France teeters as cabinet quits over EDC ratification
Editorial tracing Mendes-France's cabinet resignations after the French Assembly refused to ratify the European Defense Community Treaty. It weighs potential government collapse, the risk of Soviet aggression, and the possible shift in US policy including troop withdrawals and German sovereignty moves. A New York toy shop note about mink coats for dolls ends the piece.
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French Assembly
France
Mendes- France
West Germany
Germany
United States
Dulles
New York
Benny
Inside Washington: GOP power, anti Communist move, and fast action
Central Press special to The Baytown Sun surveys congressional aims in the new measure to strip the Communist party of legal status. Legal challenges, undecided Justice Dept. interpretations, and likely prolonged litigation loom. The piece also notes Eisenhower’s push to accelerate government action, the Dixon-Yates controversy, and a rare one man subcommittee dynamic in Senate hearings.
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Baytown Sun
Washington
Communist Party
Justice Department
Executive
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Stephan Mitchell
Dixon-Yates Power Combine
Eisenhower
Atomic Energy Commission
Budget Bureau
Senate
Joseph R. McCarthy
R-Wis
Frank Carlson
R-Kan J
William E. Jenner Rind
McCarthy
Minority Policy Committee
Elevator Operator Becomes UN Concert Pianist
Carmen Gutierrez Gomez Flores of Mexico City works as an elevator operator at the United Nations. She practices daily on a piano in the secretariat and studied under Claudio Arrau. She gave a concert for more than 14 attendees, including Dag Hammarskjold, to broad acclaim.
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Carmen
Gutierrez Gomez- Flores
Mexico City
New York
Secretariat
Claudio Arrau
Rose Colored View On Roads And Tomorrow
By Erich Brandeis the column argues for optimism despite gloom and criticizes modern highway travel. It recalls country roads in Connecticut with clover, hay smells, and nostalgia for yesterday versus speed on big highways suited for the young.
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United Nations
Connecticut
Jones Beach as New Yorks Everlasting Summer Icon
A New York Times style portrait extols Jones Beach as New Yorks premier state park. It highlights its founder Robert Moses, the 2413 acre spread, a marine theater, parking for 20 000 cars, 156 lifeguards, 800 concession workers, and the millions of hot dogs and ice cream sold annually. The author contrasts Jones Beach with other famed resorts and notes its role in public recreation.
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Hast
Jones Beach
Robert Moses
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Miami Beach
Lakeland
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Tong
California
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Thomas Jones
Queens County
Nassau
Joneshead
Lauritz Melchior
Jones Beachiag
Yosre
Jones Beach praised as pristine coastal gem by observer
Mel Heimer extols Jones Beach on Long Island as a sparkling, clean refuge despite crowded conditions and strong surf. He credits consistent effort by locals and Glen Moses' influence, while pessimistically forecasting political shifts may erode its charm.
Homegrown designer Jim Nash rose from a 1914 prize win
Cincinnati 1914 era files tell of James Harley Nash winning $500 among 129000 entrants for a Made In SA drawing under Detroit boards. Nash became a leading industrial designer with art and product lines in New York and beyond. He advised young artists to seek steady studio work, learn business, and gain practical experience before pursuing independent paths or city studios. He recounts struggles, startup attempts, and the lesson to integrate art with merchandise.
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James Harley Nash
Detroit Board of Commerce
Detroit Aircraft Ghab
Jim Nash
United Nations
New York City
Wash
Tim
Nash
Cat
Navy Shelters Colombian Scouts in Washington Visit
Thirty seven Colombian Boy Scouts on a goodwill tour found beds and meals at Anacostia NAS after the American Legion filled town lodging. Park police aided the youths with patrols and sightseeing trips, including a stop at the Washington Post and Times Herald. A Brooklyn bronze statue to Iowa Jima veterans is planned. a bar sign joked after a duck incident at a veterans event.
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Harman W. Nichols
Washington
Colombia
American Legion
Wavy
Naval Air Station
Anacostia
Sentinels
Maui
Park Police
Vincent Cleary
Joe Worth
U. S. Park
New York
Momentary Glimpses From Irving Hoffman’s Round World Jaunt
The piece sketches Irving Hoffman, a nearsighted publicity figure, set for a world trip with a letter from a MGM executive directing lavish hospitality but the guest paying the bill. It includes a quirky anecdote about Jonathan’s birthday and a Carnegie Hall concert where ushers joke about overtime applause.
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Irving Hoffman
Counsil
M-G-M
Hoffman
Globe
Grand Canyon
Arizona
Quick Knowledge Quiz From A Weekend Column
Short trivia prompts and excerpts from a page feature ask about ocean depth origins of France’s name and Johann Sebastian Bach. It includes a health of birthday notices and a Who is she guessing game plus a Quick Make Out quiz with a few names.
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France
Johann Sebastian Bach
Turkey
Princess Alexandra's U S Visit Sparks Glamour Plans
Washington society buzzes as Princess Alexandra and the Duchess of Kent plan a U S debut in Washington, with top diplomats, Hollywood stars, and American hosts lining up gala events. A dinner tour, fashion notes, and celebrity guest lists signal a landmark royal visit shaping social calendars nationwide.
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Princess’ Alexandra Helen Elizabeth Olga Christabel
Dominion of Canada
Duchess of Kent
U.S
Fingland
Whoo
Washington, D. C
Seattle
Key West
Portland
Maine
San Diego
Princess Alexandra
Florence Chadwick
Maureen Connally
Babe Didrickaon Zahariay
Ted Williams
Witte Mays
Bob Mathing
Dior
Washington
Paris
Travis Banton
Don Lopez
Tina Lesser
Alexandra
Washington, D.C
Word puzzle: count of words from letter grid clues
A crossword style prompt asks for how many words can be formed in a 16 letter grid both directions using unique words and no plurals. Clues hint at copyright 1954, John Mansing, and distribution by King Features Syndicate.
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John Mansing
King Features Syndic
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