Editorial Hope Sings on Farm Bill Reform
Congress can still redeem itself with a practical farm bill. After a conference with the President, GOP leaders plan to re commit to a compromise plan rejected by the President, seeking flexible supports to avoid surpluses. The National Farm Bureau backs flexible over rigid supports amid election year pressure. Wisconsin and Minnesota primary unrest does not show clear farmer disapproval of Eisenhower Benson policies. The bill should be re committed to produce one the President can sign.
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National Farm Bureau Federation
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Benson
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Will Reid Remembered As Civic Leader And Scout Champion
Will J. Reid long time Hancock Oil executive and philanthropist dies after 45 years in Long Beach. A supporter of Boy Scouts he donated a 10 acre Scout Park and served as national Scout director. He also led Ducks Unlimited and fought forest clear cutting while aiding youth, animals, and wildlife protection. He will be missed by a broad circle of friends.
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Will J. Reid
Bill” Reid
Reid
Hancock Oil Company
Boy Scouts
Mr. Reid
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Scout Organization
Ducks Unlimited
Will Reid
Fred W. O'Loveley
Vickers
H. P. Becanan
National Housing Agency
Democrats Propose Tax Credit to Fund Campaigns
Doris Fleeson explains a Democratic plan to raise campaign funds by giving taxpayers a straight income tax credit for contributions up to ten dollars. Recipients would receive a receipt to deduct the amount from their taxes, minimizing bureaucracy and simplifying the process for most income taxpayers.
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Washington
Senators seek bipartisan plan to fund campaigns with new tax credit
In a Capitol draft, Democrats push a revenue measure allowing a $10 tax credit to back political fund raising amid fundraising troubles. Rep Wilbur Mills and Hale Boggs promote it. Republicans show cautious interest as unions pivot after AFL CIO talks. Legal probes and gas lobby disclosures color debate.
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Wilbur Mills
Ways and Means
Hale Boggs
Louisiana
Rayburn
Senate
Leeder Johnson
Johnson
Knowlind
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Republican National Committee
Superior Oil Co
Portraits HMETCALFE and the Night of Sleep
A poem expresses restless thoughts that linger at night. The speaker longs to stay awake to plan future deeds for the beloved, yet must sleep to face a new dawn and hope to see them in dreams. The verse blends intimate affection with nocturnal reflection.
Ike's Assurance Sparks War Decision Without Congress Action
A presidential pledge to seek congressional authority before deploying troops highlights ongoing questions about whether the United Nations Security Council can bind the U S without House and Senate approval. The piece argues past presidencies acted under varying precedents and warns of the Bricker amendment implications.
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United Nations’ Security Council
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Senate
Truman
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Tea
Korea
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Bricker
First US satellite launch faces mixed odds and delays
Charles M McCann reports the United States may launch the first earth satellite but warns the initial attempt could fail. The Glenn L Martin Company and Navy say contracts for a final rocket stage are awarded as scientists prepare for potential retry. The piece also notes a long farm bill vote in the House with Republican efforts to alter the bill and strategic voting under the roll call.
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United States
Navy
Glenn L. Martin Co
Just Folks by E A Guest Christmas memory in Long Beach
A reflective piece recalls a silk black Christmas topper tied to past weddings, a hat once intended for Betty and Bud’s day, now a sentimental prop amid memories of youth and lasting smiles as Betty walks down the aisle in the imagined scene.
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Long Beach
Bud
Betty
Soviet Promise of Military Help to Arab States Reported
A Damascus sourced report claims Soviet Russia promised military aid to Egypt and Syria in case of Anglo American intervention in Palestine. Hammarskjold faces the claim during his Middle East peace mission. Egyptian officials deny knowledge while London says the Foreign Office would not be surprised if true.
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Dag Hammarskjold
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Syria
Egypt
Israel
London
British Foreign Office
Public Forum Letter Endorses Ike as Strong Leader
A public forum letter praises President Eisenhower, crediting him with restoring faith in government and boosting business. The writer lauds his diplomacy, military leadership, and team-building, citing Nixon and Dulles as adept officials, and argues for social security tax increases backed by polls. Signed by C. W. A. Campbell and Charles F. Martin with addresses.
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France
Zhukov
Jong
Formosa
Nixon
Dulles
Ike
C. W. A. Campbell
Vista St
GOP Shows It Fears Stevenson
Letter writer says Republicans fear Stevenson as a threat to Eisenhower and use bossism charges to attack him, not Kefauver, citing editorial pages and noting the opinion of Mrs. B. Hardin of Roswell Ave.
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Stevenson
Eisenhower
B. Hardin
Roswell Ave
Improve Social Security Now emcee honors Eisenhower tribute
A Press-Telegram letter by Hamilton Stark lauds Dwight Eisenhower as a faithful public servant and urges he not seek a second term. The piece references his wartime leadership and roles at Columbia University before noting opposition to HRB 7225 reducing retirement age and extending OAST benefits.
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Eisenhower
Hamilton Stark
Dwight Eisenhower
Germany
Columbia University
Pennsylvania
Wks-Lelegnam
Answers Alcatraz Prisoners and Cells Feature
Question and answer feature notes Alcatraz has 281 prisoners held for danger or difficulty to manage elsewhere. Cells measure 5 by 8 feet. Guards lock inmates from 5 30 p m to 7 30 a m. The piece also covers bird eyelashes hoatzin and canned food shelf life with storage tips. It cites the National Canners Association and notes a housewife walks about six miles daily while a nurse averages ten miles.
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San Francisco Bay
National Canners Association
Newspaper Masthead and Advertising Reach List
Press Telegram staff and office locations listed for publisher editor and executives. Current files of the Press Telegram are maintained at offices in New York Chicago Detroit Minneapolis St Paul Los Angeles San Francisco and San Francisco. Comic Advertising Representatives Metropolitan Group, Inc.
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