Atlantic Alliance Faces Russian Naval Threat
The article marks NATO's Atlantic command's fifth anniversary amid fears of Soviet naval expansion. It describes SACLANT's role in defending sea lines to Europe, plans for a strike fleet and submarine warfare, and ongoing exercises to standardize equipment and procedures. It notes optimism about growing Allied strength and deterrence potential.
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Auantle Alled Command
NATO
U. S
Atlantic Ocean
Europe
Adm
Jerauld Wright
Atlantic
Alliance of Free Nations
North America
Russia
America
Saclant
Baltic Sea
Farmers Turn to Contact Lenses for Convenience and Safety
A newspaper note reports that Americans are increasingly using contact lenses instead of glasses. It cites entertainers and athletes as common wearers and highlights farmers who prefer the lenses for outdoor work, protection, and reduced risk when glasses might be damaged.
Riverside Home Demonstration Unit Leads Roadside Clean-up
A Riverside Home Demonstration Unit launches a community service campaign to tackle roadside litter. Through neighborhood efforts, posters, car stickers, and roadside signs, they aim to improve road glide conditions in Wakarusa Township and beyond, countering littering and strewn debris by Kansas motorists.
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Journal-World
Julia Springer
Etullér T
Riverside
Wakarusa
Kansas
World Today views Eisenhower in history as patient diplomat
James Marlow argues Eisenhower’s historical value hinges on foreign policy and restraint. The president’s calm approach toward Nasser and the Middle East, plus containment of Russia, may shape history for years. Domestic policy blends New Deal and Fair Deal, sustaining broad benefits and electoral support.
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James Marlow
Washington
Eisenhower
Nasser
Asia
Middle East
Russia
Truman
Laurence Woodruff
K. U
Henry Werner
Justin Hill
PTA
Fred Montgomery
Frances McCleery
Lucille Allison
Nelson Green
Nineteen Hundred and New Club
Eudora
Hattie Harris
Edythe
Sabbatical vacation idea for executives stirs business crowd
A proposal to mandate every seventh week of paid leave for executives gains buzz. Bert Schwartz endorses the plan after trying it himself, arguing it could boost health and productivity. Critics warn it threatens essential work and questions whether leaders fear losing perks.
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Hwm
Bert Schwartz
Cnse
Eisenhower era politics and party split forecast
The text argues that Franklin D Roosevelt Truman and Eisenhower supported government welfare. It questions whether Eisenhower will steer the Republican Party toward liberal policies and notes conservative opposition. It cites voter patterns showing Democrats gained Congress in 1954 under Eisenhower and won broad majorities in 1956, despite his reelection.
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Franklin 2D. Roosevelt
Truman
Eisenhower
White House
Congress
Anglinois Couple Divorced After 48 Years Trial
A judge ruled a fidelder could see his children twice a month igniting talk of increased expenses and financial planning as the Anglinois couple sought final separation after nearly five decades of marriage.
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Anglinois
Quiz Qs on Religion History and Notable Figures
A reader quiz covers Austria’s predominant religion Roman Catholicism Napoleon’s coronation moment with Pope Pius VII and Napoleon’s action, Jack Benny’s real name Benjamin Kubelsky, toads and skin poisons, the Fourth Estate as journalism, and Pasteur’s early rabies treatment patient Joseph Meister with recovery proving hydrophobia treatment success.
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Pasteur
Josephi Meister
Proverbs Verse Wisdom Compared to All Desires
A compact note highlights Proverbs on seeking wisdom as superior to riches and desires, contrasting spiritual insight with worldly pursuits. It invokes the value of understanding and prudent living over material gain.
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Ruben
Something Upsets The President
A humorous slice from Washington features President Eisenhower chiding photographers over his lips moving request. Treasury Secretary George Humphrey narrowly avoids a motel mix up while lost near the Potomac, and NATO official Jerauld Wright fixes clocks for Arleigh Burke. The piece also notes Wyoming Senator Norman Barlow promoting lean beef, a State Department official headed to Mexico, and composer Jack Lawrence addressing Washington figures at a National Press Club gathering.
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Treasury
George Humphrey
Virginia
Pentagon
Adm
Jerauld Wright
NATO Navy
Naval Operations
Arleigh Burke
Burke
Arleigh
Jerauld
NATO
Wright
Norfolk
Admiral Wright
Norman Barlow
Wyoming
Wyoming Stock Growers Assn
Congress
House Agriculture Committee
Jack Lawrence
Washington
ASCAP
National Press Club
Arthur Summerfield
House Appropriations Committee
Lawrence
Dave Beck
Shriners at Eldridge Hotel 49 Years Ago Dinner Report
The article lists Shriners who dined at the Eldridge Hotel including W H McKone I J Meade B G Gustafson J T Dunkley Clyde Hosford W C Whipple Frank Durland J R Wilson Dr H T Jones Charles Carmen W G Hutson R E Protch T D Funk and Walter Varnum. It notes the era’s wheat crop woes with half the acreage abandoned and refers to Capt Merrill offering wartime recruiting service at age 89. Also mentions Emmett Beach winning a DAR essay prize and a fatal elevator fall for Frank Kent. Birth announcement: August Tornedon and spouse welcomed a daughter.
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Eldridge Hotel
W. H. McKone
I. J. Meade
B. G. Gustafson
J. T. Dunkley
Clyde Hosford
W. C. Whipple
Frank Durland
J. R. Wilson
H. T. Jones
Charles Carmen
W. G. Hutson
R. E. Protch
T. D. Funk
Walter Varnum
Barteldes Seed House
Eleator
August Tornedon
Linwood
Radio and TV Program Schedule Digest
Long list of radio and television program slots and timings across KMBC WREN WDAF WDAP WDAR KFKU and KCMO stations for Monday April 22 to Tuesday April 23, detailing newscasts, music hours, soap operas, comedy and variety shows, sports and late night listings with channel affiliations and time blocks.
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WDAF
WREN
KMBC
Wren—Newa
WDAP
BO Newace
WDAR
Bobc Dilan
Watchman
KMAC
Wren—Tello
R. Harkness
Morgan Beatty
EMBC
Kfku Symphony
B. B. Dilson
Wren—Night Watchman
Wdaf-Tvv
Kmbg TV
Kcmo-Tyv
Mickey Mouse Club BW
Laurel & Hardy
Robinhead
King Cole
Wire Service
Burny & Allen
Lancelot Joffrey‘s
Clen of
Firestone
Ellg Fargo
Love Luey
Breee Conference
Sy December Bride
A j—Lawrence Welk
Robert Montgomery
Studio One
Stent Service
Susie
Sportsman’s Friends
Nowa
Weather Girl
Star Theatre
Jimmy Dean
K. C
Qarry Moore
Artuhr Godfrey
Dr. N. Ventor
Cheyenne
Jonathan Winters
Paul
Arthur Murray
Cochise
Jane Wyman
Red Skelton
DuPont Theatre
Studio
Badwe
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