White House gifts run into the thousands
United Press International reports on the volume and variety of gifts received by U.S. presidents and their families. Gifts range from handiwork and food items to radios and luxury pieces, with policy to disclose substantial gifts and protect the presidents from publicity drawbacks.
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White House
Lyle C. Wilson
United Press
Washington
Merriman Smith
Bitch
Capital
United Press International
Pihith
Harry Truman
Ford Wille
Margaret
Eisenhower
James ©. Hagerty
Thompson Warns Against Quack Eye Doctors
Thompson warns rural residents about a revival of a con game promising cataract cures. He cites Michigan State Police reports and a National Better Business Bureau bulletin, detailing cases where two men posing as doctors used liquids and operations to swindle elderly victims, with payments ranging from 399 to 1750 dollars. Thompson urges prompt police notification of similar solicitations.
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W. T.bil Thomson
Childress Chamber of Commerce
Thompson
National Better Business Bureau
Michigan State Police
Middleton
Michigan
Political calendar lists candidates and officials in 30th district
The Childress Index publishes announced offices for July Democratic primary in the 30th Senatorial District with Andy Rogers of Childress and Karl Lovelady of Muleshoe as candidates. County offices include Democratic Chairman Bam Privitt and County Judge Leonard King, with other posts held by W. J. Clements, Wade Kimborough, Patrot Horleman, Ben Hardison, and local precinct appointments.
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Andy Rogers
Childress
Karl Lovelady
Muleshoe
Hungarian Revolt Leaders Executed by Soviet Order
Imre Nagy and Gen. Pal Maleter were executed within 20 months of the 1956 Hungarian uprising, likely by Moscow’s orders. The moves reflect a Communist crisis spanning Eastern Europe and China, drawing global condemnation and anti Soviet demonstrations. Dulles hinted at possible US military aid to Lebanon amid Arab Republic rebellion support. Cyprus offers limited self government to ease sovereignty disputes as tensions rise in Greece and Turkey over the island.
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Charles M. McCann
UPI
Imre Nagy
Pal Maleter
Russia
Red Army
Rus
Europe
China
Kremlin
Tito
Yugoslavia
Free World
Eisenhower
John Foster Dulles
Washington
United States
Lebanon
United Arab Republic
Nasser
Egypt
Syria - Yemen
Harald Macmillan
Cyprus
Greece
Turkey
Britain
Deeb
Macmillan plan raised as possible Cyprus settlement
The Greek Turkish Cypriot communities would govern themselves with a central council under the British governor. Delegates from Greece and Turkey would cooperate with the governor, and a seven year period could lead to a status change. The Khrushchev letter to Eisenhower spurred a US response publishing Moscow negotiations documents, interrupting the Moscow talks.
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Greece
Turkey
Nikita S. Khrushchev
Eisenhower
Khrushchevy
United States
Moscow
Andrei A Gromyko
Swimsuit lines shift with new chemise fashions
The swimsuit by Rose Marie Reid features horizontal stripes across the body with vertical stripes at the hip and edging along the square neckline. The design reflects a straight and narrow shape trend heading to the beach.
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Rose Marie Reid
Dogs test new canine comfort station at ASPCA
Twenty dogs were taken on a test run in New York of a $500 canine comfort station outside the ASPCA headquarters. Eighteen ignored the facilities while two used a nearby urch. In Richmond Virginia Sheriff Sherlock Holmes reported his automobile was stolen.
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New York
New
ASPCA
Richmond
Knowland weighs Adams fate amid policy concerns
Senator Knowland says the President and Adams should weigh whether Adams’ usefulness has been so hurt it harms policy. Eisenhower tells 4-H delegates he sees greater opportunities ahead for the youth. Cyprus governor Foot urges acceptance of Macmillan plan, calling partnership the only path to avert catastrophe.
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Washington
William F. Knowland
Calif
Sherman Adams
Adams
Eisenhower
Cyprus
Club Refuses To Let Hagerty Pay His Bill
White House secretary James C Hagerty confirmed a Tampa Tribune report that the Ponte Vedra Club at Jacksonville Beach refused to let him pay a 260 dollar 97 cent bill for himself and his wife for Jan 27 to Feb 1. He said he paid his golf fees and lessons, the club noting it never bills honored guests.
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Washington
UPI
White House
James C Hagerty
Florida
Hagerty
Tampa Tribune
Ponta Vedra
Jacksonville Beach
Lemaster
the Tribune
Mavhugh Courson
Ponte Vedra
Walkup Promoted to Private First Class in Okinawa
Troy E. Walkup son of Mr and Mrs Thomas E Walkup of Childress has been promoted to private first class in the U S Army on Okinawa. He serves in the U S Army Quartermaster Group as an engineer parts specialist in the group's HQ Detachment. Walking entered the Army in 1957 and trained at Fort Carson Colorado arriving in Okinawa in March 1958.
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Okinawa
Troy E. Walkup
Thomas E. Walkup
Avenue C Ne
Childress
U. S. Army Quartermaster Group
Walkup
Army
Fort Carson
Colo
Fort Belvoir
The Deerslayer and Snow White Playbill at Palace
Theater calendar lists Palace shows Friday and Saturday featuring The Deerslayer with Lex Barker Rita Moreno and Forrest Tucker and Snow White and Seven Dwarfs. Sunday and Monday offer I Married A Woman with George Gobel and Diana Dory. Tuesday to Thursday present The Tall Stranger with Joel McCrea and Virginia Mayo. Friday and Saturday Faithfully repeats Forty Guns with Barbara Stanwyck and Barry Sullivan. Car-Vu hosts The Ungarded Moment with Esther Williams and George Nader Friday and Saturday. The Mob with Brodric Crawford and Betty Buehler Sunday and Monday. High Flight with Ray Mulland Tuesday and Wednesday. Gun For A Coward with Fred McMurray Jeffrey Hunter and Janice Rule Thursday and Friday Mister Cory with Tony Curtis and Martha Hyer.
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Lex Barker
Rita Moreno
Forrest Tucker
Esther Williams
George Nader
Mob
Broderick Crawford
Betty Buehler
Ray Mulland
Fred Mcurray
Jeffrey Hunter
Janice Rule
Ami
Mister Cory
Tony Curtis
Martha Hyer
NC Men Named New President of Jaycees
Bob Cox a 31 year old father of four from Chapel Hill North Carolina was elected national president of the U S Junior Chamber of Commerce on the 15th ballot Clarence L Blasier a 24 year old from North Canton Ohio moved for unanimous approval of the North Carolina clothing store operator The motion passed as delegates roared their approval after a marathon session
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Los Angeles
UPI
Bob Cox
Chapel Hill
N.C
U.S
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Cox
Clarence L. Blasier
North Canton
Ohio
North Carolina
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Jud) Clements
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Tors and
Sargneran & Storage Rd
Acetylene
SID Holland CO
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Toh
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Avenue D. N. W
Poone
W. O. Stahi
Childress Lumber Company
Pioneer Home Builders
U. S. Pat
Nicosia
Hugh Foot
Harold Macmillan
Ernie Landrum
Western Auto Associate
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Childress Lumber Co
Tanemere
England
Western Auto
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AO Fr
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Mitchell-Goodwin
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