Johnson wins Texas votes shaping post primary drift
Washington notes discuss Lyndon Johnson as Senate Majority Leader after a Texas victory that boosts his power but the Texan backs a presidential bid are downplayed. The piece compares Johnson’s current role to potential runs, mentions Dick Russell and Millard Tydings, and notes a Democratic push to unseat Republican John Butler.
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Lyndon Johnson
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Dick Russell
Georgia
Millard Tydings
Maryland
Joe McCarthy
John Butler
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NATO conference seen as step toward closer alliance
Secretary of State Dulles reported to Eisenhower that the Paris NATO meeting was successful and opened the way for greater cooperation. A three nation Foreign Ministers committee was formed to seek closer NATO collaboration amid mixed Western reactions to Marshal Tito’s Paris tour.
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Italy
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Economy stays robust in first quarter despite some weak spots
Commerce Department reports the economy remained at a high level from late 1955 into early 1956 with a leveling off in January to March. Main soft spots are motor vehicles and residential construction while three Pennsylvania Community Telephone Company exchanges in Lancaster County proceed on schedule with noted delays at Quarryville and roof deck delivery.
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Lancaster County
Luther Davis
Quarryville
Hensel
Kirkwood
Lancaster
U S Federal Employee Distribution by Area
A survey shows Ashington area with 227 465 Federal workers the highest. New York City and nearby New Jersey rank second with 165 673 workers. San Francisco Oakland 83 055 Philadelphia 73 070 Chicago 69 251 follow.
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