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Cranks In Political Armor Highlight Past Nomination Hurdles
A survey of historical presidential nominations shows leaders facing handicaps from age scandals and party ties. Taft Eisenhower MacArthur Warren Stassen Truman Stevens Hiss Kefauver Kerr Cox Harding Smith Colfax Blaine Arthur Butler Sherman Depew Reed Hearst McAdoo and others all navigated reputational or political obstacles that did not always end candidacies.
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Monroney proposes fair elections commission to curb mudslinging
Oklahoma Democrat Mike Monroney suggests a three to five member fair elections commission to conduct on the spot inquiries into campaigns and censure unfair practices. He argues elder statesmen are needed to transcend partisanship and believes the plan could elevate campaign standards amid growing defamation in 1950s politics.
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Fair Elections Commission
Congress
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United States
Understanding Infectious Mononucleosis and Its Signs
Edwin P. Jordan, M D explains that infectious mononucleosis is not a new disease but has drawn more attention recently. It is likely viral, with symptoms like mild fever loss of appetite vague pains and fatigue. Lymph gland enlargement occurs and blood tests show increased white cells and a distinctive monocyte-like cell. diagnosis is often challenging and fever typically lasts under two weeks.
Productivity Allowance Proposed To Boost Worker Wages
Washington debates a productivity allowance to boost wage growth tied to rising output. The idea, urged by unions, would let workers share in productivity gains, with the Wage Stabilization Board weighing industry wide or targeted use. Critics cite measurement and fairness challenges across sectors. Chairman Feinsinger noted experts doubt productivity can be measured for over a quarter of workers.
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Wage Stabilization Board
WSB
Truman
Congress
Nathan P. Feinsinger
New York
Memorable Day Forecast by Genevieve Kemble
A lively astrological note predicts an eventful day with drama romance and possible high adventure. Elope ments, sudden home activity, and elder or superior sanction may shape outcomes. Those with birthdays may see an exciting year with fresh ties and dramatic developments. A child born today is described as inventive and creative.
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Tom Re
Treatment for infectious mononucleosis outcome note
The passage notes that although antibiotics show some encouraging results, infectious mononucleosis is usually mild and people recover without treatment in a short time. A concerning aspect mentioned is the apparent rise in cases developing complications.
Hogwash Vision of Vote Hype in Vancouver Letter
A Vancouver youth enters a Toronto Art Gallery with a dubious piece titled Melancholia In the Swamp. The writer laments political hogwash, criticizes vague promises, and urges clear, concrete plans from candidates before voters decide.
Whatever happened to Saturday night
Hal Boyle recalls a bygone era when Saturday night defined leisure across America. From rural dances to urban paydays, families shared rituals of shopping, dining, and church, then faced a fresher five day week and urban drift. Today Friday nights and homebound weekends fade the once special Saturday glow.
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America
Washington Scene Cartoons Spark Lodge Provocation
George Dixon notes Senator Henry Cabot Lodge Jr of Massachusetts faced embarrassment over a wall display of cartoons about himself. A single piece showing “The man for the White House in 1952” prompted Lodge to remove it, while other comments mock political figures and public figures.
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Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr
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Senator Lodge
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Questions and Answers on Waterfalls and Fuet Prized by Birds
Q What waterfall maintains the steadiest flow A Because four of the Great Lakes serve as its reservoir Niagara Falls has the steadiest flow of all great waterfalls. Q Were music stores once referred to as music depots A About 1860 the name depot was often used for stores. Q Why is fuet especially prized by birds in winter time It is one of the best of fuel.
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Jimmy Jabara
Washington Adopts Parke Custis Heirs After Custis Death
Upon John Parke Custis passing, his two younger children George Washington Parke Custis and Eleanor were taken to Mount Vernon and adopted by George Washington. The passage notes children needed warmth and care in winter.
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George Washington Parke Custis
Eleanor
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Sorg 100th anniversary gala at Manchester Hotel
Dave Regan notes Sorg's 600 employees celebrated a 100th anniversary with employers as guests. Don Driscoll praised, magician George Bailey wowed the crowd with tricks and musical glasses. The program ran past 11 pm, with reporters chiming in early at 5:30 am.
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Gossip in Gotham and Broadway mingle in a busy Petrie
Dorothy Kilgallen catalogs a flood of tabloid notes from Hollywood to New York. Divorce filings, film plans, hospital reports, romances, and court rumors thread through Louis and Truman era show business lore. Names like Gregory Peck Mel Tormé Heller Flynn Lamarr and Fitzgerald appear amid headlines and snippets.
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