New Windfall Letter Targets Eisenhower Policy Inquiry
Henry L. Fox of New York, a life insurance broker, sent a 115word note to 50 top U S firms asking about insuring an individual matching President Eisenhower's age and health. Several companies declined to reply, others would not judge insurability without additional data. Fox claims sole authorship and political parity.
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U. S
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Henry L. Fox
New York
Life Policy Placement Co
Fox
Eisenhower
New England Mutual Life
Aeta
Prudential
Massachusetts Mutual Life
Ee Life
Guardian Life
General Jean
Maiden Lane
Democratic Party
College grads now have larger families than earlier generations
The Population Reference Bureau notes a shift in family size among graduates with college degrees. Since 1946 the baby boom raised offspring counts, with the class of 1921 now catching up as older graduates make up for earlier postponed births. Fortune magazine cites women holding about 100 billion dollars in stock, while brokers say women defer to men on investments and chase hot tips, proving they remain unpredictable.
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Population Reference Bureau
Fortune Magazine
Curved Combs by HAL BOYLE
HAL BOYLE profiles Eric L. H. Cosby manager of Kent Inc who revolutionized combs with a flexible plastic shell design that fits heads and massages the scalp He notes ancient and royal combs show little change and Cosby claims his product aids thinning hair while using scented brushes and a refill for false teeth alongside a history of comb lore and a million sales
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Hal Boyle
New York
Eric L. H. Cosby
Cosby
Kent, Inc
Europe
George III
American
British Museum
Pyramids
Stevenson Proposals Likely Not Just New Ideas
Adlai Stevenson’s public policy statements on health education and aging reiterate existing federal roles, expanding current programs or urging study rather than introducing brand new plans. He hints at a broad federal aid to education concept, while acknowledging cost and lacking firm totals. A contrasting note on diet links modern indulgence to heart disease.
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Stevenson
Stat
Congress
Chicago
Louis N. Kats
Reece Medical Center
Cardiovascular
Albert Lasker
American Heart Association
Adoption Day and kinship guidance from Dr Crane
The column from Jorge W. Crane discusses fostering and adoption in family life. Mrs Long shares adoption Day celebrations, urging understanding of adopted children and highlighting benefits of chosen kinship over blood ties. It champions positive attitudes, offers a test for good parents, and asks readers to mail for a parenting test packet.
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Long
Phoenix Republic
Eually
Nother
Pilonidal cysts and related medical queries explained
Dr. Jordan answers reader questions on pilonidal cysts noting they are not cancerous and typically require surgery for cure, though inflammation may subside temporarily. He discusses the potential for recurrence, the difficulty of complete removal, and two or more attempts sometimes needed. Additional replies cover torticollis treatment options, impact of smell loss, and cold sores caused by herpes simplex with preventive ointments.
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Edwin P. Jordan
Florida
J. C
A Tenn est in Teapot sparks local dustup over weeds
Harry R. Barnes of Middleport writes to The Messenger amid a heated disagreement over a weed patch at Locust and High Streets. He disputes reporter claims, corrects titles, and notes corn gifts and town permission while expressing frustration at village officials and a 65 dollar monthly fire alarm inspector.
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the Messenger
Sunday Messenger
Locust
High Streets
Barnes
Charles Lewis
Lewis
Middleport
United States
Dick Karr
Wife Phones at Work Contempt Charge In LA Case
In Los Angeles, Florence Berzon, 39, was found in contempt of a restraining order after repeatedly calling her husband Irvin Berzon at work. Judge Elmer D. Doyle imposed a suspended five day jail sentence, noting the wife’s motive was to learn about the marriage.
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Los Angeles
Irvin Berzon
Berton
Elmer D. Doyle
Doyle
Florence Berzon
Splinter Man The Story Major Milo Maren Interrogates Gruss
Major Milo Maren battles to learn why Hermann Gruss, a West German agent, is central as Scheen Dares that her husband Imirin may be involved and that Steamed leads to East. Ursula Harnack is contrasted with Frau Gruss amid a web of psychiatrists hypnotism and espionage. Willi identifies the players while Dr Oderbruch’s shadow lingers.
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Milo Maren
Hermann Gruss
Sheruse
Imirin
March Hae Mem
Gruss
Fraulein
Ursula Harnack
Frau Gruss
Dr. Oderbruch
Willi
Oderbruch
Herman Gruss
Hypnosis and espionage braid through a wartime clue
The narrator recalls a conversation about hypnotism with Frau Gruss and Dr Oderbruch, suggesting a rumor that Gruss might defect to the Communists. Later, the narrator plans a CIA rendezvous with Henri Flambeau and Willi, aiming to uncover Dr Oderbruch’s black market dealings with a man named Henckels, a lead to pursue.
Zodiac hints and family misstep collide in Corpus Christi scene
Tomorrow brings career gains and social activity with zodiac advice urging careful planning and cooperation with business associates especially in the afternoon. A birthday child is foretold to be resourceful and just, while a separate local incident recalls Plunk dropping a nickel into a year old girl in a car accident aftermath.
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Corpus Christi
Texan
Trudy May Plunk
Trudy
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