Red Cross Hungarian Relief Follows United Fund Actions
The Red Cross relief effort for Hungary met in Tuscaloosa with no special appeal after the United Fund board directed actions. Morgan County allowed Red Cross to request relief funds due to an under subscription, while Tuscaloosa County budget was over subscribed.
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Red Cross
Tuscaloosa
United Fund Board of Directors
Morgan County
United Fund
Tuscaloosa County
Alabama Industry Drive: Board Formation and National Competition
The speaker notes Alabama created an Industrial Development Board in the last session and urges patience as Alabama competes with 47 other states. He cites Pennsylvania’s $12,446,000 budget for industrial development activities and warns that states nationwide are actively pursuing industry to aid municipalities.
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Alabama
Pennsylvania Department of Commerce
Water Resources Commission urged for Alabama study plan
The piece backs Gov. James E. Folsom in proposing an Alabama Water Resources Commission to guide river and stream use for industry. It calls for statewide water studies to map underground resources for municipalities off rivers and for irrigation, urging Morgan County and Decatur to push a county survey by July 1957.
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James E. Folsom
Alabama Water Resources Commission
Alabama
Decatur
Morgan
Morgan County
No Santa Claus for them prompts praise of aid system
The Carson family case shows a Jacksonville mother abandoning three children in New York seeking to avoid Santa Claus. The piece defends Americans’ generosity, notes agencies would have helped, and predicts a supportive outcome for the children.
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Santa Claus
The
Salvation Army
New York
Grand Central Station
Jacksonville
Fla
New York City
Submarine Jam Theory Looms Over Florida Missile Tests
WASHINGTON report suggests Soviet subs near Florida coast may jam US missiles with electronic countermeasures. Patrick Air Force Base records numerous misfiring Snark missiles blamed on mechanical faults or unexplained electronic interference. This fuels concern over redirection of missiles and potential testing by Russia.
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Washington
Florida
Patrick Air Force Base
Fla
Atlantic
Patrick
Russia
Air
Embassy heckles greet Nehru rival in Washington
Pakistan Embassy staff greeted Indian Prime Minister Nehru's rival in Washington with loud heckling during a formal reception. The incident echoed diplomatic tensions as attendees attempted to maintain decorum despite the disruption.
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Pakistan
Nehru
Washington
Paying the Price for Real Promotion and Character
A column by Arlie B. Davidson argues against the "something for nothing" mindset. It cites a New York chaplain's finding that gambling often leads to embezzlement and crime, urging readers to choose long hours, study, and self-denial to gain lasting success and peace of mind.
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King’s County
New York
Florida boom fuels real estate frenzy and perilous dreams
Boyle notes Florida, booming beyond the U.S. trend, draws 10,000 tourists daily and 3,000–4,000 new families monthly. While many become millionaires or memory millionaires, some mourn missed chances as land prices surge. Farming wanes as housing projects yield quicker profits amid a Miami growth boom.
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Hal Boyle
Miami
Florida
Everglades
Coal Dominates West Germany’s 1956 Dry Cargo Imports
In 1956 coal accounted for forty percent of West Germany’s total dry cargo imports. The data point highlights coal’s prominence in postwar German trade patterns. WANT ADS GET RESULTS.
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West Germany
Eisenhower Aides Urge GOP Rally on Civil Rights
Herman Edelsberg pushes Senate Republicans to abandon the southern Democrats and back Eisenhower’s civil rights program next year. Joe Farland may run for Senate. Stand Up and Be Counted aids Hungarian refugees. Arthur Murray studios donate two hours pay. Washington police borrow pickpockets for inauguration protection. Democrats upset over State of the Union preview at the White House.
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George Henry Coppers
National Biscuit Company
Ike
Coppers
Justice Department
Palace Guard
Francis Walter
Eisenhower
Walter
White House
Nixon
Joe Adams
Civil Aeronautics Board
CAB
James Durfee
GOP
Len Hall
Wilton Persons
Augusta
Adams
Sherman Adams
Sinclair Weeks
Herman Edelsberg
Washington
Anti-Defamation League
Bee
Senate
Bill Knowland
Edelsberg
Knowland
Camp Kilmer
N. J
United van Lines
Drew Pearson
Europe
Arthur Murray Studios
Ethel Fistere
Joe Farland
Herbert Hoover
State Department
West Virginia
Air Force to test 1500-mile missile next month
The Air Force plans a test launch of its first 1500 mile missile next month while Russia possesses several dozen intermediate missiles capable of 700 to 1500 miles at supersonic speed. Naval intelligence reports two underwater launchable guided missiles with 150 mile range. British leaders fear Premier Bulganin may act on threats over Egypt.
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Russia
Bulganin
Britain
Egypt
Bell Syndicate
Smithsonian Finds In Washington DC A Fabulous Bicycle Collection
The Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC houses a notable early American bicycle collection highlighting historic models and development. The exhibit showcases vintage frames components and designs that shaped cycling history.
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The
Smithsonian Institute
Washington D.C
Global steel output and postwar economic power
The article argues real power lies in steel production led by the United States at about 117 million tons annually, with Soviet Russia second and Britain third. West Germany’s industry, including the Volkswagen surpassing a million units, dominates Europe alongside strong foreign trade, while Japan’s balance of trade hinges on access to Manchuria, China, and Siberia.
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United States
Soviet Russia
Great Britain
West Germany
Germany
West
East Germany
France
Volkswagen
Europe
Japan
Manchuria
Red China
Siberia
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Decatur Daily
Bama
Tennessee Valley Printing Co., Inc
W. R. Shelton
Associated Press
MAIL
RFC
Jesus Christ
W. Emory Hartman
Columbus, Ohio
Bexley Methodist Church
National Council of Churches
Water Resources Commission
Jack Anderson
United Nations
Kashmir
India
Formosa Strait
Formosa
By Arlie B. Davidson
Davidson
Boyle
Oklahoma
Florida Keys
Pentagon Pipeline
Is E. Sokolsky
Citizens Bank of
Hartselle
Morgan County National Bank
State National Bank
Falkville
Members
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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