Ike Popularity Holds in Shifting Political Currents
Gallup finds 57 percent approve of Eisenhower's job performance with 27 percent disapprove and 16 percent undecided. The president remains broadly popular across groups including Democrats and independents, though Republicans give him room for critique amid broader party divisions. Voters credit his likable personality and grandfatherly image, while concerns about foreign policy and domestic issues persist.
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Crime Prevention Challenge to Every American Citizen
FBI figures show major crimes exceed 320 per hour and 2.8 million yearly. The piece urges citizens to join National Crime Prevention Week Feb 8 14 as partners in crime prevention, supporting civic groups and abiding by the law.
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Imperial type improves readability for Independent paper
The Independent Press-Telegram announces a new Imperial typeface chosen after study. Editors emphasize tighter writing and close editing to increase reading mileage while preserving news and editorial content on its pages.
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Democrats Cast Budget War Into Inflation Risk
A Washington analysis argues that Democratic votes to authorize large housing loans signal rim of budget busting and rising taxes. It warns that unbalanced budgets threaten inflation, higher prices, and dollar devaluation, harming the American economy and Western nations. The piece portrays Democrats as spenders and cautions Kremlin fear of internal economic weakening.
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City manager Wirsching to retire by July 1
City hall discussion followed city manager Cath B Wirsching announcing retirement by July 1. The city council held three closed meetings with Wirsching and members refraining from comment. Sourcing: 20 years ago, East Side Christian Church pledged 16058 dollars for a new building at E Seventh St and Obispo Ave after liquidating existing debt. Reverend Franklin H Minck announced continued fundraising for three weeks.
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Minck
Kuchel Emerges as Knowland Shadow Recedes in Senate
Washington reports five months of ascent for Thomas Kuchel from Knowland’s shadow to GOP whip. He won a seat on Appropriations, gained White House access, and led liberal Republicans while courting Californias growing influence. He eyes Lincoln Day speeches and a push to repurpose party image toward labor toward 1958 reversals.
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William F. Knowland
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Barry Goldwater
Arizona
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French Scandals And Fat Americans In A Pear Shaped World
Bill Vaughan surveys trends from French scandals with pretty girls and champagne to communists pursuing pop music, space ship optimism, do it yourself barbering, 40 year old furniture styles, and a Boston physician warning Americans grow fat from inactivity.
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Bill Vaughan
Boston
Local draft boards decide class placement for registrants
Local draft boards determine the class into which each registrant is placed, subject to appeal. Each case is decided on its individual merits.
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Haskins Aeadery
Beach Press
Teteoram Information Bureau
McHuie
Portraits LET US KEEP TRYING Here we go again
The piece reflects on New Year resolutions fading, urging readers to recall promises and be faithful to friends and neighbors. It questions sincerity in keeping commitments and encourages renewed effort to serve those around us.
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