Selling Also a Cure to Beat the Recession
President Eisenhower urged Americans to buy to lift the economy and some business leaders blame the recession on a lack of selling. Despite over five million unemployed, about 63 million work, many at regular pay with reduced hours. Banks hold large cash, yet auto sales falter and demand may depend on proactive salesmen and advertising rather than tax cuts or price drops.
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Eisenhower
Bridgeport
New York
Detroit
Japan
Germany
United States
Billio
Eastman Kodak
Bell & Howell
Uae
Lodge urges language teaching to avert war and aid diplomacy
Henry Cabot Lodge urges expanding foreign language education in U S schools to strengthen diplomacy. He cites Soviet multilingualism and low U S foreign language training, noting many high schools teach none and few students study a language beyond a year. He warns language skills prevent conflict and should be taught nationwide.
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Henry Cabot Lodge
U. N
Congress of L'Union St. Jean Baptiste d’Amerique
Lodge
Washington
Soviet Union
Asia
Africa
U. S
Federal R R Operation Again The Railroads' Financial Plight
The piece argues most U S railroads are in bad shape financially and seek federal aid. It questions subsidies or government operation, cites WWI federalization costs, and advocates regulatory reform, tax cuts, and businesslike practices rather than subsidies.
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Congress
United States
Treasury
Walker D. Hines
Secretary of the Treasury
W. G. McAdoo
Atlantic
President Eisenhower to visit Canada July 8 to 10
The White House announced the trip with Mrs Eisenhower to Ottawa from July 8 through 10. Secretary Dulles and Mrs Dukes accompany on an informal visit aimed at broad policy talks to strengthen ties with Canada, NATO ally and major trading partner.
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Eisenhower
John G. Diefenbaker
Canada
White House
Ottawa
Dulles
Dukes
U. S
NATO
Austria Cuts Third Tax Reduction and Economic Boom
The article argues United States should consider further tax cuts after Austria's third across the board reduction in four years. It cites rising tax takes despite lower rates, a 6 percent production gain in 1957, an expected 6 percent rise in early 1958, and credits Austria’s Marshall Plan aid and strong finance ministry. It warns deficits and inflation if tax cuts drive spending but urges study of Austria’s approach.
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Austria
United States
Britain
France
Russia
Treasury
Augipia
Institute of Economic Research
Almi
Kamitz
Reserve Officers to Meet on Monday in Fairfield
The executive board of the Reserve Officers Association Bridgeport chapter will meet Monday at 8 p.m. at the Army Reserve Training Center on High Street Fairfield. They will discuss a program and plans for the coming year. New officers include Lt Raymond A. MacMath president Capt Joseph V Agro executive vice president Lt Col Harold Schwede vice president in charge of program Lt Commander Robert Jackson vice president in charge of membership Major Jack Ravi secretary and Lt David Lessner treasurer.
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Reserve Officers Assn
Bridgeport
Army Reserve Training Center
High Street
Fairfield
Raymond A. MacMath
Joseph V. Agro
Harold Schwede
Robert Jackson
Jack Ravi
David Lessner
GOP Facing Cash Crunch Threatens House Bid 1958
The piece details Meade Alcorn and the Republican National Committee slashing 1958 campaign funds from 1,000,000 to 700,000 as donors hold back amid economic decline. It notes Simpson’s reduced budget, GOP hopes for a House majority fading without funds, and Democrats leveraging better financing and organized advocacy.
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Meade. Alcorn
Alcorn
Richard M. Simpson
Pennsylvania
Congressional Campaign Committee
Simpson
National Committee
White House
Jie
House
Rayburn
Democrats
GOP
Senate
IOP
Uose
Washington
NATO ministers weigh hopes and obstacles for a conference
AP analysis notes Khrushchev's cooled ardor and Moscow's red herrings as NATO ministers press for a conference. The piece argues the Kremlin wants talks only if they ease tension or gain leverage, while the West seeks German reunification and Arctic inspection to reassure allies. The outlook suggests the conference idea has momentum despite Soviet caution.
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NATO
Unit
Ardor Coos
Soviet Union
Moscow
France
Algeria
Germany
Britain
West
Khru ‘Shchev
Russia
United States
Arctic
UN Security Council
Kremlin
West Germany
Mutineer’s Kin From Pitcairn Attends New York Church Conclave
The great great great grandson of Fletcher Christian, Parkin Christian, 73, arrives in New York from Pitcairn Island for a Seventh day Adventist conference. He contrasts island life with Manhattan and notes religion fosters lawfulness. He wears sneakers in the city but would go barefoot at home.
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New York
Fletcher Christian
Pacific
Pit ‘Cairn Island
Parkin Christian
Pitcairn
Christian
Manhattan
Pitcairne Island
Captain Bligh
H. M.s.bounty
Dulles Pursues NATO Unity Amid Cold War Strains
Secretary of State Dulles travels to Copenhagen for NATO talks seeking greater European defense contributions amid pressure from allies. He aims to win support for 30 divisions under Norstad, though Western Europe may resist further force increases and missile-site approvals remain limited. The piece notes growing Soviet inroads in the Middle East and the broader East Asian alignment against the West, with Turkish Premier Menderes bolstering links across Baghdad Pact, SEATO, and Free China.
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Dulles
NATO
Copenhagen
Paris
United States
Soviet Union
North
Africa
Northern
Aern
Europe
France
Germany
Dukes
Middle
Far East
Middle East
Arab Republic
Nasser
Moscow
Soviet Empire
Iraq
Iran
Russia
Free World
Suez Canal
U.s.s.ri
Sukarno
Indonesia
Adnan Menderes
Taiwan
South Korea
Menderes
Seoul
Taipei
SEATO
China
Asia
Beach cleaning machine to sweep Hammonasset Beach
Hartford May 6 AP The State Park and Forest Commission will use an $18 000 beach picker machine this summer to clean Hammonasset beach scooping a five foot swath and filtering sand to remove debris.
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Hartford
State Park and Forest Commission
Hammonasset Beach
Florist Dictionary Guide Delivers Strong Plea in Weak Alibi Case
The piece presents a moment where a florist character becomes the focal point of a court style argument. It suggests a sharp plea to strengthen an otherwise fragile alibi, reflecting a humorous or satirical take typical of comic columns.
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Afl-Cio
J. M. Roberts
N.Y
Inside Foreign Affairs
Overseas Outlook
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American Industry
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Keystone Camera
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Argus
Sylvania Electric Products
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