Eisenhower Outlines Ten-Point Peace Program
In Philadelphia Dwight D. Eisenhower framed an American led peace crusade with ten points. He criticized the current administration for missteps in the Korean War and China policy, urging strong alliances, UN backing, a robust economy, and a permanent peace driven by diplomacy and trust in the people.
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Third Party Emerges in 1956 Presidential Race
Col. Robert R. McCormick of the Chicago Tribune predicts a third major party will actively campaign for the presidency in 1956. He notes his own disappointment over Eisenhower securing the GOP nomination over Senator Taft.
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William A. Purtell
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Brien McMahon
Blood extender for atomic defense stocked by FCDA
The Federal Civil Defense Administration purchased 1,200,000 pints of the synthetic blood extender PVP-Macrose from Schenley Laboratories to use if a US atomic attack limits access to whole blood or plasma. A 500 cc infusion sustains circulation 12 to 24 hours and the fluid does not require refrigeration.
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Federal Civil Defense Administration
Schenley Laboratories, Inc
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Germany
Red Cross
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FCDA
Steel strike recovery speeds up as mills near full capacity
John R. Steelman reports to the President that production agencies see a faster return to pre strike levels. Steelmen expect to overcome much of the backlog by September 30 and set aside capacity to fulfill high priority orders. Iron ore movement disruptions may be resolved, allowing mills to operate at capacity.
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Steelman
Great Lakes
Worries Over Red Military Lead in Europe and Nuclear Threats
Western defense experts say Soviet forces in Europe no longer outnumber Allied troops and may receive reinforcements from Russia. U S and British divisions in West Germany total about 180,000 frontline troops while Soviet manpower in East Germany remains superior but narrowed. Generals fear high B 36 losses against Russian air defenses and anticipate missiles may restore American striking power amid looming 1954 Russian atomic retaliation threat.
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Desalting Water Forecast as World Transforming Promise
Drew Pearson cites a Senate Truman bill authorizing 2 million to desalinate sea water and study water from salt to drinkable. He argues private rainmaking efforts outpace federal tests and envisions desalting reshaping California, the Southwest, North Africa, Arabia and Australia with cheaper domestic water.
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Anderson
New Mexico
O’mahoney
Wyoming
National Advisory Committee
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Bureau of Reclamation
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