Beginning of a New Year a Time for Courage and Unity
In a New Year reflection, the author urges individual and national courage, renewed fortitude, and a cohesive American spirit. The piece notes the Saar shift to Germany, rising East West tensions, and critiques Soviet pressure while urging optimism and responsibility for 1957. It cites Sylvia Porter describing rising electricity costs and widespread power issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hungary
Poland
East Germany
America
Sylvia Porter
Miss Porter
Steel Mills Battle Over Fast Tax Write-Offs
Steel firms press for fast depreciation to fund nearly 2½ billion dollars in new facilities while Washington rejects the provision. Some companies defer expansion plans or push for higher prices, as General Electric halts three projects amid overextended building programs and costly financing.
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New York
New Steel Mills
Sam
Washington
General Electric
Middle East program debated as Eisenhower weighs Congress review
The plan features 400 million dollars in aid to Arab nations and Israel over two years and a standby presidential authority to use armed forces if needed to counter Soviet expansion. Critics question effectiveness and whether aid will require cooperation, while wiring needs and appliance growth raise domestic concerns about modernization.
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Washington
Middle East
Eisenhower
Congress
Arab Nations
Israel
Syria
Nasser
Egypt
Bride and Doctor Arrive at Blue Jay Cove Home
Dr. Alex Ward returns with his bride Cass to Blue Jay Cove to take a surgery post at House Springs with Francy Knapp and Mrs. Knapp. They meet Alex's exuberant mother Aunt Cordy Ward who offers rooms over the garage and a welcoming, bustling household as Cass adjusts to a new life and setting.
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Alex Ward
Blue Jay Cove
Alex
Cass
Knapps
Francy
Sue
Matt
Navy
Cordy
Whistler
Mrs. Ward
Dr Crane's Clinte Gladys Prob Emphasizes Childhood Fears
Dr George W Crane presents a case study of Gladys T. from Miami aged 19 who recalls a Philadelphia classroom appearing larger in childhood and explains how subconscious stride length shapes perceived distance. He argues many adults cling to childish impressions and offers his booklet How to Control the Emotions to retrain fears.
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Gladys
George W. Crane
Gladys T
Miami
Philadelphia
Christmas Spirit Brightens Nelsonville Town in 1956
The Public Forum editor recalls a festive Christmas in Nelsonville with vibrant decorations, nativity scenes, choirs, and community events. Churches schools and clubs shared gifts and stories as residents exchanged well wishes and celebrated with meals, carols, and newspapers full of holiday cheer.
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the Messenger
Tiny Tim
Bethlehem
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Steelman
World Today
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Electric Institute
GaeapRetor
By Elizabeth Seifert
Elizabeth Seifert
NEA
The
National Georaphic Society
Dr. Crane
Clinte
the Public Forum
Neal Wyatt Kyle Nelsonville
By Jimmy Hatlo
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