Adams' Role in White House Questioned During Ike's Convalescence
Washington debates the power and structure of the presidents aide post as Ex-Gov Sherman Adams serves as chief of staff. The article traces OWMR's authority, Steelman's influence, and contrasts Eisenhower's military style with Truman's office management, noting growing concerns about concentration of power and effectiveness.
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Limit To Informality In Postwar American Life
Informality in clothes homes and cars shapes postwar American life. Casual living blends with order and grace, while sloppiness invites reaction. Families adapt open layouts terraces and versatile station wagons, yet must keep neatness to avoid chaos and preserve decency.
American basket shows living standards across nations
The American Iron and Steel Institute compares a market basket of essentials—bacon beef sugar potatoes butter eggs milk—to wages in several countries. An American worker takes 1 hour 38 minutes, Britain 4 hours 45 minutes, Sweden just over 5 hours, and France 9 hours 51 minutes to earn the same items. The piece argues the concrete figures highlight national living standards beyond rhetoric.
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Questions and Answers Quiz Item from 19th Century Page
A compressed Q and A drill lists Lincoln son William Wallace Lincoln dying in the White House at age 12. WWI era use of initials like ANZAC. Ptarmigan feather color shifts seasonally. Crawford Long first to use ether as anesthetic. Ulysses Grant lost fortune amid bankruptcy of linked firm. Liberty Bell made in England in 1752 and recast in Philadelphia. Theremin played by waving hands over it.
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Halloween Changes Draw Ashland Club Contest
Ashland Optimist Club will sponsor a stay at home contest to curb Halloween vandalism. Larry Miller chair says club members will call at homes of randomly selected schoolchildren tonight Saturday and Sunday. Prizes await children who are home.
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Ashland Optimist Club
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The First 100 Years Detroit Sees Child Hospital Visits
Four year old John J Shruga has spent years in and out of hospitals after illnesses and injuries. Since birth he has endured pneumonia, a porch fall, a double hernia operation, a head injury from a milk bottle, and two dog bites, making life seem like a continuous hospital visit.
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John J. Shruga
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Poison in the Home A Growing Medical Concern
Doctors warn accidental poisoning from household chemicals is rising due to more available substances like cleaners polishes pesticides and insect poisons. About 1500 deaths yearly plus far more nonfatal cases, with many children under five affected.
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Chicago
Maryland Tourist Set for 50000th Visit Prize Surprise
A Maryland traveler visiting Annapolis State House will become the 50,000th tourist to tour the historic building. Prizes include a free weekend at a local hotel a clock radio from the Maryland Travel Council and gifts from Annapolis merchants. Gov. McKeldin will issue a greeting and citation.
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Gail Russell makes film comeback after medical battles
Hollywood gossip notes Gail Russell returns to cinema as Randolph Scott's leading lady in Seven Men From Now at Warner Bros. She hopes for a steady stream of roles after a five year private struggle with health and hospital stays. Also covered are Dean Martin separation news, Marlon Brando western To Tame a Land, Katharine Hepburn Rossano Brazzi Summers, Spike Jones and Helen Grayce plans, Nancy Kelly's The Bad Seed adaptation, and Mervyn LeRoy's casting notes including Pat McCormack.
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Dems Plan 1956 Platform From Congress
Democratic leaders in Congress plan to outline a domestic policy program that can serve as a campaign platform. They aim to contrast their legislative record with the Eisenhower administration, while resisting attacks on the President and preparing for hard battles over tax, farm, and social security measures. The strategy hinges on delivering a clear record of action and a persuasive answer to voters’ questions.
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Thomas L. Stokes
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The Mature Parent
A columnist argues against a modern trend of children calling parents by their first names. She details how a mother eroded boundaries with her son, leading to separation, alcoholism, and ruined energy. The piece contends age differences prevent true equality and mentorship between parent and child.
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Gray
Gertie
Steel Executive Sees Prosperity For Another Year
Houston report quotes Charles R. Hook chair of Aramco Steel Corp predicting continued prosperity at least through next year. Hook credits Eisenhower admin fiscal policy for a stable economy and lower cost of living, but warns a policy change could threaten prosperity.
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Drill Halts Traffic in New Jersey Air Raid Exercise
New Jersey conducted its broadest air raid drill with traffic halted statewide for about ten minutes at 6 p.m. during the evening rush. The exercise aimed to test civilian readiness and emergency coordination across multiple counties and municipalities.
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Newark
N.J
New Jersey
Names You Know ACROSS 1 Former President Coolidge
Puzzle clue list listing across entries and corresponding clues for a crossword style grid. Includes hints for words like Eve spouse and Joe DiMaggio sibling among others for a thematic names crossword
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Coolidge
Joe DiMaggio
Heraldic Band
Down Answers to a Historic Puzzle
Down clues include Head apparel Munchausen Emerald Isle and Tighten as words. Other entries cover Repulsive woman Home Venture Singer Gluck Disorder Cold season Cavity Flowers Speed contest War god Concise Worth wanting Individuals Simple Tarter Father of Rachel and Leah Steep slope Chillers Hoarder Prayer ending Wash Followers Spanish for Pace Girl's name Butterflies.
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