Tightening Up on Unions and Labor Legislation
The piece notes heightened regulation of union affairs via revised labor department forms requiring detailed financial disclosures. It cites potential public access, current law on filings with the secretary of labor, and possible legislative moves, amid broader questions of jurisdiction and policy. The author reflects on accountability and ends with a call for withdrawal of American troops from foreign soil.
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Department of Labor
Dave Beck
McClellan
Labor Department
Secretary of Labor
National Labor Relations Board
Mitchell
Congress
Labor Organization
Girard Case Grows More Complex Each Day
The Girard case becomes increasingly tangled as details accumulate. At present, observers find it hard to foresee a clear resolution or outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girard
Iowa Methodist Group Backs Fair Reapportionment
At its meeting the Iowa Des Moines Conference of the Methodist church went on record in favor of fair reapportionment of the legislature. The piece urges that fair representation is essential to our form of government and warns that loss of representation threatens democracy.
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Iowa-Des Moines
the Methodist Church
Sadowsky Led Education Board and Humane Society
Joseph Sadowsky served 12 years on the Linn County school board guiding a major expansion program and campaigned for humane society causes. He faced political opposition but remained steady and compassionate, earning respect for his welfare focus and leadership. He will be missed.
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Joseph Sadowsky
Board of Education
Linn County Humane Society
Sadowsky
The
Humane Society
National Humane Society
Mr. Sadowsky
Civil Rights Bill Breaks Coalition Opens Northern Rift
In Washington the Dixie Republican alliance frayed as Mississippi Congressman Bill Colmer and others pressed for deals to block civil rights measures. Senate talks centered on jury trial provisions with leaders like Lyndon Johnson seeking a compromise while Eastland courted votes for Hells Canyon dam.
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Washington
Mississippi
Bill Colmer
House
Congress
Roosevelt
Truman
Eisenhower
South
Colmer
Howard Smith
Virginia
Senate
Big Jim Eastland
Hells Canyon
Eastland
Jim Murray
Montana
Warren Magnuson
Joe O'Mahoney
Wyoming
Murray
Snake River
Magnuson
Lyndon Johnson
Congressman Smith
William Miller
Lockport
N.Y
Niagara Falls
Miller
Joe Martin
Massachusetts
Joe
Martin
White House
Sherman Adams
Comprehensive flood survey urged at city council meeting
A resolution calling for a comprehensive survey of flood damage prevention measures was introduced by Public Improvements Commissioner David L. Williams at a city council meeting. The report urged assessing urban risk, engineering options, and funding to mitigate future flood impacts.
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David L. Williams
Camp Huaga
Margaret Rockwell
New York
Dutch Levsen
Cleveland Indians
John Beck
Kids Baseball League
Ce Mar Acres
al Wagner
Legionnaires
Hanford Post
Air conditioning help for dust allergy and sinus issues
Dr. Joseph Mother advises humidity control and proper air filters to reduce dust exposure from a furnace and AC. He cautions that allergies to dust and ragweed pollen often persist, and suggests consulting a specialist for significant improvement. He notes orange juice allergy could trigger mouth sores in some individuals.
Ike Makes Gain in Congress
Washington reports President Eisenhower is regaining political prestige and winning key votes. Senate approval of a 3.6 billion foreign aid authorization, unanimous committee support for the atoms-for-peace treaty, and House votes shielding rights legislation signal growing influence despite lingering doubts and a 17 point drop in five months.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
Senate
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Knowland
United States
House
Gallup
Humphrey
White House
Court cripples congressional investigations in landmark ruling
The Supreme Court curtails congressional probes by requiring explicit legislative purpose for every question, threatening past and ongoing investigations into Communists, racketeers, and labor activity. Justice Clark cautions the ruling as unnecessary and unworkable, while cases on loyalty and the Smith Act stir nationwide consternation.
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Washington
U. S. Supreme Court
Senate
House
Supreme Court
America
Harding
Alger Hiss
House Committee On un-American Activities
McClellan
Arkansas
Kefauver
Tennessee
Eastland
Mississippi
Congress
Justice Clark
Judiciary
Grand Inquisitor
Clark
Warren
Frankfurter
Black
Douglas
Brennan
John Stewart Service
Service
Moscow
United States
Khrushy and Russian Roulette TV Dials Spark Opinion
The piece credits Khrushy with introducing a TV dial based Russian roulette concept. It likens old Moscow mule fare to one way travel pitches and notes a plebiscite style consensus praising the idea. The audience mix is described as cautious and gleeful, with playful, esoteric metaphors.
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Khrushy
Moscow
Priest of St Matthew's Cedar Rapids Reflects on Life and Faith
The Rt. Rev. Msgr. James D. Kearn recalls a Chicago childhood, singing with the Paulist choristers, and choosing the priesthood after college. He discusses his ministry at St Patrick's and St Matthew's, parish growth, dedication day thrills, daily duties, and limited leisure while sharing views on travel and reading.
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Clyde F. Tolson
Washington
Cedar Rapids
James W. Tolson
George Washington University
Dwight F. Davis
Frances Bednar
Mary Smreek
Wesley Memorial Hospital
Northwestern University
Msgr
James D. Kearn
St. Matthew's Catholic Church
First Avenue
Nashville, Tenn
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Lincoln
Helen Morse
Bever
Martha Hubbard
Jackson
Luella O’brien
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Riverside
Marvin Cramer
Agnes Walsh
Kenwood
Virginia Hammill
Mary Condon
Lena Ament
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Theodore Bornhoeft
Gene Carson
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Roscoe Drummond
Ike
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George Clark
By David Lawrence
Lawrence
Clark Is
Bugs” Baer
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Chicago
Loras College
Loras Choir
Father Lenihan
St. Patrick’s
Fairfax
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Paulist Choir
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