Evolution of presidential primaries and their value in elections
The piece traces how primaries spread in the 1920s to 1940s, notes a decline due to public opinion polls, and shows renewed activity after 1952 with Alaska adopting a primary law and DC and Florida revising theirs. Stevenson's 1956 entry plans and past primary outcomes are discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
District of Columbia
Alaska
Adlai E. Stevenson
Sen. Estes Kefauver
Ohio
Charles E. Merriam
Harold F. Gosnell
California
Florida
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Minnesota
Midwest
Gen. Eisenhower
New Hampshire
New York
Maryland
Indiana
Montana
Russians use friendship offer to push propaganda roots
James Marlow analyzes how the Soviet proposal for a treaty of friendship after Eisenhower rejected Open Skies reflects a calculated propaganda move. He argues the Russians seek to frame the West as refusing peace while masking their own concealment and a broader grip on satellites. He notes both leaders aimed to shape world reaction with bold, simple ideas that may not reflect feasible policy.
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James Marlow
Associated Press
Washington
United States
Eisenhower
Geneva
Russia
America
Con
Gress
Bulganin
Germany
U.S.S.R
Soviet Communist Party
Kommunist
Jackpot penny machine toys spark small fry greed
An observer reports a Beckley store scene where children flock to a new penny vending machine with a pinstripe ball game that pays in five cents' merchandise. The piece notes the risky urge to gamble pennies and questions letting children learn that not all rewards are free. It also mentions the National Safety Council seeking nominations for the 1956 Carol Lane traffic safety awards for women and groups, with prize money and trips to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Raleigh S Register
Beckley Newspapers Corporaion
Brekity
W. Va
Hinton
J. McQuade
Associated Press
AP News
Ee Ag National Advertsing Representatives
Brooks & Finley, Inc
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Detroit
Boston
Cleveland
Atlanta
Los Angeles
San Francisco
West Virginia
Nemer Terrasse
Thoration
Junior
Mary
Susie
National Safety Council
Carol Lane
Shell Oil Co
National Safety Congress
No, the Soviet challenge isn’t sticking yet
William L. Ryan analyzes the Soviet position in three articles. He details that the USSR, despite bold moves in the Middle East and Asia, remains at least a decade from achieving its fundamental goals and turning a global challenge into lasting US leadership erosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Kremlin
Middle East
Asia
U.S.S.R
Women comedians shape humor and gender dynamics in 1950s stage life
New York profile of Jean Carroll, top earning comedienne, discusses the social penalties for witty femininity, her rise from a $5 prize to six figures, and her stance against crude gags. She notes audiences resist clever, well dressed women yet she proves success by rapid, sharp humor. Carroll cites envy from men and women, and highlights topics like buying a mink coat and family life as core material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Carrol
Miss Carroll
Comediennes
Jean
New Britain
Milton Berle
Joe E. Lewis
Jack Benny
Jimmy Durante
Bob Hope
Youth Week Prayer for Guidance and Goals
A prayer from Annetta Monroe of Central Baptist Church asking for heavenly guidance during Youth Week and throughout the year. The plea seeks help for accepting responsibilities and for the United Christian Youth Movement to attain lasting goals in Jesus name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heavenly Father
United Christian Youth Movement
Jesus
Annetta Monroe
Central Baptist Church
Military Men in News At Home and Overseas Scheduled to Embark
Sergeant Robert Bruce Snider, after a year at the Army language school in California, departs Friday for a new assignment in France. A 16 year veteran, he is now set to embark Wednesday, continuing his military service overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franceis
Robert Bruce Snider
Army’s
California
Snider
Answer Quiz From The Fortnight Page
Ford Foundation plans to sell stock yes or no is unclear in the text. The 1955 aviation fatalities per mile were higher on domestic flights. The Baghdad pact exclude India. The U S has more Chinese or Japanese people or about the same. In 1955 more farms operated than 1930 in Kansas. The musical Guys and Dolls is based on stories by Damon Runyon. Eisenhower press secretary is James Hagerty. The piece then lists family and staff details including Sgt Snider and Col William McDonnell Jr and naval trainees and officers from Great Lakes and Fort Holabird.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Foundation
Ford
U.S
Middle East
India
Iran
Iraq
Pakistan
Turkey
U. S
California
Florida
Kansas
Oregon
Texas
Ring Lardner
Grantland Rice
Damon Runyon
O. Henry
George Gershwin
Pres
Eisenhower
Sherman Adams
Harold Stassen
Gen. Persons
Arthur Burns
James Hagerty
America Laughs and Local Patter From Travels
A collage from St. Louis to Charleston notes lighthearted exchanges and rumors. Frank Sinatra recalls his mother’s push for campaigning, a witty Fort Knox joke surfaces, and Las Vegas gossip centers on Arthur Gamlin. Ken Murray eyes Marie Wilson and Jaci Johnson at the New Frontier, while a Coronado Hotel guest quips about Toots Shor. Dallas Mayor-Banker Bob Thornton declines a symphony invite, and Bill Evenson riffs on Confidential lawsuits. The column captures breezy backstage chatter across multiple cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Vegas
Arthur Gamlin
Ken Murray
Marie Wilson
Jaci Johnson
the New Frontier
Marie
Coronado
Toots Shor
Dallas
Bob Thornton
John Rosenfield
Dallas Symphony
Notable gossip and theater notes from New York scenes
A collage of quotes and snippets covers Frank Sinatra’s family, Broadway gossip, and Hollywood anecdotes. It cites remarks from Bil Vaughan, Ray Duncan, and others about shows, personalities, and industry intrigue ranging from theater openings to actor romances and producer deals.
Worry Clinic Case Q-362 Della M. Learns to Change
A psychologist discusses Della M. an asthmatic wife and long time worry patient. He contrasts introvert and extrovert traits, urges social effort to overcome fears, and cites changes possible at any age. The piece critiques avoidance and promotes self help through new habits and personal responsibility.
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Pier
Scrooge
St Paul
Cage
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Wisconsin
GOP
Harold E. Stassen
Gen
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
Thomas E. Dewey
Slassen
Reds
Pact
C.J. ‘Needy
McCuade
Soviet Union
William L. Ryan
Ryan
Hal Boyle
Ussr
Moscow
Econom
Georgi Malenkoyv
Bulgania
Krushchev
U.ss.r
By Peggy Kessinger
Nancy
Robert Bruce
James Edward
W. J. Fuller, Johnston Sr
Sgt. Snider
Iceland
Fort Holabird
Col
William M. McDonnell Jr
F. E. Roberts
Beaver Ave
Frank
James
Mr. Milware
Naval Training Center
Great Lakes
Robert C. Vargo
Mike Vargo Jr
Mount Hope
Navy
Naval Submarine School
ST. Louis
Frank Sinatra
Hollywood
Commissioner of Safety
Weehawken
N. J
Franklin Roosevelt
Follies
Harry Fender
The
Chase Here
Fort Knox
Mik
Charleston
8. C
Bill Evenson
WIMA
Kansas City
Earl Wilson
Damn Daily
Bil Vaughan
Elsayille, Ga
Raymond Duncan
al Dopkin
Carpenter
Joe Harrington
Boston Post
Syracuse
N. Y
Ted Isaac
Tommy Bolt
Chattanooga
Stan Wood
Mirror
Broadway
Rock Hudson
Tab Hunter
Race Gentry
Clod Hopper
Brick Layer
Carrier
Seth Pool
Robert Lissauer
Midnight Earl
Sidney Kingsley
CBS
Hedy Lamarr
Teddy Stauffer
Acapulco
Ann Brown
Bobbee Edwards
Bev- Hills
Sardi
Mary Sinclair
George Abbott
Arthur Krim
Marion Marlowe
Bob Harrison
Yankees
Sherry O’ Dell
New Haven
Martin and
Lewig
Hal March
Candy Toxton
London
Stegi Sessler
Kenya
S. Africa
Bechara Andersen
New Vaude
Joan Crawford Lowe
Joan
Joe Howard Jr
Brink’s
Nancy Berg
Earl
Cab Calloway
Vincent Lopez
Della M
New London
Conn
Richard L. Thompson
Gilbert Thompson
Third Ave
Croaker
Chester M. Miller
Ebbie
Mullens
Parris Island
S. C
Marine Corps Recruit Depot
Naval Being Center
Clifton C. Mills
Lundy Mills
Sophia
George W. Crane
Della
Delia
Runyon, Hagerty
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