Adlai Stevenson and 1956 race prospects outlined
The piece surveys Adlai Stevenson as a potential 1956 Democratic candidate, noting insiders doubt his eagerness to run and suggesting he may wait until 1960. It also covers Social Security liberalization prospects, potential tax implications, and congressional adjournment targets, with commentary on political maneuvering by Johnson and Knowland.
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Congress
House
Ways and Means Committee
Senate
Lyndon Johnson
Johnson
William F. Knowland
Twilight over Manhattan from the City of Keansburg
A travel vignette from the Jersey coast to New York Harbor describes a twilight arrival aboard the City of Keansburg. The narrator recalls Don Marquis, Longfellow, and Henry Hudson while watching lights, coffee smells, and the calm waning of day as the city wakes to night, with workers and ferry traffic fading into memory.
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New York
Don Marquis
Manhattan
Jersey
Flanhattin
Manhattan Island
Arizona
Hudson
Keansburg
Washington Bridge
Henry Hudson
Longfellow
Lang Pier
Johnson Grumbles Over Eisenhower Support For Geneva Talks
Senate Democratic Leader Lyndon Johnson fumed that the White House ignored his drive to secure Senate backing for President Eisenhower at the Geneva Big Four conference. A 77 to 4 roll call defeated Senator McCarthy's resolution urging the President to discuss the satellite issue, a vote seen as endorsing Eisenhower freedom at talks. Johnson has yet to receive thanks or acknowledgment from the President or White House aides.
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McCarthy
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Lyndon Johnson
Hisenhower
White House
Johnson
Joseph McCarthy
Rwis
Geneva
MrCarthy
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Sen
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Kentucky
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Eisenhower
Joe McCarthy
Jolyon
Clements
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Isenhowers
Nixon
Knowles
Bridges
Wilbright
Arkansig
Washington
Robert Bakerer
Baker
Fulbright
Smith
Wasth Ronto
Ike
Arkansas
Washington’s Hill Erupts In Johnson Eisenhower Clash
A Washington clash shows President Eisenhower and Sen. Lyndon Johnson exchanging sharp words over legislation. Johnson’s mood swings and nervous pacing mark a rare public airing amid Senate tense moments and McCarthy’s hardline stance. The excerpt captures a strained Capitol atmosphere and starched political theatre.
Verse from Matthew Opens Way to Answer Seekers
A religious proverb from Matthew urges that those who ask receive, those who seek find, and those who knock have doors opened. The line emphasizes persistence in prayer and faith for guidance and access to divine aid.
Senator Johnson and the rigors of leadership
Ed Koterra Johnson notes the senator’s strain and health concerns as he presses through a demanding session. He cites McCarthy’s comments on political maneuvering, Johnson’s tremors outside the Capitol, and the Mayo Clinic illness as context for the toll of public service in a high pressure era.
Youre Telling Me Cha Cha Cha Cha Craze
The item jokes about dance trends and cultural quirks. It mentions a Cuban craze for a threefold Cha Cha Cha and references Canadians and a fictional expedition to the South Pole. The prose parodies misreadings and language oddities.
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Canada
South Pole
Arctic
Latin America faces rising trouble in coming months
United Press reports Latin American nations including Bolivia Ecuador El Salvador and Guatemala face political turmoil. Potential assassinations coups and disputed elections threaten stability as presidents push for constitutional changes while unrest and strikes affect Peru Ecuador and Chile amid tense regional headlines.
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McCann
United Press
Bolivia
Ecuador
el Salvador
Guatemala
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Juan D. Peron
Ace Geting
Rean Catholic Church
la Paz
Victor Pix Estenssoro
Pag
National Revolutionary Party
Ile Ik
Ralmva
Paz
Carlos Arroyo del Rio
Velasco
Arroyo
Try And Stop Me by Russell Crouse in a Las Vegas casino spoof
Russell Crouse appears amused by a pun and private sales promotions while a Las Vegas casino show figure is described as an overnight sensation. The dialogue hints at film colony antics and quick retorts among rivals and fans.
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Colony Aul
Atch
Las Vegas
Grab Bag Of Easy Knowledge Feature Question Pack
A Central Press style quiz piece surveys varied trivia and person names. It asks who became president, weight limits, and historic figures with clues about diplomats authors and theater names, plus birthdays and a few dated events for July.
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Central Press
Washington highway bill stirs utility funding battle
Washington Merry-Go-Round reports a proposed 1 billion dollar provision in Eisenhower's superhighway bill benefiting telephone and power companies. The Gore bill’s Senate version would shift costs to taxpayers, provoking House opposition led by Texas Democrat Brady Gentry and backing from utilities lobbyists and industry backers. Other items cover Churchill vs Eden on Russia, changes to Billy Mitchell script, and U.S. prisoner interrogations anecdotes.
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House
Brady Gentry
Texas
House Public Works Committee
American Telephone and Telegraph Co
Gentry
Jack Dempsey
New Mexico
Tom Steed
Olahoma
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