Washington Merry-Go-Round quirks and Capitol chatter
A collage of Washington snippets notes Veep Barkley’s freshman status and Flo Bratten’s missteps, Adlai Stevenson’s call, McCarthy era tactics via Harvey Matusow, atomic energy talent drains, Rayburn’s constitutional strolls, Richards’ tobacco quip, and Canada-U.S. Army Engineers’ secret border mapping.
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Washington
Kentucky
Alben Barkley
Veep
Flo Bratten
Senator Barkley
Matusow
Wisconsin
McCarthy
New York
the Tribune
Time, Inc
Senator McCarthy
Joint
Congressional Atomic Energy Committee
Atomic Energy
Lewis Strauss
Gordon Dean
Lehman Brothers
Sam Rayburn
Capitol
House
Wright Patman
Texarkana
Texas
James P. Richards
South Carolina
Foreign Affairs Committee
Richards
Gillette
Iowa
Senate
Carlson
Kansas
Eisenhower
Ske
Mamie
Canada
U.S.A
U.S. Army Engineers
Indonesia Daily Ledger Front Matter and Subscriptions
The snippet lists publication details for a newspaper in Indonesia dated 1900 with officers Amye Taylor Ray N DeWitt Hay treasurer Hi Ray Forrest & Lockard managing director Hugh M Bell city editor and subscription terms by mail for various counties and durations. It notes rates, months, and minimum terms, with a note that periods under six months are monthly and none under three months.
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Ama
Armstrong
Cambria
Clearfield
Jefferson
Westmoreland
Ssc
English Dominates Atom Language at Geneva Meeting
At the United Nations led world atomic energy congress preparations, English emerged as the leading jargon in eight nations. U S British Canadian scientists used English, while Russian delegates mostly did not. Translators faced challenges with terms like breeder reactors and feedback, reflecting language adaptation across fields.
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A. J. Goldberg
United Nations
N.Y
U.S
Calmntries
Dag Hammarskjold
U.N
World Atomic Energy Congress
Geneva
U. S
Hammarskjold
Russia
Princess Margaret Ends West Indies Tour in Fiery Farewell
In St George Grenada a rain lashed crowd of two hundred men and boys lined the harbor as Princess Margaret boarded the royal yacht Britannia for a monthlong tour of the British West Indies. Fireworks burst from Fort George while torches burned along the quay signaling a dramatic sendoff for the Queen’s sister.
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St.george
Grenada
Margaret
Britannia
British West Indies
Ft.George
Military morale notes and Capitol chatter 1935
A Senate hearing overview recalls Marine Corps morale as excellent with high reenlistment rates. House members joke about cigars and dinner chatter at the White House. Senatorial talk touches on Hawaiian and Alaskan statehood prospects, and former officials discuss Eisenhower era Formosa resolution votes. Quaker Oats logistics tie to State security posts. Ambassador to Canada remains active.
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Halls of Montezuma
House
Armed Services Committee
Defense
Charles Wilson
Pentagon
Air Force
Army
Navy
Lemuel C. Shepherd
Marine Corps
Shepherd
Tim
Richard E. Lankford
Maryland
Montezuma
Clair Engle
California
White House
Engle
House Interior Committee
Ed Johnson
Johnson
Colorado
Denver
Senate
R. Douglas Stuart
U.S
Canada
The
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Eisenhower aims for cease-fire but Chiang vows counterattack
World Today recalls Eisenhower's references to stalemate and coexistence while Chiang Kai-shek talks of counterattacks. The piece contrasts U.S. hopes for peace with Chiang's mainland invasion threats and Soviet and allied positions on nuclear risk, peace efforts, and Formosa policy.
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James Marlow
Associated Press
Washington
Chiang Kai-shek
Eisenhower
Formosa
Adien Islands
Chiang
United States
America
Dulles
Ibert
Janu
Aary
Doctor Discusses Prolonged Aftereffects of Virus Pneumonia
The article notes that virus pneumonia can leave lasting fatigue cough and weakness for months or years after the acute illness. It advises rest and health restoration through diet fresh air sunshine and doctor recommended measures while acknowledging varied recovery timelines and lingering susceptibility to other infections.
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NEA
Monia
Questions and Answers in Brief on Military, Hitler, Roads
The Army chief of staff holds a four star general rank. A Bavarian court declines death certificate for Hitler, treating him as dead uncertainly. Trail Ridge Road in Rockies National Park is the highest continuous highway, with about four miles above 12,000 feet. Rideau Hall is the residence of Canada’s governor general.
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Army
United States
Trail Ridge Road
Rocky Mountains National Park
Ottawa
Canada
Rideau Hall
Governor General of
Mayors Race Over Monster Real Home Sparks Okanagan Feud
Kelowna mayor J. J. Ladd claims Ogopogo lives in Okanagan Lake while Medicine Hat mayor Harry Weiner argues the creature hails from the South Saskatchewan River. A name dispute over a new bridge sparked the feud with a proposed 100 yard regatta to settle it. No date set for the race. Santiago Punta Arenas note and diamond ring facts follow.
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Medicine Mat
Alta
Ogopogo
J. J. Ladd
Kelowna
B.C
Okanagan Lake
British Columbia
Okanagan Valley
Harry Weiner
Medicine Hat
South Saskatchewan
Medicine Hat Chamber of Commerce
Weiner
Medicine Hatters
Ladd
Veiner
Kilowna
Word grid puzzle with scoring clues
Puzzle asks using 16 letters to form words across or down with no plurals and each word unique. Short lines earn fewer points. maximum line score is five. Several clues provide extra letters to aid solving.
Dividend Hikes Spur Stock Buying and Market Speculation
The piece notes that higher cash dividends and expected increases in payments, stock splits, and tax relief boosted investor demand for common stocks in 1954 and 1955. It highlights a record $6.44 billion in 1954 dividends on the New York Stock Exchange, rising prices, and growing rumors fueling volatility and public speculation on the market.
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Sam Daw
New York
New York Stock Exchange
Tragedy Facing Tachen Refugees At Sea
In Formosa area reporters describe a crisis as about 1,000 civilians on Tachen Island are fishermen at sea with none of their boats equipped with radios. They may return to find families evacuated to Formosa, leaving them to face Communist troops.
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Taipei
Formosa
Tachen Island
Foremosa
Sys Tone touted to cure tired mornings in Indiana
A local man describes waking exhausted from lack of iron and vitamin B1 and credits Sys Tone with restoring energy and calm nerves. The ad claims Sys Tone aids sleep and vitality, working with meals to address poor diet in Indiana.
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Systone
Indiana
Ron
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