Intra Government Squabbles Highlight 1954 Washington Scene
A Baytown Sun summary recalls historic intra government feuds from Monroe to Jackson and Ickes and Tydings. It notes current Stevens McCarthy clash as a sharper quarrel over purity of invective, then reports on congressional pay talks, farm price policy shifts, and a Harp on the Red Cross and Houston telethon efforts. It also mentions Baytown’s Red Cross center and highway progress toward downtown Houston.
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Baytown Sun
Washington
Army
Robert T. Stevens
Joseph R McCarthy
Rome
James Monroe
William 3. Crawford
Georgia
White House
Andrew Jackson
Peggy O'Neal
Joh Faion
Harold Ickes
Interior
Millard Tydings
Houston
Red Cross
Harris County
Fabulons
Baytown
Fourth and
DeFee
Reckless horse and buggy driving in Tallahassee
The narrative recalls a Tallahassee driver cited for reckless driving and intoxication, riding a horse and buggy through residential streets, zigzagging and forcing cars aside. It notes a judge's lecture and contrasts with a road trip on routes 301 and 1 where many rush south for warmth, observing many car brands and worn vehicles among motorists heading to Florida.
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Tallahassee
Fla
Harnest
Florida
Union
Agai
Temptation in auto laws and federal penalties
The author argues that human nature tempts people toward risky driving and wasteful spending. He urges making automobile laws federal rather than state to deter violations with harsh penalties, suggesting a year in jail and a $10,000 fine for federal violations to curb reckless behavior and aid manufacturers.
Off Broadway revival of The Threepenny Opera at Theater de Lys
Broadway notes report a mixed but entertaining new version of The Threepenny Opera at Theater de Lys Greenwich Village. Carmen Capable and Stanley Chase present a Weill Brecht classic inspired by John Gay’s Beggar’s Opera, recalling its WWI Germany critique with a fresh score.
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Theater de Lys
Greenwich Village
Carmen Capable
Stanley Chase
Kurt Weill
Bert Brecht
Weill Opera Libretto Meets Biltzstein Version Prospects
By Jack Gaver the new libretto and lyrics by Marc Biltzstein for the Weill score are said to be superior to earlier attempts. The composer adds a fresh fit to the music, while the libretto retains Victorian London background and familiar scheming characters. The cast is strong including Leon Lishner Jo Sullivan Charlotte Rae Scott Merril George Tyne Beatrice Arthur Gerald Price and Lotte Lenya as Jenny in the Berlin original role.
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Weill
Marc Biltzatein
Blitnstein
Biltzstein
London
Victoria
Leon Lishner
Jo Sullivan
Charlotte Rae
Scott Merril
George Tyne
Beatrice Arthur
Gerald Price
Lotte Leny
Jenny
Berlin
Hollywood glamour girl prefers Eastern men for romance
Hollywood columnist notes Mylee Andreason praising Eastern men as calm and generous, while criticizing aggressive Hollywood suitors. She plans to marry Aly Khan and recounts impressions from Ceylon’s Elephant Walk filming. Also mentions Dutch Portuguese English Hawaiian heritage and a remark on English football pools statistics.
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Tierney
Aly Khan
Mylee Andreason
Miss Tierney
Mylee
Paramount Studio
Ceylon
Hollywood
East
Aly Kehna
United Nations
Sree
Pistols on display at NRA show link historic duel
Br Harman W Nichols reports at the 83rd National Rifle Association meeting in Washington. Private collectors and services display pistols valued over a million dollars, including weapons used in the Decatur Barron duel of 1820. The exhibit recalls a fatal and a surviving participant amid vivid cautionary notes on danger.
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Stephen Decatur
James Barron
U.S. Navy
Decatur
Barron
Fragmented humor and trivia column snippets in crowded page
A collage from a historic page offers jokes about a gardener invited to send fruit to Queen Elizabeth, a Vassar Amherst prom anecdote, a playful exchange about kissing, and quiz prompts. It includes birthday notices, historical snippets, pronunciations, and a riddle about Lincoln’s era, ending with a teaser name prompt and a cryptic future-read.
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England
Scotland
Washington Senator McCarthy Uses Immunity to Attack Libel
Roy Cohn and McCarthy tactics used Senate immunity to attack critics. Pearson asserts McCarthy cited espionage act violations, questioned officials, and sought grand jury action while detailing alleged financial dealings and campaign funding. He notes motions for broader press access and cites past cases under Truman and Nixon administrations.
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Sen. McCarthy
Senate
Pearson Pesord
Pentagon
McCarthy
Don Murray
Mantions Board
Fred Blumenthal
Fred
Black
Murrey
Murray
Blumenthal
Justice Department
American Society of Newspaper Editors
Roy Cohn
Spy Grand Jury
Army
Armay
Libya
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Bhia
Korea
Alvi Bentley
Arnate
Rigga Bank
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Ray Kiletmas
Riggs Bank
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