Europe Seeks US Oil Aid Under Western Hemisphere Plan
The United States reportedly pledged cooperation with 17 Western European nations to meet Europe’s oil needs from the Western Hemisphere. Acting Secretary Hoover told Italy’s ambassador a combined European plan is required before shipments rise, with 500000 to 1100000 barrels daily proposed post-Suez.
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Washington
United States
Herbert Hoover Jr
Italy
Manlio Brosio
Middle East
Europe
Hoover
America
Suez Canal
Britain
France
Egypt
United Nations
Grange Calls Tax Structure Study at National Meet
The National Grange adopted a plan to form a bi partisan commission to review the tax system and seek a more equitable funding method for government. It urged targeted tax cuts and repeal of excise taxes on farm equipment and certain fuels, opposing a national sales tax and broad capital gains revisions. It also backed foreign policy moves linking aid to farm surpluses and cautioned against recognizing Red China or admitting it to the UN.
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Rochester
N. Y
National Grange Convention
Red China
United Nations
Tax rule eases return forms and check writing
The IRS announces a Thanksgiving season rule to remove the income tax return requirement and shorten the check writing line on payables. Previously checks were made out to District Director of Internal Revenue, now to Internal Revenue Service. The guidance targets the first long line on checks and is praised as reducing burden.
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Internal Revenue Service
Internal Revenue
Learned About Law And Saved Twelve Dollars
A 16yearold high school boy in North Augusta South Carolina learned about law in Recorder's Court and saved 12. Arrested for speeding he posted 12 bond and returned home. He appeared for trial explaining to Recorder O Douglas Smith that he came at the urging of his driving class teacher. The judge suspended sentence and returned the bond. He left with his $12 and a full report promised to his class.
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North Augusta
S. C
Recorder’s Court
O. Douglas Smith
Smith
Legislators Asked To Remedy Thanksgiving Mixup
Jacksonville chamber asks Ottis Lock and W W Glass to seek a Legislature fix to align Thanksgiving Day observance with the national date. Merchants shifted observance from November 22 to 29 to avoid school calendar conflicts, while the post office remains open on the civic holiday.
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Jacksonville
Mrs. Rowe Wins Divorce Over Husband Refusal to Marry
In Los Angeles Annie Rowe 19 testified her husband did not want to stay married. She said after he left her and she read he was engaged to her former school friend, the situation became intolerable and she secured a divorce Saturday.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Annie Rowe
Substandard Licenses and Modern Teaching Standards
The piece argues that many teachers labeled substandard hold suboptimal licenses due to missing pedagogy courses. It notes programs in New York City and Temple University aim to quickly elevate graduates into teaching roles, with hundreds already placed as standard educators.
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America
New York Times
Benjamin Fine
United States Office of Education
Macaulay
Einsein
Faulkner
Hemingway
Norman Rockwell
Salvador Rali
New York City
Temple University
Ford Foundation
Fund For the Advancement of Education
Saturday Evening Post
Notice to debtors and claimants in the Hestand estate
An independent executor of Sarah E. Hestand deceased, appointed by Judge J. N. Dickson, calls for debts to be paid and claims presented by law at 1526 N. Lockhart Street Sherman Texas. Deadline is the law’s prescribed period, with publication in The Whitewright Sun November 22, 1956.
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Sarah E. Hestand
Grayson County
Texas
J. N. Dickson
Said County
N. Lockhart Street
Sherman
Whitewright Sun
Driverless Car Crashes After Passenger Falls From Open Door
In Oklahoma City Henry H. Pierce, 23, attempted to renew expired auto liability insurance. The left door opened during a turn, he fell out, and the driverless car jumped the curb. It struck a street sign, a parked car, and the building front door.
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Oklahoma City
Henry H. Pierce
Liz Taylor Engagement Ring Worth 100000
Hollywood reports Liz Taylor's engagement ring cost exactly 100000 dollars. The diamond measures about one inch across and five eighths of an inch deep and is described as unique since the maharajas fell on hard times.
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Hollywood
Liz Taylor
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