Double Cross Bookkeeping of Federal Budget Tactics
Reader complains that the U S government uses two sets of books to hide true federal spending. It estimates 1958 outlays at 95 554 billion across both books plus 14 251 billion from separate trust funds, totaling 96 billion. The piece argues the administration inflates welfare and total budget figures, criticizing Eisenhower era spending and the built in upward wheel of government finance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Eisenhower
Roosevelt
Isabel Patterson
AFL CIO code of ethics fails to curb union abuses
The AFL CIO executive council issues a financial ethics code aimed at unions, but critics say it repeats general prohibitions and lacks enforcement. They argue prosecutors neglect union crimes, cite fund misuses, political spending, and incumbents’ campaigns as unrestrained. The piece urges public law action to curb labor corruption.
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United States
Sen. McCellan
Hacst
Toost
Ty Amy
Afl-Cio
Walter Reuther
Kohier Company
Fragmented poll quotes mix amid atomic age talk
Disjointed remarks from various figures include a jab at the atomic age, a two party system hint in the South, and comments attributed to Sidney Hirschbert and Micade Alcorn. A Wisconsin senator and Admiral Burke are cited in brief, high tempo exchanges reflecting political debate and naval assessments.
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Repubbligin Naot
Micade Alcorn
Religion and Evolutionary Progress at Arlington Forum
A Boston Evening Forum discussion at Arlington Street Church on Religion and Evolutionary Progress argues progress is a moral obligation. The speaker critiques abstract value measures, urges basing ideas on external facts, traces evolution from life to society, notes Darwin and genetics milestones, rejects fate, and frames progress as long-term development governed by natural laws. The excerpt ends with a playful non sequitur about lollipops in the neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Bovard Phillips
Arlington Street
Boston
Mass
United States
Earth
Bettter
Progres
Wo Lean
Girard decision raises fears of federal control over society
Washington lawyers and legislators warn that the Girard ruling could reach beyond education to almost any activity financed with public money or handled by government funds. Lawsuits conflate housing, health care, and college funding, with NAACP aid and broad public support signaling a nationwide challenge. Governors and lawmakers expect further action as conservative states denounce expanding anti discrimination measures.
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Washington
Girard
Supreme Court
New York
California
Negrd
New Rochelle
N. Y
Federal Housing and Veterans Administrations
Los Angeles
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People’s Legal Aid
R.O.T.C
Philadelphia College
Uncle Sam
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Girard Reling
Nla.a.c.p
Governors’ Conference
Word Puzzle Across and Down Clues Unveil Mixed Letters
A scrambled crossword style list mixes across and down clues with hints like heavenly food rope droop seniors abbr and Marie Saint. The grid includes entries for various word lengths, crooked spellings, and partial phrases challenging solvers.
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Marie Saint
Bids For A Smile Revival Ends With Mocking Interruption
A muscular preacher conducted a revival while two young men scoffed at the proceedings. The preacher asked their motive for attendance and, after they claimed to seek miracles, stepped from the pulpit to expose their disbelief and warned that miracles are not performed here but a cutting remark followed about a man named Orvis.
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Che
coNar
Misappropriation Allegations Against Garment Union Leaders
An opinion piece attacks David Dubinsky of the Garment Workers Union for alleged misappropriation of union funds, likening him to fascist figures and praising Barry Goldwater’s stance. It criticizes Dubinsky’s self promotion in a publication and notes related political ties and investigations.
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Dave Beck
Dave Dubinsky
Garment Workers’ Union
Dubinsky
United Nations
Leon Stein
David Dubinsky
Joe Curran
National Maritime Union
Stalin
Dir Sinsky
Dae Dubinsky
Dan Totin
Erand
Indianapolis
International Teamster
Tabinsky
Cerran
Barry Goldwater
Goldwater
McClellan Committee
Joe McCarthy
Narl Mundt
McClellan
Kennedy
Estes Kefauver
Kefauver
Frank Costello
Lincoln era skirmish near Fort Stevens described
The poster claims President Lincoln and Mrs. Lincoln, aboard a Union officer party, chewed by guards, as Union troops faced a sharp skirmish at Fort Stevens on the edge of the capital during the Civil War.
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Abraham Lincoln
Liola
Fort Stevens
The FBI files and law enforcement balance
The piece argues Justice Brennan's decision on access to police and FBI files weakens crime fighting and endangers public safety. It cites the Vic Riesel case and Jencks precedent, warning open files threaten witness protection, lead to witness intimidation, and empower criminals. It urges preserving investigative secrecy and uniform rights for all indictments.
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FBI
Justice Brennan
Vic Riesel
Adam
Riesel
Hoods
Lucky Luciano
Jencks
Soviet Russia
Hitler
Germany
Dave Beck Jr
New Jersey
Supreme Court of the United States
Qs And As A Snake Is Not Slimy
Q Is any species of snake slimy A Contrary to popular belief no species of snake is slimy. A snake may be cold to the touch but its skin is clean and free from slime. The Odessa Tex American Wed June 12 1957.
Miller's 16500 Salary For Doorkeeper Draws Fire
Omaha World Herald reports William M. Miller, doorkeeper of the House, earns 16500 annually. His office staff and 38 door guards fill a large Washington bureaucracy with many titled aides and assistants, while critics call the setup wasteful and overstaffed.
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Eagle Rock
Calif
Don Jarrell
Omaha World-Herald
William M. Miller
House of Representatives
Page
Miller
Odessa American Notice of Moral Standards and Subscriptions
An Odessa American notice proclaims consistency with moral truths and invites corrections for any inconsistency. It lists subscription rates: 3 cents weekly in city, and annual rates of 31 2d, 38 for sixTenths, and 21.50 for a month. It references the newspaper as a second class matter with a March date and the office contact number.
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Publitahec Gally
Tne
Odessa American
Odessa
Matt Andered
V. Lelenhone
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American Fest Health Foundaote
Jon
Wisconsin
Richard Zadorski
Adm
Aricugh Burke
U.S. Navy
Avopsy
Gladys Parker
Are McNaught Syndmate, Inc
Res Manning
By Ray Tucker
Jesse H. Jones
High Tribunal
National Employment Practices Commission
F.D.R
Harry S. Truman
Congress
Capitol Hill
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