If You Can't Prosecute Persecute
An editorial discusses political persecution via security rules, citing a California incident where a student who heckled Vice President Nixon at a campaign stop faced Navy scrutiny. Representative Shelley questions Navy explanations, arguing the man, who has security clearances and service in the Armed Forces, is being punished without cause. The piece condemns the use of security measures to silence political dissent.
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Nixon
John Shelley
D. Calif
Shelley
San Francisco
Navy Department
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Madison
Never smoking, moderation key to long life says Kentucky centenarian
A Kentucky man who lived to 100 attributes his longevity to four simple habits never smoking never drinking never overworking never overeating and never under sleeping. A neighbor counters with an uncle who followed similar rules but died younger. The centenarian quips that the uncle did not stick to the regimen long enough.
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Kentucky
Sen
Alben Barkley
It’s a Lawyer’s World and Beauty Contest Wit
A witty column notes many laws aim to enforce the Ten Commandments and jokes that beauty awards go to those with winning smiles and suitable legs. It counsel not to wait for luck but to act, while warning that attacking others harms character.
Christmas crowds push Texas news aside in 1954 season
Texas retailers expect the largest Christmas trade in history and sales already ahead of 1954 by 11 percent. UT study flags two merchant woes stocks and recruiting. Jobseekers gain as December employment nears record highs with over 2,790,800 Texans employed.
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Texas Press Association
Austin
Texas News
Texas
University of Texas Bureau of Business Research
Texas Employment Commission
Texas Safety Association
State Board of Pardons and Paroles
January Draft Call Aids Texas Army Quota
Texas Selective Service announces January draft for 878 men for the Army. Colonel Morris S. Schwartz says Texas will receive its share of the national 8,000 man call and local boards will be mailed their quotas around December 1. The Navy seeks women in January with February expectation near 1,000 men.
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Army
Navy
Texas
Selective Service
Selective
Selective Service to Draft About 3000 for January Examinations
Local boards will request roughly 3,000 men for pre induction physical and mental examinations in January. December quotas mailed around December 1. January induction compares with 873 in December and 1,006 in November. No December pre induction exams scheduled. November examinations totaled 2,500. January entrants must be 21 by January 1, 1956, except delinquents and volunteers may be younger. Proposed selective service regulations affecting liability for military service and family status have not been received and are not in effect.
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Selective Service
Chaplain in the Representatives Elected by Members
The chaplain position is filled by a vote among members of the Representatives group. Selection follows internal procedures and reflects the body’s choice rather than external appointment.
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