Unusual Names and Party Gossip From D C Florists Club
Washington NEA column notes a party by the Florists Telegraph Delivery Assn featuring visiting English operators who were asked for the most unusual British town name Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerismo Wales. It also jokes about women reporters dieting guilt at the National Press Club lunch and Pat Nixon’s tour pace in Russia. Kennedy plans post Congress travel and campaign work.
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NEA
Washington
National Press Club
Editorial on labor independence and capital’s role
A concise editorial argues labor is independent and proud, not seeking capital patronage, while capital seeks labor support, framing the dynamic with a Daniel Webster quotation. The piece reflects the era’s tension between labor autonomy and capital influence in national politics.
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Daniel Webster
Labor Day Message to Khrushchev From an American Worker
A letter to Khrushchev warns of factory closings and picket lines during his visit while defending US labor rights. It recalls historic unions and labor milestones, contrasts with Soviet practices, and urges respect for American democracy and the labor movement's gains. The author emphasizes negotiation, reform, and national unity.
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Mr. Khrushchev
Russia
U. S
Philadelphia
Union of Cobblers
Khrushchev
Washington
The Man at the Lathe and Inflation Thoughts
A reflective column discusses inflation and its harm to everyday workers like machinists and assembly line staff. It cites Eisenhower on saving money and argues inflation erodes both material wealth and human values, with offhand observations on life, work, and social habits.
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Eisenhower
United States
Ohio
Eisenhower s tour leaves diplomats unsure of gains
The AP assesses President Eisenhower's European tour as unclear in meaning and outcome. The piece notes flexible tactics may hint at concessions to the Soviet Union but stresses no solid announcements emerged and real value may hinge on future talks with Khrushchev and Allied review.
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Associated Press News
Washington
Eisenhower
Europe
Soviet Union
Nikita Khrushchev
West Berlin
Khrushchev
East Germany
Eisen
Hower
Britain
West Germany
France
Khrusnchev
Truman and Benny film scene for fall TV show
Former President Harry S. Truman and Jack Benny taped a rehearsal in Truman Library scenes for Benny’s fall program. The sketch features Truman at his desk, Benny's insults, and playful banter about age and acting while union rules pay Truman 155 dollars for the Library charity appearance.
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Independence. Mo
Harry S. Truman
Jack Benny
Truman
Truman Library
Benny
Scale
Dana Andrews Proves Broadway Payoff for Star
Dana Andrews, after a year in Two For the Seesaw replacing Henry Fonda, says Broadway work paid better overall than films. He notes earning more quality but less money with a total career gain and refreshed public profile.
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Hollywood
Dana Andrews
Henry Fonda
Toluca Lake
Mary
Dana
Women Keep Score in Friendships More Than Men
A NEA Service essay argues women track favors and expect repayment, while men gain satisfaction from giving and often forget past acts. The piece contrasts domestic conversations about owed favors with male generosity and the impact on happiness in social life.
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Joey
Dorothy
Tom
NEA Service, Inc
Spies and CIA Critique Sparks Debate on Oversight
A 1959 column criticizes Allen Dulles and the CIA for secrecy and waste, arguing Congress must curb the agency. It cites retired foreign service officers and calls for a dedicated congressional committee to spy on the spies and restore accountability.
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Allen Dulles
Central Intelligence Agency
Harold Stassen
Central Haane
State Department
Congress
Harry How Ransom
Central Intelligence and
National Security
CIA
OSS
Foreign Service
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
United States
Douglas MacArthur
Mark Clark
al Wedemeyer
General Features Corp
GOING TO SCHOOL Misspelled sign near Madisonville Tenn
A misspelled road sign near Madisonville Tennessee draws attention from motorists. The item appears in a Biddeford Maine publication with local staff and press association attribution.
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Madisonville, Tenn
Daily Crossword Puzzle Clues Mix of Classic Terms
Puzzle clues cover common words from exclamation to goose and fuel terms. Entries include 42 Across 44 Weight 45 Telescopic piece 46 Menagerie 47 Garden tool and more with cross references and multilingual hints.
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Cees
Buffalo Bill
Beast
Port of Israel
Local Names in The News Ten Years Ago
Local brief notes list residents visiting relatives and traveling from Saco Biddeford Kennebunk and nearby towns. Names include Steeves Fleming Janelle Heath Thompson Lavigne Donovan Gagnon Wyatt Dolloff Milliken Lam bert Milliken Brown Blois etc. Mentions travels to Quebec Toronto Lone Star Ranch and Rangeley Lake with political note of Henry Boisvert seeking mayor.
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Carl Steeves
Lower Cloverdale
N. B
John T. Fleming
Stover Street
Kennebunk
Bob Janelle
Saco-Lowell
Otis R. Heath
Saco United Baptist Church
Victor Thompson
Milton
Mass
John Donovan
South Berwick
Michael Donovan
Elm Street
Biddeford
Joseph Gagnon
George Street
Riviere du Loup
Quebec
William Wyatt
Medford
G. H. Gifford
Cape Porpoise
Charles Dolloff
Exeter
N. H
Margaret Quarter
T.o
Brown
Saco
Edward Milliken
Ferry Road
Good Cheer Club
Napoleon Lambert
Lafayette Street
J. H. Johnson
Lynn
A. H. Milliken
Beach Street
Robert McCallum
Old Orchard Road
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Pat
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Jinx
Soviet Music and Dance Festival Ensemble
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Tatiana Glebova
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Mayflower
Sen
John Kennedy
D-Mass
Aes
India
Africa
Moscow
Mr. K
By Don Oakley
Marlow
Jack
Broadway
Ulh Miller
Paul Harvey News
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Maine
Paul Casavant
T. J. Mahoney
Atlantic 3
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Cross
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