Presidential Timber and the Need for Broad Experience
The piece argues the 1960 presidential field lacks a clear frontrunner and highlights a broader issue: there is no adequate training ground for the presidency beyond the White House. Governors and senators offer uneven preparation for foreign policy and defense, and truly qualified multi-skilled leaders are rare. It urges ambitious figures to seek wider executive and policy experience.
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White House
Washington
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Illinois
California
Statehouse
U.S
United States
Hungary in War’s Wake and Hope in Captive Lands
The article reviews Harrison E. Salisbury on Hungary after the 1956 revolt, noting the Soviet suppression, 30,000 deaths, and ongoing passive resistance under Janos Kadar. Allan A. Michie in Newsweek warns of continued oppression, refugees, and economic strain, with a glimmer of hope about Russia recognizing territory as a liability. It closes with reflections on happiness and life’s meaning by Hawthorne and Humboldt.
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Budapest
Harrison E. Salisbury
New York Times
Salisbury
Hungary
Allan A. Michie
Newsweek
Michie
Janos Kadar
Mr. Michie
Soviet Empire
Russia
President cites badge to honor FBI and police reform
Jim Bishop recalls a White House ceremony where John Edgar Hoover offers Ike a gold FBI badge, praising law enforcement. He notes shifting police culture toward educated, professional officers, contrasts with older flatfoot era, and cites 3452 officers who trained at the FBI Academy in Washington.
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Norman Vincent Peale
Eisenhower
John Edgar Hoover
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Bureau
United States
Mr. Eisenhower
FBI National Academy
Puget Sound
Puerto Rico
Butte
Biloxi
Truman
White House
FBI
Secret Service
Grand
Dad
Grandpa
Jersey City
FBI Academy
Washington
Case History of a Psychiatrist Showcases Football Loss
Dr George W Crane recasts Harry S a 17 year old high schooler who died from a skull fracture after a football game. The mother laments signing the permit slip while Crane argues sports boost character and safety statistics and urges readers to honor Harry by active church youth service.
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George W. Crane
Harry S
Dr. Crane
Harry
Church
Jesus
Methuselah
Church Young Peoples’ Society
Earth
Crane
Changing Tide Sought In Mortgage Market
The mortgage market faces tight money conditions with debate over 1959-60 timing. Some see a forthcoming easing as home building slows and government demand rises. others warn lending remains scarce as money costs stay high. Experts note 6 percent rates for commercial buildings and a continued apartment building boom due to rising property taxes.
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Thomases
Chicago
National Association of Real Estate Boards
George Warnecke
National Mortgage Investment
Vincent Astor
New York
Park Avenue
Warnecke
Try and Stop Me Biscest GROSS for an animal act
A midwestern carnival showcases an unusual act with a tiger and a sheep in the same cage. A visitor questions harmony while the trainer notes occasional dust ups and replacing the sheep. The piece ends with a quip about vaudeville and audience reactions.
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Biscest Gross
Tomorrow's horoscope hints at steady gains and subtle progress
The reading notes a generally satisfactory day with favorable personal affairs written matters and social activities. A birthday person may show stronger aggressiveness over six weeks and should curb it to avoid resistance from associates.
Circle of Ruth Holds November Meeting Hostess Ruth Carbaugh
Ruth Carbaugh hosted the Circle of Ruth on November 7 with seven members present. Julia Graham won the door prize and Kate Wood will host the December 5 meeting which will include officer elections and a gift exchange.
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Chase
Ruth Carbaugh
Circle of
Ruth
Julia Graham
Kate Wood
Sputnik prompts fast thinking on freedom and work ethics
The piece argues Sputnik reveals more about management and personal liberty than science. It contrasts American wealth, discipline, and values with Soviet incentives, suggesting Sputnik proves slave and free labor can yield similar output. It urges Americans to defend absolute personal liberty as essential.
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Soviet Russia
Sputnik
Public Forum Framed by Nature and Gifts Debate
The page blends lyrical poetry about nature in Athens with notes on pet cats and a column critiquing 1950s gift governance in Washington. It includes a letter on the Eisenhower beaver coat gift, Saudi gifts to officials, and a summary line on American truck production surpassing 1,000,000 units yearly.
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the Messenger
Truman
Eisenhower
Maine
Ibn Saud
Ike
Washington
Victor Purse
State Department
Purse
John Foster Dulles
Dulles
King Saud
Mid-East
Athens Messenger page text summary
Local newspaper masthead indicates daily publication with Sunday edition and carrier delivery. Rates listed include weekly and monthly subscriptions and special mail pricing for Ohio and West Virginia readers.
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Athens Messenger
Psonday Messenger
Cen
Ohio & W. Va
Ohio & W Va
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King Features Syndicate
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Athens
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