Almanac notes from 1959 history and quotes
The excerpt compiles dated almanac items from 1959 including a first quarter moon, planetary mentions Mercury and Venus, a list of historical dates such as 1911 secession and the Bryan resignation, World War I movements, a 1953 DC restaurant case on service to Black patrons, and a Thought for today attributed to William Jennings Bryan emphasizing moral resilience.
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Tennessee
Wiliam Jennings Bryan
Wilson
Syria
Airields
United States Supreme Court
District of Columbia
William’ Jennnings
Debate Over Strauss Put Aside In Senate Debate
Washington reports a bitter Senate debate over the nomination of Lewis J. Strauss as Commerce Secretary. Supporters and opponents were preparing for a possible long session with backers on both sides. a vote was not expected soon amid other congressional news and international events.
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Strauss
Senate
Washington
Commerce
Lewis J. Strauss
Hem
NATO
Atlantic Congress
London
Belt
Eisenhower
Congress
Fverest A. Dirksen
Jooks
Lake County
Wilkewses
House Space Committee
Defense
Wilfred J.mcneill
Larkin H.barinholl
State Department
China
Vicious and Violent Press Attack Alleges Abuse in City Journalism
A toPHy-American sues the lation Daily Mirror and 1st Bill, Connor for alleged vilification. The case cites a string of hostile phrases about a woman and a judge. a Milwaukee entertainer describes the articles as vicious and violent. A jury of 10 men and two women is involved, with the lawyer framing the attack as a severe misrepresentation in city journalism.
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Lation Daily Mirror
Connor
Mother Love
Charlie” Chapin
Benes
Fudge
Cmit
Coyote Valley Dam Dedicated in Ukiah Ceremony
The $18 million Coyote Valley Dam and flood control project was officially dedicated in Ukiah on a day-long celebration. The event traced plans from the 1937 Russian River floods to later proposals, highlighting the dam’s 16 foot height and the mile-long reservoir holding 70,000 acre feet of water. Rep. Clemel spoke on federal recreation stakes and government responsibility to develop the lake. Also noted were political changes in Siskiyou and Del Norte counties and party registration details surrounding local elections.
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Ukiah
UPI
Coyote Valley
Clemel
Registrar of Voters
Louis ‘Sbarhardery
Primari Nery
Cétiiier
Siskiyou
1- Norte
Democratic Party
Pocket alarm alerts drivers in Massapequa Park
A Massapequa Park concern developed an automatic pocket alarm device the size of a half dollar. It will alert drivers a few minutes before the parking time expires, reminding them to feed the meter or move the car.
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Massapequa Park
Hoover Urges National Crime Census For Crime Fight
Herbert Hoover proposes Congress task the Census Bureau with a national crime census to assist federal, state, and local agencies. He argues data from public records could expose crime trends, including teen crime, and aid reforms, using punch cards for storage.
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New York
UPI
Horbert Hoover
Congress
Census Bureau
Uing
Thes
Ot.ae
Tie
United States
Hoover
FEE
Mit
Aoover
Rockefeller To Stay Home
Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller declined an invitation to visit Oregon for its Centennial Exhibition and a Trade Fair breakfast meeting. The move keeps him focused on governing New York while Oregon’s new primary law raises his name as a potential presidential candidate for next May.
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Tarrytown
N.Y
Nelson Ai Rockefeller
Oregon
Trade Fair
Ovegton
Mark Hatfield
Rockefeller
Hatfield
New York
Modesto dem olition expert warns of buzzing package at Inca airport
A demolition expert described a buzzing package found at Inca airport containing a battery operated fingernail buffer. Local reports mixed with odd notes on a separate effort to promote legislation urging public support from postal supervisors. News from London Wolverhampton and Berlin briefs follow with varied incidents.
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Modesto
UPI
Inca
Monroe
National Assn. of Postal Supervisors
Adenauer Post Eyed By Erhard in West Germany Row
Bonn Germany UPI Economics Minister Ludwig Erhard reportedly opposed Adenauer’s chancellorship move and offered letters showing Adenauer sought the presidency. Adenauer chose to stay as chancellor provoking uproar among parties. Erhard said he would not contest and expressed quiet concern.
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Bonn
Germany
UPI
Ludgwig Erhard
Morrad Adenauer
West Germany
Erhard
Fron
Washington
Christian Democratic Party
Adenauer
Galirees
Adenauer jAdenauer
Adevatlee
Christian Democrats
Hurnabout
Christian Dengeraux
Socialist Party
Adenacher
Aly
Trailer Capital of Marlette Michigan
Marlette in Michigan is described as the Mobile Home Capital of the United States with more manufactured trailer homes produced here than in any other city.
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Marlette
Mich
United States
London Parks See Graham Sex Display Says Vigilant Critic
A chaotic report describes Graham condemning overemphasis on sex after crusades in Australia and New Zealand. He lashed London parks Hyde Green and St James as resembling bedrooms, prompting a press conference walk with Mrs Gratiiin. The discussion touched on ammonia leaks near a Milwaukee tank car and calls for codes balancing decorum with public safety. Scientists urged sampling to prevent violations and urged talks toward a test ban with Russia.
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London
Australia
New Zealand
Lontin
Milwaukee
Graham
Ieee
Rob
Amer
Sert Hamilton
Washington
United State
Jayne Mansfield
Calladte
Tome
Sodom
Gomorrah
Outlawing Nuclear Tests Talks Resume at Geneva
United States Britain and Russia renewed efforts to outlaw nuclear weapons tests in Geneva. U S Ambassador James Wadsworth and British Foreign Minister David Ormsby-Gore expected to press Soviet delegate Semyon Tsarapkin on renegotiated points as talks opened after a May 12 adjournment.
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Geneva
UPI
United States
Britain
Russia
U.S
James. Wadsworth
David Gumsby-Gore
Semyon Tsarapkin
Ammonia Spill Prompted Evacuation Warning
About 4,000 gallons of ammonia released into the air before capping by Fireman Russell Speck. Fire crews washed the area. several Germans felt ill but recovered. Hamilton warned that a longer release could have forced evacuations of the surrounding area.
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Russell Speck
Hamilton
Man Fatally Slashed by Boat Propeller on Lake Berryessa
Arthur Marin Wilford of Vallejo was killed on Sunday when slashed in the head and chest by the propeller of a outboard boat. His son Jack, 16, attempted to steer near him as Martin skied. A wave swept Martin under the craft and the 40 horsepower engine struck. He died instantly.
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Napa
UPS
Wilford
Arthur Marin
Vallejo
Jack
Martin
Berrycesa
New Versatile Aircraft Tests First Flight
Edwards AFB California reports the Dowik 16 completed its first flight test. The Army designates the craft as C24DA and touts its ability to hover and ascend vertically. Officials praise its barrel shaped tip power plants as a potential advantage over helicopters.
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Edwards “Afb
Calif
Traffic Toll Capes South Africa Roads
An average of seven people per day died in traffic accidents in the Union of South Africa last year. More South Africans were killed and wounded in such crashes than in all World War I combat.
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Cape
Town
Union of South’ Africa
Batista Goons Invade Cuban Embassy in Ciudad Yuitileo
UPI reports Batista followers attacked the Cuban embassy in Ciudad Yuitileo during a day of violence. Two people were killed and one wounded as guards and police tried to quell the assault, damaging the embassy and ejecting the rioters.
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Ciudad “Yiutileo
Dominican Republic
UPI
Relgee
Fulgencio Batista
Fnally
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