Truman scrutinized as corrupt ties in Pendergast era
LAC critic argues Truman rose through a corrupt Kansas City machine and surrounded himself with loyalists who enabled misconduct. The column accuses him of defending questionable staff, income tax scandals, and cutting air force programs, while predicting using anti Eisenhower rhetoric in rallies. It labels the piece as a personal opinion column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Trumen
Pendergast
Kansas City
Florida
RFC
Truman
Washington
Eisenhower
White House
L.A.C
L.A
Town Meeting Editor Independant Soil Bank Critique
The piece notes Soil Bank checks and Senator Goldwater missing the cut while Secretary Benson refuses credit for not raising hogs. It frames a long-term farm problem as a one word surplus and highlights Benson as taking first action in twenty years to address it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Goldwater
Secretary of Agriculture
Benson
Sur
Long Beach Harbor fishing fleet sails for grounds as waters clear
After a 60 hour storm, 120 boats left Long Beach Los Angeles harbor heading for fishing grounds including waters south of Banderas Bay while some head to offshore routes. Municipal Airport recorded 36 degrees as downtown hit 39 amid the weather shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CID
Long Beach
Los Angeles Harbor
Banderas Bay
Turbulent Air and Life Currents Theme Piloted Faith
Thinking It Over by R. L. Dieffenbacher discusses how cross winds and variable air currents mirror life’s temptations and trials. It argues for surrender to a guiding pilot, inviting readers to let Christ steer their paths through turbulence and self doubt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Dieffenbacher
D.D
NEA
Rocky Mountains
Military Prestige Restored
Washington reports that successful Explorer launch has cooled calls for major military reorganization. Congress may curb Defense Secretary McElroy authority while restoring cabinet status to Air Army Navy leaders. Vinson and Russell oppose overhaul arguing it would create chaos and weaken accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Capitol Hill
Pentagon
Congress
Defense
McElroy
Office
Air
Army
Navy
White House
Pete
Johnson Preparedness Committee
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Secretary of Defense
Carl’Vinson
Georgia
House Armed Services Committee
Vinson
Richard “B. Russell
Senate’ Armed Services Committee
Great Lakes Bulk Fleet Postwar Tonnage Peak
The Great Lakes bulk fleet delivered 196,206,230 net tons in 1957 marking the second best total in history. Coal, grain, iron ore and limestone were the primary cargoes carried by this yearly performance, reflecting demand across regional industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Lakes
A Short Dictionary of Word Changes by Sydney Harris
A playful critique traces shifting meanings of words like Divine Fabulous Passion Creative Personality and Democracy from noble origins to modern slang. The piece contrasts historic solemn senses with current casual uses, noting how terms migrate toward self interest and everyday hobbies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Harris
Emery
Jefferson
Dr Jordan Warns Early Skin Cancer Must Be Checked
Dr Jordan stresses prompt skin cancer diagnosis since skin signs are easily visible and examinable. He urges immediate medical review for any non healing sore or lump, noting early cancers are removable but late cases are harder to treat.
Watch keratoses and sun exposure for cancer risk
A medical note warns about keratoses skin patches common in the elderly. Though not cancerous at first, they can progress, so monitor changes closely. Protect exposed skin from sun to reduce future cancer risk and seek removal if patches grow or change.
Independent newspaper masthead fragment and addresses
Fragmentary text lists publisher, editor, manager and staff roles for The Independent. Includes office addresses in Chicago Detroit and San Francisco, plus preservation note that current files are kept at the offices. An incomplete line references Angelo.
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50Th St
Chicago
Wrigley
Detroit
8Th St
Francisco
Sutter St
The
Independent
Angelo
Questions and Answers on Trade Dollars and Delaware
Q Why was the T. 8. trade dollar issued Answer The U S trade dollars of 1873 to 1885 were issued for circulation in the Orient to compete with the Mexican peso Some trade dollars are still circulating in the Orient Q What was the name of the famous column edited by Eugene Pielat A This column was called Sharps and Flats Q What is Delaware s state flower A The peach blossom
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U. S
Eugene Pielat
Delaware
Congress
Heselton
Truman
Bernard Schwartz
Arkansas
Harria
Ace “Schwartz
Boston TV license battle taps New England Republican critics
Washington report details a secret debate among Rep. Hale and Rep. Heselton over the FCC TV license award to the Boston Herald Traveler. The piece notes pressure by Sherman Adams Sinclair Weeks and Leverett Saltonstall, questioning the process and highlighting threats to the Boston Globe tied to the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Arkansas Traveler
Oren Harris
Moulder Committee
Congress
Bobby Hale
Maine
John Hesel
Massachusetts
Barron
New England
Federal Communications .Commission
Sherman Adams
New Hampshire
Sinclair - Weeks
Boston
National Co
Mon
Secre- Leverett
Saltonstall
Mer
Massaschusetts
Hesetton
Hate
New .England
Boston Herald
Traveler
Republican
Herald and Traveler
FCC Examiner
James Cunningham
Sinclair Weeks
Leverett Saltonstall
FCC
The
Boston Globe
Silk Stronger Rope Claims Bold Structural Feat
A fragment notes a claim about a silk thread spun by a strong spider producing a rope of one inch thickness that could hold 74 tons. It is asserted to be three times as strong as a comparable iron rope, highlighting remarkable hypothetical properties.
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Emmet Wilson
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Board of Supervisors
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Arizona
California
Texas
Midwest
Illinois
Collins
TUR
LNG
Luster
Louis A. Johnson
Korea
Charles E. Wilson
Russia
Joint Chiefs” of Staff
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DR. Jordan
Edwin P. Jordan
M.D
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Herman H. Ridder
Harold M. Hines
Samuel G, CameronwGen
Larry Coniaw
Rtere
la Ar Connns
Stee
Miles E Sinti
Drew Pearson
GOP
Boston TV
Schwartz
Hesclten
Robert Choate
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Globe
Choate
Davis Taylor
John Taylor
John F. Reid
Reid
FC Commissioners
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