Democrats Prepare Western Conference With Civil Rights Stakes
More than 1,000 party leaders gather in San Francisco for a two day Democratic National Committee Western conference. The new Advisory Committee will be asked to take a strong civil rights stand. Adlai Stevenson will speak at a fund raising dinner amid talks of ousting National Chairman Paul Butler.
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Paul M. Butler
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Paul Ziffren
California
Harry S. Truman
John J. Sparkman
D-Ala
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House
Senate
Inflation: The Other Fellow's Problem
Nate White of the Christian Science Monitor questions how inflation erodes household costs and national value. The piece notes a 17 year price surge, government hesitancy, and calls for shared responsibility from citizens, business, and labor to curb inflation.
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The
Christian Science’ Monitor
Monitor
United States
Automobile costs and inflation threaten car affordability
The piece notes how cars shifted from luxury to standard with rising pay and mass production. It cites Inflation and tax policy as barriers, arguing the Automobile Manufacturers Association claims a $2000 car should cost around $1440 but restrictions keep prices high.
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Living cost index rise hits pockets in 1957 analysis shows tax breakdown
The piece details a car tax breakdown totaling 559.83 on a 1440.17 car and estimates 34 dollars yearly per index point for a 5000 dollar family, with 4100 dollars left after essentials. It notes a 118 index level, a one point shift changes prices by about five sixes of one percent. Month to month changes are in tenths of a point. It also mentions Maya calendar accuracy and that 85 percent of neckties sold in America are bought by women.
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U.S
Family Economics Bureau of
Northwestern National Life Insurance Co
America
Dulles’s Gaza Plan Sparks Middle East Confusion
Washington weighs Dulles proposals to pull Israeli troops from Gaza and allow naval passage in the Gulf of Aqaba. The plan’s vagueness raises questions about force, UN support, and American policy toward Israel Egypt and Arab states.
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Gulf
Aqaba
State Department
Prayer excerpt from George Lille toward guidance in love
A daily prayer from George A Lille of Toronto seeks light through divine law and Christlike love. It asks for rootedness in love, abundance of life, and to feel the love of Christ, offered in Jesus sake.
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Jesus
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Ont
Sunday School ‘Publications
United Church of Canada
Unforgettable Audrey Hepburn Charms Interview Subject
A writer recalls meeting Audrey Hepburn in a New York hotel suite in 1957. Hepburn’s charm and grace are described as she discusses life, war, early work, and balancing acting with marriage to Mel Ferrer. The piece ends noting her enduring appeal to many.
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Audrey Hepburn
Miss Hepburn
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Belgium
Holland
Switzerland
Mel. Ferrer
Duke Ellington
Kipling
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Military Men in News At Home and Overseas
Airman J C Ted Franklin Scott 23 son of Lessie Pearl Scott Beckley was assigned to the 17th Installations Squadron at Hurlburt Field after duty at Langley VA and Elgin AFB. The 17th Bomb Wing returned from the Far East in 1935 and later added the Douglas BSGDestroyer in 1956. Pvt James E Reid 1933 Oceana HS grad from Babine entered the Army after aut repair training at Aberdeen Proving Ground. Sgt E G Griffin and wife arrived from Baumhower Germany to Beckley with son Howard Roland to visit relatives before Fort Chaffee assignment.
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Andrew Reid
Oceana High School
Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co
Baumhower
Germany
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Howard Roland
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Pauline. Todd
George Gobel Hosts Packed Packing Party in New York
George Gobel held a farewell packing party at the Waldorf Astoria before returning to Hollywood. Guests included Nedra, Bess Myerson, Jack E. Léanard, Ernie Kovacs, Jackie Gleason, and Ed Morotco, with chatter about careers, royalties, and film projects.
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Bess Myerson
Jack E.’Léonard
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Jackie Gleason
Ed Morotco
Marvin “Marx
Walter Stone
Herd Finn
East Germany
Ralph Kramden
Malenkov
Heaven Ain't No Old Folks Home Says Psychologist
A psychologist writes about Heaven as an extension of Earth with ages from babies to elders, arguing personality persists after death. He recalls George IV’s parachute accident and his joyful leadership with Boy Scouts, urging readers to share moral responsibility among the living.
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