Rayburn Johnson Knowland Martin To Guide '56 Congress
Four seasoned leaders will steer the 1956 Congress as party leaders Rayburn Johnson Martin and Knowland enter a presidential election year with thin majorities. They face blending discipline with compromise to push programs through a divided legislature. Rayburn, 73, longest serving House Speaker. Johnson, 44, youngest Senate Democratic leader. Martin, 71, veteran House GOP leader. Knowland, 47, rising Senate Republican chief.
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Rayburn
Johnson
Knowland
Martin
Washington
Congress
Capitol Hill
Sam Rayburn
House
Lyndon B. Johnson
Texas
Senate
Joseph W. Martin Jr
Massachusetts
William F. Knowland
GOP
White House
Woodrow Wilson
Coon Valley Native Finds Ideal Climate in Guatemala
Carl Neprud of Coon Valley, after 40 years in government service from Shanghai to the Virgin Islands, serves in Guatemala with the International Cooperation Administration and praises Guatemala City as clean with mild year round temperatures. He studies the language and has a history in customs and tariff work, including a leadership role in Shanghai. He will visit family in Milwaukee and New Mexico before returning to his post.
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Shanghai
Virgin Islands
Carl Neprud
Coon Valley
Guatemala
Neprud
Guatemalan
North Woods
Guatemala City
la Crosse
Atitlan
International Coop
U.S
Customs and Tariff
University of Wisconsin
Customs Office
Vienna
Mutual Security Administration
Treasury Department
Milwaukee
Anna
New Mexico
Johnson Seeks Slower Pace After Heart Attack in July
Knowland faces potential run for president if Eisenhower withholds bid. California Republican is outspoken about policies and may clash with Eisenhower on foreign policy while pressing his presidential aims. Democrats must shape party policy with no current leader ahead of the 1956 nominating convention.
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Johnson
Senate
Knowland
I Eisenhower
Martin
House
GOP
Eisenhower
Butler hints at Indiana governor bid not Senate
National Democratic chairman Paul Butler said he will not seek the U S Senate seat. He did not rule out a run for governor of Indiana and promised a decision before the state convention next June where all statewide offices are chosen.
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South Bend
Ind
National Democratic
Paul Butler
Senate
Indiana
Butler
Alpenkrauter Shown To Soothe Child Lassitude
Doctor endorses Alpenkrauter as a remedy for lassitude in children caused by peristaltic slowdown from poor habits or diet. It claims to soothe upset stomach aid gas relieve constipation and provides gentle relief with a family-size bottle priced at $1.65. Over 20 million bottles sold.
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Trwaiams
Enn
Gustavo Torres
Matzatenango
Gustavo
Jim Smith
Union College
U.S. Senate
Childs
Lassitude
Paramount
W. A. Roosevelt CO
North Front Street
the Checker Cab CO
CAB, Inc
4Th and
King Streets
Pacific Finance First Credit
Motors Acceptance Corp
Bob Reinert
Mgr
5Th Ave
Wkty Radio
General Office
WKTY
Tri-State
Milo Knut
Stoddard
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