Keeping Cool in Campaigns and Voter Mobility
An opinion on tempering political rhetoric during campaigns. The piece cites historical examples from Roosevelt and Eisenhower to argue for quiet, thoughtful statements amid hectic schedules. It notes New York Javits vs Wagner and cites voting barriers caused by mobility and residence rules, suggesting a 60 day residency standard as more in tune with the times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nomine
Frank Freidel
Harvard
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Wendell L. Willkie
Roosevelt
McCarthy
Marshall
Eisenhower
Wisconsin
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Jacob Javit
Senate
Lehman
GOP
Javits
Communist Party
Robert F. Wagner
New York City
Iowa
Odd facts and fancies from HAL BOYLE’s fan mail
New York columnist HAL Boyle shares quirky observations from reader mail. He notes dental care tips seen in advice, postmaster counts, a dog that dials the phone, a water clock, and a random safety survey finding one in ten cars with faulty lights. He also mentions a Salmon Tower office, a salary shift for engineers, and curious jobs in music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
New York
United States
Edward Fields
Koko
Salmon Tower
Inflation Spiral Feeds Itself as Rail Rates Rise
Eastern and western railroads seek a 15 percent freight rate hike, costing shippers up to a billion dollars yearly. The move follows steel and labor cost increases, with car makers and equipment suppliers raising prices. Auto, marine, farm equipment, and consumer goods makers face higher costs as the wage-price cycle propagates through industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Dawson
New York
Eastern and Western
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pullman-Standard
St. Louis
Outboard Marine Corp
Johnson Motors
Evinrude Motors
Deere & Co
Westinghouse Electric
Dr Crane S Case History of a Psychiatrist Diet Plan
Dr George W Crane outlines a weight loss scheme citing a 10 day plan to lose 10 pounds. He advises family competition, limits fluids, emphasizes protein intake, and notes alcohol and caffeine increase hunger. He warns about hunger headaches and suggests aspirin, rationed fluids, and social dieting to boost motivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Crane
Margaret S
Chicago Union Station
Mai
Margaret
Athens streets torn up as OU influx swamps city
In mid June to Sept 15 Athens saw normal traffic, then thousands of Ohio University students filled the city. Streets were torn up, holes and mud clogged intersections, and planning failures frustrated pedestrians, motorists, and officials. The writer urges better pre planning for future influxes and asks about the Roosevelt Drive project finishing this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Horoscopes and Welsh Leek Emblem Stated
The column forecasts a middle road approach tomorrow with caution on overcommitment and a cheerful attitude to progress. It warns against treating near term decisions as final and notes budget limits through year end with limited planetary aid in 1957. A Welsh emblem, the leek, arises from 640 AD battle lore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wales
Capight 1956 bombing aftermath and evacuations described
The scene follows Burke in a chaotic nighttime sequence as a man is shot and a mob flees, then shifts to survivors of a bombing. Evacuees flood shelters, orphans rise, and townsfolk organize to provide warmth, housing, and basic care through a long, cold night as authorities direct aid and recovery efforts. The narrative continues with John seeking Sue among evacuated areas amid improving order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Bulganin
Khrushchev
Voroshilov
Molotov
Tito
Josip Broz
Bolsheviks
Russia
Jugoslavia
Spain
Jugoslav
Communist International
Stalin
Belgrade
United States
Messenger
Baker
U. S
Zagreb
Jugoslav Roads
Congress
America
Burke
Surke
Harington
John
Sue
Coal tar dyes in foods and cosmetics under review
A 1956 committee report recommends expanding research on coal tar dyes used in foods drugs and cosmetics to assess possible harm while noting varied cosmetic reactions among individuals. Belching explained as air swallowed during emotions or after meals, usually not a sign of serious disease unless other symptoms appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin F. Jordan
A.C
Food and Drugs Administration
M.A. A
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Athens Amlessenger Asb
Waver
Dax
American Heritage Foundation
Timken Roller Bearing Co
the Public Forum
Vie Sheron
the Messenger
Associated Press
Sochi
Soviet Union
John C. Baker
Ohio Univ
Lenin
Pomeroy
Martin Caidin
Capight
Marta Calin
By Galbraith
Dr. Jordan
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