Nine Million New Jobs Since World War II
The Chamber of Commerce of the United States cites about nine million new jobs created since WWII, spanning all industries except agriculture and including government positions. Employment rose to a record near 65 million in July 1955 while jobless claims fell to under 2.5 million as tech advances boosted production, retail, manufacturing, construction, and services.
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United States
Chamber of Commerce of the
Chamber
Associated Press
Summary of the 84th Congress First Session Thrusts and Missed Goals
The article outlines key actions and failures of the 84th Congress during its first session. It lists enacted measures such as draft law extension, revised military-reserve rules, wage hikes, expanded housing aid, maintained corporate taxes, free vaccine access for needy children and pregnant women, and a renewed public debt ceiling. It also notes proposals balked or delayed like higher payroll taxes, broader Social Security pensions, large highway spending, tax cuts for individuals, and health insurance plans, with many items slated for a second session starting in January.
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84Th Congress
Congress
U.S. News and World Report
Eral
Armed Forces
TVA
Statehood
Hawaii
Alaska
Eisenhower
Mental health and gravity themes in vacation column
The Roger Babson Dispatch discusses mental health, vacations, and a wide range of ideas from LSD and tranquilizers to gravity influence on the brain. It links unbalance to life factors, laments reduced Sunday observance, and promotes Open Church as a health aid while noting Gloucester Massachusetts as a travel location.
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Roger Babson
Jesus
Open Church Association
Middle St
Gloucester
Mass
Mammy's Old Southern Barbecued Smorgasbord Sign Noted
A Kansas City Star reader remarks that a sign advertising Mammy's Old Southern Barbecued Smorgasbord illustrates positive unity across the country. The observation emphasizes how shared cultural humor can bolster national confidence.
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The
Kansas City Star
Lord Norbury remembered as witty yet cruel judge
Answers Weekly notes Lord Norbury of the 1798 Irish rebellion era for a sharp wit and harsh rulings. The column recalls his death sentence for stealing a watch with a quip about grabbing time and eternity. It also hints at light юмour items from the period.
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Answers Weekly
London
Lord Norbury
Washington News Notebook Torrid Washington Summer Revels
In Washington the summer lull allows easier receptions. Defense Secretary Charles Wilson hosts outgoing Deputy Secretary Bob Anderson at the Industrial War College officers club with Mrs. Wilson supervising. Attendees enjoy a lavish spread as staffers try vodka tonics while claiming breath stealth. Israel attaches showcase Abir beer at garden parties with a strong aroma sparking amusement.
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Washington
Defense
Charles Wilson
Bob Anderson
Officers’ Club
Industrial War College
Michigan
Herbert Brownell Jr
Israel
Katriel P. Salmon
Abir
Wisconsin Republicans face likely uncontested Eisenhower delegation
The Wisconsin GOP appears to back a 1956 Eisenhower renomination with an uncontested delegation to San Francisco. Local leaders see a simple primary, though some fear a Taft wing and Sen. McCarthy opposition could cause tension and a potential favorite son bid.
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Madison
Wis
Eisenhower
Wisconsin
Wyngaard Hood
San Francisco
Kohler
Taft
Sen
McCarthy
Senate
White House
GOP
Ripon
Warlike talk and sports quotes mingle in a 1950s clip
A collage of remarks from Linville Puckett, Rep Sydney Yates, former President Truman, and others contrasts sports passion at Kentucky with geopolitical and social opinions. Included are reflections on war, peace, atomic power, and cultural issues from notable figures.
Reds Open for Korean Talks Amid ROK Revolt
J M Roberts Jr reports the South Korean bid to remove truce inspection teams fuels a wider push to revive Korea talks. U S and UN Command debate risks of withdrawing teams while Geneva discussions on US China talks loom as a possible venue for Korean issues.
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Korea
Asia
South Korea
North Korea
United States
United Nations Command
Turncoats From Small Towns by Robert C. Roark
Roark argues that POWs who became turncoats originated from small towns and rural backgrounds. He links environment, gossip, and boredom to susceptibility, while criticizing harsh judgments of country boys and praising the resilience of some Southern small-town youths.
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Robert C. Roark
There Comes a Time by Charles Mercer
Adam Brock leaves New York to live as a liberal modern clergyman in West Fortune New York. The quiet town and its mixed cast test his ideals and reveal how contagious good can be.
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United States
Red China
Geoneva
U.S
America
William Cowert
Dalton
Lewis Griggs
Jacksonville
Texas
Otho Bell
Hillsboro
Miss
Ruark
W.va
Cer
Putnam
Adam Brock
New York City
West Fortune
N.Y
Mona
Kate
Abbie
Brock
Mercer
Associated Press
Portraits set by James J Metcalfe
Poem expresses shy devotion and enduring love from a speaker to a beloved. The speaker offers deep affection and wishes to assure the beloved of unwavering love, yearning to be close and to be valued forever.
Ten years ago Hanson returns after master of music degree
Howard F. Hansen son of Floyd and Mrs Hansen 1506 Caledonia St returned Aug 3 after completing work on his master of music degree at Northwestern University Evanston Ill. La Crosse County 4 H clubs will be represented in state music contests planned for five centers since State Fair not held Anita Gundlack announced.
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Howard F. Hansen
Floyd EF. Hansen
Caledonia St
Northwestern University
Evanston
Ill
la Crosse County
Anita Gundlack
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Capitol Dome
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Iowa
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United Feature Syndicate, Inc
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Literary Guidepost
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Field Enterprises, Inc
la Crosse Tribune
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120Th Field Artillery
Sparta
Wisconsin Rapids
la Crosse
Wisconsin Railway, Light and Power Co
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Charles Nordengren
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Wisconsin Utilities Assn
Wausau
Charles A. Dittman
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