Weary Words Issued By McClellan On Flag Change
The Monroe News-Star notes the nation's plan to retire the 48 star flag on July 4 1960 for a 49 star flag to mark Alaska statehood and Hawaii’s eventual admission. It discusses origins of the flag the June 14 1777 Continental Congress pledge and the symbolism of colors and stars.
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Monroe News-Star
McClellan
Arizona
Korea
Alaska
Hawaii
Second Continental Congress
Philadelphia
Marine Committee
United States
Congress
Eisenhower
Veterans affairs audit flags overspending and graft in Louisiana
An audit of the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs flags overspending, family vacations, and bid violations. It calls for immediate fund recovery, new safeguards, and a shift away from a culture of big spending. It also revisits senator McClellan’s critique of unions and reform failures, noting Hoffa, Meany, and others.
Heavyweights Rule Geneva Talks and Khrushchev Dominance
The article argues Premier Khrushchev dictates terms in Geneva, with Andrei Gromyko as his frontman. It notes Washington’s conditions for a summit, the ministers' limited leverage, and Khrushchev’s potential use of talks to pressure Eisenhower. Also includes brief notes on Sweden fires, Jefferson, and Ellington’s heritage.
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Washington
Nikita Khrushchev
Geneva
Andrei Gromyko
Khrushchev
Associated Press
Gromyko
Eisenhower
Answer for a teen torn by unexpected parentage
An adviser comforts a teen who learns their parents were unmarried. The response condemns the teen’s grief, stresses the sin was theirs, and explains God forgives past sins. It urges reliance on Christ, baptism, and a new life as central to faith.
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Christ
God the
Father
Parallel Between Political Situations in Two Nations
London reports an unusual parallel between Britain and the United States as conservative governments with a liberal flavor seek re election amid unemployment concerns and peace talks. Both nations see political attacks from opposition parties while economic improvements and a possible summit influence voter sentiment.
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London
Great Britain
United States
Britain
America
British Socialist Labor Party
Demcratic
Macmillan
Postnasal Drip and Sinus Health Tips From Dr Van Dellen
Dr Theodore Van Deller discusses prevention of postnasal drip and sinus issues. He warns against long term nose drops and explains how mucus buildup relates to dust pollution smokers and winter environments. A dilute salt solution is offered as a safe cleansing substitute.
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van Dellen
Anderson Attack on Strauss Shapes AEC Debates
Washington report outlines Clinton Anderson’s long running disputes with Admiral Lewis Strauss over industrial uses of atomic energy. It notes Anderson’s Joint Atomic Energy Committee leadership, the McKinney study findings praising Strauss, Kennedy’s resentment, and Reuther’s missing security clearance amid factional tensions within the Democratic Party and AEC dynamics.
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Clinton Anderson
Lewis L. Strauss
Atomic Energy Commission
New Mexico
Field Anderson
Strauss
Anderson
AEC
Tom Murray
Joint
Congressional Atomic Energy Committee
North Carolina
Rep
Carl Durham
Senate
House
Robert McKinney
Adlai Stevenson
Ike
McKinney
Massachusetts
John Kennedy
Kennedy
Joint Committee
Democratic Party
Walter Reuther
Reuther
Industrial Study Group
Murray
Dixon Yates contract and isotope dispute in AEC saga
A joint Congressional committee notes acrimony over Strauss criticism related to the Dixon Yates contract which the AEC approved. Murray and the full AEC backed the deal, deemed best for the government, despite political pressure to cancel. The isotope shipment issue, raised by Anderson, predates Strauss chairmanship and was not pursued during his 1953 confirmation.
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Congressional Committee
Strauss
Dixon-Yates
AEC
Murray
Ohio River
Anderson
Norway
Commission
Senate
Atomic Energy Program
Anatomical snuffbox named for historic snuff use
The depression at the base of the thumb between the tendons of the extensor pollicis longus and abductor pollicis longus is called the anatomical snuffbox. It forms during thumb extension and was noted for snuff use when raised to sniff from the hand near the wrist.
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Hemophilia Care: Plasma Injections and Injury Prevention
G H explains treatment for hemophilia using blood plasma to boost clotting. He advises protecting the patient from injuries between hemorrhages. If an accident occurs the wound should be promptly covered and pressure applied to control bleeding.
Health Hint on Ulcers and Salt in Daily Diet
D F writes about preventing internal bleeding from ulcers by following physician guidance and notes surgery may be needed if ulcers do not heal. A leaflet on peptic ulcer is available upon sending a stamped self addressed envelope. Today's Health Hint also states salt is not fattening but can cause fluid retention in tissues.
Monroe News-Star Paragraphs Note Publication Details
The Monroe News-Star, founded 1891, lists publishers John D. Ewing and Wilson Ewing and dates of leadership 1929 to 1952. The paper is a Monroe afternoon daily except weekends, printed at Olive and North Fourth with AP affiliation and staff lines including Richard Hale and Walter Hatten.
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John D. Ewing
Wilson Ewing
Monroe Post Office
News-Star—World Publishing Corporation
Olive
North Fourth St
Robert Ewing
William H. Bronson
Richard Hale
Edmund G. Brown
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