Ike’s Great Crusade stirs controversy in six-month review
Washington observers weigh six months of Eisenhower governance. Proponents cite economy steps, cabinet-level health and education moves, and aggressive tax actions. Critics argue for more bold reforms and ongoing budget strain amid drouth, surpluses, and foreign policy continuity.
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Boys vie for 4600 scholarships in Fisher body contest
Detroit reports on a midwestern farm boy delivering a model car to the General Motors building for the Fisher body craftsman's guild contest. Winners, announced next month, may win one of eight 4600 scholarships and other prizes totaling hundreds of thousands. The piece also notes long hours and detailed craftsmanship, plus a broader political column about Eisenhower, McCarthy, and defense budget cuts.
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City Police Install Standby Power Unit
Lubbock Police Chief Harold McInroe announced the city has installed an auxiliary power system. One large unit serves the police department and a smaller one covers the radio transmitter atop the courthouse. Cost was about 2600 dollars. The system starts within three seconds of a power failure and can run on natural gas or gasoline indefinitely.
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Communist Leader Palmiro Togliatti to Report from Moscow
Rome dispatch says Communist leader Palmiro Togliatti is expected to travel to Moscow soon to report on the party's situation in Italy.
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