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Morse outlines steps to grow American merchant marine
Federal Maritime Board and House committee members inspected European shipyards in Scotland and Germany. Clarence G. Morse argues U S ships must reach parity with foreign rivals by expanding shipbuilding, subsidies, and planned replacements totaling hundreds of millions, while stressing ongoing review of long term challenges for national security and economic welfare.
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Federal Maritime Board
Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
House
Clarence G. Morse
Morse
Scotland
Germany
Mr. Morse
U.S
Maritime Board
Turks and Greece strained as Moscow eyes new ties with Ankara
The article outlines shifting Cold War diplomacy as Turkey reels from inflation and Cyprus tensions. It notes Moscow wooing Ankara, claiming Beria’s removal improved ties, and recalls Turkey's past moves toward NATO, regional defense pacts, and U.S. loan battles amid Soviet influence.
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Kremlin
Tito
Yugoslavia
Moscow
Russia
Lavrenti P. Beria
Kars
Ardahan
Black Sea
Dardanelles
Ankara
Greece
Truman
Congress
Turkey
Korea
United States
Britain
France
Middle East
NATO
Pakistan
Iraq
Cyprus
U.S
No Place For Compulsion in Political Fund Raising
The piece argues that compulsory union assessments or corporate funding for political campaigns violate free speech and the right to work. It cautions that voluntary contributions are acceptable, but forced payments to back a candidate undermine individual political belief and should be eradicated.
Horoscopes For Pussy Cats book hits astrology trend
New York shows a feline twist in astrology with Bootsie Campbell’s Horoscopes For Pussy Cats. The piece notes Campbell’s playful bio and questions astrology’s credibility while presenting a cat friendly Aries horoscope warning about head aches and kidney weakness and a tip to drink more milk.
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New York
Bootsie Campbell
Earth
Cleveland
Aries
Estrellita Forecast For Tomorrow And Next Six Months
Tomorrow calls for restraint in finances to avoid later difficulties. Social plans and overdue correspondence rise in the evening, with a favorable period for enterprise in occupational and financial matters in the coming six weeks. The first half of 1956 brings strong influence to literary artistic and scientific fields, while romance travel and social matters improve from April to September, with a possible domestic issue in October.
Geneva Confrontation Seen as Soviet Failure Not Allied Setback
The Geneva conferences are viewed as a strategic success for the United States Britain and France, exposing Soviet obstruction to German reunification and independence for satellite states. Moscow faces rejection of its aims while Western powers hold firm, signaling a potential shift in approach and momentum toward future peace.
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Washington
Soviet
Russia
West
United States
Britain
France
Eisenhower
State Dulles
Germany
Great Britain
Soviet Russia
Moscow
Kremlin
Geneva
Estern
Atlantic
Dulles
Parents urged to study to assist exceptional children
The International Council for Exceptional Children backs parent education for gifted and disabled youths.ICEC notes parents must be trained to recognize needs and support full development, though many fathers resist the idea of returning to study. The piece highlights the clash between parental pride and the work required to nurture exceptional children.
Debate with Russian journalists reveals cultural contrasts
Washington diary notes a tense reception for a Pravda reporter Boris Kampov-Polevoy and Moscow editor Boris Izakov. The exchange highlights perceived American freedom of press versus Moscow limits and ends with a publisher’s outbreak as he is escorted out.
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Washington
Nikita S. Krushchev
Pravda
Boris R. Izakov
Moscow
International Life
U.S.A
Izakov
U.S.S.R
State Department
Herbert Hoover Jr
Robert Murphy
Guest
Gifted Children Need Special Teachers Not Parents
The piece argues that society should focus on gifted teachers to support exceptionally gifted children rather than relying on parents or zealots of the International Council for Exceptional Children. It notes training for all parents is valuable, but emphasizes connecting gifted kids with skilled educators.
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International Council For
Exceptinal
Reassurance to Readers on Coverage of Russian Visitors
The writer defends not focusing solely on Russian visitors stressing that this season Moscow saw more Russians than American congressmen in Washington. Any voter seeking his congressman should have gone to Moscow in spirit.
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Soviet Union
Boris Kampov-Polevoy
Pravda
Washington
Moscow
Voting ages differ by country records and historical turnout
The piece notes voting ages ranging from 18 in Russia Turkey Argentina and Mexico to 25 in Spain Japan Denmark and the Netherlands. In 1945 Utah set a 90 percent turnout record. Belgium bans women from voting though they can be elected to Parliament.
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Russia
Turkey
Argentina
Mexico
Norway
Finland
Spain
Japan
Denmark
Holland
Utah
Belgium
Snowy Weekend Sparks Townwide Memories
Dave Regan recalls a rare heavy snow that blanketed the area Friday and Saturday. He notes the surprise of early sleepers, the snowmen built by children, and reflections on climate trends while celebrating the region’s unpredictable winters.
Hollywood talk and society notes from a New York page
Mona Knox visits Joe DiMaggio in Rome as Anna Magnani and Ingrid Bergman rival for a key role in a Rossellini biopic. Barbara Hutton signs a prenuptial waiver with Baron von Cramm. Barry Gordon’s Nutting for Christmas nears 100000 copies in six days. Eisenhower urged to a Thanksgiving fireside chat. Marion Brando helps Maria Brit-Neva hang curtains. Meyer foresees Mrs Meyer. Pauley Jr. plans moves in charity circles. Jordan government deal noted for Beirut. Milton Berle praises Howard Keel. David Gerlohght’s Virginia Bailey furs exceed 11000 dollars. Peggy Yancey settles a bottle-attack lawsuit. shooter pays 600 dollars. Le Vouvray waiter Pino Gugliani recalls operatic glory. Joe Louis and Rose Morgan romance cited. Ava Gardner shops in London. Mabel Mercer’s Byline Room opens bustling. Cockney crooners eyed. Jerry Ross dies with doctors at bedside. Steve Allen show rumored to lose a fixture. Sarah Vaughan linked to Zanuck film. Mary Fickett to marry Alan Shayne after Tea and Sympathy. Diet trend among chorus girls with prune juice and eggs. Corrine Calvet insists name embroidery on mink lining.
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Joe DiMaggio
Mona Knox
Biz
Rome
Anna Magnan
Eleanora Duse
Paramounts
Ingrid Bergman
Roberto Rossellinis
Barbara
David Gerlought
Virginia Bailey
Peggy Yancey
East Side
Third Avenue
le Vouvray
E. 61St Street
Pino Guilliani
South America
Exchamp Joe Louis
Harlem
Rose Morgan
Miss Morgan
Jerry Ross
Steve Allen
Sarah Vaughan
Darryl Zanuck
Mary Fickett
Joan Fontaine
Alan Shayne
Corrine Calvet
Armco Minstrel Show Opens At Strand Theater
One thousand people attended the Armco Minstrel show opening at Strand Theater. Russell Hill directed the production with proceeds for Middletown Hospital and the Fresh Air Camp. Bennett Chapple Sr. spoke in Boston for the American Rolling Mill Co anniversary. R. E. Hockman became president of the Middletown Fish and Game Assn. James Diefenbach elected vice president.
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Strand Theater
Russell Hill
Middletown Hospital
Fresh Air Camp
Bennett Chapple Sr
American Rolling Mill Co
New England Council
Boston
R. E. Hockman
F. B. Joyner
The
Middletown Fish and Game Assn
James Diefenbach
Traffic signals and pest counts in a paper note
A playful note highlights red lights appearing nearer to drivers and larger than green ones. It cites the U S Department of Agriculture counting crop pests yearly. A jab about Britain granting Zanzibar self rule follows, noting the trend toward independence reaches the letter Z.
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Britain
Zanzibar
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Maria Brit-Neva
Maria
Marlon
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Meyer
Los Angeles
el Morocco
Pauley Jr
Jordan
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Beirut
Lawrence Welk
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Howard Keel
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Mabel Mercer
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