French Approval Of German Rearmament Shapes Western Security
The General Assembly approved rearming West Germany within NATO, enabling an army of 500 000. France narrowly passed the plan by 287 to 260, a political risk for Mendes-France. Senate approval expected, while Czechoslovakia, Poland, and East Germany pledge countermeasures. The move signals a major Western victory over Communist expansion.
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Washington Tax Cuts Slow in Congress Amid Election Pressures
Congress likely to postpone April 3 tax cuts while voting some reductions in 1956. Democrats aim to show a tax cut record before the election, but may defer next year’s cuts. Republicans and Southern Democrats push for immediate excises, notably on gasoline and tobacco, and a potential censure move against Senator Ralph E. Flanders may arise. A Soviet grain expansion plan could heighten global competition, with Stalin era rhetoric and Farm policy debates shaping the view.
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Black-Eyed Peas The New Year Luck Myth In Tennessee Texas
A humorous memo discusses black eyed peas and hog jowl as New Year luck charms, noting Athens Texas as the world capital of the dish and a carton tradition to dignitaries. It jokes about a 1955 dollar bet per pea and mocks a Cleveland transplant.
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Old Vic finishes coast to coast tour with A Midsummer Night's Dream
The Old Vic Company wraps a 14 week U.S. Canada tour finishing in Montreal after 95 performances of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. The company led by Moira Shearer Robert Helpmann and Stanley Holloway opened Sept 21 in New York and played 29 shows. Total gross about 1 225 000 with average per show near 13 000 and 285 000 attending across 12 cities.
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Niagara Falls Producer Buys Little Women Musical Rights
Maude Franchot, owner of Niagara Falls Summer Theatre in Ontario, has acquired musical rights to Little Women and will stage it as Ja in late spring. Book by Don Parks and William Dyer with lyrics by both. Dyer composed the music. The pair, new to Broadway, wrote material for Stan Freeman and contributed sketches and songs to Kaleidoscope. Mrs Franchot has a son Richard in Tea and Sympathy and a nephew Franchit Tone who acts occasionally.
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Success Secrets from Herrick on Health and Leadership
Irons works head Stephen Gale Herrick argues energy and health are the top traits for leaders. He urges executives to join gyms for guided workouts, schedule regular checkups, and keep fit to benefit both company and family. He warns a dead president benefits no one.
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Lions in India Threatened by Inroads of Aggressive Species
Word from India says lions face extinction as aggressive Agers encroach on their jungles. If true, animal kingdom could soon have a ruler of a different stripe. AYozart showed piano talent at age two. his early career paralleled that period. A South African Zulu chief with £500,000 fortune lived in a mud hut until his death, implying very low living costs.
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Verse from John urges sin avoidance and Christ as advocate
A biblical excerpt from first John reminds readers to avoid sin and declares that Jesus Christ the righteous serves as advocate with the Father for believers. The verse emphasizes spiritual guidance and intercession.
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Sagebrush Hero Defends Western Shows On TV
Hollywood interview with Bil Williams who plays Kit Carson defends Westerns as safe for kids noting gunplay offers outlet for energy. He explains show aims to be action driven yet non brutal while acknowledging need for historical accuracy and audience expectations.
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Grab Bag Of Easy Knowledge Features A Central Press Theme
A collage of trivia and cultural notes spans history and entertainment. It covers familiar questions on myths and inventions, mentions notable figures like Edwin Goliman and Jane Wyman, and includes a quip on language and a travel hint about Ostend.
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James Melton
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Sanita Claus and the landlord who pained the tenants
A playful local anecdote recalls a landlord nicknamed Sanita Claus for painting the property every thirty years, provoking bemused remarks from tenants. Dr Otis Moore notes a pastor friend who moved from Springfield to Worcester, where his daughter says sermons remain the same yet he preaches differently in each place. A final line jokes about waking Rayong bay wp cansy with the simple threat of bedtime.
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Dulles Merry-Go-Round and French Germany Crisis Note
Washington column outlines factors behind Mendes France’s narrow vote on German rearmament, criticizing Dulles for weak follow up after Paris compromise and flagging Russian propaganda. Also notes Kefauver probe debates, McCarthy’s moves, and Radford’s shift of advisory control to the Navy in the Far East.
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