Editorial on Robeson passport ruling and freedom
An editorial argues the State Department’s refusal to renew Paul Robeson’s passport for not signing a non Communist affidavit amounts to thought control. It contends the ruling aids Soviet propaganda and urges reinstatement of his passport, asserting constitutional rights depend on national liberty.
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Inger Paul Robeson
United States State Department
U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals
State Department
Robeson
Supreme Court of Appeals
Russia
United States
State’ Department
Cure For Mysterious Ailment Says GOK Seminar
In a guest editorial a California Medical Association speaker notes a spring illness labeled GOK or Yoo Yoo by doctors, a mysterious affliction with no known cause or diagnosis. The piece hints at a cure beyond pills, while comparing public safety concerns about licenses for dangerous devices amid an arrest on parole.
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California Medical Assa
Gosh
California
Atlanta Constitution
Licenses Granted Amid Casual Vehicle Crime Question
The State questions for driving licenses focus only on motor vehicle crime history. The Keystone Automobile Club suggests this casual approach may affect license standards as questions ignore morals and broader conduct.
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Keystone Automobile Club
Total Loss Jazz Blames Washboard Shortage in Detroit
A Detroit report claims jazz maestro Turk Murphy struggles as washboards vanish, hindering performances and symbolizing automation's impact on culture. The piece notes jugs, combs, and saws survive as primitive rhythms, while fewer youths learn these basics, sparking a hopeful irony for civilization.
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Detroit
Turk Murphy
Cain
Be Kind to Animals Week Calls for Daily Compassion
Letter from Grace Black describes a white dog frantically chasing a car along the boulevard. She urges Gazette readers to show daily kindness to animals, fearing the pet’s danger as traffic swirls by and noting the town observes Be Kind to Animals Week.
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Gazette
Grace Black
Inez Rebb opposes alcohol in flight but not on ground
In a Gazette excerpt Inez Rebb voices opposition to placing beverage alcohol in human containers on airplanes during sailing on the Blue Riverhead, while suggesting it may be acceptable on ground level. The piece attributes concerns about alcohol contributing to wrecks and deaths on highways versus airplane crashes.
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Gazett
Inez Rebb
Blue Riverhead
Susie
Voters Warn of Deception After Election Results
A reader claims they voted for W. W. Alexander on June 5 and warns others that the campaign was a sham. They vow to expose Billy’s actions for four years, noting early signs of a rigged outcome and promising to keep the public informed.
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the Gazette
W. W. Alexander
Billy
W. W
Tim
Must Ike Run Again for the Nation or Ike the Man?
Inez Robb argues the public cares more about Ike Eisenhower the man than his potential to win a second term. She contends the press fixates on political implications of his illness, not his health, and urges giving him the choice to decide between 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue and Gettysburg without pressure to renominate.
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Eisenhower
Loue
Teevée
New York Times
Ike
Pennsylvania “Ave
Gettysburg
the Gazette
Advertising by contractors fuels defense publicity budget drain
Washington reports that Army Navy and Air Force contractors buy ads to promote services, shielding propaganda from Pentagon limits. In 1954 Air Force ads totaled 2.35 million, Navy 1.35 million plus 335 thousand for Marine Corp, Army 249 thousand. Major contractors listed include United Aircraft Borg Warner Douglas and Boeing, among others. Ex congressman Norris Poulson sparked a Mexican narcotics dispute with a consul over VIP treatment for a Times reporter, leading to an official protest and later reconciliation in Washington.
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Washington
Pentagon
Armed Services
Army
Navy
Air Force
Connecticut
GOP
Pat’ Patterson
Horsa Armed Services Committee
Marine Corps
Air Force Assn
Navy League
Pederson
United Aircraft Corp
Borg-Warner Corp
Douglas Aircraft Co
Boeing Airplane Co
General Electric
Grumman Aircraft Engine Corp
Lockheed Aircraft Corp
General Dynamics Corp
Norris Poulson
Los Angeles
California
Poulson
Adolfo G. Dominguez
Carleton Williams
Los Angeles Times
Mexico City
Williams
City Hall
Dominguez
Manuel Tello
State’Department
Labor rackets and Ike’s push for union reform
An opinion piece discusses President Eisenhower and AFL CIO leader George Meany addressing labor racketeering. It notes Ike offered government aid for investigations, Meany plans to Belgium travel, and calls for internal ethical policing. The writer urges transparency and warns against political manipulation of labor reform.
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Eisenhower
Ellow
Rieselme
White’ House
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Meany
Federations
FBI
Justice Department
Treasury Department
Belgium
U. S
Europe
Afl-Cio High Council
Labor
AFL: Cio Executive Council
Sen
Militant Councilman MF Matheny fights for wholesome water
Local column notes Militant Councilman Mike Matheny gives notice to renew his battle against Elk River water contamination. He vows to press reforms at the next city council meeting as the water supply remains in a suspected sewer condition.
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Mike) Matheny
West Virginia Water Service Co
Elk River
All-American traits and the TV era in one mind
Sydney J Harris critiques American dual nature of kindness and rudeness. He cites loud radios in public spaces, movie theaters, beaches, and parks as a societal flaw, contrasting private rights with shared public manners. The piece also touches on TV trends, peer behavior, and a riff on national symbols and history.
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England
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Victor Riese
Riesel
Meet the Press
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Illinois
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Lyos
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John C. Blackwood
C. A. Ray
Donald
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Detroit Free Press
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Emakara
Soaper
Omaha World-Herald
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