Editorial on federal information practices and press officers
The piece argues for a comprehensive apolitical study of government information work. It cites Robert Ramspeck calling for disclosure while protecting security and questions whether press officers function as propagandists for their departments. It urges an Eisenhower era reevaluation of information norms.
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Washington
Robert Ramspeck
U. S. Civil Service Commission
State Department
Atomic Energy Commission
Interior Department
Ramspeck
Eisenhower
New Administration Faces Sharp Labor Clash Over Union Shop
Washington awaits early spring contract talks across industries including electrical, rubber, textile, meat packing, shipbuilding, paper, and utilities. Analysts foresee a sharp labor management clash, possible major strikes, and a push by unions to secure stronger union shop rights while industry bets on a pro-management federal stance.
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Wvashington
NEA
Washington
Ike
Labor
General Electric
Douglas
Lockheed
Carmen
Cotton crop forecast set at 15 038 000 bales for 1959
The Agriculture Department fixed the 1959 U S cotton crop at 15 038 000 bales up 133 000 from last month s forecast. It compares with last year s 15 144 000 and the 10 year average of 01 775 000 bales.
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Washington
Dec
Agriculture Department
Demo Party Plans Revitalization Before Election
The chairman of the Democratic party stated in Montgomery that the organization will be revitalized and reorganized before the upcoming election. He said the party will be strengthened from top to bottom while out of power, aiming for a new look and a broader Southern alignments strategy.
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Demo Party
Montgomery
Stephen Mitchell
Alabama
Bothmer
Democrat
Northy
Franklin Roosevelt
Cates
Bonham Notes and Local Figures in 1910
Mrs J Lee and daughter Miss Gertrude and Mrs Fannie Dunn return to Ravenna from a family visit. Dr J S Spikes departs for Dallas on business. Mrs J J Cameron of Telephone travels to Dallas to see her daughter. J W Gross and son go to Hon ey Grove. Roscoe Penwell arrives from Oklahoma and leaves for San Antonio. Macabee officers elect TT Ro Thornton post commander and Charles Lindsey commander with a slate including Dudley Galbraith and others.
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J. . Lee
Gertrude
Fannie Dunn
Ravenna
J. S. Spikes
Dallas
J. J. Cameron
J. W. Gross and Son
Honey Grove
Roscoe Penwell
Oklahoma
San Antonio
Texas
Maccabee
TT Ro Thornton
Charles Lindsey
Dudley Galbraith
H. S. Collett
AS. Norwood
W W Newton
Guido Mann
Ben Johnson
Charles Ball
Dink Sparger
Sentinel
W. B. Hardy
Woodward resigns as chairman of UT board of regents
Dudley K. Woodward of Dallas resigns as chairman of the University of Texas board of regents effective December 31 after eight years in the post. Midlands attorney Tom Sealy is named to succeed him while Woodward remains on the board to attend to personal affairs in Austin.
Tragedy in Mexico City Theater Stampede
In Llacaderra near Mexico City, fourteen people including several small children were killed when a cigarette set fire to paper in the balcony caused smoke and a panic. The crowd pressed toward exits and many were pushed from the balcony into a dense crush below.
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Mexico City
Llacaderra
Mexico
Campaign Finance ISO in Final Week
In Dallas Texas the Texas United Defense Fund Committee reports progress toward a 740806 goal to fund USO services. With 675000 raised through United Funds Community Chest and county campaigns about 66000 remains to be pledged.
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Dallas
Texas
Texas United Defense Fund Committee
USO
R. R. Gilbert
United Funds
Gilbert
Jet pilot Ira Potter describes cockpit gear in Korea
First Lieutenant Ira Potter of Fort Worth Texas details the heavy gear required to fly a jet into MIG Alley in Korea. Potter says he straps a radio and fountain pen to his body and wears the aircraft as part of the effort against Red MIG-15 fighters while Ike Eisenhower observes.
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Sihoul
Korea
Eisenhower
Ira Potter
Ort Worth Texas
Porter
Dog Owners Urged to Keep Dogs Leashed for Rabies Control
Galveston reports a rabies outbreak with nine people infected after dog bites or scratches. The Texas Livestock Sanitary Commission imposes a five point emergency quarantine until further notice requiring vaccination and confinement. 42 dogs killed at the city pound amid the outbreak and beaches may face roaming rabid dogs this summer per Health Department official Kenneth Young.
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Galveston
Texas Livestock Sanitary Commission
Duval Davidson
Kenneth S. Young
State Health Department
Carpenter Burns to Death in Dallas
Dallas carpenter Douglas Cope was burned to death early today when his house collapsed as firefighters arrived. Sheriff officials say he was found in his bed amid wreckage, with only the springs remaining of the bed after the blaze.
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Dallas
Douglas Cope
Sheriff's Department
Cope
Notice to the Public and Policy Disclosure
Bonham Daily Favorite publishes from Bonham Texas under Onham Publishing Co. Frank Stewart serves as president and publisher. The paper welcomes corrections if any reflection harms a firm individual or corporation and notes United Press news dispatches remain exclusively theirs for publication and credit.
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Onham Publishing
Ine Bonham, Texas
Frank Stewart
United Press
Farm Groups Ready to Unite for Foreign Trade Fight
The three largest U S farm organizations plan to join forces when Congress convenes in January to secure agriculture’s share of world trade. They will push renewal of the reciprocal trade act and oppose import restrictions while seeking new export opportunities and farm program protections.
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Washington, Dec
Republian Congres
Atean Farm
Batre Au Federatier
Union Indiesite
Gothilion
Renethi
Beth
Trent
Amece Hi Peretesen
Ommis
Israeli Minister Expelled by Czechoslovakia
The Prague government ordered the expulsion of Israel’s minister amid purges tied to a purge trial. The move follows pressure from the Communist regime and targets officials including the Israeli envoy, with unspecified immediate diplomatic actions announced.
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Czechoslovakia
Vieenna
Austraia
Prague Radie
Cachoslovakia
Xpen of
Israel
Kobeoss
FBI Joins Search For Kidnappers Near Carlsbad
The report says an armed trio abducted Thompson near Odeo then drove across the New Mexico line toward Malaga. The men robbed him and dumped him from a vehicle before escaping with the victim.
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Qoyiessa
FBI
Carlsbad
Odes
Malaga
Thompson
Red River Philosopher Proposes Easier Money System
In a casual column, the Red River Philosopher on his farm reflects on Christmas shopping at the land market and questions why people chase money. He describes money’s shrinking value yet notes many still spend, pondering an easier path to profits without hard labor. He contrasts traditional effort with a desire for an effortless system.
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Red River
Texas
Tem
Europe
U S Says It Will Not Interfere With Oil Moves From Iran
The United States announces no interference with American firms moving oil from Iran amid postwar claims. Washington affirms no reversal of prior policy toward Iran and Anglo Iranian relations, noting no government action to disrupt market efforts or property matters in Britain or Iran.
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U.S
Tran
Washington
United States
Great Britain
Ted
Tad Oyone
Seerdorn
Ewing Questioned Over World Travel Trip Costs
Washington reports indicate Comptroller General Lindsay Warren faced criticism from Representative H A Gross a Republican who blasted Ewing for what he called a final “fing a rush travel orgy at the taxpayer’s expense.” The Security Agency defends the trip saying it was for attending Social causes.
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Washington
Cenral Lindsay Warreoooha
Otrip Bs
H. Amo
Gross
Ewing
Nense
Sorial
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