Prohibition Party Aims for 1956 Ticket and Reforms
Editorial notes the Prohibition Party has preselected its 1956 presidential and VP candidates, a 74-year-old professor emeritus and a retired brigadier general who opposes universal military training. It traces the party’s past vote totals, platform shifts, and long-standing status as America’s oldest third party, highlighting past reforms later adopted by major parties.
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Congress
Alaska
Hawaii
T. Roosevelt
Why Reds Were Allowed to Take Berlin
Churchill argues that Soviet forces could have been blocked from Berlin if Montgomery had advanced, noting Eisenhower’s field decision halted the Western Allies. Truman defers to military judgment, while Eisenhower cited military factors over political aims in delaying capture of Berlin. Historian Forrest Pogue finds no evidence of a political bargain with the Soviets.
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Marshal Zhukov
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Forrest C. Pogue
U. S
The
Elbert
Southern Governors Split Over Stevenson Bid for 1956 Nomination
Southern governors survey shows no single nominee to oppose Adlai E. Stevenson if he runs. Governors Shivers, Johnson, Lausche, Byrnes, Byrd, and Truman among those weighing a stance. Eisenhower likely to face more Southern opposition, with limited talk of a third party. Truman publicly not running. Stevenson backed by Gov Clement of Tennessee.
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Associated Press
Dixie
Allan Shivers
Texas
Edwin C. Johnson
Colorado
Frank Lausche
Ohio
Averel Harriman
New York
James E. Folsom
Alabama
Stevenson
Marvin Griffin
Georgia
Leroy Collins
Florida
Harriman
Collins
Eisenhower
Folsom
Harry Truman
Truman
Russell
Griffin
Robert F. Kennon
Louisiana
Byrd
Byrnes
Shivers
Johnson
Lausche
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Clement
Tennessee
March of Events From Central Press Highlights Diplomats and Plans
Vladimir Matskevich, head of the Soviet farm delegation, is seen as a Kremlin “comer” with possible elevation beyond deputy agriculture minister. US scientists tease satellite aims, including measuring intercontinental distances. DeSapio pushes Harriman for 1956 Democratic nomination, arguing New York’s 45 electoral votes favor Harriman over Stevenson. Eisenhower reportedly backs salt-before-broiling method. Smith recalls he cooked his own steak at her Maine home.
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Vladimir Matskevich
America
Kremlin
Matskevich
Russia
Carmine DeSapio
New York
Averell Harriman
DeSapio
Harriman
Adlai E. Stevenson
DeSaple
Stevenson
New York State
Eisenhower
Irving Ives
Margaret Chase Smith
Maine
Showegan
Smith
Raleigh Register Publication Details and Rates Fragment
Publication details for Raleigh Register printed in Beckley West Virginia include ownership by Beckley Newspapers Corporation and Associated Press credit. Subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, six months and yearly options listed, with tax note and address-change guidance.
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Beckley
W. Va
Hinton
Jabtugdeass
Sescereese
Ceeseues Vanes Cess
West Virginia
Millionaires and Women Reflections on Wealth and Style
New York column riffs on why both millionaires and beautiful women are hard to gauge. The piece argues both flaunt images while hiding fears, urge flattery for what they lack, and note honesty rarely pays. It imagines a millionaire fantasy life, then critiques modern wealth as mirroring ordinary life.
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New York
Betty Grable
Prayer for guidance and strength from Raymond Balcomb
A prayer invoking Almighty God to meet the needs of all mankind. Minister Raymond E Balcomb of Medford Oregon offers thanks and guidance for restful sleep and productive labor dedicated to service through Christ.
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Raymond E. Balcomb
Medford
Ore
First Methodist Church
AFL CIO Merger Faces Names and Power Struggles
The AFL and CIO plan a single federation to form in December, keeping distinct identities briefly under the name American Federation of Labor and the Congress of Industrial Organizations. Meany will lead the merged group with Reuther backing, while CIO members begin in the minority on a 29 member council and an eight member organizing committee, as the new body plans political action and member recruitment.
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AFL
CIO
American Federation of Labor
Congress of Industrial Organizations
Outfit
APL
AFL- Cro
Labor Unity
Walter Reuther
George Meany
American Labor
Executive Council
Meany
W Cio
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Military Man in News At Home and Overseas
Pfc. Samuel R. O'Neal, paratrooper son of Mrs. Martha J. O'Neal, Bud, is with the 675th Airborne Field Artillery Battalion at Fort Campbell Ky. He entered service in February and after basic training completed three weeks of airborne instruction. He now serves in Service Battery, 675th Airborne Field Artillery.
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675Th Airborne Field Artillery Battalion
Fort Campbell
Samuel R. O'Neal
Martha J. O'Neal
O'Neal
675Th Airborne Field Artillery
Quiz Answers From The Page And Military News
Includes a seven question quiz about the Constitution labor leaders and other topics and a brief military notice listing Airman Jesse Houston Jr. at Sampson AFB and Sgt. Eugene C. Marshall graduating from the Infantry Schools NCO course at Fort Benning with family details and service background.
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Infantry
Fort Benning, Ga
Eugene C. Marshall
Phyllis
Harvey
Worry Clinic Case P-344 Highlights Domestic Strain
Martha M 42 wife of Milton an engineer seeks help for financial control and alleged marital neglect. The psychologist diagnoses masculine erotic insecurity and urges wife to act with more ardor. A trial reform leads to improved mood, spending and harmony. Readers are invited to request a booklet from Dr Crane.
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Martha M
Milton
Martha Raye Returns to TV Tonight Nervous Yet Ready
Westport Connecticut interview with Martha Raye, famed woman clown, as she prepares for a TV return. She has not seen the script, jokes about shopping for groceries with her dog Maggie, and insists on filming in New York and Connecticut rather than moving to Hollywood. CBS and NBC schedule conflict noted with her preference for local roots.
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Conn
Martha Raye
Shangri la
Maggie
Martha
CBS
Phil Silvers
NBC
Hollywood
New York
Connecticut
Martha Raye on TV Comeback and Hollywood Hype
Interview with Martha Raye on returning to television. She recalls studio rejection, local warmth in Westport, and her Mulligan stew recipe. The piece mixes light celebrity notes from Earl Wilson with quick updates on figures like Edith Piaf, Nixon, and DiMaggio, ending on Earl’s closing line.
Answers Philadelphia Rosh ha-Shanah Lewis Less Skin disease
Philadelphia reports focus on Rosh ha-Shanah observances, noting individuals like Lewis and Less. The brief mentions a skin disease concern prompting public health attention and related community responses.
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Lewis, Less
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