Pentagon brass fret over Far East ground force cuts
Washington insiders warn the Nixon era plan to reduce American ground forces in the Far East will leave U S Army strength at levels near those of June 25 1950. Four understrength divisions would face a 1000 mile front from Japan to Okinawa as China and Russia commit vast troop totals.
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Washington
Pentagon
Linenhower
United States Army
South Korea
Ena
Japan
Okinawa
Court Martial of Billy Sitshell Retold in Retrospect
A Texas newspaper column recalls Col Billy Mitchell and the Court Martial of Billy Sitshell with humor. It notes coverage by Llnyd Gregory and Kenneth McCallie, and describes transport to Washington for hearings that never featured the two reporters as witnesses. The piece ends with a light request for forgiveness from Rufus and a vow to avoid repeats.
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Billy Sitshell
Col
Billy Mitchell
29 +care
Col. Biles Court-Marti San Antonin
Texas
Llnyd Gregory
Houstes
Kenneth McCallie
Attormey
Texas Rail+ rhagd
Lioyd
Austin
McCulla
Sen’ Antino
Cat
Michell
Sam
Washington
Busy Mitchel
One Resolution for 1956 Baytown Paper Promises Subscribership Goal
Fred Hartman recalls Bill Finnegan the Baytown Sunrisers veteran and friend who aided coverage during a refinery fire and political turmoil. The Baytown Sun plans one strong resolution for 1956, aiming for 10,009 paid subscribers while honoring Finnegan’s memory and contributions to Texas journalism.
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Baytown
Siway
Finnegan
Texas
Chet
Pinnegin
Finnegin
Jones Meriog
Ume
Chazé
Sil Finneran
Svaris
Bettever
Big Finnega
Bill Finnegan
Hels
Houston
Retarded adults seek aid programs response from letter
A Baytown reader asks what happens to mentally challenged adults without income who are beyond social security. She details her sister in law’s situation, noting no pension or aid beyond some medicine assistance, and wonders why there is no program or fund to care for grown retarded people who are not eligible for existing benefits.
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Casey
Pam
Fais
Rery
Lars
Hongi
Paul Dudley White
Eisenhower
White
Journal of the American Medical Association
Bland and White
Edward F. Bland
Paul D. White
Senate
Httle
Lee
Dulles
Marty Truman
Moscow
Bulgaria
Khrushchev
Dalies
Southeast Asia
Truman
Herbert Hoover
George Marshall
Marshall
Tomortory
McCarthy
Jenner
General Marshall
Leesburg
Virginia
A Bit of Washington Reflects on Publishing Struggles
The piece presents a meditation on time and the burdens of authorship. It explores internal conflict, self-doubt, and the paradox of a writer seeking readers while fearing rejection, ending with a biblical allusion to salvation.
Baytown Sun column and local notices mix with odd anecdotes
A Baytown newspaper page carries a mixed slice of text about the local paper's staff, reader letters and a short crime note. It also mentions a burglary worth forty three thousand dollars, and Japan sending cherry trees to Uruguay as a goodwill gesture.
Woman of 1956 Mystery Dims With Stats From 1935
New York report by Elizabeth Toomey highlights a flood of statistics predicting roles for women in 1956. It cites age based marriage trends, family sizes, earnings gaps, and office dominance, noting more women over 40 entering work and shifting hiring programs, while detailing a 5 ft 3 in height and measurements of 32 9 38.
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D. MeIntyre
New York
Uiat
Massachusetts
Connecticut
California
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Iowa
Elizabeth Toomey
Grandma
Trivia Quiz Packed With Names And Dates Of Old
A mixed jumble lists questions and notices about presidents lakes authors producers and anniversaries, mixing factual prompts with historical hints. It mentions Ramon Magsaysay and events like Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, plus birthday shoutouts for notable figures and a Renaissance glossary.
Twelve M cities over half a million people
A list of twelve international cities starting with M over half a million in population is included Madrid Marseille Manchester Milan Montreal Mexico City Montevideo Madras Mukden Melbourne. The piece satirically notes errors in jockey Schafer reports and cites Mary Mc Bride on sympathy amid gory details. A San Antonio item mentions a bridge meetingality.
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Madison Avene
United States
Madrid
Marseille
Fostaw
Manchester
Muntch
Milan
Montreal
Mexico City
Montevideo
Madras
Mukden
Melbourne
Culkden
Ermit Schafer
Mary McBride
Brownell ready to throw at Finnegan in Dem clash
Washington columnist notes Attorney General Brownell plans indictments against Truman officials over tax fixing and veterans surplus schemes involving James Finnegan of Philadelphia. The piece links past probes and hints of political maneuvering surrounding Eisenhower era Democratic tensions.
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Drew Pralson Washington
Brownell
Adlai Stevenson
Stavenson
James Finnegan
Philadelphia
Truman
Finnegan
Flnnegan
Snyder
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Russoyeitt
Mariner
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Sun News Desk
By Preston Pendergrass
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Sahara
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Laltown Sun, Inc
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Chile
Uruguay
Sir Anthony
Central Press
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Philippines
Julus Verne
Florenz Ziegfeld
Salt Lake City
Utah
United States Senate
Jacques Corton
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
United States Parcel Post
Alfred Sord Tennyson
Gen. George ©. Marshall
Stanley Reeth
United States Supreme Court
Arthur N. Banto
Tommy Byrne
Ted Gray
Tawin Franke Groidman
Alexander Smallens
Wana Andrews
Karl Torgesen
Carl Schwab
Ramon Magsaysay
Salton Sea
Janus
Marvin Martin
Wallace F. Bennett
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San Antonio
Demo Finnegan
Dr. White
American Medical Association
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