 to 1 to bar J. Robert Oppenheimer from further access to the nation’s atomic secrets. It found him a loyal citizen yet a security risk, citing past Communist associations and opposition to hydrogen bomb research as factors. The findings were dated May 27 and sent to AEC General Manager K. D. Nichols.
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Washington
J. Robert Oppenheimer
United States
Atomic Energy Commission
AEC
Mgr. K. D. Nichols
Presbyterians Vote to Unite South Branch Forms Merger Pact
The Southern Presbyterian Church approved uniting with the Presbyterian Church in the USA Northern and United Presbyterian Church of North America by 283 to 169 at Montreat North Carolina. Final approval awaits synods presbyteries and congregations as heated debates and prayers marked the session.
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Montreat
N. C
Southern Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church In the
Senate OKs Farm Boost After House Revisions
The Senate approved a 1.038 billion farm appropriation for the new fiscal year, about 100 million over Eisenhower’s request. The bill returns to the House where 6 million and 38 million additions await. A conference committee will reconcile differences before final passage. Senate also bumped rural electrification loans to 135 million, against Eisenhower’s 55 million request.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Eisenhower
House
Senate Appropriations Committee
Senate House Conference Committee
Water heaters and hatcheries advertise services and sales
An advertisement listing HOTSTREAM water heaters 20 and 30 gallon sizes with installation, Johnson Jewelry & Appliance, and Friday night registration perks. Denison and Van Alstyne hatcheries offer custom hatching of English White Leghorns and other breeds, with contact numbers. A card of thanks notes the Thornhill Laundry sold to Roy Cupit of Sherman and appreciation for customers.
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Johnson Jewelry & Appliance
Cole’s
Denison
van Alstyne
Thornhill
Roy Cupit
Sherman
Harold Thornhill
Rural electrification funds approved by narrow Senate vote
The bill to increase new funds for rural electrification passed the Senate by 42 to 40 after a fierce floor fight. Republican floor leader Senator William Knowland of California led the opposition.
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William Knowland
California
Student Faints After Seeing Exam Paper at University of Oklahoma
Norman Oklahoma. Student Duke Logan fainted at the University of Oklahoma Law School after glancing at his examination paper. The incident was reported without further injuries and exam procedures continued.
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Norman, Okla
Duke Logan
University of Oklahoma Law School
Little Johnny Announces New Baby At Home
Johnny tells a grocer a new baby arrived. The grocer asks if the child will stay and Johnny answers yes since he already has all his things at home.
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Johnny
Political Announcements for Grayson and Fannin Counties
The Sun lists candidates for public office in Grayson and Fannin Counties. Sam Rayburn seeks reelection to Congress in the 4th District. Other races include State Senator John H. Miller Ray Roberts Cecil R. Walker G. W. Woody Blanton. County Clerk Knowless Loving. County Commissioner Pct. 2 Austin E. Fritts. County School Superintendent C. N. McAllister A. C. Mike Casey.
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the Sun
Grayson
Fannin Counties
Cecil R. Walker
G. W
Woody) Blanton
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L. A. Newman
Pilot Grove
City Water Tower
Minnie Burchfield
Savoy
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Carrie Hamilton
Whitewright
Stephens & Bryant
Babcock Auto Store
Dawson
C. J. Meador Hardware
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Babcock Auto
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C. J. Meador Truck & Tractor Co
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Susan Hayward
Robert Mitchum
Sun
Texas
M. E. Wilkinson
Civil Service
Sam Rayburn
John H. Miller
Ray Roberts
Grayson County
Austin E. Fritts
C. N. McAllister
A. C
Mike) Casey
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Henry Hassler
Fannin County
John) Kent
ED Riley
Linda Theatre
Kirk Douglas
Danny Robin
John Smith
Pocahontas
Anthony Dexter
Jody Lawrence
Johnny Guitar
Joan Crawford
Sterling Hayden
Scott Brady
Playgirl
Shelly Winter
Barry Sullivan
Steel Lady
Rod Cameron
Tab Hunter
Highway Dragnet
Richard Conte
Joan Bennett
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ITSY
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