Space Agency Move Aims To Lead In Space Effort
The United States shifts to create a strong civilian space agency after Sputnik II sparks debate. House committee approves a bill aligned with Eisenhower to oversee non military space ventures, aiming to outpace the Soviet Union and move projects rapidly. The push stresses present needs over distant forecasts and outlines a path to leadership in space.
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United States
Space
Commission On Astronautics
House Space Committee
House
John W. McCormack
Massachusetts
Eisenhower
Soviet Union
Alaskans Back Statehood in Primary Returns
With Congress moving to vote on the Alaska statehood bill, the April 29 primary shows strong support for statehood. Republican Walter H. Peirce ran on an anti statehood platform, while incumbent Democrat E. L. Bartlett urged quick action, together reflecting broad public backing for Alaska joining the Union as the 49th state.
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Congress
Walter H. Peirce
Alaska
Mr. Peirce
E. L. Bartlett
Role of Government by Woodrow Wilson 1915
Government expresses the conscience of the people through rules that all must obey. If the government moves faster than public conscience it must be restrained, and if it moves slower it must be urged forward.
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Woodrow Wilson
Leaders of American industry urge self help to end recession
At an economic mobilization conference executives from General Electric Whirlpool Bell & Howell AT&T Corning Jewel Tea and others offered upbeat readings. They cited rising orders plans for large capital investments new domestic appliance ventures and job creation projections while urging wage restraint and aggressive marketing actions to revive growth.
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Ralph J. Cordiner
General Electric
Elisha Gray 2d
Whirlpool Corporation
Charles E. Percy
Bell & Howell Photographic Equipment
Frederick R. Kappel
American Telephone and Telegraph
Bell System
William C. Decker
Corning Glass Works
New Products
Consumer Products
Franklin J. Landing
Jewel Tea Company
Army unveils Strategic Army Corps ready for instant action
Since the Korean War the need for fire brigades grew, and the Army now has a Strategic Army Corps of 150 000 infantrymen and paratroopers ready at a moment's notice. Operated from Fort Bragg Fort Campbell Fort Riley and Fort Lewis the force can be flown anywhere instantly to quell trouble spots including a rapid Puerto Rico contingency during Venezuela tensions.
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Nixon
Venezuela
Puerto Rico
United States
Fort Bragg
N. C
Fort Campbell
Fort
New Englanders defend tomato-free clam chowder at Brussels Fair
From Kennebunkport to Bridgeport writers rally against tomato based chowder selling as New England clam chowder. The New England Council protests to the Brussels Fair authorities asserting true chowder comes from clams potatoes onions pork and cream.
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Kennebunkport
White River Junction
Gloucester
Bridgeport
New England
New England Council
Brussels Fair
Eisenhower speech on recession thrills and dismay
In New York on May 24 during a major economic policy talk, President Eisenhower faced overwhelming TV and radio coverage but left business leaders and the public puzzled. The address promised no clear recovery timing, hinted at tax changes without details, urged price and wage restraint, and urged bold business action to create new products and values, yet failed to deliver a solid program for accelerating growth.
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United States
New York
American Management Association
Eisenhower
Wall
Capitol Hill Democrats Rebel Over Tax Cut Pact
Rayburn Johnson and Treasury Secretary Anderson face dissent as lawmakers challenge a tax cut deal. Rebels argue the compromise weakens their political leverage for fall elections, noting some economic sense but fearing GOP gains if the economy improves. The split could curb expected congressional gains in the West and Midwest.
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Capitol Hill
Rayburn- Johnson
Treasury
Robert RB. Anderson
White House
J. P. Morgan & Co
George L. Meany
Afl-Cio
Analysts’ Views on U S Indonesia Ties Shift Significantly
AP analysis notes a rapid warming of U S Indonesia relations after Sukarno warned of fire and Red China aid. By May 21 Dulles signaled restraint and approval for rice sales, small arms licenses, and an adjustment toward Jakarta’s moderate premier Djunda. Observers cite rebel gains, non communist influence, and Moscow pressure as factors.
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Sukarno
United States
Indonesia
Red China
Jakarta
Djunda
Abraham Lincoln
Thomas Jefferson
U.S
Howard Jones
Dulles
Amerika
Washington
Moscow
Pelping
State Department
Bridgeport UN Group to Elect Officers at Meeting
The Bridgeport Association for the United Nations will elect officers at its annual meeting Wednesday at 6 15 p.m. in the Hitching Post. A slate will be presented by the nominating committee. Oscar A de Lima chairman of the board of the American Association of the United Nations will speak on The Control of Outer Space.
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Bridgeport Association For the United Nations
Hitching Post
Oscar A. deLima
American Association of the United Nations
Meg Still Loves Peter Townsend Says Tabloid
The Sunday Pictorial claims Princess Margaret remains deeply in love with Group Captain Peter Townsend. Audrey Whiting reports she would marry him or nobody, and Townsend remains the favorite date despite Buckingham Palace denying change since her 1955 vow. Townsend, 43, is divorced with two children from his previous marriage.
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London
Margaret
Peter Townsend
The
Sunday Pictorial
Palace
Audrey Whiting
Townsend
Buckingham Palace
Two UConn Juniors Join Phi Delta Kappa Chapter
In Storrs on May 25 two Fairfield County graduates and education students were initiated into the UConn chapter of Phi Delta Kappa. Seaman E. Haines of 127 Holmes Avenue Darien and Richard A. Wilkinson of Old Stamford Road New Canaan are named among the new initiates.
The United States Faces Global Tension and Aid Dilemma
Experienced observers argue that Soviet plots exist but are not sole cause of world turmoil. They say America's half hearted strength and policy makers' faith in cheap peace hinder clear show of force. The piece critiques overreliance on aid like the Marshall Plan and warns against forcing rapid industrialization on undeveloped nations.
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Uncle Sam
Moscow
Peiping
America
Pentagon
State Department
Germany
France
Britain
Italy
Japan
Africa
Asia
United States
Europe
India
Laos
Cambodia
Democratic Advisory Council blasts timid GOP foreign policy
The Democratic Advisory Council denounces the Eisenhower-Nixon policy as ineffective and calls for direct talks with the Russians, with allied consultation and a trusted secretary of state. The pamphlet urges increased Democratic majorities in the 1960 elections to lead U S abroad and win the presidency.
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Washington
Democratic Advisory Council
White House
Free World
U.S
Council
Dean Acheson
Democratic Party
Senate
House
Rish Boy Arrives for Heart Surgery in New York
Eight year old Timothy Donovan arrived by plane from Ireland en route to Minnesota for possible heart surgery. He traveled with Dr Mary O Callaghan from Cork and was taken to Jamaica Hospital Queens after landing at Idlewild following a long weather delay. The Mayo Clinic in Rochester is expected to treat him the next day.
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New York
Timothy Donovan
Ireland
Minnesota
Shannon
Boston
Idlewild
Jimothy
Mary O'Callaghan
St. Finbarr’s Hospital
County Cork
Jamaica Hospital
Queens
O'Callaghan
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
Minn
Nixon backs Knowland for California governor
Vice President Richard Nixon urged Californians to support William F. Knowland for governor in a Riverside rally telegram. Nixon praised Knowland as fit to lead California into a new era, noting the senator will resign to run for a four year term.
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Washington
Richard M. Nixon
California
Senate
William F. Knowland
Nixon
Riverside
Calif
Knowland
Bill
Dick Nixon
South America
Lordship Volunteers Postpone Ceremony Parade
The Lordship Volunteer Fire Company memorial parade and exercises in Stratford were postponed due to rain. Frederick Kuhn, general chairman, announced the event will be held next Sunday at 2 p.m.
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the Lordship Volunteer Fire Company
Stratford
Frederick Kuhn
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