Senate control under Democratic dominance fuels investigations
The piece argues Democratic control of the Senate since 1954 gives the party a propaganda edge through chairmanships and new investigative committees. It cites Senator Symington and Senator Jackson's conduct, questions the openness of these probes, and notes potential partisan use for upcoming elections while contrasting Republican tactics.
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Jackson
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Cowles Publications
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Wayne Morse
Humphrey
Minnesota
Dulles
Worth Waiting For The Next 25 Years Predicted
Eugene P. Conser of the National Association of Real Estate Boards predicts vast changes in business and social life over the next quarter century driven by science. He cites rapid mail by guided missiles, global TV safaris, sea water irrigation, vast energy from atomic sources, and a gradual shift from a five day week to four days.
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Eugene P. Conser
National Association of Real Estate Boards
San Francisco
New York
South Africa
Louvre
Paris
Amazon
U.S
Europe
U. S
Soil bank aims to reduce productive acres not crop relief
Secretary Benson asserts the soil bank is a long range plan to cut surpluses by decreasing cultivated acres, not a short term crop failure relief. Despite large surplus sales totaling about 1.8 billion dollars, government storage climbs with forecasts of 30 million extra wheat, 150 million corn, and 3.5 million bales cotton.
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Benson
Soil Bank
Congress
Decline of Handwriting In Schools Sparks Debate
The article notes controversy over teaching methods for reading and writing in public schools. It cites private handwriting courses, compulsory penmanship classes, and employer concerns about illegible handwriting harming job prospects, urging parental self review. It also mentions a historical nod to Hitler's claimed inevitability as a cautionary parallel.
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Mary
Metropolitan Business School
Deepening Troubles for King Hussein As Arab Legion Feuds Rise
Jordan's King Hussein confronts growing pressure as Maj. Gen. Padi Innab resigns and Lt. Col. Ali Abu Newar is promoted to major general amid a power shift favored by pro Nasser officers. The remainder of the Arab Legion and regional rivals edge toward potential upheaval threatening the king's stability and Britain’s influence.
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King Hussein
Jordan
Padi Innab
John Bagot Clubb
Arab Legion
Britain
Hussein
Ali Abu Newar
Snnab
Glubb
Col
Gamal Abdel Nasser
China
Newar
Nasser
Egypt
Saud
Saudi Arabia
Bible Thought on Hebrews Six Warning
Scripture excerpt from Hebrews six verses four to six warns that those enlightened and partakers of heavenly gifts who fall away cannot be renewed to repentance. It asserts they crucify the Son of God afresh and bring reproach upon him.
Quotes from Postmaster Summerfield and Romulo
A collection of remarks in Washington San Francisco and the White House offers blunt assessments from Postmaster General Arthur S. Summerfield on the Post Office finances Gen Carlos Romulo warns of the ongoing danger posed by Communist ideology and White House press secretary James Hager ty notes the President's hospital stay recovery remains a priority.
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Arthur S. Summerfield
South America
San Francisco
Carlos Romulo
White House
James
Hagerty
United States
Political Voter Musings Across States in Imagined Senate Picks
In Washington letters Holmes Alexander muses on choosing Senate candidates across Oregon Pennsylvania New York Idaho Ohio and Nevada. He weighs conservatives versus radicals and GOP versus Democrats, arguing a reborn moderate Democratic line could strengthen the party while acknowledging Ike would benefit from a Republican Congress.
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United States
Oregon
Douglas McKay
Wayne Morse
Pennsylvania
Jim Duff
Joe Clark
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ADA
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Herbert Lehman
Jack Javits
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Herman Welker
Glenn Taylor
Ohio
Nevada
George Bender
Frank Lausche
Bender
Lausche
Young Clifton Young
Alan Bible
Eisenhower
Ike
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Gble
Meleean highlights long Pennsylvania legislature session
The piece notes Governor George Leader traversing Europe while Pennsylvania held a record long session totaling 168 legislative days for the House and 159 for the Senate. It cites 3 229 bills considered, 843 signed, 51 vetoed, and key measures including a 3 percent retail sales tax, tax-related acts, and major funding for education, health, and development. It mentions Act 635 aiding industrial development and Act 670 restricting obscene comics, with GNCDC preparing to pursue provisions.
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George Leader
Pennsylvania
Europe
House
Senate
Commonwealth
Just Folks His Busy Dad
A poem lamenting a boy with a father who is always busy with work and wealth. The child longs for his father’s presence and guidance, feeling sad and pitiful as his dad focuses on business over family. The verse contrasts wealth with a neglected paternal bond.
New York Congressman Bernard W. Kearney Announces Retirement
Rep Bernard W Kearney a Republican born May 23 1889 in Gloveryville New York announced retirement after this Congress He served as a private in the New York National Guard beginning 1909 and fought in World War I including St Mihiel and Meuse Argonne He was elected to the 79th Congress in 1942 and re elected thereafter The piece notes the first patent for a wire safety pin issued in 1869 and the industry forming in New York six years later
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New York
Bernard W. Kearney
Gloveryville
N. Y
New York National Guard
St. Mihiel
Meuse - Argonne
Billions in foreign aid ignite House debate in election year
In Washington the House debates President Eisenhower's request for four billion dollars in foreign aid with many members proposing cuts. Rep. Martin Dies criticizes continued spending, while Rep. Brooks Hays and Rep. Wayne Hayes offer amendments. Others push tougher limits, and the outcome remains uncertain as the Senate weighs the measure.
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Washington
House
Eisenhower
Foreign Relations Committee
Dick Richards
Democratic
Martin Dies
Tex
Brooks Hays
D. Ark
Wayne L. Hayes
D. Ohio
Arkansas
Ohio
Alvin M. Bentley
R. Mich
J. L. Pilcher
D. Ga
Senate
Fairly Spoken By Margaret Latrobe About Prom Night
A 1956 era columnist argues parents should accept prom night as a normal rite of passage for graduates. She contends teens seek fun and social bonding, while parents worry about safety, propriety, and late hours. The piece ends with a playful call for parental patience.
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Dad
Mom
Pop
John
Mary
You re Telling Me A collage of odds and ends in a humor column
A humorous collage cites Milt the printer praising his alma mater, a Palerno candidate’s one vote, rocket mail predicted by a San Francisco industrialist, watchpocket TVs, ants in a prize fight, a Filipino island owner, Japan’s memory, a Swedish tightrope walker’s 33 hours, a North Africa peacemaker note, a Nigerian witch doctor ad, and the mock magic of newspaper want ads.
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North Africa
The Reader Letters on a Twelve-Sided House
A reader from Old Pittsburgh Road disputes the term twelve sided house on New Bedford road calling it a duodecagon and asks why it is not simply a polygon. The writer recalls the landmark status from childhood.
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New Bedford Road
Charity
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