Hayward Police Commended In National Traffic Safety Study
A National Safety Council report lauds Hayward police for steady traffic safety progress and a top national ranking among 467 cities of similar size. Chief George Forth and the reserve force are credited, with radar use and a traffic engineer easing hazards in Southern Alameda County's growing hub.
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National Safety Council
Hayward
Police
Alameda County
George Forth
Of Doctors and Second Terms for President Eisenhower
The piece examines Ike's heart attack recovery and the likelihood he may not seek a second term. It notes past presidents who served one term, those who sought but failed, and those who did not run. It discusses health, popularity, and GOP dynamics shaping a potential retirement decision.
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Eisenhower
Ike
United States
Adamses
van Buren
Benjamin Harrison
Taft
Hoover
Fillmore
Pierce
Arihir
Tyler
Polk
Buchanan
Johnson
Hayes
Marek Ayil
Pennsylvania
Detroit
California
Army Outvoted on Defense Policy Sparks 1957 Shift
Eisenhower and top military advisers frame a 1957 defense budget aiming for a 30 day sudden death decision in any World War III. The plan marks a shift toward air and atomic power led by Admiral Radford and Gen LeMay, diminishing needs for long build ups, with rapid decisive victory as the goal.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Arthur W. Radford
Spint_Chiefs of Staff
Curtis LeMay
Strategic Air’ Command
Gettysburg
Gettysburg decision shapes 1957 US arms budget focus
The plan targets air to ground forces and modern weapons. Concentrating 34.5 billion dollars for 1957 on atomic and intercontinental missiles, jet bombers, and fighters, with less emphasis on traditional artillery and rifles. Readiness emphasizes rapid, decisive action and deterrence against Russia and Asia, while avoiding nuclear use unless provoked.
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U.S
Canada
Russia
Korea
Indo-China
World Leaders Comment on Atomic Era and Peace
In Washington and New York voices weigh the nuclear era. General Maxwell Taylor warns USSR gains in atomic capability threaten general war outcomes. British Minister Anthony Nutting notes caution on Soviet aims. Treasury Secretary Humphrey pledges budget balance despite signs. Uruguay's Luis Batlle Berres extols peace when nations govern themselves.
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Washington
Army
Maxwell Taylor
Ussr
U. S
New York
Anthony Nutting
Soviet Union
Congressional Quiz Reveals Lobbyist Levels 1955
A Congressional Quarterly summary shows 348 registered lobby groups and individuals in 1955, with 731 in 1947 the peak year. The quiz covers lobbyist activity, private laws, primaries plans for 1956, civil rights, and committee openness.
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Congress
Congressional Quarterly
Cuba
United States
Plucking the Goose Includes Taxation Talk in Sacramento
Sacramento report covers Paul R. Leake of Woodland addressing city and county officials on state board of equalization actions. He warns against preferential tax treatment and urges uniform assessments tied to market value, criticizing local governments for inequities and noting court upholds on increases while underlying county variances persist.
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H.C. MacArthur
Sacramento
INS
Paul R. Leake
State Board of Equalization
Woodland
Leake
Board of Equalization
Appar Hs
Yale
Adams Kefauver duel shines in 1956 primary push
Washington reports White House secretary Sherman Adams backs a Dwinell led slate of Eisenhower delegates for New Hampshire March 13. Senator Estes Kefauver plans nine state primaries with campaign manager Donahue, while a Bridges Knowland ticket could clash with Adams for national control.
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Washington
White House
Sherman Adams
Estes Kefauger
Adams
Lane Dwinell
Eisenhower
New Hampshire
Estes Kefauver Ig
Josep
Jiggs
Donahue
District of Columbia
Truman
Kefduver
Kefauver
Adlai Steven
Adems
Norris Colton
N-H
San Francisco
Cotton
Tennessean
Kefauge
California
Minnesota
Stevenson
Wisconsin
Florida
Ohio
Nebraska
Oregon
William Roberts
A. Bradley Eben
Chicago
Dwinell
Mixon
Brownell
Leonard Hall
Styles Bridges
M. H
Senate
Bridges
William Knowland
Ranger Eugene Burns Helps Birds During Winter
Winter brings bird food shortages that threaten wild birds. Mrs. A S R of Pittsburgh urges action. feeding tips include cracked corn seeds suet and peanut butter for variety. Provide water grit in basins and mirror to attract birds. use safe enclosures and consider humane actions against stray cats.
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Mrs. A. S. R
Pittsburgh
Eugene Burnay
Sweet Revenge in Holly Wood Fable
In early Hollywood, writer Nunnanly Johnson clashed with directors over script liberties. He later became a producer and, after a director altered his scene, calmly reminded him to “follow the script to the jetti.” It was a quiet, satisfying act of revenge.
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Holly Wood
Nunnanly Johnson
Johnson
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Fuure
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David Lawrence
Us, News and World Report
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Mabel
Osgood
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George M. Humphrey
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Luis Batlle Berres
Arc Nie
Capitol
Illinois
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Congressional Committee
House
Prohibition
National Prohibition Party
Enoch A. Holtwiclk
Greenville
Herbert C. Holdridge
West Point
Joint Committee
GOP
Jose Figueres
Hoh-sey
By Willis Forbes
Robert Allen
Ranger Eugene Burns
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