Nixon Campaign Focus Shapes 1950s Battle Lines
Democrats press claims that Vice President Nixon is intemperate and unscrupulous citing quotes on treason and socializing America while noting Civil Service chief Young says few feds were discharged for communism in 1953 54. Nixon defenders plead responsibility and acuity behind his foreign posts. President Eisenhower lauds Nixon in 1954 letters.
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Eisenhower
Truman
Philip Young
Civil Service Commission
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America
New York
Earl Warren
Textile industry turmoil hits New England trade
New England textile towns face plant closures and extended unpaid vacations as competition from the South and Japan pressures production. Economists warn of a possible moderate recession with layoffs ahead, while lawmakers debate import limits and tariff policy amid ongoing industry tensions.
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Wayne* Morse
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Thomas A. Wofford
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Albert Gore
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D. Johnston
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Japan
Senate subcommittee cites science manpower shortage in nuclear era
A Senate House subcommittee on atomic research reports that a shortage of scientific and engineering manpower is vitally affecting peacetime nuclear power use. It calls for a vigorous national policy and recommends federal mathematics scholarships for high school graduates with substantial cash awards for top students.
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Bug Dust Contests At First Christian Church Puts Men In Charge
Two senior pros lead rival teams the Reds and the Blues in a church attendance drive at First Christian Church. The event aims to boost Men's Bible Class turnout and tests its point scoring rules. Harry Anderson captains the Blues and Phill A McDaniel commands the Reds.
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First Christian Church
Harry Anderson
Phill A. McDaniel
Blues and Reds at odds over speeches and cola ads
In Raleigh County politics the Blues threaten a speech by longtime Democratic chair Anderson if the Blues lose while Reds face a rival penalty for McDaniel. Phill promotes Seven-Up against Coca-Cola as Anderton mocks the plan. Phill wins a skirmish by attracting church visitors, crowding a Bible class with Presbyterians.
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Anderson
Raleigh County
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McDaniel
Reds
Phill
Anderton
Christian Church
Presbyterian Church
Gossipy Convention Notes From San Francisco
Readers hear scattered anecdotes from the political scene in San Francisco. Tales mention Elizabeth Taylor and Nicky Hilton, Ingrid Bergman, Groucho Marx, Spencer Tracy, Dagmar, and many others at convention events with gossip and playful jabs about celebrities and politicians.
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Elizabeth Taylor
Nicky Hilton
Texas
Pregnancy Myths Debunked In Worry Clinic Case
Case records from a psychologist's clinic summarize pregnancy facts and debunk myths about sex determination and criminal inheritance. It notes male sperm types, separate fetal blood, and that criminality is learned, not inherited, urging parental EQ and health focus to ease expectant mothers and families.
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Lillian B
Crane
Tooth trouble and a cautionary tale from Peiping readers
A reader reports a painful dental episode influenced by a so called Suggestion Book from the Peiping People's Daily. The article describes a patient recounting a tooth extraction with broken needles and delays, then a doctor’s reply explaining abnormal growth and a failed needle removal. The patient recalls the event, notes the operation’s success without pain, and reveals the final irony of losing a good tooth beside the one treated.
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Sarly
Peiping People’s
Moore
Prayer quotes and blessing from John S Bonnell at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian
A religious tribute from John Sutherland Bonnell of New York City delivered at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church. He thanks God for the universe and its order and praises Jesus Christ as the revelation of divine love, asking for eyes to see evidence of the divine presence and power.
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Christ
John Sutherland Bonnell
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Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Ch
Stassen’s Political Graveyard Fall At San Francisco
Harold Stassen faced a severe fall from influence as he campaigned against Nixon at the San Francisco convention. once a persistent GOP hopeful, he split with Eisenhower era allies and failed to win delegates. After a long career of urging changes, he continued to press his anti Nixon stand but in public he found little support.
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Ethel. Merman
Bob
Chicago
Ike
Charles Halleck
Indiana
Ingrid Bergman
Ed Sullivan
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London
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San Prancisco
Harold Stassen
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Eisenhower
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You're Tellin Me! natives shun shark and octopus
Natives of Sfalikatol in the South Pacific refuse to eat shark and octopus, hoping the favor will be returned. Acorn-based foods were widely used in earlier times and prepared by leaching with hot water to remove bitter taste.
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Sfalikatol
South Pacific
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