Eisenhower Signals Willingness to Withdraw If Not Up to Duty
In a post press conference he stated he would resign or withdraw as a candidate if he did not feel absolutely capable of performing the duties of the presidency. The remarks heighten the stakes for Vice President Nixon who faced no formal endorsement, while Nixon declined to comment. Republican leaders, including Senator Mundt, saw encouragement for Nixon’s renomination, though no draft Nixon movement emerged as Dewey and others met with officials in Washington.
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Eisenhower
Nixon
Republican Party
Mr. Nixon
Karl Mundt
South Dakota
Congress
Thomas E. Dewey
Florida
Washington
Treasury
Humphrey
Lucius Olaf
Herbert Brownell
Sherman Adams
Legion Commander calls for UNESCO probe and repeal of national commission
Commander J Addington Wagner of The American Legion urged Congress to open a full investigation into UNESCO and its links to Hiss Harry Dexter White and 17 subversive groups. He urged repeal of the U.S. National Commission for UNESCO arguing world government education propagates at taxpayers expense. He cited UN and UNESCO publications criticizing nationalism as UNESCO broadens education beyond schools.
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Alger Hiss
Harry Dexter White
Unesco
United Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
Ational
J. Addington Wagner
Ameri- Legion
Congress
House Foreign Affairs
Comder Wagner
Legion
Miami
Hiss and
White
Wagner
Navy
House Un-American Activities Combe
UNCO
The
Cardinal Spellman Calls for All American Unity in Dominican Peace Talk
Francis Cardinal Spellman addressed the International Catholic Cultural for World Peace in the Dominican Republic praising early hemispheric settlements like Cupidad Trujillo and urging solidarity against Communism. Rafael Trujillo warned against Russian threat and urged faith to face destiny, calling for renewed All-American spiritual unity from the land of Columbus.
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Dominican Republic
Francis Cardinal Spellman
Americas
Christopher Mbus
Bartolome
Cupidad Trujillo
D' Amond R Learning
de Soto
Pizarro
Cortes
Ders
Cardinal Spellman
Dominican Reic
Congress
Generalissi
Rafael L. Trujillo
Hemisphere
Columbus
South Dakota Debt-Free Status Cited by Carlsbad Argus
The Carlsbad Argus reports South Dakota is debt free after paying veterans bonuses and avoiding new taxes. It notes federal and other states' growing debts and contrasts South Dakota's approach, urging government officials to study the state's model.
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South Dakota
Mays
New Mexico
Carlsbad Argus
Ten Point Safety Program Aims to Cut Future Traffic Toll
The National Safety Council warns that by 1956 82 million motor vehicles will fill streets with 90 million drivers, risking a toll near 53 000. It outlines a 10 point plan combining enforcement education and road design to reduce tolls and congestion, with progress by 1966 promising easier travel and about half the deaths.
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Council
Mapes Maps Maps Mostly Mentally
Chicago profile of Carl H. Mapes chief map editor at Rand McNally & Company as the firm marks its 100th year. He explains maps begin in the mind and must tell a story, with future plans for rocket era navigation including star domes and globes, noting his forbear arrived in 1640 and he joined Rand McNally in the 1920s.
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Chicago
Mapes
Carl H. Mapes
Rand McNally & Company
Earth
Long Island
Rand McNally
Dog misreads fetch in Wisconsin duck incident
In Madison Wisconsin Henry Spiker recalls two mallard ducks dropped by a farm boy near the Wisconsin River. A non retriever dog retrieves a rock instead of a duck causing amused shouts before the boys abandon the scene.
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Madison
Wis
Henry Spiker
Spiker
Wisconsin River
Trees Advised as Key to Home Property by Arborist Group
The National Arborist Association says thoughtful tree use enhances home property through intelligent placement and artistic design, highlighting trees as a major landscape feature that boosts curb appeal and value.
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National Arborist Association
Six Top 4-H Club Members Tour Washington for Civil Service
Six top 4-H club members from six states visited Washington March 3 11 to present the 1959 4 H Report to the Nation. They met with White House aides Senators and Representatives and discussed 4 H achievements with leaders of farm groups and the Agriculture Department. The trip was sponsored by the Conrad Hilton Hotel Chicago.
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Washington
D. C
Franklin McKay
Clayton
N. M
Angela Heine
Ellendale
N. D
Ann Guindon
Pankiton
S. B
Eldon Rebhorn
Oswego
Nellie McClure
Cleveland, Tenn
William C. Thiesenhusen
Muskego
Wis
Federal Extension Service
Ers
American Farm Bureau Federation
American Institute of Cooperation
National Farmers Union
National Grange
Secretary of Agriculture
Ezra Taft Benson
UMW
National 4-H Club Foundation
Silver Spring
Conrad Hilton
Chicago
Kennecott Spends Millions To Open New Copper Mine
NEW RUTH Nev UP In the words of mining engineer directing the digging the Deep Ruth shaft is the darnest mine I ever saw R C Nispel superintendent says we've spent 15 000 000 so far and haven't taken out a pound of ore Development moves entire town Ruth has been relocated to allow block cave underground work Copper has driven Nevada mining since 1908 The Deep Ruth project aims to extend the life of Kennecott's eastern Nevada operation with timbered tunnels and a planned February ore return, despite floods and delays.
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New Ruth
Nev
Ruth
R. C. Nispel
Nevada Mines Division
Kennecott Copper Corporation
Nevada
Nevada Consolidated Copper Company
McGill
America
Kennecott
Liberty Pit
Nispel
Minnesota
Spelling Trouble Hits Salt Lake City Street Signage
Twelve year old Steven Bishop alerted officials to a misspelled Wright street sign at Seveneeth South and Wright Court. Workers added the missing h while other residents reported errors on Eight South and Seventeenth South signs.
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Salt Lake City
Steven Bishop
One Civil War Veteran Reaches 109 Years Old
Albert Woolson of Duluth Minnesota, the last Union Army Civil War veteran, celebrated his 109th birthday. VA data show living veterans total over 4 million in World War II era groups, with ages clustering 30 to 39, and total war participation near 31.8 million.
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Uncle Sam
Veterans Administration
Albert Woolson
Duluth
Woolson
Nashville
Service Station Association Guides New Mexico Traffic Court Survey
The New Mexico Service Station Association sponsors a traffic court survey. Forms from the American Bar Association are sent to schools and others. Manager Duncan Simmons cites uniformity in traffic court procedure as key to respect, safety, and public relations. New Mexico lacks a uniform speeding fine, with offenses in JP court up to 100 dollars plus a five dollar fee. Certificates of appreciation await visitors to traffic court.
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New Mexico
Service Station Association
Americana Bar Association
Duncan Simmons
American Bar Association
Simmons
Walters
John Philp Sousa
Sim
Oil Allowables Reduced for April by Conservation Commission
The Oil Conservation Commission in Santa Fe reduced both oil and gas allowables for April. The normal unit drops from 41 to 40 barrels per day with a supplemental 10 000 barrels daily raising total state oil to 287 410 barrels per day, near March’s 287 562. Gas allowables fall 8.9 percent statewide with southeast and northwest regions scaling down as warmer weather cuts demand.
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United Press
Oil Conservation Commission
Santa Fe
Northwest
Dan Nutter
Exports Of Swiss Watches Rise In 1955 Through November
Swiss watch exports reached 966.6 million francs by November 1955, up 34.6 million from 1954. The United States remained the top buyer at 27.9 million francs, though American measures to curb trade worry Swiss experts. Europe, Africa, and Asia saw gains offsetting declines in some American and Latin American markets.
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Zurich
United States
Coun
U. S
Switzerland
Bolivia
Chile
Cuba
Peru
Argentina
Governor Simms appoints James Barber campaign assistant
Governor John F. Simms names James Barber as campaign aide and managing editor of the Carlsbad Current Argus. Barber will direct much of Simms campaign activity from Santa Fe with the Simms for Governor Club as Simms faces two opponents in the Democratic primary and potential general election foe Edwin L. Mechem. Barber previously edited a Raton newspaper.
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United Press
John F. Simms
James Barber
Barber
Carlsbad Current
Argus
Simms For Governor Club
Santa Fe
Simms
Edwin L. Mechem
Raton
European Sales Surge From 1954 to 1955 Trade Totals
Total sales to European countries rose from 276,692,279 francs and 64,635,316 dollars for January to November 1954 to 297,234,507 francs and 69,433,980 dollars for January to November 1955. Asian and Near East sales climbed from 15,881,142 francs and 35,113,035 dollars to 169,008,561 francs and 39,480,400 dollars.
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Near
Middle East
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Lea County
Saas
Lee County
American Dea
National Safety Council
By Sheldon Garber
United Press Staff
Oper
By Murray M. Moler
Cadillac
Mons
Andreas Gregoriades
Carlsbad
ToBe Simms
Chevrolet
Eal Gacoteae
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