West German election strategy and U S backing
The article traces West Germany’s June political tensions and U S support preceding Bundestag elections. Adenauer faces critiques from ex-chancellors Bruening and Luther while Bonn seeks Moscow talks delay and holds on East German aid. Eisenhower’s administration boosts Bonn with promises of free elections and a broad U S German treaty. The CDU FDP coalition wins a two thirds majority, shaping East West policy amid Berlin talks setback.
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Free World
Eisenhower Churchill
White House
Bonn
Adenauer
Germany
Rhein-Ruhr
Dusseldorf
Heinrich Bruening
Catholic Center Party
Weimar Republic
Bruening
Hans Luther
Moscow
Soviet Union
United States
Eisenhower-Adenauer Commique
Russia
U.S.S.R
U.S
Eisenhower
East Germany
East
Christian Democratic Party
Bundestag
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Berlin
Europe
Auto Turbines In News From Detroit
Detroit reports focus on turbine engines for future cars. General Motors and Chrysler push experimental gas turbines with weight to power ratios about one third that of piston engines. Braking remains a challenge as turbine power responds differently when the pedal is released.
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Detroit
General Motors
Chrysler
Society of Automotive Engineers
Aviation Subsidy Fight Aims to Burden Taxpayers
The piece reports on a bid by Senator Pat McCarran and Rep Carl Hinshaw to override Supreme Court guidance on airline subsidies. It notes the aim to cut costs, exposure of Pan Am profits and losses, and the political clash over a 1955 subsidy budget near 70 million dollars.
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White House
Supreme Court
Pat McCarran
Nevada
Juan Trippe
Pan American World Airways
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Gornia
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Sam
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Herbert Brownell Jr
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Styles Bridges
New Hampshire
Ator Ed Johnson
Colorado
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Kilgore
Kennedy
CAB
Bridges
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Bridges Bi
Soaper Says Cartoon Notes and Pedestrian Ponderings
A column threads observations on editorial cartoons about the hydrogen bomb’s size teasingly marked as a seven. It muses on Civil War era history, Father’s Day timing, banana republics, traffic safety rules, and the odd pattern of stolen cars ending after high speed chases against bridges.
Parliamen crisis halts tax foundations inquiry
The Tax Exempt Foundations Committee, chaired by Carroll Reece, faces a gridlocked hearing process as Rep Hays interrupts with questions and accusations. The panel, begun last July to probe foundation funding use, may be unable to continue public hearings.
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Carroll Reece
Tennessee
Wolcott
Michigan
Goodwin
Massachusetts
Wayne Hays
Ohio
Gracie Prost
Idaho
Rene Wormser
New York
Committee Faces Tax Exempt Crisis
Opinion pieces argue that tax exempt foundations spend billions with public interest. Critics urge Congress to investigate and regulate foundations, noting tax exemption shifts tax burden and spending is controlled by a few. The House is urged to conduct orderly inquiries and issue a fair, full report.
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Congress
House
Rumors of Huge Military Boost Denied by Treasury
Treasury Secretary Humphrey rejects reports of a $10 to $15 billion defense surge. Washington is wary as Pentagon figures show no money requests. White House denies plans amid Indo China tension. The 1935 defense budget totals $5.5 billion less than the current year, with Army, Navy, and Air Force all trimmed.
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Treasury
George M. Humphrey
Washington
Pentagon
Hill
White House
Congress
Navy
Air Force
Step Up In Military Spending Not Imminent
A late 1950s overview notes plans for a 500 aircraft monthly output by 1956 and a $6 billion annual bill. It also cites $3.5 billion yearly payroll in aircraft industry, Peron’s Europe trip as possible permanent, housing boosts under Eisenhower, and modest wage gains with few strikes as unions reorganize.
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United States
World Trade Intelligence
J D. Peron
Europe
Eisenhower
Welch remembered as the era’s bright legal voice
In this remembrance H J Phillips lauds Joseph Welch the Army counsel in the McCarthy hearings. He praises Welch’s courtly demeanor and versatile performance while noting the senator probes and the era’s political tensions.
Hearing In The Past Memory Lingers On
A column recalls hearings with humor and satire, noting Mr. Welch as the standout figure and imagining playful cross examinations. It questions past political moments, cites the Geneva talks, the Hoffmann scandals, and praises The Unconquered about Helen Keller.
Harvard President Gets Elite Massachusetts Plate
Dr. Nathan Pusey, Harvard president, received the coveted Massachusetts license plate H 1636 at his 25th Harvard reunion. The plate honors Harvard’s founding year 1636 and reflects Motor Vehicle Department influence from a Harvard alum with strong connections.
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Minneapolis Tribune
Nathan Pusey
Harvard
Massachusetts
Pusey
Dewey faces challenge as New York governor bid looms
The column argues Tom Dewey controls the New York Republican machine and would face a strong test from Democrat Tom Dewey challenger if he seeks a fourth term. It notes opposition within the party, including Taft and McCarthy factions, and references Irving Ives as a potential alternative if Dewey declines to run.
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Doe Jr
New York City
Roosevelt
Dewey
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Frederic R. Coudert Jr
Jacob Javits
David Dubinsky
New York
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May Davie
Wiliam F. Buckley J Jr
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Bryant Park
Thomas E. Dewey
Irving Ives
Ives
James A. Farley
Charles Froessel
Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr
Robert A. Taft
Taft
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Eisenhower
Joe
Roanoke Trip Recaps From Five Decades Ago
Daily Telegraph survey recalls Roanoke visits and notable events from the past five decades. W C Easley returns from Roanoke while A Hill attacks the Roanoke area. Dr W C Slusher and L Greever linked to regional business and city visits. Navy and political mentions accompany regional sports and wartime notes.
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PF. A. Hill Atk
Bluefveld
W C. Slusher
Christiansby
Prime Minister Winstonen and Eden to visit United States
Council Bluffs Nonpareil reports that Prime Minister Winstonen and Anthony Eden will arrive in the United States in a few days. The piece warns them to decide on decisive action and hints that future U S help depends on changes in their approach.
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Winstonen
Anthony Eden
United States
McCarthy Revenge Technique Targets Senators and Media
Drew Pearson details a pattern of aggressive investigations led by Senator McCarthy and a small circle aimed at silencing critics. The piece cites cases against Hensel, Struve, Time magazine, and various editors, accusing them of feeding a private funded attack using government power.
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Russell Wiggins
Washington Post
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Herb Block
The
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John Steele
United Press
The Saturday Evening Reflections by Lael W. Hill
A short poem fragment describes a treacherous wind returning and buds quivering. A pale sun gilds a west wall while vines shiver and a cat curls, eyes green, amidst a quiet domestic scene attributed to Lael W. Hill in a Saturday evening setting.
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