Editorial summarizes Molotov attacks and Big Four outlook
American diplomats were surprised by Molotovs forceful UN criticisms and demands as the Big Four summit nears. They argue a failed session would reveal Soviet unrealistic aims. The piece also covers Senate speed and Johnsons leadership, then lauds Eisenhowers atomic diplomacy as a Cold War win.
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Washington
V. M. Molotov
United States
United Nations
San Francisco
Formosa
Red China
Peiping
Molotov
Free World
Sun Slants Victory by Subterfuge in Editorial Tone
A Houston Chronicle editorial criticizes court delays and defense tactics that hamper justice in celebrated criminal cases while noting guarded concern over how high‑powered lawyers can undermine the system. The piece contrasts public demand for swift punishment with the rights afforded to defendants.
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Houston Chronicle
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Tere
Houston Post
Texas Ranger Force
Texas
Signs and Stories From the Sun News Desk Memo
A whimsical memo notes how signs reveal local character with examples from humble oil storage tanks and road signs about drinking and speed. The piece recalls a 1944 Plymouth England drive, observations on law officers, and differences between American cops and European gendarmes.
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Humble Oil
Coftin
Drink
Summit Rendezvous Echoes Cold War Skepticism
The piece mocks grand talk of a forthcoming summit while recalling Cold War tensions with Russia. It contrasts Western leaders with harsh views of Communists and notes the desire for a credible settlement, urging prudent, principled progress backed by faith and rhetoric from Romans 10:10.
Russian diplomacy needs humor at Geneva says columnist
By Harry Boyd, a columnist, argues that the Russian view of the Geneva talks suffers from over seriousness. He mocks diplomats who fear ridicule and notes the lack of freehand gagsters or clever jesters among Western teams. He suggests a Will Rogers could ease tensions, if one existed, to prevent a tightening of nerves.
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Witt Nob Ody
Laankluff
Geneva
Will Rogers
Success Secrets By Elmer Wheeler Doris Day Rise From Setbacks
The Cincinnati girl Doris Day turned from a crutch bound dancer to a radio singer and later a TV film and music star. Her rise shows persistence and not giving up, as she faced tragedy, bad luck, and early career pivots yet kept aiming for higher goals.
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Cincinnati
Doris Kappelhoff
Doris
Doris Day
Two Vargas Men Ahead in Brazil Vote Warily Centered on Army
United Press report states the October 3 Brazilian election may be decided by the army rather than voters. Juscelino Kubitschek and Jova Goulart lead, while Army opposition to Goulart threatens to intervene unless he withdraws. President Cafe Filho could assume control under army supervision if needed. The piece notes Brazil's size, population, and economic strains affecting the election climate.
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Charles M. McCann
United
Preas Foreign
Ans
Brazil
Army
Getulio Vargas
Vargas
Varens
Juscelino Kubitschek
Jove Gawlarl
Goulart
Rio de Janeiro
Goilart
Joaa Cafe Filho
United States
Hello Baby Barney Dean Remembered In Hollywood Tales
A memoir style reminiscence recalls Barney Dean the late studio figure linked with Bob Hope Bing Crosby and Jack Benny. Known for calling everyone Hello Baby and for his forgetfulness about names he quips and teases colleagues with sharp humor amid Paramount circles and famous routines.
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Barney Dean
Bob Hope
Bing Crosby
Jack Renny
Barney
Crosby
Baby Balaban
Timas
Barney Palahan
Paramount
Benny
Dean
Thil Harris
What is an abacus and a world of trivia terms
A column presents questions and biographical prompts with historical figures and facts. It references the abacus as an ancient calculating device, names military and political figures, birthday notes, and quick trivia prompts, inviting readers to recall or guess answers.
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Dr. Selman A. Wakesman
Bhutan
Vatican City
Himalayas
Tibet
India
Lo J. Lawton Collins
William Howard Taft
Welker Payoff Questions Highlight Idaho Senator’s Gifting
Washington column details Herman Welker using Senate payroll to fund relatives and associates, including his brother Ted, nephew CWaig Nelson, and former aide Pete Jensen, plus a further chase of favored individuals. The piece notes repeated payroll allocations and political influence in Idaho.
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Drew Fearson
Washington
Idaho
Herman Welker
Herman
Ted
Twin Falls
Brother Ted
Senate
C Waig Nelson
William Cook
University of Idaho
Welker
Pete” Jensen
Preston
Jensen
Wrelaker
Harry A. Nock
Nove
Noel
Nock
Welkeer
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