Possible Strong Third Party Emergence in 1956
The piece argues that a new third party could arise if Democrats at Chicago press a vigorous civil rights plank, prompting southern walkouts akin to 1948. With the Supreme Court demanding desegregation, southern lawmakers warn they will split again, possibly forming a party drawing heavier support than States Rights did in 1948.
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Chicago
Sen
Hubert Humphrey
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Supreme Court
High Court
States Rights
South
Little Ogre By HAL BOYLE
HAL BOYLE humorously recalls life with his almost three year old daughter Tracy Ann who swings from angel to ogre as she grows. He notes the unpredictable shifts, stubborn moments, and the parent’s evolving view of childhood transitions in New York City.
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New York
Frances
Tracy Ann
Tracy
Alamo
Joan of Arc
Konrad Heisser
Zervos
Heilser
Maxos
Isle of
Kea
Nauplion
Heisser
Morrison
Larissa
Spirits of Geneva and American martinis in talk
The piece argues Bulganin’s toast links spirits to diplomacy, equating martinis with friendship against a backdrop of Geneva summit sentiment. It jokes that Khrushchev favors fluid refreshments and may view cordial relations as a foggy path through the Iron Curtain.
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America
USA
Bulganin
Soviet Union
Geneva
Khrushchev
Eisenhower
Cyprus crisis nears compromise before Greek elections
The Cyprus dispute centers on the native Greek majority and union with Greece. Britain backs an intermediate self government plan to delay self determination while addressing Turkish minority and strategic needs. Worsening tempers over Makarios banishment derail details, prompting hoped cooler talks later.
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Makarios
Stalin’s heirs repudiate his memory and seek legitimacy
James Marlow analyzes the post Stalin shift in the Soviet Union noting Khrushchev's rising authority and the new leadership's public repudiation of Stalin. He argues the move signals changes in policy and aims to boost mass participation and international appeal while maintaining strong state power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Stalin
Russia
United States
Kremlin
Communist Party
Khrushchev
Asia
Europe
Crane defends editor as steerer not mirror of life
Dr. George W. Crane argues newspapers should steer public opinion, not merely reflect life. He cites Clarence Moody of the Hawk Eye Gazette and compares Moses and Taft to illustrate leaders who educate despite opposition, advocating open discussion of vital youth issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Moody
William Wrigley
George W. Crane
Clarence W. Moody
Hawk-Eye Gazette
Burlington
Iowa
Crane
Congress
House of Representatives
Moses
Aaron
Robert A. Taft
Dr. Crane
William Wrigley, Jr
Angelo Patri
Dr. Hurlock
America
The Angry Hills 1955 Portrayed In Wartime Greece Tale
The excerpt follows Mike Moertivos a Greek countryside resistance figure as German agents pursue a coded Underground list. In Paleadora amid food shortages and inflation villagers shelter escapees while Christos Vaiouris exploits wheat to seize Athens properties. Tense German countermeasures rise as suspicions burn a village and the jeopardy grows with continued danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Moertivos
Greece
Koured Heiser
Morrison
Hille
Christos Vaiouris
Mike
Athens
Paleadora
Dadi
Christos
Garbage quotas spark debate in Athens housing
A reader argues trash limits based on house occupancy are unfair and proposes a year long credit toward spring cleanup. The letter links quotas to collection costs and cites spring surpluses, urging a community discussion on better waste policy while promoting open input on traffic and parking in Athens.
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the Messenger
Athens
Population growth and deaths in 1955 summarized
A bulletin notes 1955 US population reaching 166 740 000 including armed forces abroad, with 4 000 000 births and deaths exceeding births by about 2 570 000. Pacific states grew 3.3 percent. California exceeded 13 million. Marriage rose to over 1.5 million. accidental deaths topped 92 000, mainly from motor vehicle and home injuries. New Straitsville local groups met for Legion Auxiliary, Priscilla Class, and Rebekahs with activities and refreshments.
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United States
Pacific States
California
Mountain States
New Straitsville
American Legion Auxiliary
Iva Dishon
Hurcell Frame
Americanism
Crooksville
Arthur Dollmatcch
Logan
Columbus
John Sherrard
Radio Programming Schedule Highlights From Evening Lineup
The listing outlines a dense radio evening schedule with News at 6 and 9, varied programs including News and Commentary, The Eddie Fisher Show, People Are Funny, Dragnet, Suspense, and Amos n Andy, plus serials and musical variety blocks. It notes multiple sponsors and network affiliations like CBS, MBS, and NBC, with program titles and host names such as Bing Crosby, Jack Carson, and Pauline Frederick in a period entertainment rhythm.
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Abe East
Aoe
Cbds
Abe Bing Crosby
Cbs News
Abe
Eddie Fisher
Abe My Son
Jeep
Ebs
Teasury
Mbs
World
Johnny Dollar
Abe Bishop
Sheen
Nbe
Sound Mirror
Abe Jack Carson
Cbs
Amos'n Andy
Mbe
Molly
Chs
Joseph Harsch
Nbe Dance Orchestra
Cbe Dance Orchestra
All Nets
Margaret McBride
Godfrey
Thurg
Dr. Peale
Johnny Olsen
Pauline Frederick
Abe Q
Fibber
Abe Howard Miller
Dbhs
Ted Malone
Sardis
Graham
Lopes Music
Nora Drake
Dbs
Martin Block
Abe Ruby Mercer Jr
Fred Robbins
Abe Bruce
Dan
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Strom Thurmond
South Carolina
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Little Ogre
Hal Boyle
Cypress
World Today
By James Marlow
Hima B'ar
Leoe M. Ure
Random Howse Inc
NEA
the Public Forum
Mar
Board of Trade
Voltaire
C. T. Williams
Dr. Jordan
Edwin P. Jordan, MD
Priscilla
Methodist Church
Gladys Sines
Flossie Lillico
Emma Evans
Kate Sines
Rebekahs
Elizabeth Walters
ABC
WOOL
WSAZ
Huntington
NBC
WLW
Cincinnati
WBNS
WHK
WATT
AION
WJEH
Gallipone
Winns
WCHS
Charleston
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