Upsurge In Religious Activity Reported In 1955
A 1956 Yearbook shows church membership near 97.5 million with a 3 percent annual rise in recent years and signs that the total may surpass 100 million. While affiliation grows, leaders warn that morality has not kept pace and warn religion could become a fad. The piece urges emphasis on religion and ethical citizenship. Christmas is upcoming with limited shopping days and a reminder to reflect on its true meaning.
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Churches of America
Yearbook of American Churches
National Council of Churches of Christ
U.S.A
United States
Words Speeches by Meany on Communism and Freedom
George Meany president of the AFL CIO delivered a bold address to the National Religion and Labor Foundation in New York. He denounced communism as the mortal foe of liberty urged liberal leaders to oppose anti liberal currents and warned the free world to maintain moral resolve against Soviet imperialism. He called for a vibrant moral attitude, sustained resistance, and unity among democracies to preserve peace and human rights worldwide.
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George Meany
AFL
CIO
U.N
United States
Lawrence Mr. Meany
National Religion and Labor Foundation
New York
Nehru
India
Tito
Yugoslavia
Red China
Messrs
Khrushchev and
Bulganin
Soviet Union
Free World
Mr. Meany
Europe
Asia
United Nations
Moscow
Peiping
Burma
Khrushchev
Russia
Hitler
Popular Front
United Front
Capitol Dome piece explores CIO GOP outreach and labor views
Madison- Wisconsin columnist John Wyngaard argues that exchanges between CIO agents and Republican lawmakers could ease partisan tensions. He notes barriers in labor halls for Republicans and suggests broader dialogue could improve understanding and curb harsh campaigning rhetoric. He cites Henry Ford anecdote and warns against perpetual misunderstanding.
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Madison
Wis
CIO
Wyngarkl
Democratic Party
Wisconsin
Readers note West Yellowstone cold records and snow depth
Bud McCray of Deep Well Ranch West Yellowstone Montana cites winter snow depths and calls for a letters column mention of Riverside Station West Yellowstone as the coldest place record holder. He notes 49 inches of current snow and a historic 66 degrees below zero on February 9 1933 and asks the Tribune to publish such reader observations.
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Tribune
la Crosse Tribune
Houghton, Mich
Yellowstone
United States
the Tribune
West Yellowstone
U.S
Riverside Station
Mont
Christmas Dream Poem Portraits by James J Metcalf
Poet James J Metcalf imagines a peaceful Christmas scene with snow stars Santa and lighted trees. References to stockings presents church bells carols and prayer for global peace and happiness.
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Santa
Field Enterprises, Inc
Cabinet Power Play in Eisenhower Era Crisis
Washington report notes a reshaped governance when President Eisenhower is indisposed. It highlights Secretary Weeks and Undersecretary Rothschild pressing out Frederick Lee from the Civil Aeronautics Administration, and Senate probes into whether the President saw Lee’s resignation letter. The piece discusses cabinet maneuvers, airport funding battles, and the impact of a diffused authority on public governance.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Sherman Adams
Sinclair Weeks
Louis Rothschild
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Frederick B. Lee
CAA
Congress
Lee
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Administrator Lee
Messrs. Weeks
Rothschild
Mr. Lee
Vermont
Weeks
Mike Monroney
D-Okla
Interstate Commerce Committee
Oklahoma
Frederick Lee
White House
Charles J. Lowen Jr
Dan Thornton
Colorado
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Eisenhower's Campaign Plans Under Doctors Scrutiny
President Eisenhower faces limits on a traditional campaign due to medical advice after a heart attack. Doctors suggest moderate exercise and caution, allowing TV outreach but not the usual rushing travel schedule. If unfit by mid February, he may reconsider seeking a second term.
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Washington
Eisenhower
White House
The Pattern of World Conflict by G L Arnold
British editor G L Arnold argues the world has changed since the Russian revolution. He critiques NATO policy, U S dominance, and the appeal of communism even to unlikely regions. The book blends data, analysis, and sharp satire for readers.
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G. L. Arnold
Dial
Arnold
Britannia
Japan
Germany
United States
Russia
Marx
United Nations
NATO
America
Ten Years Ago La Crosse Co., Cecil Allen Presidents
Cecil Allen was elected president of the La Crosse Broadcasting Co now incorporated under Wisconsin law. Baby's Nurse, a new practical bottle holder, was devised by Oliver H. Fritz of 1826 Main St to fit bassinet crib or buggy.
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Cecil Allen
la Crosse Broadcasting Co
Wisconsin
Oliver H. Fritz
Main St
Lawrence Fleming
James
Milwaukee
J. H
Furber
Fleming
Paul Lutz
18Th St
Ida McAllen
Seattle
la Crosse
Republic
Cherbourg
France
Helen Kk. Williams
Charlotte
Barbara Williams
Emil Gensmer
Caledonia
Minn
Agnes Jenks
Holmen
St. Petersburg
Robert Lampert
Chaseburg
Wis
John Hellwig
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Republican Organization
Dixon Wecer
Henry Ford
Che la Crosse Tribune
W. J. Burgess
Bud McCray
Deep Well Ranch
Montana
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