Why The Switch On Military Pay For Skilled Recruits
A year earlier a Cordiner committee report urged a specialist pay program to halt talent drains from the armed forces. Officials argued it would boost combat readiness and save billions within five years. Now the administration rejects the plan, citing economy, while Pentagon sources suspect shifts in emphasis and morale concerns may drive the reversal.
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Defense Department
Ralph J. Cordiner
General Electric
Cordiner
Bureau of the Budget
Air Force
Pentagon
White House
Britons get larger travel budget for touring the U S
Britain eases travel bans by allowing 100 pounds for touring, freeing pounds for expenses and keeping dollar pocket money. Chancellor Thorneycroft says the change helps frugal holidays as British visitors can cover fares and hotel costs in sterling while dollar funds support small purchases.
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Britain
Treasury
America
Thorneycroft
House of Commons
Fulton Lewis Jr America’s Watchdog and Voice of Washington
Fulton Lewis Jr is portrayed as a fearless, independent broadcaster who serves the public as a watchdog. He defends a citizen led republic, criticizes politicians, and emphasizes his obligation to listeners over parties. His reach includes a 7 pm radio audience of about 16 million.
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Fulton Lewis Jr
Smalltown America
Lewis
Washington
Lewis Jr
White House
School Head Bans 10 Commandments in New York District
A New York state education commissioner and school officials face debate over displaying the Ten Commandments in schools. The columnist critiques church state separation and questions administrative logic on teachers morality and Communist connections while warning about informers and law obedience.
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James E. Allen Jr
New York
Allen
Supreme Court of
State of New York
City of New York
Board of Education
Global notes on weather language fish and circus pricing
The text explains the origin of the word tornado from Spanish tronada. It notes Japan reduced its birthrate by 43 percent from 1947 to 1955 and claims about 40 000 fish species exist. It reports circus performing tigers cost 1000 dollars each but now fetch up to 3800 dollars and that Japan leads in fishery production with 17 percent of the world’s catch. Inflation is mentioned as probable.
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Allen
Communist Party
Dr. Allen
Agreeable People Hold The Light In Dark Days
The piece extols agreeable people who influence others through courtesy kindness and affability. It contrasts them with troublemakers and argues that harmony in homes offices and organizations depends on pleasant companions and advisers who work for peace and goodwill.
Cough Drop Derby Up In Washington
A columnist likens the 1957 Senate filibuster to a long endurance contest testing vocal cords feet and digestion as lawmakers delay the Civil Rights Bill. Huey Long and Wayne Morse are highlighted as notable talkers in a playful, observational piece.
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Washington
Senate
Huey Long
Louisiana
Sene
Washington Telephone Book
Zimmermans
Wayne Morsey
Dore
Commission On Government Security Praises Reform Report
Washington notes the Commission on Government Security completed a long awaited study. Loyd Wright leads a diverse panel proposing a centralized loyalty office and strict but fair screening, separating loyalty from suitability. The plan aims to protect rights while strengthening national security and removing stigma from nonloyalty findings. The article urges Congress to act carefully on the commission’s superior recommendations.
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Washington
Commission On Government Security
Loyd Wright
The
American Bar Assn
Congress
Commission
Central Security Office
Central Review Board
Fill Our Place By James J Metcalfe
Poem urging individuals to accept roles in society and contribute their best to fill essential jobs. It reflects on the need for doctors, lawyers, police, engineers, inventors, and scientists to sustain life and progress, and to pursue personal growth with faith.
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T.oat
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Paul Revere
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James Joyce
Hammurabi
Moses
Jesus
Syria
Greece
Tain
George E
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George Mathew Adams
Bud Blake
Pleeze
Harry
Huey
Morse
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Roscoe
Drummond
James J Metcalfe
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