Free Economy Boosts American Productivity Milestones
A Chamber of Commerce bulletin credits a free economy for half a century of rising productivity and living standards. It defines productivity as output per unit effort and cites factors like resources, science, competition, skilled labor, and the profit motive. The piece highlights private property, free markets, and contract sanctity as core incentives behind gains such as tire costs and lifespan improvements.
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Chamber of Commerce of
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America
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California State Fair celebrates postwar economic miracle
The piece highlights California's wartime production boost and postwar growth, noting the state fair's display of industry and progress. It frames California as resilient, with migration westward and home building surges continuing after World War II, culminating in a statewide fair showcase.
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Sacramento
California
Place
Pacific Coast
Soviet Bloc Tractors Trade Sparks Political Currents
McCarthy denials and Justice Department probes surface amid claims that East West exchange fuels redarmament shifts. Harald Stassen cites embargo loopholes and smuggling cases, while Peron seeks cultural ties with the Reds. Southern senators plot to back a new Democratic chairman as Eisenhower plans two Iowa campaign stops.
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Stasten
Reds
Blassen
Free World
Soviet Bloc
Italy
Finland
Sweden
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Czechoslovakia
Red China
Juan Peron
Russia
Argentina
Senate
Florida
Steve Mitchell
Lyndon Johnson
Tex
Richard Russell
Earl Clements
Mitchell
Leslie Biffle
Dixon-Yates
Chicapoan
Tvs-Atomic Commission
Styles Bridges
N.H
Congressional Record
Eisenhower
Iowa
State Fair
Massachusetts Republicans Hope to Boost Congressional Strength
Ray Tucker notes confidence among Massachusetts Republicans in boosting their Congressional strength at the November election. William H Heath provides context on independent voters, the state’s Democratic leanings, Herter’s governorship, Eisenhower popularity, and district boundaries shaping potential close contests across four districts.
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Massachusetts
Washington
Calvin Coolidge
Dwight Eisenhower
Paul A. Dever
Christian Herter
Eisenhower
Truman
Herter
3Rd Congress
Eisenhower Bats 646 On 1954 Legislative Program
Congressional Quarterly reports President Eisenhower batted 646 on his 1954 legislative program. Congress approved 150 of 232 requests, 64.7 percent, with 49 rejections and 33 stalled. White House tally shows 830 average with 54 approvals. Tax and farm measures dominated success, while labor reform stalled. Democratic leaders criticized the record as dismal.
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Congressional Quarterly Washington
Eisenhower
Congressional Quarterly
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White House
J Joseph R. McCarthy
Wis
GOP
Lincoln
Senate
House
William F. Knowland
Calif
Charles A. Halleck
India
San Rayburn
Tex
California ballot propositions on November 2
Henry MacArthur outlines Prop 17 diverting highway funds to parking facilities and Prop 18 expanding citizen rights for foreigners, Prop 19 altering judges’ status, Prop 20 extending county charter freeholder terms. Major clash centers Prop 4 over liquor control and Prop 4 pension boost to $100 monthly. notes support from CA associations and business groups.
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Sacramento
CNS
California State Automobile Association
Automobile Club of Southern California
California State Chamber of Commerce
United States
Freeholders
Board of Freeholders
Nen County
State Board of Equality
George McLain
Comradeship of Wild Animals Across Species
Ranger-Naturalist Eugene Burns describes surprising alliances between wild animals. Birds such as the honeyguide and cattle birds join predators like badgers and crocodiles in mutual aid. The oxpecker cleans large hosts, while the cowbird and other birds ride with cattle and large mammals.
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Africa
Rica
India
Law on Community Property in California
The column explains California community property law, noting spouses are separate persons yet share property acquired through labor. It covers management rights, consent for deeds or mortgages, and that only community personal property can be sold by the husband without the wife’s consent. It traces origins to Germany and notes state bar sponsorship.
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Germany
Spain
Mexico
State Bar of
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Gazette
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