Stassen Flops and Sparks Global Diplomacy Debate
The piece recalls Harold Stassen as a failed 1960 presidential prospect who drew little support at the San Francisco convention. It accuses him of leaking preliminary talks to the Russians and critiques Eisenhower era diplomacy, urging the White House to distance itself from Stassen as allies grow wary of U.S. leadership.
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Harold Stassen
San Francisco
White House Palace
White House
Minnesota
Europe
Childe Harolde
State Department
John Foster Dulles
Stassen
Mr. Stassen
Eisenhower
Debt and economy urge restraint for a safer future
The piece warns of looming national debt and rising costs while urging tighter money, reduced spending, and careful budgeting for families. It notes corporate borrowing, potential loan defaults, and calls for restraint to curb inflation and secure future prosperity.
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Desert Isle
Washington
Federal Reserve
Charm School Talk Raises Issue in GOP Platform Debate
Washington coverage notes a transcript of Ike's charm school remarks at a Capitol luncheon. GOP members dispute wording and cite platform excerpts praising thrift, limited federal power, and social program expansion, juxtaposed with calls for better schools and unemployment benefits.
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Washington
Ike
Capitol
Rethinking Police Tactics In The Big City
Analysis argues that big city crime requires educated officers with law and language training. It warns that excessive judicial protections could deter arrests and undermine police agencies, noting FBI and New York academies and the shift from street policing to specialist expertise.
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New York City
Chicago
New Orleans
Lucky Luciano
United States
Naples
Italy
FBI Academy
New York Police Academy
Bernard M. Baruch School of Business and Public Administration
City College of New York
New York
Justice Brennan
FBI
Hail Our Flag Emblem Chorus
Poem excerpt by James J Metcalfe urges loyal pledges and steadfast allegiance to the flag, calling readers to red white and blue devotion without hesitation or delay.
The Hidden Power Within Us and Nature's Gift
A contemplative piece extols latent personal power found through self effort and faith. It links human potential to wonder inspired by Einstein and nature, praising prayer and good deeds as keys to tapping that inner strength and a sense of being akin to God.
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Einstein
God
Carpenters Union Caught In Highway Deal
A Senate probe reveals Carpenters and Joiners Union of America officials tied to a land swindle for a cloverleaf highway project. Treasurer Frank M. Chapman used a secret bank account to move funds borrowed from a Gary land deal, with $78,615.99 overpayment to taxpayers. Officials Hutcheson and Blaier were named as silent partners amid federal highway funds tainted by the scheme.
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Frederick C.othman
Washington
The
Carpenters and Joiners Union of America
Chicago
Carpenters
Indiana
Senate Public Works Subcommittee
Albert Gore
D-Tenn
Frank M. Chapman
Union
Indianapolis
Maurice A. Hutcheson
Gary
Chapman
Harry Doggett
Virgil Smith
State Highway Department
Blaier
Hutcheson
Thomas H. Kuche
Rcalif
Indiana National Bank
Union Officials Profit From Tax Free Testimonial Dinners
A Chicago Sun column reveals union leaders, notably bakery workers chief Max Kralstein, profited from testimonial dinners. It details gifts from donors often tax free under code, with officials allegedly amassing thousands via dozens of small cash gifts, yachts, homes, and other perks.
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Max Kralstein
Bakery and Confectionery Workers Union
Kralstein
Senate
Follies of
New York
Europe
Hippo in Senate Meeting Stuns Onlookers
A hippopotamus draws attention during a public meeting described as a surprising presence in a government setting. Citizens react to the unusual spectacle as officials address the moment.
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Bridges
Knowland
Martin
Arthur Larson
Paul Hoffman
Brother Milton
Tice
Fulton
Police Academy
Robert R. J. Gallati
George E
Sokolsky
James J Metcalfe
George Mathew Adams
Bud Blake
Carpenters Union
Q. William Blaier
Victor Riesel
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