Fund Reports Blacklisting of Entertainers
New York. The Fund for the Republic reports that blacklisting of entertainers is widespread in film radio and television but less so in theater. It cites unanimity against hiring Communist party members who refused or avoided testifying before Congress and notes a complex, secret screening system in radio and TV. Broadway shows have no universal lists.
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New York
Fund For the Republic
Hollywood
House UN - American Activities Committee
Radio-Tv
Broadway
John Cogley
the Commonweal
Birth ambiguity sparks registrar battle at Notre Dame Hospital
In Central Falls Rhode Island hospital authorities cannot decide whether Susan Agnes Merow should be listed as born June 23 or June 24 after a stroke of midnight birth. The ambiguous timing creates a question for the birth record and local officials.
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Central Falls
Notre Dame Hospital
Susan Agnes Merow
Buttered bread crumbs recipe step
Melt a third to a cup of butter in a skillet and stir in a cup of fine dry bread crumbs. Keep stirring until the crumbs turn golden brown.
Minnesotans in Washington on Ike Run Question
Minnesota members of Congress mostly believe Eisenhower will seek reelection though Democrats show less unity about his candidacy. Republicans largely support a run despite health concerns, while some Democrats doubt his return is advisable depending on recovery prospects.
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Richard P. Powers
Washington
Minnesota
Eisenhower
Eugene J. McCarthy
McCarthy
Humphrey
Edward J. Thye
Judd
Thye
Walter Judd
Andersen
August H. Andresen
Andresen
Joseph P. O'Hara
O’hara
H. Carl Andersen
Roy W. Wier
Republican Party
Coya Knutson
Fred Marshall
Marshall
U S Reds Split With Kremlin on Stalin Issue
The U S Communist Party asserts independence from Moscow and opposes Khrushchev s critique of Stalin. It calls for friendly criticism among communist parties and condemns the handling of Jewish culture by Poland and Soviet leaders. The statement follows a New York meeting of the National Committee.
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New York
U.S
Communist Party
Soviet Union
Moscow
Nikita
Khrushchev
Stalin
Italy
France
Britain
Communist Party of the
U.S.A
New York City
Oeld
U.S.S.R
Poland
Baltimore Priest Retires After 38 Years as Prison Chaplain
Rev. Joseph J. Ayd S. J., 74, retires after 38 years at Maryland Penitentiary and Baltimore city jail. He helped 54 inmates in their final hours, pushed for commutations, and aided in gaining freedom for La Guardia and others. A Loyola College professor emeritus, he plans more writing and crime-story reading in retirement.
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Baltimore
Maryland Penitentiary
Baltimore City
Joseph J. Ayd
S. J
Father Ayd
Loyola College
James la Guardia
la Guardia
Hollywood
H. L. Mencken
Guatemala Moves Against Red Plot
Guatemala declares a state of alarm and martial law after police disperse a mass meeting of about 400 demonstrators outside Guatemala City. Leaflets demand cancellation of the mutual aid pact with the United States and a lift on the ban of Communist activities.
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Guatemala
Carlos Castillo Armas
National Civic Committee
United States
Iowan An Escaped Prisoner From Fort Leavenworth Reported
Robert L. Williams 19 Ottumwa Iowa was one of three prisoners who escaped from the U S disciplinary barracks here Friday night Williams was convicted of being absent without leave and is sought by authorities
Topographic maps reveal precise surface details of Earth
Topographic maps provide accurate representations of terrain showing elevations, landforms, and geographic features. They help planners and hikers understand contours, slopes, and the lay of the land for navigation and analysis.
First room air conditioner sold in 1929
A brief note records the first room air conditioner being sold in 1929 marking an early milestone in home cooling. This item highlights a key development in consumer technology and its historical timeline.
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Guy Perry
Perry Como
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Wier
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Marcusen Field
Lou Ciola
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Bill Strifert
Death's Angel
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