Byrd Leads Bipartisan Probe Of Housing Agency
In Washington a Democrat senator, Harry Flood Byrd of Virginia, heads a non-political inquiry into the scandal‑ridden Federal Housing Administration with the blessing of a Republican Congress. Byrd is the only Democrat to chair a committee in a Republican Congress, and Republicans show no alarm as the probe proceeds.
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Byrd led probe on housing fraud dodges in federal grants
A Democrat run probe targets underwriting billions in private housing work amid claims of up to 500 million in excess profits by unscrupulous builders who used inflated FHA loans. Byrd’s joint committee on reduction of non essential federal expenditures continues undercover work with no extra funds, cooperating with IRS and Justice on violations. The piece also notes related Senate banking and currency inquiries and references historic budget-cutting efforts since 1941.
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Are You an Old Fogey The Old Forey Test
New York Committee on Problems of the Aged led by Sen. Thomas C. Desmond issues a pamphlet titled Are You an Old Fogey It defines fogey as someone out of touch and offers the Old Forey Test with five questions to gauge aging presence The folder notes aging can begin around 40 and stresses mental state over years and urges slowing down as life advances.
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Do Not Let Age Define Retirement Attitudes
Advice from Erich Brandeis urges managers to serve others, seek future achievements, and prepare for retirement without clinging to past glories. Emphasizes independence, openness to youth, outside interests, and living in the moment with Carpe Diem. Encourages learning new skills and facing aging without fear.
Ed Wynn Teases Wacky Goldberg TV Idea
Hollywood columnist reports Ed Wynn, famed for props and hats, has a TV concept pairing his gags with Rube Goldberg inventions. CBS passed after option, Sullivan appearance aside, Wynn may return to Broadway if not picked up. he attends NBC party, eyes stage revue next fall.
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Broadway Musicals At State Fair To Stage Wonderful Town
Dallas operators announce a summer season with Wonderful Town marking the first time a Dallas group stages a musical while it runs in New York. The two week engagement begins August 23 with Imogene Coca starring as the elder sister.
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Bible Verse: Jesus Christ the Same Yesterday Today and Forever
A religious verse from Hebrews 13:8 stating that Jesus Christ remains constant yesterday today and forever. It emphasizes unwavering divine consistency and faithfulness across all times.
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Channing to Star in Local Musical as Russell Leaves
Carol Channing assumes the role previously held by Miss Russell who exited after a year to film. Miss Coca returns to the stage for the first time since 1939 with Straw Hat Revue, a modest Broadway past. Max Lichman, now a TV producer, also connected to Your Show of Shows. Margaret Truman will debut this summer at Povono Playhouse Mountainhome Pa in A Church Mouse.
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Washington Oddities and Quick Quips From Capitol Halls
Two McCarthys in Congress cause a mix up as Rep Eugene J from Minnesota is recognized while Sen McCarthy from Wisconsin is discussed. Mrs Maxin Buffalohide watches the hearings as stop watch timekeeper. nick Ferrigno in Germany invents a stew cutter. Rep Carl Vinson helps on Elk Hills Navy reserve talks.
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Ard Stop Me One Friend's Noisy Homecoming Plans
A friend narrates a domestic disruption caused by late night homecomings. The plan to be silent failed as loud driving, slamming doors, and bright lights woke the household. The narrator details the couple's quarrel and the recurring pattern of the husband’s erratic behavior.
Boundary line and wartime notes in a mixed bag column
A cluttered newspaper page mixes trivia questions from a grab bag of knowledge with historical notes. It references a 1731 boundary settlement, 1944 Cassino evacuation, and a 1947 death, plus modern culture trivia and birthday notices featuring actors and public figures.
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Hobby balks at bill to aid school construction
Washington column reports a backstage dispute within the Eisenhower administration over federal aid for school construction. HEW secretary Oveta Hobby opposes the bill after pressure from Roswell Perkins and Sam Brownell, while senators Hill and Cooper push for action. The Senate committee proceeds despite Hobby’s stance and Brownell’s muzzle. The piece also notes Air Force readiness to use atomic bombs in Indo China amid rising Far East tensions.
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Changes in joint chiefs view push for bombing options
The joint chiefs shift toward allowing bombing operations and land troops to defend bases in Asia. They warn Russia could match US air power in two years and stress the State Department's veto on atomic use, citing allied relations and Asian public opinion.
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Quotations Show Polarized View of U S Foreign Policy
The fragmentary quotes include Hensel threatening suit against McCarthy without immunity and Simone Silva boasting, alongside Knowland demanding advance help from nations and Johnson opposing sending GI soldiers to Indo China. The readings reflect Cold War era tensions and editorial noise about aggression, neutrality, and colonialism.
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