Kefauver Withdrawal Boosts Stevenson in 1956 Nomination
In the late phase of the Democratic race, Sen. Kefauver withdraws and shifts delegates toward Adlai Stevenson. Indiana and Minnesota show Stevenson strength among released Kefauver delegates, with Chicago delegates placing Stevenson near victory. Pro-Stevenson dynamics in the South and potential Lyndon Johnson realignment could broaden the lead, while Harriman remains a weak second. The piece also contrasts Western aid with Soviet strings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen. Estes Kefauver
Adlai Stevenson
Kefauver
Stevenson
Adlai
Kefaver
Indiana
Tennessee
Frank Clement
Democratic
Minnesota
Chicago
Washington
Massachusetts
Ohio
New Jersey
Virginia
Louisiana
New Mexico
Lyndon Johnson
Texas
Averell Harriman
New York
Government growth outpaces income rise in long term
The National Industrial Conference Board notes 40 years of growth in the United States with government expansion and tax burden rising faster than national income. From 1922 to the present, income up 422 percent while the total tax burden surged 968 percent, before social security levies. The analysis argues for cuts to rein in spending.
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National Industrial Conference Board
Shifting Cards in 1956 White House Race
James Marlow reports a dramatic reversal in the 1956 race as Stassen abandons any bid for the presidency and Kefauver likewise withdraws. Democrats see a potential convention battle with Stevenson, Kefauver, Harriman and others, amid civil rights tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Marlow Washington
Eal
Harold E. Stassen
Sen. Estes Kefauver
White House
Stassen
Kefauver
Eisenhower
Jassen
Nixon
Christian A. Herter
Massachusetts
Adlai Stevenson
New York
Averell Harriman
Stevenson
Arriman
Partisan youths voyage from Belgrade to Bulgarian camp
In Belgrade a group of 12 teen travelers from Italy describe their journey to a six week vacation camp on the Black Sea. They discuss poverty and hope, meeting Giuseppe who serves as a local youth leader and tells of invites to camps in Hungary. The trip reflects Cold War ideological exchange and ends with a cheerful farewell as they head toward indoctrination in Bulgaria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sy Stan Swinton
Hal Boyle
Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Rome
Giuseppe
Partisan Sons of
Terni
Bulgaria
Black Sea
Europe
Moscow
Rocky Marciano
Hungary
Italy
United
Tes
Hollywod
America
Case History and Commentary on Stuttering and Psychology
Dr Crane defends his weekly column on psychology and medicine, recounting readers and critics including a university psychologist who objected to simplification. He notes his extra medical training, cites famous educators, and urges readers to challenge his ideas with concrete facts while listing recent social visits and local club notes. He also mentions a newspaper item about Syrian workers threatening Western oil installations in Syria amid the Suez issue.
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State University
Byron
Thad
Crane
Walter S. Hunter
Northwestern University
John
Dewey
Hunter
AIRO
Egypt
al Ahram
Syria
Suez Iss
Readers ask about tattoo removal and pregnancy effects
Dr. Jordan answers reader questions on tattoo removal methods with chemical treatment and scarring risks, the safety of moderate alcohol during pregnancy, and other health curiosities. He notes remote rabies risk from a rabbit bite, and explains leg bowing and dermatosis symptoms with cautious medical context.
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Edwin P. Jordan
M.D
S. M
The Blonde Cried Murder Contright 1956 Mystery Scene
Gentry and Patton investigate a hotel room where a body supposedly vanished from room 316 after misnumbering. A Jacksonville man with a scar, an earlier time, and a missing body lead the team to examine windows and beds. They observe yachts in the Municipal Basin as clues unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gentry
Ollie
Shayne
Tim Rourke
Patton
Mike
Paulsons
Jacksonville
Oliver
Jax
Locked room inquiry after bayfront find
Detectives inspect a room above a bay wall with two unhooked screens. They note whitecaps on the water and a tide timing, plan to guard the site, and search for Nellie Paulson and the scarred man with her brother's wallet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEA
Gentry
Ollie
Will
Will Gentry
Nellie Paulson
Horoscope and social guidance with family notices
The forecast favors social and domestic life with better personal relationships and pleasant group activities. Tomorrow birthday guidance urges enterprise for future gains by year end 1956, plus caution about nerves mid August to early October. Then follows a stream of local social notices listing guests and visits among Beverly, Columbus, Cherry Valley Ill, Chicago, Gary Ind, Groveport, Findlay, and ongoing family mentions.
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Lenora Betzing
Columbus
Freda Miller
Vern Weber
Chicago
Laura Brown
Curtis Wolfer
Richard Waimeter
Gary
Ind
Henry Ewinger
Groveport
Mabel Vanmeter
Gordon Ridenour
Findlay
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Asia
Soviet Union
Pakistan
Kremlin
World Today
Red
Broadwell
West Columbia
Friendship Club of
Gwene Stewart
Ben O. Roush
Lizzie Stewart
Paul Stewart
Paul Blessing
Point Pleasant
Lawrence Foreman
Mason
Lester Foreman
Barbara Walker
Pomeroy
Lawrence Stewart
Ben Roush
Charles, David, LeRoy
Ronni
Dale Praddy
Freddie Rast
Huntington
Okey Grimm
Rockford
Ill
Floyd Sams
Etta Young
Jimmy Lee
Mr. Lee
Effie Lee
Helen E. Roush
Western Oil
Dr. Jordan
E. W
Bree Handey
By Brett Halliday
Chester Jr
Harry Pennock
Beverly
Everett L
Ruth
Donaldson
Cherry Vale Y, Ill
E. E. Barnhart
By Galbraith
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