Inside Washington Big Jump In Color TV Set Production Seen
Inside Washington reports a projected surge in color TV set production from 20 25 thousand in 1984 to potentially 750 thousand in 1945 with hopes of a million if demand justifies it. Sets 19 and 21 inches likely stabilize. prices must drop about half by 1956 to spur widespread adoption. Programs improve and more sets appear as costs fall. In other notes, farmers in North and South Dakota fault the farm program’s price supports amid rust damaged wheat, with memories of the 1956 election shaping votes. Hoover Jr undersecretary of state reflects on accepting a role, aided by supporters. Librarian Mumford’s oath note highlights Bible choices from the Library. Dundee Bible chosen.
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Baytown Sun
Washington
North
South Dakota
Congress
Dakotas
Hara Taft Benson
Benson
Afuken Bible and odd 18th century finds headline
A scrambled clipping mentions the Afuken Bible printed in Philadelphia in 1782 as a Congress endorsed artifact. It also riffs on 884 million dollars spent on laundry and a Nevada City council vote to permit jay-walking, plus a European doctor’s pop-up serum for tired housewives and a jab about dining out.
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Robert Aitke
Philadelphia
Congress
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Sun Slants Joan Ben Speaks Out on Texas Politics
A Sun column critiques Attorney General John Ben Shepperd for supporting and opposing Gov. Allan Shivers on Judge Laughlin and for opposing the Optometry Board over advertising rules. The piece defends Shepperd as representing Texas voters, while praising his stand and noting his frequent international travel. The column also riffs on light political satire and a travel tale to Europe.
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Laughlin
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Texas
Sheppeta
Backwater
Public response on naming juveniles in delinquency notes
A columnist discusses reader views on publishing names of juvenile offenders. One reader argues naming parents is effective, while seeking whether juvenile names should be included or withheld. The piece reflects debate on publicity versus privacy in delinquency cases.
Old Folks and Juvenile Delinquency Debate
A reader from Conn urges patient parenting to curb youth mischief, arguing love and making children feel valued prevents delinquency. Another letter from Texas questions elders’ conduct and whether older folks earn the respect of the young.
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Raurtgia
Conn
Name
Marvin McLarty Sr
Lubbock
Texas
Moving Finger Writes On New York City Newspaper Row
A reflective piece on Manhattan's Newspaper Row near City Hall Park as it fades to make way for a Brooklyn Bridge approach. The writer recalls once great papers, petty nostalgia, a scene with Don Marquis Archy, and a digressive note on current New York life and culture.
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East Hampt on the East Half ton cop and party plans
Mel Heimer surveys New York social scenes from a rookie cop in East Harlem to a party planned by Cody Heath in Manhattan. He highlights theater circles, Ball lucille parallels, Bitty Betz design recalls, and Tennessee Williams return from Italy amid baseball chatter and a global rainfall note from Assam.
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Willie Mays
Romans 12 9 Verse on Love and Good Cleaving
A Bible verse echoes the line Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil and cleave to that which is good. Romans chapter twelve emphasizes sincere love and moral separation from evil.
Washington Awaits Queen Mother Visit
Sophisticated Washington lies in social orbit as Britain’s Queen Mother Elizabeth plans a six day stay starting November 4 as a guest of President and Mrs. Eisenhower. Her visit includes New York engagements and a Washington stay with a White House reception and state dinners.
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Canada
Hisenhowers
Stop Me at Duffy’s Tavern Nights of Witty Quips
A bored wife’s jab at her husband sparks a round of barroom reflections. Archie of Duffy’s Tavern notes marriage as a union of two people a single girl and her anxious mother. Sol Violinsky jokes about memoirs after last engagement and meets Bugs Baer on Broadway while WOR-TV boasts the highest paid New York talent with payroll on the Empire State Building’s eighty third floor.
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Duffy's Tavern
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Violinsky
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Wor-Tv
New York
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Empire State Building
Quick Knowledge Grab Bag Trivia Answers
Answers: 1) fifth century BC. 2) 1899. 3) Edgardo. 4) King's Peak in the Wasatch rises to 12,498 feet. 5) Wyoming.
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Ravenwood
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Eugene Palette
R. J. Minshall
Washington Merry-Go-Round quick run-down on joust
In this Washington column Drew Pearson surveys the 1958 congressional races across states from New York to Minnesota. It highlights leading Republicans and Democrats, notable figures, and early prognoses, noting fund flows, key gaffes, and potential party shifts shaping the battle for control.
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Congressional
Drew Pearson
Youth and Middle Aged Man Build A Bridge To The Moon
An American poet naturalist promotes collaboration among generations. The youth gathers material while a middle aged man decides to construct a wood shed with them. The piece frames a collaborative, imaginative effort across ages.
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