End of Circus Era Signals Change in Entertainment
The piece laments the decline of traveling circuses as TV and modern entertainment absorb audiences, noting many circuses folded this season and predicting TV may introduce new formats for children. It contrasts with Prime Minister Anthony Eden and Selwyn Lloyd planning a Moscow visit in 1957 to engage with Soviet leaders, viewing it as a move to ease Cold War tensions though questioning timing and political risk at home.
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Oldsters
Sir Anthony Eden
Britain
Selwyn Lloyd
Russia
Sir Anthony
Kremlin
Labor Party
Geneva
Nikita Khrushchev
Soviet Union
Moscow
Never Die By HAL BOYLE The Circus Death Knell or Pivot
HAL BOYLE argues the great traveling tent circuses may fade yet the circus as entertainment endures in new forms. He traces origins from ancient Rome to American mega circuses, cites mobility and size as both strength and possible downfall, and notes plans for a mostly mechanized show next year amid television competition.
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America
Christ
Lucius Tar
Auinius Priscus
Rome
Europe
United States
Emmett Kelly
John Rinsling North
Earth
Surge in U S Households Signals Postwar Boom
The text notes 38 million U S households in 1946 rising by nearly 11 million to just under 49 million in 1956, highlighting how each new household expands demand for furniture, appliances, and home goods, and how this growth forecasts future prosperity and economic strength.
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United States
Eisenhower Heads to Panama for Latin America Summit
President Eisenhower, still recovering from his operation, flies to Panama for a postponed pan American summit with 20 Latin American leaders. The visit aims for goodwill and dialogue rather than bold policy, amid doubts about U S leadership and the region's rising population and evolving challenges.
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James Marlow
Washington
Eisenhower
Panama
Irs
Pan-American Union
Latin America
Ricardo M. Arias
State Department
United States
Dr Crane Counsels Against Sleeping Pill Fad Insomnia Aid
Dr George W Crane warns against the sleeping pill craze in America and offers simple, practical horse sense methods to beat insomnia. He urges notebook by bedside, alarm clock, calm acceptance, light reading, and prayer as safe remedies instead of pills. He asserts insomnia is not fatal and promotes nonmedical relaxation strategies.
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Henry No
America
George W. Crane
Nemy v
Dr. Crane
Henry
Matthew
Mark
Luke
John
God Almighty
God
Victor Hugo
Dr Jordan’s Comments on Amebiasis Health Threats
Dr Jordan discusses amebiasis as a global health issue especially in tropical regions. It spreads by contaminated food and drink and can be carried by asymptomatic individuals. Diagnosis relies on identifying amebae in stool and microscopic examination. treatment uses emetine hydrochloride and other drugs with narrow safety margins. Hydration and sanitation are key to prevention.
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Ewin Er. Jordan
United States
Tropics
Subtropics
Vanderhoof church youth host wiener roast and picnics
Activities of local families and visitors are detailed with gatherings at the Vanderhoof Baptist church and surrounding households. Notable items include a youth class wiener roast at Ed and Edna Price home, a Jolly Workers annual picnic at Wilson Park on July 15, and multiple visits by kin from Parkersburg Ypsilanti St Albans and Columbus with several relatives named.
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Lottridge
Vanderhoof Baptist Church
Ed Price
Blake Weaver
Jolly
Wilson Park
Aleta Weaver
Randal
James Weaver
Norma Gallaher
Ypsilanti, Mich
Clarence
Galen
Russell Archer
Naomi Archer
Roy Good
Columbus
Robert Gill
Troy Hart
St. Albans
W. Va
Hart
A. N. Hart
Elizabeth Potter
Parkersburg
Kernan Rownsena
The Blonde Cried Murder In Miami Motel
A frightened woman tells detective Shayne of finding her brother dead in room 316 at Hibiscus Hotel Miami with a gaping throat wound. She fled through a dark corridor chased by a scarred man and fled onto a street toward a taxi as she seeks guidance to unravel the peril.
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Hibiscus
Miami
Shayne
316
Alice
Private eye Mike Shayne probes Hibiscus Hotel trouble
Mike Shayne calls Hibiscus Hotel after a distraught guest fears trouble. He checks for any murders or incidents, and contacts Mr Patton and Sergeant Jenkins to verify findings. The narrator notes the guest sought police help but doubted they would believe her.
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NEA
Shayre
Sergeant Jenkins
Sarge
Mike Shayne
Hibiscus Hotel
the Hibiscus
Mr. Patton
Ollie
Mike Yne
Contin
Stars Say For Tomorrow Horoscope Note July Birthday
The reader is advised to guard against risky business with strangers and avoid lending money to unknowns. If tomorrow is your birthday, push ambitious plans now as July favors you, with monetary and personal prospects bright through 1956 except brief August and October. expect strong family ties in October and rising popularity and prestige in November and December. A child born today will be practical and responsible.
Unique artist Gwen Frostio Carves Nature in Paper Crafts
Gwen Frostio, a polio survivor who seemed crippled for life, runs a one room print shop making black print note papers and greeting cards. She researches nature sketches in demand among tourists and art lovers, taught crafts, edits a clubwomen's magazine, and once worked in World War II in bomber plant tool design. Australia opens a new automated aviation fuel plant controlled by three operators, replacing a large technician staff.
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Rrasaruar
Gwen Frostio
Miss Frostie
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