Inside Washington Leaders Losing Optimism On House Control
Special to The Baytown Sun. Democratic leaders privately cut hopes of seizing House control in November as national voters shift away from recession fears. Optimism fades to aiming for House majority. economists warn up to seven million may seek jobs next winter without rapid action. Guatemala unrest boosts Castello Armas, and army reforms hint at bigger changes in future combat organization.
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Sun Slants A Task Awaits In The Galveston Visit
The writer describes a hurried trip to Galveston and a stop in Ashbel and Pearce to chat with Rev. A. L. Jordan, pastor of Memorial Baptist. He learns the church’s east wing is in use for classes and notes plans for an opening slated around March 1, with nursery and classroom spaces already in place.
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Memorial Church Plant Plans Lofty New Facility
Fred Hartman visits the Memorial Church project describing a 1200-seat main auditorium with a balcony, a social wing with a kitchen under the seats, a pastor’s study behind the pulpit, and front offices. The plan includes a west wing to mirror the east, air conditioning, and a total cost of 650000 when ready, with construction of a church started in 1943 and halted once before resuming. The article notes the project as a civic credit and mentions Bro. Jordan and upcoming sermons.
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New York Actor John Vivyan Faces Frequent TV On-Camera Demise
Veteran performer John Vivyan recalls a long streak of onscreen peril across many series. He notes multiple deaths and near-fatal moments in shows such as Martin Kane The Petrified Forest with David Niven and Kim Hunter is cited, while other roles include Studio One and Omnibus appearances.
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Martin Kane
Val Bruttner
Vivyan
Jack Benny
From Stupor to Stage: Mel Heimer and John’s Dramatic Comebacks
Mel Heimer survived a drunken fall and a broken neck after repeated rollings, while John V. built a acting career after wartime wounds. John enlisted in 1942, fought in Guadalcana, suffered leg injuries, endured 18 months in hospital, and narrowly avoided amputation before turning to acting and TV work.
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Barter Theater
Abingdon
New York
I. Texas State Fair Musical
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Food science promises future meals from single celled plants
The piece notes家庭 life shows housewives in kitchens and contemplates a future with test tube meals. It cites Justice Douglas enjoying varied meals abroad, then discusses Nutritional Review findings on chlorella as a protein source and potential near term shift to artificial foods due to population pressure.
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William C. Douglas
Australia
A Wry Take on Housekeeping Health Reports
In this witty column Erich Brandeis riffs on fad ideas about housekeeping diet and medicine. He cites a British MP asking for a smoking health study, then mocks government replies and notes steak test tubes may be decades away. He concludes with a playful warning to ignore the science and prepare for more trends.
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Ian Macleod
M. P
False prophets and teachers warn of damnable heresies
The verse warns that among the people and within teachings, false prophets and false teachers will arise secretly. They will deny the Lord who bought them and invite swift destruction as a consequence.
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Peter
Terry Moore Turns Nightclub Debut Into Nervous Night
Actress Terry Moore recalls her Las Vegas Flamingo Hostess night with nerves and last minute advice. Aline Mosby notes the scene in Hollywood as Moore details stage jitters, autographs demanded, and familiar faces in the audience including Mack Gordon and Bob Siedney guiding her debut performance.
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Terry Moore
United Press Hollywood
Las Vegas
Flamingo Hotel
Miss Moore
Dad
Mack Gordon
Bob Siedney
Mack
Lectures Planned as FHA Directs Clean Conduct
FHA field directors from 50 states plus Puerto Rico Alaska and Hawaii met at headquarters for housing lectures on the 1954 law and the push for a decent home for every American. Norman Mason urged strict ethics and warned against gifts while Deputy Commissioner William McKenna backed the agency and stressed public trust. Directors emphasized coordinating field offices with Washington and ensuring quality FHA insured home purchases.
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Hawaii
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Norman P. Mason
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William McKenna
Mason
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Oldest U S government building in Santa Fe
Did You Know reveals a claim that the Patagog of the government in Santa Fe New Mexico is the oldest government building in the United States, allegedly built in 4620. The statement appears dubious and inconsistent with established history.
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United States
Pataog of the Goversmint
Santa Fe
Puzzle Pack of Historical Quiz Clues
A garbled newspaper quiz lists diverse questions on drama dog breeds authors and historical events. It includes asks about an English dramatist with a three-session play, Lad the dog’s breed and owner, common musical writers, James Fenimore Cooper, and a plus of date linked trivia from 1884 to 1953 with cryptic clues and names.
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Laddie Boy
Strange goings on in Capitol Hill wrap of Musmanno hearing
Washington diary notes odd scenes on Capitol Hill as Congress weighs anti Communist measures. A child rides the Senate subway beside Sen Ed Johnson while judges and lawmakers fill a basement hearing room. Musmanno testifies amid light attention from a lone spectator.
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Tolstoi Foundation
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Martin Dies
Tes Eamelime
Margaret Chase Smith
Maine
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Alger Hiss
America
Musmanno
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Justice
Samrone
Daily Worker
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Justice Musmanno
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Strange things in Congress prompt strange rivalries and pay raises
A transcript style summary notes oddities in Congress surrounding a postal pay raise vote. Charley Halleck pushes for a bill while Indiana’s absent leader irritates Speaker Joe Martin. Leslie Arends drives support, but the House rejects the package yet the postal clerks win a large raise. Roy Cohn's Capitol encounter and TV fame are mentioned as Washington awaits calmer days.
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