Eisenhower grants broad wartime power to chiefs over Formosa defense
President Eisenhower empowered Joint Chiefs of Staff to decide which stepping-stone islands to defend against a possible Chinese Communist invasion of Formosa. The move signals a bold shift from Truman era policy, risking wider conflict and potentially a third world war if Beijing escalates. Manila talks highlight SEATO stakes as the organization forms to curb Communist expansion in Southeast Asia and deter Red China.
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Ching
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Formosa
Hisenhower
Manila
United States
Southeast Asia
Atake
Russia
Red Ching
Seato
Pescadores
Quemoy
Chiang Kai-Shek
Alan
Ruchel
California
Yorty
Kuehel
Fooliah Island
State Department
Dulles
Quamcy
Denver
U.S
Pacific
James van Fleet
Eisenhower
Admiral Radford
Indo-China
Syngman Rhee
South Korea
China
Seventh Fleet
Geraldine Farrar Letters Donated to Library of Congress
The essayist notes Geraldine Farrar, famed opera star, will donate her love letters diaries and correspondence to the Library of Congress if accepted. He reflects on Farrar as a pinnacle of voice and beauty and imagines suitors from princes to millionaires of early 20th century. He then cites psychologists claiming intellectual peak at ages 20 to 24 based on a study of 6,000 mostly prison subjects.
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Cholly Knickerbocker
Geraldine Farrar
Library of Congerts
Ferrar
Europe
Library of Congress
Geraldine Wagons
American Psychological Association
Lucius Beebe in New York and Westward Drift
A critical sketch of Lucius Beebe, his New York persona, and his move west after a flamboyant cafe society chapter. The piece notes his Yale and Harvard tie, eccentric image, and revival of the Territorial Enterprise with Stanford University Press, reflecting on Beebe and media culture.
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Colony
Lucius
Lucius Beete
Comstock
Stanford University Press
Territorial Enterprise
Nevada
Virginia City
Beebe
Cove
New
Yori
Prince Kyril Scherbatoff
A. KK. Mills
Tony Williams
Yale
Lucia G
Yate
Lucius Beebe
Lucpig
Harvard
Walcott Gibbs
el Morocco
Beebe and His Room Full of Pictures in Virginia City
Mel Heimer recalls Lucius Beebe living on the seventh floor of a Madison hotel with over 100 framed self portraits by Jarame Zetbe. Beebe’s circle includes Charles Clegg in Virginia City. possessions once included mink coat, gold cigaret cases, a platinum watch, and a diamond gardenia. The writer notes Beebe’s flamboyant style and asks where one can wear a mink-lined evening dress coat in Virginia City.
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Madison Hotel
Whem
Jarame Zetbe
Beebe
Beeber
Gibby
Lucia
Virginia City
Charles Clegg
the Tribune
New York
Central Park
Noel Cowsard
Noel
Lucius
Nev
Youre Telling Me Year by Year Kids Get Smarter
A Fordham psychologist notes children grow smarter each year while still needing parental help with homework. V Popov of the Soviet State Bank visits Helsinki to study Finnish economics and debt payment habits. A Michigan couple receives thousands in fractional coins via mail after a TV stunt. South Norra reports an unusual influx of tats in a fragile era.
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Fordham
Dad
V. Popov
Helsinki
Finland
Michigan
Alar
Bible Verse Luke 14 27 Readiness to follow Christ
A biblical excerpt from Luke 14 27 emphasizes the necessity of bearing one’s cross and following Jesus to be his disciple. The line frames discipleship as a demanding commitment beyond mere intention.
Mr Peepers Returns From Honeymoon On NBC TV
NBC resumes the Mr Peepers series with Wally Cox returning as a newlywed Peepers carrying his bride Nancy Remington through a window. The fall schedule also features a star studded Eddie Fisher led Coline Comedy Hour, Studio One opens with Twelve Angry Men, Robert Montgomery Presents debuts, Milton Berle returns on NBC with Nancy Walker as a new regular, and Jackie Gleason readies a Honeymooners sketch on CBS. The Old Vic Shakespeare hour airs from NBC radio, with a Limited run at the Metropolitan Opera House next week.
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Wally Cox
Mr. Peepers
Nbc-Tv
Peepers
Nancy Remington
Pat Benoit
Cox
Nancy
Selleesen City
Bete
Hia
Jerry Lewis
Dean Martin
Hollywood Bowl
Eddie Fisher
Micha Elman
Maria Talichief
Gordon MacRae
CBS
Studio One
Reginald Rose
Robert Cummings
Franchot Tone
Edward Arnold
Paul Hartman
John Beal
Walter Abel
Robert Montgomery
NBC
Robert BE. Sherwood
Milton Berle
Berle
Ruthie Gilbert
Max
Arnold Stang
Francis
Nancy Walker
Miss Walker
Daily Puzzle and Trivia Mixed Bag of Facts
A chaotic column blends trivia prompts with historical dates and celebrity notes. It asks about a throne rival, wedding anniversaries, a cryptic term, a celebrity’s real name, and a poltergeist watch. It also lists birthdays, notable figures, and assorted curious questions from a vintage newspaper feature.
Quemoy Question and U S Defense Commitments
Washington background on Quemoy defense and Dulles remarks. The piece notes U S air and sea protection pledged for Formosa and Pescadores, omitting Quemoy, prompting reactions from Yorty and others. It outlines factions pushing for pacific showdown, and details Senate investigations surrounding McCarthy and Zwicker amid broader Cold War debates.
Word Puzzle Letter Fill Count From Clues
A fill in puzzle asks with 15 letters across blanks to form as many valid words as possible, using each word once and avoiding plurals. Clues include a few given letters, such as bis, guiding horizontal or vertical words. Determine how many distinct words can be formed under the rules.
Did You Know Facts From Early American History
The Stars and Stripes flag was adopted by the Continental Congress in 1777. The English language is spoken by more than 270 million people.
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