Eisenhower Proves Swift Political Mastery In White House
James Marlow argues President Eisenhower has built a strong political record in 30 months, staying popular while advancing his programs. He notes a moderate, nonconfrontational approach, avoiding personal feuds, easing Korea tensions, and shaping Congress with cooperation rather than open war.
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James Marlow
Washington
Eisenhower
White House
Congress
Sen. McCarthy
R-Wis
Eisenhwer
Korea
State Dulles
FHA Tightens Housing Rules
The Federal Housing Administration announced higher minimum down payments and shorter loan terms for FHA insured purchases. Down payments rise to 7 percent of the first 9,000 value and 27 percent of the balance, with maximum loan maturity cut from 30 years to 23 years effective immediately.
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Washington
Federal Housing Administration
Byrd Foresees Possible Balanced Budget in 1956
Senator Byrd of Virginia said a balanced budget is possible in the coming year if taxes are not cut in the 1956 session. Senator Robertson agreed, noting that 1955 budget cuts show a path to balance if spending restraint continues.
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Washington
Byrd
D-Va
Congress
Virginia
Robertson
Farm Prices Dip Again in Mid-July Decline
The Agriculture Department reports farm prices fell 2 percent for the month ending mid July led by lower hogs potatoes apples wheat and watermelons The mid July price level sits 3.2 percent below a year ago and about 29 percent under the February 1951 peak Prices paid by farmers for inputs and family living costs declined about one third of one percent from mid June to mid July.
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Washington U
Agriculture Department
McPherson Airman Killed In Guam Accident
An Air Force report states A20s Lloyd Holman of McPherson Kansas died on Guam from injuries after being run over by a weapons carrier while attempting to board the vehicle on temporary duty from Ellsworth AFB South Dakota.
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McPherson
Guam
Washington
Force Force Today
Lioyd Holma
Harold L. Holman
Kas
Alice M. Holman
Topeka
Air Force
Holman
Ellsworth Air Forces Base
S.D
Paris Fashion: Broad Shoulders Lead New Look
Paris opens the fall season with broad shoulders and hipless silhouettes. Jean Patou shifts from the long silhouette, noting hips deleted and shoulders broadened. Colors stay smoky with blacks, browns, and greys while Persian satins and Eastern enamel tones add brightness. Skirts lengthen slightly, waists remain normal and lightly fitted. Party dresses burst with bouffant shapes, while strapless gowns return in a sleek, long style. Oriental embroidery enhances cocktail and evening wear as fullness shifts to the back with peacock tail skirts.
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Paris
Jean Patou
Patou
Demos Plan Highway Program Minus Funds
Congress aims to revive a major road-building program despite stalled funding. Democratic leaders in Washington plan to push the project, detailing a framework to restart work while seeking budget mechanisms to cover costs.
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Demos Plan
Washington
Congress
Road bill push seeks tax increase guidance from Eisenhower
Presidential sources say leaders will advance a road funding bill next year without financing and then request Eisenhower’s adviser to outline which tax increases Congress should enact to cover the cost. The plan emphasizes shifting tax responsibility to the administration.
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Eisen. Shower
Congress
Four Roses Color Transfer Pattern No 429 Advertisement
Four large roses of five inches with eight ads in rose pink and green leaves are iron on transfers. No embroidery required. Send 25 cents for Pattern No 429 and your name address and pattern number to Carol Curtis Garden City Kansas Telegram Box 229 Madison Square Station New York 10 NY.
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Carol Curtis
Garden City
Kan
Telegram
Madison Square Station
New York
N.Y
Anti-American Posters Shock US Farm Delegation
American farm delegates touring the Black Sea were shocked by anti American posters as Russian hosts hurried them past seaside billboards depicting the United States as a threat. The farmers relaxed aboard the 36 hour voyage on the steamer Pobeda from Odessa toward Novorossisk.
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Yevpotoriya
Crimea
U.S. S.R
Black Sea
Odessa
Novorossisk
United States
Pobeda
Aluminum Firm Grants Union Big Pay Boost
The Aluminum Company of America granted an average 15 cent an hour wage increase for 25 000 workers and announced price rises. The move averted a strike by AFL and CIO unions as David J. McDonald pushed for an agreement with United Steelworkers. An hour later the Aluminum Workers Union followed with a similar pact for 10 000 Alcoa employees.
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Pittsburgh
the Aluminum Co. of America
Haste Steel Industry
AFL
CIO
David J. McDonald
CIN United Steelworkers
AFL Aluminum Workers Union
Alcoa
US to Buy Brit Jets for Royal Air Force
The United States will purchase 140 million dollars of British made jet fighters for the Royal Air Force to replace Britain produced models. About 400 F86 Sabre jets will be returned to the U.S. Air Force for reassignment to other NATO nations.
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Washington
United States
Royal Air Force
Britain
U.S. Air Force
U.S. Seizes Majority of Malaya Tin Exports
Singapore dispatch reports the United States taking more than three-fifths of Malaya tin exports. Production runs about 6,000 tons per month with exports near that level.
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Singapore
United States
Malaya
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