Editorial reminisces on past senate battles and nominee votes
The Muscatine Journal recounts episodes from Congress including Fulbright missing golf to cast a decisive 42 to 41 vote on a 21 million dollar atomic energy display ship bill. It recalls historic scenes with Vice Presidents Dawes and Nixon and Cal Coolidge’s failed Warren appointment, underscoring how near misses shape leadership.
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Paul Revere
Congress
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Fulbright
Arkansas
Capitol Hill
Warren
Senate
Dawes
Mr. Dawes
Senate Chamber
Judicial Appointment Stirs Irish at Capital
Washington report details a partisan clash over President Eisenhower s pick Warren E Burger for the DC Circuit Court of Appeals amid Irish American feuds in the Justice Department. The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee approved, but the full committee delayed, leaving Burger as assistant attorney general.
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Washington
NEA
Deee
Eisenhower
Warren E. Burger
St. Paul
Minn
United States Court of Appeals
District of Columbia
Senate
Herbert Brownell
Burger
Hubert Humphrey
D-Minn
Senate Judiciary
Dept. of Justice Civil Division
Joseph C. O’mahoney
Wyoming
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Mackin
O'Mahoney
McGrannerys
James P
Truman
Department of Justice
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Atty
William P. Rogers
Rogers
Ross Malone
Brownell
Judiciary
Congress
Warren Burger
Kremlin Plays Waiting Game On German Unification
Moscow publicizes talks with West Germany to court trade and cultural exchanges as Chancellor Adenauer heads to the Soviet capital. The plan aims to stall German unity hopes, keeping Germans dependent on Moscow while Moscow signals future changes only to delay any real breakthrough.
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West Germany
Moscow
Adenauer
Kremlin
Germany
Speed limits de bate on highway safety debate
The Globe Gazette notes safety authorities agree speed is a major accident source but disagree on optimal limits. The Messenger adds a heat observation about those avoiding physical effort, highlighting differing public concerns.
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Mason City Globe Gazette
Fort Dodge Messenger
Prisoner Strike in Nevada Penitentiary Yields Nothing
Reported prison uprising in Nevada drew headlines but resulted in no gains for inmates. The piece notes the facility as the sole Bece in the state offering liberty after six weeks of residence, with unclear references to Burlington Sacce sahines.
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Nevada
Penitentiary
Burlington
Iowa farmers enjoy bumper hay and oats crops rising
Iowans accustomed to the best of all that’s good have seen hay yields equal to two normal crops in the first cutting this year. The oats harvest stands among the state's best in recent memory, and another soaking rain could boost prospects further.
Assure Another Record Breaking Corn Crop
Iowa Falls Times argues for intensified corn production and smarter use of harvests. The paper urges embracing innovation to secure a thriving agriculture sector and national prosperity.
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Iowa Falls
Brain Washing Puzzle Hints at Russian Influence
A brief Times- Republican remark questions how a Russian might approach the idea of brain washing tied to a Davy Crockett song from Willy’s memory. The note hints at Cold War era cultural tensions without detailing events or individuals.
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Davy Crockett
Willy
Times- Republican
Shoes for Baby Boom Boosts Footwear Makers
The Davenport Times notes a surge in baby shoe demand as births rise from 2.35 million in 1940 to 3.5 million in 1948 and 4.0 million by 1954, with manufacturers reporting 56 percent above pre war 1936 40 averages while the shoe industry grows 28 percent. The piece highlights fashion conscious infants and the value of unsung local work.
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Hawkeye-Gazette
Crossword Puzzle Screen Starlet Across
Screen starlet Joyce seven letters fits 41 Free 23 Golf mound. Answer to previous puzzle froster. Scatters hay and low haunt relate to clues 48 49 52 54 55 including Burmese wood sprite.
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Guido
Eisenhower Looms Over 1956 Presidential Scene
The piece discusses potential Democratic nominees led by Stevenson and Kefauver, noting Averell Harriman’s wavering, Lyndon Johnson’s retreat, and party shortages of strong candidates. It predicts Eisenhower’s health and public appeal keep him atop the GOP slate, leaving Republicans a one man party at present.
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E. Stevenson
Illinois
Stevenson
Averell Harriman
Carmine G. DeSapio
South
Congress
Ike
Leonard W. Hall
Eisenhower
White House
Capitol Hill
Steamboat Collision Near Buffalo Here Are Brief Notes
Report describes a near accident between the Red Wing and Belle of LaCrosse after the Belle struck a sandbar pushing a tow into the Red Wing. No passengers injured as boats were crowded. Belle towed ashore for 18 hours of repairs and the scene included island watermelons being shipped.
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Buffalo
Red Wing
Belle of
LaCrosse
Coast Guard District Seeks 1956 Officer Candidates
Commander Camstedt announces vacancies in the 2nd Coast Guard district alongside a 57 member officer candidate class that began at the Coast Guard Academy. A 150 candidate quota for fiscal 1956 will convene October 12 and February 29 with 90 to join the February 1956 slate. Applicants undergo a 16 week course with commissioning in the Coast Guard Reserve and two years active duty for those completing the program. Interested individuals should contact the Commander 2nd Coast Guard District at 815 Olive Street Room 208 St. Louis Missouri.
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Cost Guard Academy
New London
Conn
Coast Guard
United States Coast Guard Reserve
2Nd Coast ‘Guard District
Olive Street
St. Louis
Moorphone Main
Coast Guard Reserve Commissions Announced in St Louis
In St Louis Captain George announced 150 Coast Guard Reserve commissions are now available. The report notes the new officer appointments expanding the Coast Guard Reserve ranks nationwide.
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Coast Guard
St. Louis
United States Coast Guard
George
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