Washington business conditions show minor boom trend
National Production Authority reports improved business conditions and rising demand across industries, especially in consumer goods like dryers ranges freezers and furniture, with inventories improving in refrigerators and steel supply strained for peak season. A new drive for federal aid to education and research follows a warning that the Soviet Union is narrowing gaps in science and technology. Senator Monroney outlines campaign time concerns, while President Truman and Eisenhower commentary reflect on election dynamics and party strategy.
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Baytown Sun
Washington
National Production Authority
NPA
R.A. McDonald
Chris
Army
Frank Pace
National Education Association
Russia
United States
Fashion show reveals casual country wear in Waldorf show
A Waldorf Astoria fashion show focused on casual yet gracious country living. Daywear featured softly tailored wool jersey dresses while evening looks included black skirts in faille lace and velvet with fur trim. Men’s habits show fathers buy small amounts of clothing yearly and cling to old styles.
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Waldorf-Astoria
New York
Miladies
Chaire McCardell
Lyons Den items honor Chambers and more in cultural notes
The Lyons Den column highlights Whittaker Chambers being honored with a $500 prize for his book Witness at a Waldorf dinner. Eddie Fisher receives a commendation from Gen. Van Fleet for work in Ohio. Michael Weger tests for Bernadine at MGM, Robert Ryan mobbed by Harlem fans, and other showbiz items. SASCHA GUETRY postpones Mozart operetta Paris premiere. Fry makes pun references. biblical verse quoted.
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Tamoiment Institute
Whittaker Chambers
The
Waldorf
Phc
Eddie Fisher
van Fleet
Horea
MGM
Michael Weger
Bernadine
Baytown Sun Publisher and rates excerpt
The Baytown Sun records staff roles and subscription pricing. Advertising and office management details appear, with subscription rates listed for a six month period and annual plans. The notice notes second class matter status and post office compliance under federal act.
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Baytown Sun, Inc
Pearce and
Og Ashbel
Baytown
Texas
Fred Hartman
Syd S. Gould
Cartier
Armed Services
National
Texas Daily Press League
Postoffice
Congress
Leonard Lyons notes Flaherty award to Leonardo Da Vinci film
Leonard Lyons reports film biograph Leonardo Da Vinci wins the Bob Flaherty Award. Joan Harris remains in St. Louis after a six months suspended sentence in the vice probe. A lawyer says voluntary return to New York and answering questions could avoid further action. The item also sketches Bogart Bacall Capitol testimony and other Hollywood sketches including Gregg Sherwood, Ray Milland, Rita Gam, and Johnny Jelke.
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Bob Flaherty
Leonardo da Vinci
Joan Harris
St. Louis
New York
Jan
Russell Furns
Humphrey Bogart
Lauren Bacall
New London
Bozart
Ray Milland
Martin Gabel
Rita Gam
Thief
Millard
Johnny Jelke
Mickey
Europe
Ethel Smith
Univ. of Cincinnati
Helen Smith
Broadway
Ankles Aweight
Eddie Davis
Guy Bolton
Fred Finklehoffe
Rome
Four Aces
London
Palladium
Paramount
William Clarence Eckstine
Billy Eckstine
Big Business Christmas Trees On The Way
The Department of Agriculture released a booklet on Christmas trees titled Christmas Trees the Tradition and Trade. It notes Americans use about 39 million trees worth 50 million dollars yearly, with 21.5 million cut domestically and the rest from Canada. The article cites preparation efforts starting in October, transport to markets, and job creation from cutters, haulers, and ornament production. Montana tracks production and adds nearly 1 million dollars in farm income. The booklet offers selection tips, care instructions, and guidance on community trees and industry improvement.
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Harman W. Nichols
Washington
Department of Agriculture
A. M. Sowder
Extension Forester
D.C
Canada
Lowder
Sowder
Stic
Montana
Twig in the typhoon a familiar saying origin
A twig in the typhoon suggests a small cause with large consequences. The phrase warns that minor actions can provoke major results, reflecting caution in handling delicate situations.
Baytown Weather, Tragedies Mark Five Year Lookback
Five years ago today a blue norther dropped temperatures to 34 in Baytown while a federal move to handle foreign help was urged. James W. Frymire and Grover G. Heiman, both in ill health, died within weeks. A local man slipped in cow boy boots and broke his leg after a sidewalk accident. Mary Davidson of Edinburgh visited with cousins Leon and Sam Paine.
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Galena Park
Federal Corporation
Texas
Baytown
James W. Frymire
Grover G. Heiman
Charles Brandenberg
Mary Davidson
Edinburgh
Scotland
Leon
Sam Paine
Quotations From Great Near Great Amid Election Time
A compilation of snippets features Clifford W. Fitton urging turnout and freedom voting, WAV NAM president William J. Grede emphasizing cross party mobilization, and Harvard’s Dr. Summer Slickter criticizing lax laws as aiding private enterprise, via a trade magazine.
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Wm. J. Grede
NAM
Summer Slickter
Harvard
Home Furnishings
Eisenhower’s first problems war Europe and Korea
Washington-Here are the chief problems facing President Eisenhower and how he is likely to deal with them. War outlook fades as he leans against conflict. Europe focus shifts to Korea for arms and pace, while NATO roles and French tensions influence strategy. Korea risks involve prisoner exchanges and possible naval actions with broad war risk. Controls and budget face expiring deadlines and waste cuts, with defense spending and commissions under review.
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Drew Pearson
Washington
Eisenhower
Moscow
Europe
North Atlantic
Korea
Ike
NATO
van Pleet
Ridgway
Iese
Congress
Wall Street Journal
Army
Air Force
Reding
Monsignor Breen Speaks On Giving Up Drink In Sas City
Monsignor Breen in Sas City tells of a nine year old asking what he must give up for Lent. The priest notes the boy’s concern about giving up candy or sacrifice and recalls his own father’s reaction to a wine incident at dinner, saying even a glass of wine is difficult to give up.
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Times
Monroney
Walt Horan
R. Wash
Honda
Nate
Stevenson
Gov. Stevenson
Big City
Texas
Tidelands
Truman
Korea
Eisenhower
Harris County
Gen. Eisenhower
White House
Tke
America
Gregg Sherwood
Brozd
Horace Dodge
Miss Sherwood
Jackie Gleason
Gleason
Monsignor Breen
Sas City
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