Editorial: People's Right to Know Gains From New Law
Eisenhower signs a bill strengthening access to federal records, curbing 1789 era secrecy. Moss notes old law meant for housekeeping. abuses grew as agencies shield information. Public right to know must be protected to prevent a future where newspapers offer only harmless features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenhower
John E. Moss
D-Calif
House
Government Information Subcommittee
FBI
Town Meeting Union Service
Letters discuss labor unions and their community benefits, praising education funding, pensions, housing, and anti discrimination while criticizing past blame on Congress and President Eisenhower. Includes reader remarks on kindness, Marxism critique, crossword puzzle reception, and thanks to puzzle contributors.
Let’s Make Tennis a Game Again
SYDNEY J. HARRIS argues for reform in tennis inspired by James Van Alen proposals. He urges lengthening courts, adjusting service area, and adopting table tennis scoring to curb power dominance and restore agility and strategy for broader appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney J. Harris
River Forest
James van Alen
U. S
Harris
van Alen
van’ Alen
New Antitrust Theory Aims At Consumer Prices
Washington area indictments of 42 auto dealers spark a shift in antitrust thinking. Government plans emphasize price effects on the economy, with economists guiding policy rather than lawyers. The approach targets major industries while preserving some market share checks, and could reshape enforcement priorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Virginia
Maryland
Department of Justice
Osee
Oldsmobile
Ford
Chevrolet
Eisenhower
D of J
Federal Trade Commission
Congress
Victor Hansen
Antitrust Division
Herbert Brownell Jr
Hansen
Brownell
General Motors
Chrysler
Hay Fever Relief Through Testing and Desensitization
Millions suffer allergies from pollen, foods, or contact agents. Dr. Jordan explains hay fever, its ragweed season, and remedies including skin testing, desensitization with diluted pollen extracts, air conditioning with filtered air, and modern antihistamine drugs for symptom relief.
International Meng Clubs session opens in Municipal Auditorium
Representatives from 27 nations led by Henry Handy preside as 1 000 delegates attend a week long International Meng Clubs gathering in Long Beach. Co chairs are Lester Humphrey and Jay Joughner with meetings led by Handy in Pasadena.
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International Association of Meng Clubs
Municipal Auditorium
Henry Handy
Pasadena
Lester Humphrey
Long Beach
Jay Joughner
Fresno
Eisenhower to Attend U.N. Session Opens
White House announces President Eisenhower will attend the opening of the U N General Assembly special session. Hagerty says action may stabilize Lebanon and Jordan and promote peace and well being in the region. Nautilus crewman Harvey notes preferring life under water. England fish and chips shop owner dismisses a doctor’s claim that fish and chips dull and fat children.
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Washington
White House
James Hagerty
Eisenhower
U. N. General Assembly
Lebanon
Jordan
Portland
England
John W. Harvey
London
Spies Trained in Searching In Bonn
West Germany trains counter intelligence agents in search techniques using a life sized model spy. The model features a glass eye a signet ring a double brim hat and a button heavy suit. experts say these gadgets can conceal microfilm or rice paper notes.
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Bonn Uf
West Germany
Pearson Suggests Peace via Charitable Trust Letter
Drew Pearson imagines an Eisenhower style appeal to Khrushchev proposing trust and friendship between the United States and the Soviet Union. He stresses focusing on agreements over disputes and cites past goodwill and letters urging peace as a path forward.
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New York
United States
Soviet Union
Eisenhower
United Nations Assembly
Khrushchev
Lenin
Red Square
Red Army
Moscow
America
Russia
Bulganin
Paul
Karasichev
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