Eisenhower picks Brennan to bolster Supreme Court balance
The President names William J Brennan Jr a new associate justice, signaling a shift toward judicial talent and social wisdom. Brennan, 50 and a Democrat, prompts discussion on partisan optics while the court aims for independence and credibility. The piece notes Warren and Harlan as prior appointees and discusses political context.
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Eisenhower
United States Supreme Court
Earl Warren
Warren
California
John Marshall Harlan
New Jersey Supreme Court
William J. Brennan, Jr
Brennan
Supreme Court
Minton
Tribunal Supreme
Nuclear versus coal power costs in new plant race
New York reports a push to make atomic powered plants as cheap to operate as coal. Scientists and corporations seek cheaper nuclear plants while boosting coal plant efficiency. UK aims for coal parity in five years, US expectations sit around ten, depending on cost cuts and tech breakthroughs. Lewis Strauss and Willis Gale weigh national leadership against fixed capacity goals.
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New York
United States
Lewis L. Strauss
The
Atomic Energy Commission
Willis Gale
Commonwealth Edison of
Chicago
Wine costs rise as French harvest hit by cold and frost
Unofficial forecasts suggest France will produce about six to seven million hectolitres less wine this year, roughly ten percent under the national average. The Bordeaux region suffers the heaviest losses with a third of its vineyards wiped out, while Burgundy Champagne and Alsace brace for steadier markets. Buyers in the United States show growing interest in quality French wines as shipments shift to Champagne and Burgundy to offset Bordeaux shortages.
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U. S. Public Health Service
Public Health Service
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
NFIP
Paris
Europe
France
U. S
Burgundy
Champagne
Alsace
Bordeaux
United States
Federal aid to education stirs blame over funding
Washington debate over federal education aid spans decades as Democrats and Republicans fault each other for killing or curtailing support. Hoover Commission warned against government money, while later White House Conference urged some aid. Congress has funding for vocational training and various programs, but growth remains contentious.
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Washington
Congress
Special Commission
Hoover
Hoover Commission
White House
Eisenhower
Daisy McBroom honored by League of the Golden Pen
Daisy McBroom, 88, longtime Sunday school teacher in an Indiana town, is praised in a letter and featured in a retrospective on the League of the Golden Pen. The piece urges weekly letters of appreciation and notes Daisy’s 60 years of church service despite recent illness.
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Daisy
George W. Crane
Daisy McBroom
Indiana
Judy
Hillsdale College
Hillsboro
League of the Golden Pen
Daddy
Judy Crane
Daisy Mc Broom
Benjamin Franklin
Church of Clubs
Tomorrow Horoscope Says Look Ahead For Career Gains
The forecast notes early uncertainty but tomorrow afternoon brings generous influences and possible pleasant surprises. For those with a birthday tomorrow, foresight and planning through year end could boost 1957 career progress, with a strong cycle starting mid December offering opportunities and improved social contacts through winter into 1957.
Dr Jordan's Comments on Toilet Training for Young Children
Dr. Edwin P. Jordan discusses gentle handling of bladder and bowel training in toddlers. He notes spanking is harsh and advises early potty introduction, praise for successes, and consistent routines while avoiding parental anger to prevent confusion.
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Edwin P. Jordan
M. D
D. E
Buffalo market described as bullish by New Mexico Game Department
The New Mexico Game Department reports buffalo markets bullish as 500 buffalo priced at 150 and 125 dollars each become available to the public. The herd is being moved from federal refuges due to overgrazing risk.
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Sante FE
N. M
New Mexico
Major and CIA agent plot in Berlin prisoner's shadowy world
An American Major and a French CIA operative in Berlin discuss probing Hermann Gruss. The pair contrast approaches, with the Major eager for firsthand intel and a wary, wry view of German and French colleagues. They plan discreet meetings and a cigarette market sting to smoke out Gruss.
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America
Herr Major
East Berlin
Herri
Major March
Hermann Gruss
Gruss
CIA
Berlin
Germany
Willi Borm
Willi
Tom
France
Henri
Weekend Socials Span Columbus and Nearby Towns
Downington residents and relatives spent weekends visiting family across Columbus and nearby areas. A sequence of gatherings included Stotts and Haning families, Bolen home visitors, and and Evelyn Wise and Chaney clan visits. Multiple households hosted relatives from Harrisonville Ath ens Snowville and Salt Rock W Va with children and grandchildren joining for informal weekend hospitality.
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Bidwell
T. J. Moore
Russell Smith
Ananda Sue
Bessie Jeffers
Gallipolis
George Keith
Dicky Moore
Moore
U. S. Navy
Carlos Morrison and Sons
Alabama
C. A. Evans
Chester Lee
Neva Warneke
Margaret Glassburn
Daisy Glassburn
W. W. Glassburn
Arnold
Bonita
Elsie Hannell
Margaret June
Martha
Ellis Carter
Kathyn
Vinton Park
Gerald Hull
Lamar Reed
Yellow
Jarian
Columbus
Janet Hull
Springfield
Hull
Bessie Frederick
J. L. Kindner
Hal Shoemaker
Bill Smith
Charles Knotts
Snowville
Emerson Wise
Sharon Sue
Athens
Vesta Robinson
John Chaney
Robert
Herb Barnhart
Weltham
Clark
Athns
Douglas Clay
Harrisonville
Mary Rouse
Lucy Stotts
Esta Dean
Blanche Stanley
Denzyle
Arlene Markins
Harry Ross
Salt Rock
W. Va
Morris Haning
Nelsonville
Mae Haning
Carpenter
Hattie Haning
Chester Barnhart
Darwin
Mary Estep
C. Markins
Harroen
C. A. Bolen
E. Bolen
Albany
Blanche Welker
Alice Mae Stanley
Phyllis Clay
Carbon
Norma Jean Wooten
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World Today
Mey
God
Dr. Jordan
Wathorm
Downington
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