Democrats gain seats reshape interim legislative balance
The piece notes Democratic gains in 1955 will boost House seats to 18 and Senate seats to six, granting two more places on the interim committee. It discusses past Republican changes reducing minority representation and argues the President would prefer a Senate on his side in a split congress, though both chambers on his side is ideal.
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House
Earl C. Fishbaugh, Jr
Shenandoah
Supreme Court
Strom Thurmond
South Carolina
Price Daniel
Texas
Republicrats
White House
Ike
Sen
Allen Bible
Nevada
Pat McCarran
Pat
Thurman Chatham
North Carolina
Chatham Blankets
G.O.P
Congress
William Dawson
Chicago
House of Representatives
McCarthy
Dawson
Carl Vinson
Georgia
Armed Services Committee
Dick Russell
Senate Armed Services
Ways and Means Committee
Jere Cooper
Tennessee
Benson
Eisenhower
Clarence Cannon
Missouri
House Appropriations
Dixon-Yates
Graham Barden
Percy Priest
Interstate Commerce Committee
House Labor and Education Committee
Washington
America
Democratic Party
Oregon
Morse
Committee On Government Operations
Wisconsin
Case
New Jersey
Senator McCarthy
Split control prospects in early returns for 84th Congress
Early returns suggested a possible split with Democrats ahead in the House and Republicans in the Senate. As recounted, the 84th Congress appeared poised for division, though re counts promised in close races could alter the balance.
Iowa Band debuts new marching unit at season opener
The University of Iowa unveiled a brand new marching band at the first football game of the year, impressing fans at halftime. The rebuilt ensemble, under a new director and cadence, contrasts with the old group and signals a renewed pride for Iowa.
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Banana
University of Iowa
Lowa
Cadence
H-Bomb Weather Fears From Old Farmer Almanac
Frederick C. Othman notes Robb Sagendorph of the Old Farmer's Almanac warns that H-bombs affect climate and weather. He predicts a severe winter with heavy snow, cold spells, and ash effects, tying future weather to atomic fallout and recalling 1815 disruptions.
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Washington
Winston Churchill
Robb Sagendorph
Old Farmer's Almanac
Dublin
N.H
Atomic Energy Commission
U. S. Weather Bureau
Sagendorph
Winston
Bank executive named Iowa state ABA vice-president
This Day Ten Years Ago in Marvin Selden, vice-president of Merchants National Bank Cedar Rapids, was appointed Iowa state vice-president of the American Bankers Association. Also noted are Rotary luncheon talks, Beechcraft display at the Cedar Rapids airport, and school district annexation plans in Cedar Rapids.
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Marvin R. Selden
Merchants National Bank
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
American Bankers Association
Robert Melsha
Tunney
Denver
Henry E. Haegg
Cedar Rapids Public Welfare Bureau
Linn County
Office of Civilian Defense
Rotary Club
Ray Anderson
The
Gazette
Agricultural Bureau
Chamber
Edgewood
Board of Education
Harrison
Cedar Rapids Tennis Association
Dempsy Jones
Chicago
J. M. Shields
Booster Club of the Peoples Church
E. O. Garrett
Mary Louise Buser
G.O.P. to push Ike run again in 1956 bid
Drew Pearson reports GOP pressure to draft Dwight Eisenhower for a 1956 run, with insiders predicting tough pressure, strategic staffing moves, and renewed attempts to bolster support while maintaining current tax and defense plans. The piece notes key players like Homer Ferguson and the influence of McCarthy, Dawson, Vinson, and Russell in shaping a reelect effort.
Stevenson Plays Coy After Democratic Election
The ALSOP analysis notes Stevenson's gains in Illinois governorship races and key endorsements, while him remaining cautious about a 1956 bid. It cites Meek, Douglas, Harriman, and Truman positions, with discussion of anti Stevenson factions and potential compromise choices. Stevenson reportedly plans to retire from active politics, focus on law and knitting, after a taxing campaign season.
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Muskie
Maine
Freeman
Minnesota
Leader
Pennsylvania
Ribicoff
Connecticut
Harriman
New York
Truman
Democratic Party
Democratic National Committee
Stephen Mitchell
Sen
Earle Clements
Kentucky
Allan Shivers
Texas
Clements
James Finnegan
Philadelphia
Adlai
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Time for a Recount Again
By Bugs Baer an opinion piece recalls recounts and political cycles. It argues campaigns repeat and offices may cycle through parties, urging patience and criticising self funding and cross-town transfers. It ends by urging a recount and noting eventual correction through larger mistakes.
Congressional encroachment worsens in Senate control fight
Washington notes point to a shaken balance as Senate control remains unsettled. Morse may need to desert Republicans to give Democrats the majority, while Case’s stance alters committee leadership and GOP unity. Democrats press probes into executive and judicial matters, raising alarms over interference with courts.
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Knowland and, If Re-Elected, Had Planned To Make “Fergy
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D-Mo
Langer
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