Eisenhower veto on gas bill shocks Capitol Hill
President Eisenhower vetoed the natural gas price control bill, signaling wide effects on his 1956 program. Democratic and Republican leaders in Congress react, with House Speaker Sam Rayburn and Senate Democratic Leader Lyndon Johnson—both Texans—among the strongest supporters of the bill. Capitol Hill observers say Johnson and Rayburn may shift stance.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
House
Sam Rayburn
Senate
Lyndon Johnson
William F. Knowland
Johnson
Rayburn
Capitol Hill
Wrath Of GOP and Demo Leaders By Gas Bill Veto
The piece notes the end of a congressional honeymoon with the White House as the gas bill vote affects Republican figures including Senator McCarthy of Wisconsin and Senator Wiley. It quotes Rep. Craig Hosmer on election year candor and cites Post Office plans for four thousand dollar stamp vending machines with recording features and automatic change.
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Superior Oil Company
California
Francis Case
South Dakota
McCarthy
Wisconsin
Postoffice Department
Postoffice
Alford takes Kiwanis presidency. McPhail era ends in Baytown
Personal notes reflect local changes as Sam Alegre assumes Kiwanis presidency to complete George Bays term while Rev Ewing McPhail leaves Baytown Presby terian Church after 18 years of service. The community praises both leaders and notes expected shifts in church and club life.
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George Bays
Baytown
South America
Alford
Podieal
Sam Alegre
Kawanis
Sam
Kiwanis
McPhail Years At First Presbyterian Church Highlighted
Rev. McPhail and wife Mrs. McPhail receive praise for humor and leadership in Meyerland and Baytown. The couple helped organize a Presbyterian church, with community members recalling the 1838 arrival and the couple’s contributions to growth, youth work, and religious outreach.
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Mephail
McPhail
First Presbyterian Church
McPhails
Princeton
CIT
Eisenhower Announces Re Election Run Sparks Market Flurry
The Sun News Desk reports President Eisenhower's decision to seek re election triggered a stock market surge and tense nerves. Washington UP wire indicated the president would press conference at 9 30 am Wednesday but a late update showed his intention to run. Reports from Houston and New York reflected heavy trading and quotation delays.
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Eisenhower
United Press Wire
Washington
Ike
Houston
New York
Eisenhower Second Term Hope Signals Nation's Course
Preston Pendergrass extols Dwight D. Eisenhower, praising his resolve to seek a second term despite risks to health. The piece argues Ike's leadership and refusal to appease adversaries deter aggression, predicting a crucial four years for the nation and world. The author notes Ike framed his stance with affirmative resolve and stresses the impact on readership and national strength.
Artist D'Artois Paints Jayne Mansfield In Studio Visit
An interview from a crowded New York apartment near Penn Station features artist Arthur D'Artois and model Jayne Mansfield. D'Artois discusses his 2-D painting method and his upcoming exhibit while Mansfield reflects on fame and her wish to be seen as more than a sex symbol.
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New York
Weel Sard Sirest
Pennsylvania Station
Arthur Dartois
Arthur
Brooklyn
M. D'Arteis
Kottler
Maidtown
Jayne Mansfield
Marilyn Monroe
Rock Hunter
Mansfield
Miss Monroe
Belasco
Jayne
Eni
1817
Baytown Sun staff and subscription rates notice
Baytown Sun information lists editorial staff names and roles. It includes advertising and office management credits and shows subscription rates by carrier and mail options with prices and payment terms.
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Fred Hartman
Jiurry Boswell
Prostest Fonderpgrass Vn
Eadtter Beulay Mae Jackson
Armed Services
Raytown
Texas
Postoffice
Act of Congress
National Advertising Representatives
General Advertising Service
Evening Advice Column Sparks Odd Birdmurder Debate
A quirky exchange in a humor column mocks a heated domestic dispute involving a husband who shot a small quail. The writer jokes about weight, weaponry, and the absurd idea of buying a fur coat to patch things up. A robin sighting and weather tidbits close the piece with light, whimsical notes.
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Chatchee
U.S.A
Only One Way To Spell It Jones Boys Jealous Of Smiths Publicity
Norman W. Nichols reports on Barry Jones and the Jones clan amid reference to the Smiths. The piece notes spelling variations, Barry’s pride in his family line, and his talk of an acting role in Alexander the Great. A London society observer recalls recognizing Barry in a store and they trade autographs after the show.
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Jones
Smith
Norman W. Nichols
Washington
Smiths
Jones Boys
Barry Jones
Smith Boys
Smyth
Senoj
Barry
Jonas
Alexander the Great
Aristotle
Alexander
Glory Road
Joneses
Jehan
Parry
Britain
London
Bounder
Pressman refuses revivalist salvation offer
A revivalist challenges a front-row young man asking if he wants salvation. The man, a member of the press, replies he is not moved. A crooner reads a draft notice and tells his secretary he will address it a year from now. A Puncht limerick jokes about sound speed. The piece notes 20 to 25 million horses retired from American farms in 25 years, saving food for about 90 million people.
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Staines
United States Bureau of Engraving and Printing
White House
Bureau
Tiorn
Blacksburg
S. C
United States
Massachusetts Initiate of Technology
Omahoney
Justices Department
Dixon-Yates
Kefnuver
O'Mahoney
Justice Department
Department of Justice
Dixon- Yates
North Dakota
GOP
Langer
Theodore Roosevelt
Adams
Armstrong
Browner
North Dakota Republican
Doct ors are men who cure diseases of which they know less
Mord Camus comments on physicians and knowledge in a provocative quotation about doctors, disease, and human beings, reflecting a satirical critique of medical expertise. The source presents a sharp, paradoxical claim attributed to Camus, suggesting doubt about doctors' confidence.
Quick Knowledge Quiz From History and Honors
A collage of trivia and biographical notes lists CAP initials, a query about who preceded Earl Warren as chief justice, the last Truman appointee as postmaster general, and the English women's vote year. It asks for the Massachusetts governor and names a bureau director, plus other historical snippets and birthdays.
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Earl Warren
United States
Harry S. Truman
Massachusetts
Brownell Grilled by Anti-Monopoly Subcommittee
Attorney General Herb Brownell faced an aggressive anti monopoly subcommittee in a closed hearing. Senator Olin Johnson chaired the session as questions focused on the Dixon Yates affair and Justice Department involvement. Brownell defended witness cooperation and asserted agency autonomy while denouncing external pressure.
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Drew Pearson Washington
Herb Brownell
Senate
Yale
Sen
Estes Kefauver
Tennessee
Brownell
South Carolina
Olin Johnson
Wyoming
Joe O'Mahoney
O'Mahoney
Justice Department
Dixon-Yates Power Combine
Dixon-Yates
Eisenhower
Sen. Kefauver
Adolphe Wenzell
First Boston Corp
Ty Sherman Adams
SEC
Sherman Adams
Department of Justice
Brownell Grassty
Kawton
Shermat Adams
Browner
Did You Know Marble Cleaning Tips and Trivia
To clean marble tops use mild soap or synthetic detergent with water then wax with light paste or a light liquid wax. Lewis Cass, governor of Michigan Territory for 18 years, led the territory toward statehood in 1837 and was Michigan’s early presidential candidate in 1848, defeated by Zachary Taylor.
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Lewis Cass
Michigan Territory
Avenhal
Territory
Michigan
Zachary Taylor
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