Harold Stassen and the Nixon dilemma in 1950s politics
The profile traces Harold Stassen from Minnesota governor to FBI White House adviser and University of Pennsylvania president. It notes his early Willkie leadership, 1948 bid, 1952 candidacy, and later support for Eisenhower while exploring motives behind his 1960s bid to replace Nixon. It cites Reston’s view of presidential influence and outlines Stassen as a controversial, influential Republican ally of the president with mixed public reception.
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America
Harold E. Sisen
Minnesota
Adm
Halsey
University of Pennsylvania
Eisenhower
Stassen
Wendell Willkie
Philadelphia
Ipresient
Pennsylvania
John S. Fine
White House
Nixon
Massachusett
Christian Herter
Willkie
Republican Party
Panama
Harold Stassen
James Reston
The
New York Times
Herter
Reston
Mr. Nixon
Governor Herter
Harold
Len Hall
John 8. Knight
Miami Herald
Rising costs and wage hikes drive inflation fears
The article notes built in wage increases and rising operating costs spreading through industry raising prices on tires washers dryers typewriters and advertising rates. It cites potential steel and aluminum price increases and a Paris gold rally amid global tensions including the Suez Canal and Burma China border. It also covers corporate profits squeezed by higher costs and Stassen’s political maneuvers amid Nixon and Eisenhower dynamics.
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Suez Canal
Burma-China
Middle East
Far East
Paris
Odd Facts from Mailbag by HAL BOYLE
Reader letters reveal curiosities from patent nonfattening ice cream cones to deer tears as medicine. The column pockets amusing notes on global jokes, vending meals, weather math, and social trends across nations and regions.
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Hal Boyle
New York
America
Nepal
Sweden
Europe
United States
Soviet Union
Catholic Digest
Dating Advice by Dr Crane Sparks Youthful Lessons
The column promotes dating many boys in youth to build social poise and distinguish infatuation from true love. Opal R. 16 seeks guidance. Dr. George W. Crane argues for varied experiences, warns against steady relationships, cites potential later regrets, and offers a booklet on youth sex problems.
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Opal
George W. Crane
Opal R
Ir. Crane
Safe anesthesia in childbirth progress by Dr Jordan
Dr. Edwin P. Jordan notes that the best anesthetic for labor should not be chosen by the mother alone. He cites individualized pain relief, physician guidance, and the rise of safer cesarean delivery, with historical improvements from high maternal risk to greater safety and reduced pain.
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Edwin P. Jordan
M.D
United States
Gasoline tax debate prompts reader protest
Dorothy McDonald from The Plains argues against higher gasoline taxes proposed by Congress and Ohio officials. She recalls a $500 million state highway plan, urges public protest, warns of thefts and reduced fuel access, and urges readers to read papers and voice opposition.
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the Messenger
Congress
Ohio
United States
Dorothy McDonald
the Plains
The Blonde Cried Neal MURDER
Detective Shayne, Gentry, and Rourke pursue a tangled case in Miami. A stranger impersonates Bert Paulson while Nellie may be linked to a badger game. A body found with throat cut prompts a Hibiscus hotel search and an All Cars broadcast as the trio heads toward the bay fronts.
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Shayne
Lucy
Bert Paulson
Paulson
Jax
Nellie
Jacksonville
Detroit
Gentry
Rourke
Mike
Will Gentry
Tim Rourke
Oliver Patton
Will
Tenth Street
Hibiscus
Hudson
Miami
Evelyn
Mr. Patton
Bay
Horoscope Outlook and Local Social Notes
The stars favor routine in work and patience with others while cautioning about fine print in document dealings. Birthdays signal opportunities for career and finances, with October December social focus and early 1957 creativity and travel chances. Local notices list guests in Blue Lake and Ripley plus a Sunday sermon by Rev. Kenneth Betz at Elizabeth Chapel.
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Blue Lake
Nove
C. E. Sheets
C. A. Turner
Paul Phalen
Paul David
Danny Lee
Russell Sheets
Eleanor
Rosetta
Columbus
Beecher Poling
Ronda Skeens
Halley Mays
Ripley
W. Va
Rodney Skeens
Polings
Chauncey FE. Skeens
C. A.turner
Huntington
Ray Stephens
Muskegon
Mich
Orin R. Sheets
Kenneth Betz
Elizabeth Chapel
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Sam Dawson
DR. Crane
James Glassburn
Debbie
Vona Spaulding
Bruce Barrett
Toledo
Jack Meechem
William Barrett
James Emmons
Charles
Richmondale
Everett Colwell
Opal Gifford
Norma
Grayson, Ky
William Gifford
Nea See
Dr. Jordan
the Public Forum
Neal
Brett Halliday
Brett Xxx
NEA
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