The Great Surge of American Prosperity and Warnings
An editorial reflects on postwar economic gains and inflation risks. It highlights rising production, wealth spread, and increased savings and stock ownership, then warns that deficit-financed programs and persistent inflation could erode gains. It cites George Humphrey on the shift of wealth toward working families and cautions against demagoguery and loss of freedoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
George Humphrey
Humphrey
George S. Benson
Renaissance by mal Burne television news critique
Cronkite and other veterans discuss TV news failing to balance solid reporting with entertainment. A renaissance is coming with electronic visual tape for faster on site sound and quicker edits. Coaxial cable expansion could speed nationwide news features and simplify chaotic broadcasts.
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Mal Burne
New York
Cronkite
Savings and Loan Rise Tied to American Home Dream
The article traces the American savings and loan movement from its 1831 origins to its 1956 boom. It notes federal curbs, evolving mortgage funding, and lenders race to secure funds via selling existing mortgages to the Federal National Mortgage Association. It cites growth to about 6000 associations, 38 billion dollars in assets, and a projection toward 50 billion by year end, with rapid funds inflows and industry optimism amid regulatory limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Federal National Mortgage Association
Corpors
Harold P. Braman
National Savings & Loan League
Top Liars Club 1955 Award Goes To Kalispell Man
A Western humor society awarded Claude T. Yerkes of Kalispell Montana its top prize for a phony tale about a sheep herder and a 100 pound bag of flour hung on nails outside a trailer. Canadian Vernon Charnetski and Conrad A Johnson of Portland earned honorable mentions for tall tales.
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Burlington
Liars’ Club
Montana
Phony Tale Club
Claude T. Yerkes
Kalispell
Mont
C. Hulett
Yerkes
Vernon Charnetski
Saskatchewan
Conrad A. Johnson
Portland
Ore
Kentucky
Case of a Driver’s Front Seat Feud and Family Tensions
Dr. Crane analyzes Martha a domineering mother and Nora the daughter in law in a car seat conflict over who rides upfront. The piece portrays a broader jealousy theme linking marital strain, child behavior, and grandparent autonomy with guidance for adjusting roles and improving harmony.
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Grandma
George W. Crane
Martha M
Martha
Nora
Tomor
Almary
Crane
Newspaper
Inc
Horoscope: planetary aspects guide family care and career gains
Early hours indicate thoughtful care for family and personal affairs with strong emphasis on mental work and research. The birthday reader enters a favorable period for occupational interests and creative matters, with social horizons widening from May to October and a good chance of romance for singles in the latter half of 1956. A child born today will be a loyal, sympathetic, and very tolerant friend.
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P.M
Chauncey Dover Band Boosters Meet In Band Room
Chauncey Dover Band Boosters set a Saturday meeting in the band room with refreshments to be served. The item follows a list of New Year guests at various homes in Chauncey and Columbus, noting multiple families and visitors from Montgomery and Amesville.
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Wiliam Theisen
L. E. Brown
Diana
Michael Pierce
Montgomery
Ala
Charles Rich
Ardson
Don
Lois
Chauncey
Warren Chappelear
Glouster
Oscar Simpson
Ernest Howard
Columbus
Floyd Wemer
Hugh
Carl Rhoads
Dave Lewis
Bessie Wemer
Floyd Werner
Donna Sue Werner
Fred Sayre
Shirley’ Sayre
Millfield
Garnet Lafolette
Robert King
Ronnie
Amesville
Shirley
Richard Alder
Debbie
Orval Heightland
Orvella Sherlock
Floyd W. Heightland
Eldon Sapp
Milwaukee
Charles Sapp
Arthur Sapp
Elmer Morris
Wilbur Sharp
Marvis Louise
Springfield
Richard Lines
Memphis
Tenn
Chauncey Dover Band
Sea tale aboard drifted ship and wary crews
Aboard a rotting ship the crew tracks a pursuit as birds chase fish and a canoe follows. Kaul and Naish observe tension with a sultry hull faced by rats, shells, and tattered journals while Reuben Finnie waves farewell from a smaller craft heading for distant shores.
Eden Moves Against Middle East Conflict Policy
Prime Minister Eden’s office released a policy statement aimed at quelling protests over the government’s practice of selling goods and arms. The move signals a push to curb undercover traffic in armaments to feuding Middle East nations and restore order amid rising tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernment
Middle East
Eden
Chauncey Dover Board Dinner Honored Education Staff
Superintendent Chauncey Darst and Mrs S L Darst hosted a Friday evening dinner at their Chauncey home honoring Chauncey Dover Board of Education members the clerk and their spouses.
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Darsts
Chauncey
S. L. Darst
Chauncey Dover
Cauncey Dover Board of Education Meets Thursday Evening
The Cauncey Dover Board of Education will meet Thursday at 8 p.m. Members include Frank Lewis Ralph Brown James Kidd Dewey Hunter and Jack McCafferty. Woodrow Ferrell serves as clerk. GUATEMALA Armas government says it foiled a New Year’s Eve plot led by lesser members of the ousted Arbenz regime. LIONS TO DINE CHAUNCEY Lions Club holds a dinner meeting today at 6 90 p.m. at the Parish House.
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Shauncey
Cauncey Dover Board of Education
Frank Lewis
Ralph Brown
James Kidd
Dewey Hunter
Jack McCafferty
Woodrow Ferrell
Guatemala
Carlos Castillo Armas
Jacobo Arbenz Guzman
LIONS
Chauncey
Cieb
The Picture Of My Woman And Aaargh Ocean Mystery
Kaul confronts Finnie and a woman aboard a ship after a planned betrayal. Mataora warns Kaui to avoid the ship and let the Christians work on it. Dawn breaks as Kaui hesitates, torn between home and voyage, with the scene ending on a cliffhanger.
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Kaul
Kaui
Naish
Robert Cars
Finnie
Phoebe
Mata'ora
Mata‘ora
Kaut
Mata’ora
Radio Program Schedule From Morning to Midnight Review
A listing shows a dense radio schedule with programs like Breakfast Club and Dr. Peale, plus News and Commentary segments and a late night music slot. The lineup includes morning to midnight blocks, with various hosts and show names across daytime and late-night hours.
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Dr. Peale
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One Man's Parmliy
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