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April 20, 1953
Trainman News
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana
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President Eisenhower receives heavy mail opposing the offshore oil giveaway to states, urging reversal of his stance. Sen. Taft faces petitions in Cleveland against the Holland bill before the Senate.
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Oil Giveaway
WASHINGTON President Eisenhower is getting more mail these days opposing the offshore oil grab than he has on any subject since entering the White House.
The mail asks him to reverse himself on the vital question of rights to offshore oil deposits-- Eisenhower has favored giving it to the states.
Sen. Robert Taft, says Columnist Thomas L. Stokes, was bombarded with door-to-door petitions signed in Cleveland, opposing the offshore oil grab.
The opposition was centered on the Holland oil give-away bill, which is before the Senate.
Oil Giveaway
WASHINGTON President Eisenhower is getting more mail these days opposing the offshore oil grab than he has on any subject since entering the White House.
The mail asks him to reverse himself on the vital question of rights to offshore oil deposits-- Eisenhower has favored giving it to the states.
Sen. Robert Taft, says Columnist Thomas L. Stokes, was bombarded with door-to-door petitions signed in Cleveland, opposing the offshore oil grab.
The opposition was centered on the Holland oil give-away bill, which is before the Senate.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Offshore Oil
Oil Giveaway
Political Opposition
Eisenhower
Taft
Holland Bill
What entities or persons were involved?
President Eisenhower
Sen. Robert Taft
Thomas L. Stokes
Where did it happen?
Washington, Cleveland
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Key Persons
President Eisenhower
Sen. Robert Taft
Thomas L. Stokes
Location
Washington, Cleveland
Story Details
Opposition to offshore oil rights giveaway to states, with mail to Eisenhower urging reversal and petitions to Taft against the Holland bill.