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News-Journal Inc
Courts for U S troops abroad influence Status of Forces debates
A June decision found Army Specialist Third Class Girard not acting in the line of duty when he used a grenade launcher at a Japanese firing range, killing a local woman. The incident fuels arguments over foreign trials and jurisdiction under NATO and bilateral Status of Forces agreements.
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U. S
G. L
State Defense Department
William S. Girard
Defense and
State Departments
Girard
Senate
John W. Bricker
Ohio
William E. Jenner
Ind
House
Mutual Security Authority
Congress
United States
Frank T. Bow
G.i’s
Iceland
West Germany
Federal Republic
The 48 Star Flag and Alaska Hawaii Statehood Debate
The article notes Flag Day 1959 could be the last with 48 stars as Alaska and Hawaii seek statehood. It cites Eisenhower support and repeated congressional votes since 1947, with debates about party and regional impact plus potential star arrangement if admitted.
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Alaska
Hawaii
Eisenhower
Alaskan
House
Senate
Congress
Vermont
Kentucky
Holes In The Body And Other Odd Bits From Hal Boyle
Hal Boyle surveys curious facts and tidbits about the human body and modern life including pores count around 2.5 million, fingerprints versus stomach shapes, teens and Buddhism, early automobile counts, spending on baby foods, Sophia Loren’s ideal beau, daily breathing, televised royalty, and a witty hotel note about a bridal smelling salts attendant.
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New York
United States
Sophia Loren
Italy
George VI
Queen Elizabeth
England
Jonathan Winters
Tiffany’s
Edison
Thomas Carlyle
Jamboree Festival and Local Matches Highlight June 12, 1937
On June 12 1937 the third annual Boy Scout Jamboree Festival at Sunset Park featured a talent contest and Christman Orchestra. Proceeds fund scouting trips to Camp Hook and the National Jamboree in Washington D C. DeBord grocery nine beat West Middletown Baptist at Barnitz Field with Wells Susak Hilton and Hupka homering. Easter Parade horse won ribbons at the Dayton Saddle Horse Assn show, placing second in harness class 17. William Hobbs was found guilty of the third count in a first degree murder case against Arthur Sponsel and a new trial motion was to be filed within 30 days.
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Sunset Park
Christman Orchestra
Camp Hook
Washington, D. S
DeBord Grocery
West Middletown
Barnitz Field
Wells
Susak
Hilton
Hupka
DeBord
Dr. E. 0. Bauer
Dayton Saddle Horse Assn
William Hobbs
Arthur Sponsel
Fred B. Cramer
Propaganda Against Nuclear Tests Faces Bipartisan Opposition
David Lawrence argues that communists and their sympathizers fail to derail U S testing efforts. He cites Eisenhower and the Atomic Energy Commission backing tests with low fallout risk and cites NAS reports. He names Linus Pauling and lawmakers who challenge petitions while British officials warn against anti test agitation. He questions critics motives and loyalty while defending the national defense program.
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Washington
America
Eisenhower
Atomic Energy Commission
Congress
National Academy of Sciences
Lawrence H. Smith
Wisconsin
Francis E. Walter
Pennsylvania
House Committee On Un-American Activities
Linus Pauling
California Institute of Technology
Walter
House of Representatives
Dr. Pauling
Civil Rights Congress
Attorney General's Office
Department of Justice
Smith
Truman
West
U. S. Atomic Energy Commission
Country Manager slogan and civic budgeting musings
The piece jokes about a Country Manager in Washington to cut municipal costs in over 300 U S cities. It cites Bernard Baruch on market timing and ponders enunciation drills and songs like Ernest Ball's To Have To Hold To Love as light commentary.
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United States
Washington, D. C
Ernest Ball
Rancid ignorance units and civic quirks in Washington
In a satirical survey from Washington, debates over Morse Capehart rhetoric spark jokes about cups or tubs of rancid ignorance. The piece jokes about measurement, a naval missile quip, a “Daughter of the Year,” and a waiter turned bishop while noting mink farm labor classifications.
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Washington
Wayne Morse
Oregon
Homer Capehart
Indiana
U. S. Bureau of Standards
Senate
Morse
Capehart
Possum Makes Home in Middletown Roof Trough
A mother possum and her three young are nesting in a local house roof trough in Middletown to escape pursuing dogs. Neighbors watch as she returns for rest and attempts to keep the brood safe, while the husband advises patience. Also note a Grand Avenue Church of God lawn fete from 3 to 6 pm featuring home cooked foods and a white elephant sale.
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Middletown
Grand Avenue
Celebrities and whisker politics around Hollywood names
Dorothy Kilgallen notes Gary Crosby denying marriage to Gaby Spenard while Susan Strasberg headlines Arthur Loew Jr. New bets on Peggy Lee replacing Judy Holliday and Ingrid Bergman planning to settle in England. Billy Taylor to Hickory House. Elvis wig rumors. Basin Street reopens. Gerry Mulligan to open. Farley Granger hairdo and young producers in Broadway bid.
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Gary Crosby
Bing
Gaby Spenard
Germany
Arthur Loew Jr
Susan Strasberg
Peggy Lee
Judy Holliday
Judy
Helen Morgan
James Stevenson
Medical Arts
Ingrid Bergman
England
Britain
Hollywood Boys
la Bergman
London
Billy Taylor
Trio
Hickory House
Ogden Nash
Phyllis McKinley
Lippincott
Dick Adler
Georgia Brown
Basin Street
Roseland
Lower Basin Street
Greenwich Village
Gerry Mulligan
Hollywood
Elvis
Morty Gunty
Sammy Davis Jr
Mr. Wonderful
Morty
Henry Fonda
Bride
Cap Ferrat
French Riviera
Farley Granger
Jerry Herzfeld
Barbara Freking
Hapsburg House
Tiny Hill
Colorado
Biz
Stars Forecast A Constructive Year For Enterprising People
Tomorrow’s birthday signals a potentially constructive year through October with opportunities in work and finance. Seek allies with superiors and business partners to aid goal attainment. Domestic social and romantic life may improve through 1957 with a notable late-life change and a meaningful social travel horizon.
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Great Britain
E. V. Darling
Bernard Baruch
George Dixon
Bureau of Standards
Pentagon
Navy
Civil Service
Mary Stuart Montague Price
Sheraton-Carlton
Churches of God
Emil Christensen
Northland
Dave Regan
Dorothy Kilgallen
Santa Claus
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Buckingham Palace
Fanny Ward
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Art Ford
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Sadruddin Khan
Black Panther
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Art
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