Congressmen Blamed for Stupor by Washington Social Circuit
Washington reports quote Rep. Asher Burdick of North Dakota blaming endless social rounds for Congress members' fatigue and daze. He describes a night after night dinner treadmill from 7 p.m. to post-meal overindulgence and sleep deprivation affecting public business.
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Asher Burdick
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Senate
Burdick
Congress
North Dakota
Indolent congressmen and restless sleep described in satire
A satirical narrative portrays a congressman delaying meals and staying put for weeks. He wakes briefly to a new assignment as his secretary schedules another party for the night. The piece ironizes how prolonged idleness leaves members in a dreamlike state and unable to think.
Truman Passes Greece Turkey Trip Over Timing
Washington reports poor timing and lingering ill will kept former President Truman from joining the Eisenhower administration on a Greece and Turkey visit. Secretary Dulles first invited Truman in February. Truman replied February 16 that he could not go due to late notice and other commitments, signaling stalled reconciliation efforts.
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Turkey
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Florida
Dulles
State Department
Harry S. Truman
Two Out on Bond In Bombings Linked to Klan
Two white men James York and Henry Alexander held on bond over charges for the January 10 bombing of Rev Ralph Abernathy home in Montgomery Alabama. York identified in Klan regalia photo linked to the case. Bonded on additional January 27 taxi stand bombing and related indictments.
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James York
Henry Alexander
M. S. Butler
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Ralph D. Abernathy
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Raymond Britt
Sonny Livingston
Britt
Nancy Hale Stars in Boom Town Padre at Crossroads
Nancy Hale headlines the Crossroads program Boom town Padre airing Friday at 7 30 PM on Channel 9.
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Nancy Hale
Crossroads
Channel 9
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