Tribute to German martyrs and freedom fighters across Soviet zone
An editorial note expresses deep sorrow and admiration for Germans who died or suffered under communist rule and praises Adenauer’s forthcoming speech. It honors those who rose against tyranny from East Berlin to Saxony, vows not to forget the dead, and pledges support for the living toward a reunified, free Germany.
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Konrad Adenauer
Federal
Frankfurter Allee
East Berlin
Magdeburg
Brandenburg
Leipzig
Chemnitz
Gera
Dessau
Saxony
Germany
Iron Curtain
Congress Answers FHA Scandals and Debt Questions
The Q and A covers how social security benefits interact with income, ongoing FHA scrutiny by six groups, and FHA insured mortgages totaling 38 billion over decades. It also notes the national debt near 273 billion with a 15 billion ceiling rise pending Senate action.
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Federal Housing Administration
Congress
Senate
House Banking and Currency Committees
Joint Committee On
Justice Department
Internal Revenue Service
Housing and Home Finance Agency
FHA
Eisenhower
House
Daniel A Reed
John Taher
New York
Joseph W Martin, Jr
Massachusetts
Martin
Sam Rayburn
D. Tex
Court and political echoes through race, faith, and crisis
Quotes on Supreme Court rulings against miscegenation laws and Adventist views clash with party politics. Georgia Governor Talmadge predicts a sweeping court rebuke while Earl Warren’s role complicates southern politics. Other remarks touch on wartime evacuees, a nurse’s reflections, and Red threats in Guatemala.
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U. S. Supreme Court
Georgia
Talmadge
Supreme Court
Earl Warren
South
Baruch Quote on Pursuit of Peace Through Agreement
A concise statement from Bernard Baruch asserts the United States should persist in seeking peace and security via negotiated agreement, emphasizing steadfast diplomacy despite challenges.
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U. S
Bernard Baruch
Guatemala Revolt Favors U S Strategy Against Arbenz
Fulton Lewis argues a Guatemala uprising would advance U S aims against the Arbenz government without direct intervention. He notes exiled anti Communist Guatemalans coalescing after a Polish arms shipment and warns that a revolution could bypass long sanctions while threatening Arbenz with internal pressure.
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Guatemala
Panama Canal
U. S
United States
Arbenz
Poland
Washington
Daily Worker
Council of Ministers
Australia Welcomes 1956 Olympic Games Host Grip
In Melbourne, a visiting American journalist recounts Caulfield race day clashes over press seating, praises General Bridgeford and Melbourne’s Olympic readiness, notes kangaroo tail soup tasting, and describes Australia’s hospitality and memorials to American soldiers in Canberra.
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Australia
Melbourne
Braven Dyer
Caulfield
Braven
Bridgeford
Korea
Melbourne Cricket Club
United States
Longest Total Solar Eclipse Length
Theoretical maximum duration for totality is 7 minutes 40 seconds occurring when the Sun is farthest from Earth and the Moon is closest. The term hillbilly refers to a backwoodsman or mountaineer of the South and is colloquial.
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Earth
United States Purchases Virgin Islands from Denmark
In 1917 the United States acquired the Virgin Islands from Denmark in a formal treaty transfer. The deal restored territorial control to the United States, with the islands becoming a strategic Caribbean possession.
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United States
Virgin Islands
Denmark
Napoleonic Wars Boost Inception Of War Correspondence
The London Times sent correspondents to the European continent to report the wars, marking the first instance of war reporting delivered directly to the public by writers not part of the fighting forces.
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London Times
Cannel Coal Description from Plant Seeds
A cannel coal is formed from the seeds and spores of plants rather than the wood bark and leaves of trees. This botanical origin distinguishes it from typical fossil coals produced from woody material.
Difference Between Novice And Amateur
A novice is a beginner just starting out while an amateur may engage in a pursuit with skill and interest though not practicing professionally or earning from it.
Slot machines trace back to ancient origins
The earliest known slot machine was used to sell holy water, suggesting gaming devices arose from practical vending needs rather than modern casinos.
Streibert Criticizes ANPA Duty Against Soviet Propaganda
Westbrook Pegler relays Theodore C. Streibert's rebuke of the United States Information Service for urging 400 ANPA editors to promote democracy as a counter to Soviet communism. He denounces U S S S as a useless bureau and warns against government press collaboration.
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New York
Theodore C. Streibert
United States Information Service
American Society of Newspaper Editors
ANPA
White House
Hoover
Roosevelt
Truman
Fisenhower
Washington
Mama
Eleanor
George III
Streibert
United States
Kremlin
Russia
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Forty Years of Opera Club Fans in New York Spotlight
John Cameron Swayze notes the National Opera Club of America's fortieth year as it stages monthly miniature operas in a Waldorf Astoria ballroom. The group, founded by the late Baroness Katherine von Klenner, has long showcased young talent and provided entertainment for music patrons.
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New York
Zeeland
Michigan
National Opera Club of America
Waldorf-Astoria
Katherine von Klenner
Notable Quotes on Affection and Style by Historical Figures
A selection of remarks from Longfellow Butler Emerson and Holmes on affection, expertise, dress, and personal presence. The excerpts contrast views on affection value, narrowing expertise, and the calming power of attire with a nod to Holmes’s interest in breakfast table discourse.
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Longfellow
Nicholas Murray Butler
R. W. Emerson
Breakfast Board
O. W. Holmes
Tax Rule for 65 Year Olds and Joint Exemption
A man at age 65 does not escape federal income tax. He may claim a double exemption for himself and his wife if she is also over 65, reducing the tax burden by having two eligible dependents.
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House
What are mare's tail clouds
Mare's tail clouds are high level cirrus formations spreading across the sky and curling at the ends. The name describes their fan shaped appearance resembling a horse's tail.
Polar counterpart in Southern skies
The Southern Hemisphere has no star exactly equivalent to Polaris. The closest circumpolar guide near the south celestial pole is the star Sigma Octantis, though it is much dimmer and less prominent than Polaris in guiding navigators.
Monroe News Star Publishing Details From 1908 Notice
Historical memo notes the Monroe News Star founded in 1890s with publishers Jonn D Ewing and Wilson Ewing, and later leaders including Robert Ewing Jr and William H Bronson. A June 1 1908 post office matter cites the act of March 8 1879 as related to publication.
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Jonn D Ewing
Wilson Ewing
Monroe
News-Star—World Publishing Corporation
North Second Street
Monroe News-Star Opinion Piece Distinguishes Editorial Stance
The Monroe News-Star notes its independence as a newspaper print outlet. It asserts support for what it believes is right and opposition to what it deems wrong, reflecting an editorial stance aligned with its values.
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Monroe
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