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Republicans Debate Tariff Policy After Randall Commission Report
President Eisenhower plans to seek foreign trade policy changes after a White House meeting with congressional leaders and Clarence Randall head of the Commission on Foreign Economic Policy. The report urges a three year extension of the Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act and authority to cut tariffs up to 15 percent. Republicans split, with Senator Millikin and Rep. Reed opposing the proposed tariff reductions. The Randall Commission, its critics, and a Princeton economists group all weigh in on the policy path and the track record of four prior extensions.
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When Is A Luxury Not A Luxury
A new excise tax bill cuts or eliminates rates on some items effective April 1, while many others drop to ten percent. Some rates remain unchanged for hard liquor, wines, beer, cigarettes, cigars, tobacco, gasoline, autos, trucks and parts. President Eisenhower and Senate Finance leaders criticize the current structure as illogical and in need of overhaul.
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Official cuties and the power to bar appearances
A congressman excused missing a gathering citing "official cuties" as the reason, a typographical error that reveals how staffers influence invitations in business and government. The piece notes such figures often shape who attends events and where one goes at dinner time.
Mail Bag Nuggets From Hal Boyle
Paraphrased notes on curiosities and trivia from mail including Paris trees, U S overseas investments, Jerry Lewis and Patti Palmer, tea bags, the number 13, farming shifts, flies, insects, and Christmas card lateness. Includes light reflections on how letters carry thoughts and rarely reach their destination.
Get McCarthy Coverup For Real Intentions
Opinion piece argues that opposition to Senator McCarthy is a concerted effort to undermine the Eisenhower administration, framed as a fight over communism in government. It contends critics manipulated army morale issues, warns of a push toward state control and a rubber-stamp Congress, and claims the motive is to seize power.
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Objections to congressional investigations past and present
The passage discusses conflicting objections from groups and spokesmen across 50 years of congressional inquiries. Felix Frankfurter, then a law professor and liberal figure, criticized conservatives for objecting to privacy violations in investigations. In The New Republic on May 21, 1924, he argued that concern over hurt feelings or dragged names misses broader corruption exposed by investigations.
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Army morale under fire in cross examination debate
The passage notes that the cross examination of Brig. Gen. Zwicker by Senator McCarthy was blamed for damaging Army morale, a factor cited amid heightened criticism of the military in the era. It highlights reactions framing the inquiry as a key source of strain within Army leadership and public opinion.
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Estrellita Stars Forecast For Tomorrow And Birthday Read
The forecast urges accuracy and efficiency to countercarelessness and notes slow progress could still yield good results with steady effort. It predicts a period of active social life from May to August, possible domestic stress in July, and warns to stick to routines in November and December. A child born today will be aggressive ambitious and extremely gregarious.
Moderation Advice From Heart Specialist Says Do Not Overdo It
Dr William D Stroud of Philadelphia urges moderation for heart patients and prudent living for all. He cautions against extreme restrictions and notes tension alone rarely causes heart trouble, while many former heart patients fear minor pains falsely. In Westport Van Lear Woodward Jr quits New York job after ulcer issues and starts his own agency with a partner.
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Philadelphia
Graduate Medical Assembly of
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H. M. Marvin
Yale
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Westport
Conn
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Uber
van Lear Woodward, Jr
Commuting shift could suit Westport artists and ads men
The speaker muses that moving from New York to Westport for clients would be easier and more profitable for artists and advertising men based in Westport. Income might be lower but mornings start later and home earlier. He notes his wife’s likely mixed feelings and jokes about the song It’s so nice to have a man around the house. Commuters’ wives appear happy with the idea.
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Tom Sullivan
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America
Jesus
Dobbin
Jamaica
Westport
Questions and Answers: Grant Park Painting and More
Q What is depicted in Atlanta's Grant Park Cyclorama The large painting shows a pivotal Atlanta moment the Battle of Atlanta. Q Are Blues songs older than jazz Yes. Q In a Supreme Court decision do all justices opinions bear equal weight Yes. Q Who was the first woman candidate for President Belva Ann Bennett Lockwood National Equal Right party 1884.
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Supreme Court
United States
Belva Ann Bennett Lockwood
National Equal Right Party
Liberace Makes Case as TV Pianist in Mixed Crowd
In a crowd led by Liberace the TV pianist stirs debate for looks and voice, yet his piano playing pleases. The column contrasts Liberace with Victor Borge, noting Liberace’s stronger music presence despite broader controversy and commercial appeal.
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Victor Borge
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Spike Jones Fans Celebrate at Local Radio Show
The speaker notes shared musical tastes with Spike Jones fans, highlighting fondness for his style and the enjoyment of a local radio program that plays retro novelty songs. The message underscores music appreciation without delving into broader tastes.
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Broadway Grapevine Sparks Patti Page Romance Rumor
Dororthy Kilgallen notes Patti Page's new romance with Art Fellows, a motion picture executive, amid Broadway buzz. The column lists digestible links to City College basketball scandals, Sardi's glamour duets, record hits, high society gossip, and political tensions with a mix of named figures and place names from New York to Pittsburgh and beyond.
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Patti Page
Art Fellows
Chums
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City College
CCNY
Sardi
Jeanmarre
Farley Granger
Eddie
House of Representatives
Joe Martin
Beat the Devil provokes unruly CT teen audience
John Whuston's film Beat the Devil sparks a wild reaction as Connecticut adolescents riot, forcing the theater manager to halt the projector and police to restore order. Public figure Jim Henaghan appears at a celebrity hangout, while a French poodle bite affects Giynis Johns. Barbara Button notes an economy angle as Lloyds of London markets a divorce-expense policy.
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Huston
Jim Henaghen
Giynis Johns
Barbara Hutton
Lloyds of London
Fragmented civic and fashion notes from a local column
A quirky local column discusses civic duties and social norms. It mentions attitudes toward Red Cross donations, women joining police forces, and marriage status as a social focus. It also touches on menswear sleeve styles and a light remark about flower seed packets.
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