Beating Budget Cuts End Alameda Alcohol Clinic Plan
California lawmakers slashed the Alcohol Rehabilitation Commission budget from 532000 to 220000, eliminating funds for an Alameda county alcoholism clinic. The article argues the cut ignores the large statewide problem, with an estimated 125000 alcoholics and 375009 in temperate drinkers, calling the move penny wise and dollar foolish.
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California Alcohol Rehabilitation Commission
Alameda County
California
Supervisor's Association
Guatemala's Year of Progress amid Blows and Debates
The article reviews Guatemala's Civil Strife and a year of democratic recovery. It notes a $45,000,000 debt left by the previous Communist government, two coup attempts, and the Castilla administration preserving farmers and workers while moving toward a balanced budget and stable currency. The United States faced criticism for its role yet supported the regime’s democratic trajectory.
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Guatemala
Mexico
United States
Presiden Castilla
Russian peace offensive seen as sham and delusion
Roy Tucker argues the Kremlin’s peace offensive is a sham and that Western allies relax defense, citing Congress cutting armed forces, weak responses from White House and Pentagon, and reluctance of Britain France Canada to reinforce Formosa defenses. He notes Austrian treaty as Moscow ploy and anticipates Ike summit with the Reds.
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Kremlin
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Formosa
London
Paris
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Eisenhower
Neral Matthew B. Ridgyetiring
Carl Vinson
Georgia
House Armed Services Committee
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House
White House
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Germany
U.S
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Yugoslavia
Greece
Turkey
Vienna
Russia
Austria
Britain
France
Senate
Anthony Eden
Ike
President Allen recalls prayer guiding key policy decisions
A White House portrait portrays President Eisenhower seeking divine guidance before pivotal choices. The account, by Freg A. Seaton, notes Eisenhower prayed in the office during a moment that could affect Far East peace. Seaton defends the President against church-going accusations as unfounded.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Freg A. Seaton
White House
Pri
Nebraska
Senate
Seaton
Far East
Congress Talks Bigger Social Security Reforms
Congressional Quarterly reports ongoing efforts to liberalize Social Security ahead of 1956, with 1954 revisions on earnings bases and benefits under review. Proposals seek earlier eligibility, spouse and widow access, and possible pay-as-you-go shifts, while hearings and timing shape action plans.
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Congressional Quarterly
Congress
Washington,cqi
John D.dingell
Mich
Wilbur D. Mills
Jere Copper
D-Tenn
House
Ways and Means Committee
Jts
Dad
Cncept
OASI
Ranger Eugene Burns- Making Friends With Wild Animals
In Sweden I share advice on gently befriending wild animals through patience, consistent rendezvous points near shrubs or shelter, and daily visits with respectful vocal tone. Start with a predictable location, observe from cover, and pair food with calm, attentive behavior to earn trust.
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Ranger Eugene Burns
Stockholm
Sweden
Norway
Denmark
TSA
Eugene Burns
Kids in the Capitol trips draw lawmakers to study the Sacramento visits
The 1985 legislative session spurred private debates on youths visiting Sacramento to see the Capitol. A committee proposed guided tours, noting most students are too young to grasp politics. A Oakland school used quizzes to critique civics lessons, while critics warn costs rise as trips continue, funded by taxpayers.
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CNS
State Capitol
Oakland
Younister
Oas
Powwers
Coodwin
Assembly
Mr. Lincon
Wong
Famous Fables and Pension Tales in Old Snippets
A blended item recalls Bobo Newsom facing the Philadelphia Athletics as the St. Louis Browns’ pitcher endures a rough seventh inning in a 6-0 game. The second anecdote notes English poet Thomas Hood receiving a pension on death, with a quip about a wife and the pen.
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Bote Newsom
Philadelphia Athletics
A's
Brownies
St.Louis
Newsom
Bobo
Thomax Hood
Hood
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