How Russia Hides And Distorts News Analysis
A 1950s AP analysis explains Soviet censorship practices as described by Andrew Berding. It notes suppression of crime data and arrests, nonpublication of ongoing trials, limited reporting on disasters involving foreigners, and secrecy around Communist Party Presidium and deliberations. It cites opaque personnel decisions and abrupt leadership changes with little context.
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James B. Marlow
Associated Press News
Washington
APT
Kremlin
Andrew H. Berding
Berding
Communist Party Presidium
Central Committee
Communist Party
Peanier Bkas
Nikita Khrushchev
Bulgantine
Administrator's claim date set for estate of Alice L McReynolds
Administrator Lucille Williamson announces the August 4 claim date for the estate of Alice L. McReynolds Deceased. Claims must be filed against the estate by that date.
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Alice L. McReynolds
Fwilhiout
Oramongs
Lucille Williamson
Soviet censorship and secrecy on economy and military
The text accuses the Soviet Union of hiding data on military strength and production, withholding personal income and consumer patterns, grain and chemical outputs, and price structures. It claims Western statements are distorted and foreign reporting is censored, with recent weeks seeing intensified censorship of correspondents in Moscow.
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Vorkuta
Norisilk
Tiflis
Soviet Republic
United Nations
Moscow
Shadow Presidents of the White House Face Criticism
The article reviews criticism of Sherman Adams for accepting gifts from Boston maverick Bernard Goldfine and traces the evolution of the presidential assistant role from Truman appointing John R. Steelman to the more influential White House staff position held by Adams.
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Sherman Adams
Eisenhower
Adams
Boston
Bernard Goldfine
Harry S. Truman
John R. Steelman
Steelman
White House
Russians Put On False Face At Fair
Five Illinois travelers returning from Europe say the Brussels Fair Russia exhibit shows a modern nation but real conditions in Ukraine farms reveal stark contrasts. They report scarce equipment, labor shortages, and much manual work. They note few cars in Moscow and other cities, with Russians wearing plainer clothing than the exhibit.
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Chicago
Russia
Illinois
Midway Airport
Europe
Ukraine
Soviet Union
Hiram J. Rutherford
Oakland National Bank
Coles County
Myron Whisnand
Arcola
Douglas County
Whisnand
James E. Taber
Oakland
Flying Purple People-Eater Origin and Record Boom
The riddle inspired the Flying Purple People-Eater created by Sheb Wooley. A 34 year old ex-cowboy and actor, Wooley conceived the song after a friend shared the riddle. Purple creature, one eye and horn, flies and eats people, became a massive hit with record sales soaring past a million in weeks.
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Sheb Wooley
Sheb
LaTuna Canyon
Sun Valley
Calif
Ruth Draper
Teresa Brewer
People Of Lebanon Sick Of Strife In Tripoli
AP correspondent reports Tripoli's Christian and Moslem communities suffer mutual clashes and government bracing as rebels control the Akkar area. Civilians endure shellfire, shops closed, and fear as tension in northern Lebanon grows amid calls for President Chamoun to resign.
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William L. Ryan
Tripoli
Lebanon
Camille Chamoun
Akkar
Syria
Nasser
Famous English Poet Alfred Noyes Dies at 77 A poet who shaped music
Alfred Noyes, renowned British writer known for The Highwayman and Lilac Time, died in a hospital at age 77 in Isle of Wight England. He stood six feet tall, weighed 200 pounds, and was a dynamic lecturer with 15 U S trips and a Princeton professorship from 1913 to 1923. He held honorary degrees from Yale UC and Syracuse. Canada’s land area is 3 846 000 square miles with 17 million people.
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Isle OF Wight
England
Alfred Noyes
Noyes
United States
U. S
Princeton University
Yale
University of California
Syracuse University
Platypus lays eggs yet nurses young like mammal
The platypus, native to Australia, is a mammal that lays eggs like a bird. It has a duck beak, webbed feet, and a fur coat instead of feathers. It broods eggs like a bird and nurses its young as mammals.
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Australia
Toy and Game Sales See Record Demand This Year
New York AP reports toy and game sales in 1958 are expected to surpass the prior record of 1.3 billion dollars as Santa remains immune to recession. First-half gains come from summer toys and outdoor products, with patios, pools, inflatable toys, and beach gear driving growth. Parker Bros. head Robert Barton notes a 10 percent rise, while Hubley’s Joseph Breneman expects gun sales to exceed last year’s 55 million. Urb Products cites beach congestion boosting backyard pool demand.
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New York
Santa Claus
Robert B. M. Barton
Parker Bros
Firsthalf
Joseph M. Breneman
Hubley Manufacturing Co
Radio remark on fair exhibits in Brussels and Europe
A Toon radio station quoted a commentator noting that in fall fairness there were striking differences between the exhibits at Brussels and conditions in several other major European countries visited.
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Toon Radio Station
Brussels
General Electric Appliances Gift Chest ad sale prices
An advertisement lists General Electric small appliances with reg prices such as steam iron 16.95 coffeemaker 19.95 portable mixer 18.95 toaster 22.95 waffle baker required sale price 13.31 15.66 15.66 14.86 17.99. Jewelry gift chest on West Side of Square, phone 624.
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Fort Worth
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North 10Th Street
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Ly Og
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Mt. Vernon, Hil
Hanna
Wilson
Roosevelt
Truman
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Cleveland
Mark Hanna
Col
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Woodrow Wilson
House
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Moscoe
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Deep Freeze
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Mattoon
Howard O. Miller
17Th & Perkins
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New York State
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Urb Products Corp
Tappan
Oldsmobile
Bayer Motor CO
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Borden
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