Eisenhower Health and Farm Issues Shape 1956 Vote
Health concerns after Eisenhower’s heart attack and the farm program debate loom as pivotal questions for the 1956 elections. If Ike recovers enough to seek a second term, GOP prospects brighten. if not, a nomination scramble follows. Congress faces farm policy and Johnson’s 13 point agenda, including tax relief for low incomes, in 1956.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenhower
Congress
Midwest
Sta Congress
Lyndon Johnson
Texas
New Physician For Louisburg
Louisburg will gain a new doctor when Dr M L Masterson and his family relocate about mid February The doctor’s son a captain in the Air Force stationed at Waco Texas will be released about that time The Clyde Brown building at Sinclair and Mulberry in Louisburg is being remodeled for the new office Dr Masterson is the son of Mr and Mrs Roy Masterson of Louisburg
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paola
Louisburg
M. L. Masterson
Masterson
Air Force
Waco
Texas
Clyde Brown
Sinclair and
Mulberry Streets
Dr. Masterson
Roy Masterson
Tiny Photographic Plane Developed by Radioplane
A 12 foot radio controlled drone built by Radioplane Co. in Van Nuys California will be used for aerial surveys of enemy positions. It is ground controlled by radio and can reach 227 miles per hour with a parachute recovery system. The plane is designed for short range reconnaissance with potential for higher speed and range. Savings bonds are mentioned as an investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Nuys
Calif
Northrop Aircraft, Inc
Radioplane Co
1955 sport highlights and science forecasts collide
The year 1955 brought mixed vibes with science forecasts tied to economic factors and a tennis star’s standout amateur season. Projections praise consumer resilience, research strides in vaccines and atomic science, plus new medical techniques and therapies. Tony Trabert dominated 23 tournaments with 129 wins and just four losses in amateurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Trabert
1956 Economic Boom Outlook And Risks
1956 could be America's first 400 billion dollar year with a high ground for business as 1955 ends. Many foresee higher sales prices wages and jobs in early 1956 with a possible slowdown in the latter half. Business optimism and expansions exceed 1955 while consumer debt and saving behaviors remain key unknowns. Slowdowns may begin in home building and auto sales as rate of purchases and government spending shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Atomic Power To Pay Off in Coming Year
The Atomic Energy Commission says 1958 will bring pay-off progress in atomic power research. It plans test operation of three of five experimental reactors as it moves toward making atomic fuel competitive with conventional power fuels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
International Geophysical Year
Earth
Atomic Energy Commission
AEC
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chicago
San Francisco
Cliff Burgoon Plumbing & Heating
N. Oak
Tiny
Latimer
U. S. Public Health Service
Army
Martha Clayton
Glen Garber
N. Poplar
Herald
Bob Leonard
Red Cross
Douglas
THURS
Paine
Rittenhouse
John G. Kaiser Drug Store
Masonic
Penson
Tallman Printing Company
N. Main
Ventiione
Merry AS
Samuel Goldy
Buttaco
Walt Disney
Donald Duck
Old King Cole Band
Kansas City
Merry Christmas
Iibert Novand Richare
Nelson
Viveca
John Cane
Undfors
Derek
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!