Library of Congress needs space for third building
Washington news reports that a third Library of Congress building is needed as 5,500 librarians converge for the American Library Association meeting. The LOC now holds 36,900,000 items across 36 acres and 250 miles of shelves, with only 11,400,000 books. 2,600 staff cost about 14 million yearly, and plans await a site and design after a $75,000 congressional planning authorization.
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Peter Edson
NEA
Washington
American Library Assn
Library of Congress
L. Quincy Mumford
Congressional
Lenin
Moscow
Library Ofess
U.S
Library of
Congress
American Book Publishers Council
New Ree Aa
National Library of Ae
Bethesda
Clean elections bill eyed by Hennings in Senate rules
Editorial notes Missouri Democrat Senator Hennings aims to amend federal campaign finance laws, requiring local and Washington reporting and broader disclosure. The plan includes a $50,000 Senate House candidate cap, removal of the $3 million party ceiling, and a tax deduction for political contributions. The rules committee faces division before any bill moves to the Democratic policy panel.
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Senate Rules Committee
Thomas C. Hennings
Missouri Democrat
Hennings
Rules Committee
Esther van Wagoner Tufty
The
Journal
Washington
Democratic Policy Committee
Senate
House
Chicago
Adoption bill delays foreign adoptions amid new hearings
American couples seeking to adopt children abroad face loss of non quota immigration as a July first expiry ends recent temporary measures. Hearings to revise immigration laws progress, with Senator John Kennedy proposing ending proxy adoptions. Cases reveal adoptions from overseas often lack adequate knowledge, raising concerns over child health and suitability. Mrs. Katherine Oettinger urges applying existing standards to foreign adoptees, advocating a network of agencies to vet prospective parents.
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U. S
Esther van Wagoner Tufty
The
Journal
Washington
USA
John Kennedy
Massachusetts
Katherine Oettinger
Children’s Bureau
Children's Bureau
Germany
Italy
Japan
Korea
Live polio vaccines competing paths urge boosters
A Georgetown University gathering of over 60 scientists in live-virus research predicts oral live-virus may become key to polio eradication. Until then the Salk vaccine remains the best option, with boosters advised for those already vaccinated. No time should be wasted protecting susceptible individuals.
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Georgetown University
Notice of Mrs Ransco Driving Permit Ad
William B Ransco runs a three print notice in Rochester New York papers declaring that his wife has purchased another driver's permit. He warns the public to exercise extreme caution as the guided missile is a 1956 gray Chevrolet. Mrs Ransco says she has had several permits but little time to practice.
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William B. Ransco
George
Screen Actors Guild
Guild
Cop
General Features Corp
Seaway Opener Prompts Mixed Business Reactions
President Eisenhower and Queen Elizabeth II dedicate the St Lawrence Seaway as analysts weigh its effect on trade. Early data show May traffic at 2,243,450 tons through the 27 foot channel, up 50 percent from 1958, with concerns about locks and docking while some rail and truck interests anticipate new freight opportunities.
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Sam Dawson
AP Business News
NEW York
Eisenhower
St. Lawrence Seaway
United States
Canadian
Dancers Under Armored Guards In Algiers Night
In Algiers a curfew confines couples to villas along the beaches where armored cars patrol. Aerial searchlights and airbase lights illuminate a moonlit party as French hosts discuss oil interests and fear of rebels. Dawn edges closer as guests depart in small convoys.
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Andrew Borowiez
Algiers
Papa
Spain
Algeria
Biddeford Saco Journal publication details and rates
Biddeford Saco Journal publishes daily except Sunday from Biddeford Maine with Paul Casavant as publisher and T J Mahoney as editor. It lists subscription rates in advance: one month 1.85 six months 10.50 and one year 21.00. The paper is a member of the Associated Press and has second class entry at the Biddeford post office.
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Biddeford
Maine
Paul Casavant
T. J. Mahoney
Atlantic 3
Associated Press
Time for Prayer Inspires Continuous Inner Peace
A short poem by Dorothy Huff urges prayer as a core attitude guiding life through trouble and sorrow. It emphasizes mystic communion with the divine, inner peace, and continual prayer beyond time, citing St. Paul and praising a life led by constant spiritual light.
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Divine
St. Paul
Dorothy Huff
Local Names in The News Ten Years Ago
Ten years ago Wilbraham academy athletic director John Walsh was named head football coach at Horiton academy succeeding Edward Loring who plans to return to Massachusetts. A large crowd watches the Maine American Legion parade closing the convention at Old Orchard Beach with prizes awarded in various classes.
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John Walsh
Wilbraham Academy
Wilbraham
Mass
Horiton Academy
Edward Loring
Massachusetts
American Legion
Maine American Legion and Auxiliary
Old Orchard Beach
Saan’ Ae
En- Davis Post
Saco
Ulrica
Walter D. Hargreaves
Kennebunk
Trieste
Diversity On TV Screens For The Week
Television viewing over the next seven days offers broad diversity with events from Queen Elizabeth unveiling a plaque to Rev Billy Graham chatting with Jack Paar. The schedule opens Saturday as ABC airs the Queen and Vice President Nixon at the Moses Saunders Dam in Massena New York. CBS features Belmont's $50,000 Sysonby Handicap. Sunday's early bird includes ABC's Johns Hopkins File Seven.
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Cynthia Lowry
New York
Queen Elizabeth
Billy Graham
Jack Paar
ABC
Richard M. Nixon
Moses-Saunders International Dam
Massena
N.Y
CBS
Pearly 6 Son of Jacob 9 City in Turkey 13 Junior's future status
Crossword puzzle clues list numerous entries across many numbers including Pearly, Son of Jacob, and city names. appears as a single long clue sheet with numerous enumerations and cryptic style hints.
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Jacob
Turkey
Junior
Texas
National Forest
Idaho
France
Who But a Man Could Ever Ask Questions Like These
A humorous column questions why men ask intrusive questions about social plans and appearances. It riffs on common party and fashion jitters, from dressing choices to hosting duties, highlighting awkward exchanges and expectations.
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Miriam
Anatomy of death by own action George Reeves kills self
Paul Harvey analyzes George Reeves death, noting the 45 year old actor faced career typecasting, emotional turmoil, and pressure from fame. Friends recall highs and lows, while SAG warns on actor earnings, urging realism and emotional maturity to avert tragedy.
TV Highlights Uplift Darwin Topic and Refugee Talks
Open Hearing and ABC NBC align for a diverse evening lineup. ABC hosts a Darwin themed discussion while NBC features Patton of Republic Steel sharing industry views. Janet Blair John Raitt Howard Morris and Pat Carroll perform. Ed Sullivan hosts Duke Ellington Frankie Staten among others. Dick Clark’s The Record Years tops the night.
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Charles Darwin
ABC
NBC
Thomas Patton
Republic Steel
Janet Blair
John Raitt
NBC Chevy
Howard Morris
Pat Carroll
Ed Sullivan
Duke Ellington
Frankie Staten
Dick Clark
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