Talbott Ethics Questioned In Air Secretary Role
The editorial critiques AROLD and TALBOTT over ethics while serving as air secretary. It notes no illegal acts but alleges breach of unwritten ethical codes, citing use of Pentagon resources for Mulligan and Co. client interests. President Eisenhower says decision awaits full testimony, Talbott later resigns as correct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arold & Talbott
Air Force
Paul B. Mulligan & Co
New York
Talbott
Pentagon
Mulligan & Co
Time for Action on Highway Financing Now
A call to bypass Congress adjournment and finance a national road program. The piece urges the president to convene leaders from both parties and push an acceptable highway funding plan immediately to avoid delay and waste of state road-building efforts. Speaks to Ike’s mandate and the need for federal support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
House
Martin
Ike
Sneahks
Pirer Wa Eisenhower
Rayburn
Senate
Clements
Knowland
Byrd
Chavez
Finance
Cannon
Buckley
Sponge bath and wet packs for feverish babies
Health column explains sponge baths as common fever remedies and suggests wet packs under medical guidance. Describes procedure: warm water towels wrapped around the baby on a dry towel, five minute intervals, rewraps, then gentle drying and ready for bed. Emphasizes lukewarm water and not overheating the child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ming Fea, Eyin., Inc
Soil conservation urged as rains test crops and faith
J R Kidwell thanks J I McLean for articles on soil and water conservation. The missive notes rain gauge and soil penetration, recalls a July flood, praise for terraces ponds and grasses, and urges continued adoption of conservation practices amid drought risk. The writer stresses stored moisture sustains crops and links soil health to church welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. I. McLean
Mey
Ialia
Sail Conservation Service
Sa Tan
McLean J, R, Kidwell
Ike and Chou to Meet in Geneva Parley at UN Palace
In Geneva, the American envoy A Alexis Johnson will meet the Chinese ambassador to discuss release of 52 Americans. The informal talks, held in a UN palace room, unfold with routine scheduling and mutual handshakes as prior policymakers fade from influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Czechoslovakia
Poland
A. Alexis Johnson
Franklin Crosbie Gowan
Gowan
State Department
Chiang Kai Shek
Chou An Lexi
Anil
Chiang
Formosa
Henry Wallace
George Marshall
Chau
Mr. Gowan
Italy
Europe
St. Malachy's
David Harum
Ike
Chou
Mussolini
Ciano
Starache
Hitler
Riehentrop
Goebbles
Potsdam
Johnson
Orient
Palace of the UN
Chow
Patsy
Myan
Talbott Case Sparks Debate On Government Talent
Sokolsky argues the Talbott case highlights how government must attract capable managers from private business while resolving conflicts between personal holdings and public duty. He critiques salary limits and calling for reforms to make government roles financially viable and professionally attractive, noting turnover and the need for experienced managers in complex operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herold Talbott
FE Air Force
Uch
Hisenhrower
Harold Talbott
U.S
Talbott
Mulligan Co
McClellan Committee
Hoover Commission
Consilent
King
Featees Svualitate, Inc
August centennial notes from city and county events
A series of notes dated August dates from 1905 to 1935 recount proposals to annex areas to San Antonio, a nightclub owner agreeing to relocate near Nix Hospital, land purchases by J E Jaratt in New Braunfels, a Medina County toll road plan, a jail feeding dispute over unpaid meals, Oscar Wilde’s cited condition in Pentonville, and a plea to curb political patronage in schools. The items mix civic changes, legal actions, infrastructure plans, and historical anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abapoliti
Medina County
Bexar County
Brown
Medina Lake
San Antonio
Tily
Pentonville
Pison
Oscar Wilds
Texquiz Misread Invention Sparks Wild West Wordplay
James Farble misreads a Texquiz line about Bowie and his men fighting a mule convoy near San Antonio. The tale mentions mules loaded with grass and a follow-up convoy that slips through, framed in a playful, garbled style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Farble
Texas
Tim Bowie
Antonio
Bowie
Willy Silver
Capyieht
Jamon Farber
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Eisenhower
Senate Permanent Investigations Subcommittee
Mr. Talbott
Mr. Talentt
DR. A. N
Westbeoor Pegler
Ronyright
King Features Byrnicale, Inc
Pegler
Sokolsky
Au Grorgh
Charles Wilson
Department of Government
INN
P. L. Anderton
Bexar
Nix Hospital
Thirty Seventh District Court
Vwaspital
Landa Estates
New Braunfels
J. E. Jaratt
Texquiz
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