Beamer’s courthouse conferences deepen constituent ties
As the 85th Congress resumes, Rep. John V. Beamer of Indiana’s Fifth District is praised for a steady program of courthouse conferences. He met across 10 county seats during the 1957 series, gathering input from business, farmers, federal workers, labor, and housewives to reflect a “Fair to Everybody” approach in his representation. His goal is to ensure every citizen’s views are heard and acted upon on the House floor.
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John V. Beamer
Indiana
Fifth District
Rep. Beamer
Anderson
Madison County
Beamer
Congress
Printing veteran David W. Fitch dies in Anderson
The Anderson Herald notes the death of David W. Fitch a longtime printer and former foreman at the paper’s job printing department He was a Flemingsburg Kentucky native who came to Anderson from Marion and earned a 40 year Typographical Union pin Fitch later ran his own printing shop until the day before his death The Herald extends its sympathy to his family and colleagues.
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Anderson Herald
David W. Fitch
Madison County
Flemingsburg
Mr. Fitch
Anderson
Marion
Typographical Union
Fitch
Herald
The
War Mothers Poinsettia Drive Boosts VA Hospital Cheer
Mothers of World War II begin 16th annual poinsettia sales on Anderson streets to aid veterans families and VA hospital staff in Indianapolis. Red blossoms are made by patients at the VA hospital, signaling contributors to the War Mothers program and a season of supportive visits and care.
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Anderson
Veterans Administration Hospital
Mothers of
West 10Th Street
Indonesia faces home turmoil amid West New Guinea stance
United Nations observers say Jakarta uses West New Guinea to divert attention from domestic unrest. Provinces and many islands resist central government, seize Dutch assets, deport leaders, and economies stall while oil in Papua remains limited.
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United Nations
West New Guinea
Jakarta
Indonesia
Java
Eisenhower backs AFL-CIO on labor cleanups in Atlantic City
President Eisenhower pledged administration support to the AFL-CIO in fighting corruption within labor. Secretary of Labor Mitchell delivered the message at the convention opening. He noted the merger anniversary and outlined plans to propose labor reforms in January. The speech linked integrity in unions to public confidence and national leadership. The report also notes a rise in personal income in New York State to 2263 dollars per year, up 3 percent from 1954.
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Atlantic City
Eisenhower
Afl-Cio
Organized Labor
Mitchell
Aflcio
Congress
New York State
Labor Movement
Red Spiders Threat Garden Crops In Silent Invasion
An article details the overpowering spread of red spider mites in gardens, their minute size and rapid reproduction, and the failure of water sprays and insecticides to curb them. It notes how natural predators once kept balance but are now reduced, allowing mites to devastate leaves and plants.
Gas War Surges in Indianapolis Prices Slashed
Indianapolis area sees a new gas war with wholesale tank truck prices down 4 cents a gallon and major stations cutting regular to 23.9 cents. The move could save motorists about 20 000 dollars daily, using two thirds of the 6 cent state gasoline tax as the basis.
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Ndianapolis
Indianapolis
Folklore and Puzzles Amid Informal Discussion
A passage notes humor in bull sessions and verbal play as people discuss proverbs and riddles. It lists famous pseudonyms and authors, then offers light wordplay, such as why the letter B comes before C, and ends with an American saying about paying taxes with a smile.
Push Into Marriage in The Case Records Of A Psychologist
In a case labeled W-365 Mabel D aged 28 an attractive secretary seeks guidance on whether to marry Jack after five years together Dr Cranes advice likens indecision to the manana complex urging a partner match on shared values and not mere romance He also notes premarital pressures and suggests moving toward commitment then learning love after wedlock
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Diedrich Knickerbockers
Geoffrey Crayon
Hoseai Iflakes
Bigelow
Josh Billings
Rand
George Enot
Boz
Eng
Yereat
George
Fitz Boodle
Artemus Ward
Mabel D
Lis
Jack
Earth
T Ney
Mabel
Manana
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Sumatra
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Harriet W. Toner
Madison
Anderton
Ind
Felix A. Buck
Rowin A. Bailey
Associated Press
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Marrenger
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LM. Watkins
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Washington Irving
James Russell Lowell
Henry W. Shaw
Marian Lewes Cross
Charles Dickens
Thomas de Quincey
William Makepeace Thackeray
Charles F. Browne
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the Shepherd
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