Value Of Boys' Clubs In Decatur And Morgan County
Discussion urges support for the local Boys Clubs of America as a solution to youth delinquency. It cites J Edgar Hoover’s views on character values and provides a case where a Boys Club reduced delinquency by 51.9% while citywide rates rose 61 percent. The speaker warns about rising juvenile arrests and frames Boys Clubs as essential for guiding youth toward honesty, responsibility, and lawful behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Morgan County
J. Edgar Hoover
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Boys’ Clubs of America
America
United States
Honover
Little Red School
Oas
FBI
B & Mation
Senator George Faces Disclosure On Gas Debate Gifts
The piece reports a disclosed incident involving Senator George and the White House connected to gifts tied to the natural gas fight. It notes a $2,500 donation to Senator Case who returned it, and a $5,000 gift linked to Howard B. Keck of Pearson, tied to Eisenhower dinner politics during the gas debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
NATO
George
White House
Francis Case
Howard B. Keck
Eisenhower
Senate
Case
Keck
Jore
Senate Veto Drama Ties Morality to Gas Bill Fight
The piece notes Eisenhower’s veto linked to Senate debate and raises questions about morality and campaign money influencing the decision. It mentions a Senate committee fearing disclosure of checks that could sway the veto, with political cost and rivalry evident in the debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Eisenhower
Case
Senate Committee
Living Today By Arlig Davidson Insight
A fragment discussing personal standards and social conformity. It contrasts individualism with communal norms and the option of living by God’s standard as a hopeful guiding measure. The text notes people are sometimes right and wrong, affecting how one chooses to align with others or higher principles.
Keck Gift to Sen Case Examined by Lobbying Committee
The article discusses a $2,500 offer to Senator Case and a $5,000 check dated Jan 10 1956 from the City Bank of Houston. It mentions a new Lobbying Committee led by Senator McClellan to probe all lobbying aspects and whether it will disclose Keck gifts to others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keck
Quaker Oats Ties to Ike Campaign and Medal Spree
The article notes Quaker Oats executives were major contributors to Eisenhower in 1952 and mentions R. Douglas Stuart and Don Laurie holding prominent posts. It also references Milton Eisenhower and the Ken-L-Ration Medal for a dog hero named Snooks, tying the company to public relations efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quaker Oats
Eisenhower
R. Douglas Stuart
Quakers
Eee
Canada
Don Laurie
Milton Eisenore
Nizoa
Campaign Funds Still Shape Backstage U.S. Government
The article notes continued influence of campaign contributions on federal actions as the McClellan case and related lobbying stir fade. Senator McClellan of Arkansas recalls Chotiner’s prior involvement in advancing or delaying issues behind the scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Case
Senator McClellan
Arkansas
Chotiner
Addressing Juvenile Crime and Responsible Citizenship
A public call argues that adults share fault for juvenile crime and urges focus on salvage of wayward youth. It stresses parental guidance, work for youths, respect for others, and discipline. The speaker cites a Boys' Clubs of America program credited with a 51.9 percent drop in delinquency in one city area.
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America
Boys’ Clubs of
Patronage and power in party politics amid New York maneuvering
A discussion on how politicians use patronage to secure power, with references to Governor Shivers and Lyndon Johnson in Texas, Eisenhower era dynamics, Dewey in New York, and talk of Javits against Lehman. It notes the role of party loyalty, professional operators, and the tension between ambitions and patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Shivers
Lyndon Johnson
Texas
Democratic Party
Steven
Jauver
Congress
Eisenhower
Taft
New York State
Thomas F. Dewey
White House
Dewey
Jacob K. Javits
United States
Herbert Lehman
Tom Dewey
U. S
New York
Averell Harriman
Senator Subcommittee Report Highlights Quiet Handling of Clellan
The subcommittee treated Clellan leniently, not probing funds he raised or naming clients for White House access. It notes Stanley Weiss of North American Airlines and R. R. Hart donated to Republican national and state committees, suggesting potential undisclosed influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clellan
White House
Cera Wl Satello
Stanley Weiss
North American Airlines
R. R. Hart
McCarthy Cheese Scandal Ties to Campaign Manager
The article links Senator Joe McCarthy's 1952 campaign manager Steve Miller, president of Central Cheese Co. of Marshfield Wisconsin, to a cheese deal involving $24,885 from Secretary Benson. McCarthy had previously attacked the issue before going quiet on it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campaign Agaon
Joe McCarthy
Joe
Wisconsin
Wade
McCarthy
Steve Miller
The
Central Cheese Co
Marshfield, Wis
Benson
Nickel in steel mills fuels free world supply
Free world nickel relied upon by steel mills remains largely bound in alloys. Industrial demand drives production and processing to keep metal flows steady amid global demand shifts and supply constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free World
Not Impossible John L Lewis Rejoins AFL CIO With 400000 Miners
Victor Riesel reports Lewis, 76, weighing return to AFL CIO with 400000 miners. Meany’s softened stance, Reuther resistance, and Lingering influence in Pennsylvania and West Virginia shape a possible dramatic relaunch. Observes timing around UMW convention and AFL CIO meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Lewis
Afl-Cio
Lewis
Washington
George Riesel Meany
Meany
AFL
San Francisco
Marble Palace of Labor
Beckley
W. Va
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
John L
United Labor Organization
Walter Reuther
CIO
Reuther
Clo
AFL- Cra
UMW
Cincinnati
Executive Council
Aflcio
International Ladies Garment Workers Union
Atlantic City
Peppery
David Dubinsky
ILGWU
Kinsky
United Mine Workers
United Labor Movement
Talks Today On TCI Dispute In Birmingham Mills
Federal mediators hold new conferences with U S Steel officials and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen as a 17 day walkout by 250 transportation workers at Tennessee Coal and Iron Division disrupts shipments. TCI cites union demands for pay increases while the union notes reduced demands and accuses management of stalling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
U.S. Steel
Birmingham Mills
A. W. Wiebel
Tennessee Coal and Iron Division
W. E. Mitchell
International
Brodéravod
Wieber
TCI
Mitchell
Wiebel
U. S. Steel
Brotherhood
Hostlers
Portland mother wins Mrs America 1957 title in Florida
Cleo Maletis, a 31 year old Portland mother of three, wins the Mrs America crown after a weeklong event near Daytona Beach. A former New York fashion designer, she teaches Sunday school, joins parent teacher activities, sews for her children Thomas 7 Edward 2 and 4, and plans public appearances next year with her husband Chris Maletis, vice president of a soft drink firm.
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Daytona Beach
Fla
Portland
Ore
America
Cleo Malets
New York
Ellinor Village
Meletis
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Thomas
Edward
Oregon Home Economics Assn
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Decatur Daily
Tennessee Valley Printing Co., Inc
W. 8. Shelton
Alabama
Associated Press
Saat Saerang
Crea
Ee Ee One
Jesus
Hoover Rupert, Ace
First Methodist
Soutahi
Mamie Wiale
Ake Coe
Pearson
Ike
Arlig
Davidson
Zea Cece
Victor Riesel
the Hall Syndicate, Inc
Mrs
Argo & Guffin Hardware Co
2Nd Ave
Moulton
John Own Co
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