Editorial View on Eisenhower Era Asia as Red Target
The piece argues Moscow aims for global goals with Western Europe containment and a focused expansion in Asia. It details Viet Nam upheaval, potential civil conflict, and Communist strategy in Malaya Indonesia and beyond, stressing time and intellectual influence over mass support to secure long‑term dominance of the Pacific-Indian Ocean region.
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Moscow
Europe
Asia
Viet Nam
Ho Chih Minh
Malaya
Indonesia
Nationalist Party
Great Mass Party
Communist Party
Pacific
Globe
West
Yoshida Resigns After Diet No-Confidence Vote
Japan's prime minister Shi geroo Yoshida, 76, and his cabinet resigned amid a sharp political crisis. After a Conservative Socialist coalition moved to oust him, Yoshida could muster only 185 votes to the coalition's roughly 253, ending seven years of controversial rule.
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Fox
Yoshida
Mies
McCarthy Trus to Counter Censure
A political uproar unfolds as Paul M Butler accuses Eisenhower of poor governance. Sen McCarthy lashes out over praise given to other senators, sparking party tensions and speculation about third party splits.
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McCarthy Trus
Paul M. Butler
Eisenhower
Sen. McCarthy
McCarthy
Senate
Schools Face Shortage of Teachers and Classrooms
National Education Association reports 700,600 children in part time class arrangements due to teacher and classroom shortages. Enrollment has surged to 30,179,357 in public schools, with 21.5 percent more pupils than six years ago. Emergency teachers remain common. public survey groups warn 950,000 new classrooms and up to 12 million student surge require $5-10 billion yearly by 1965 to address needs.
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National Education Assny
NEA
National Citizens Commission For the Public Schools
United States
Political tensions and party fables in 1956 echoes
A sweeping column surveys postwar politics. It notes Julio Lozano's Honduran dictatorship as Congress stalls on a president, previews atomic education efforts under Eisenhower, and covers CIO AFL merger talks. It analyzes McCarthy Knowland White House postures amid Red China worries and Stevenson’s evolving role in Democratic strategy.
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Honduras
Julio Lozano
Congress
AEC
Eisenhower
CIO
AFL
McCarthy
Republican Party
Senate
White House
America
China
Knowland
National Safe Driving Day and State Visit and Air Show
December dates note National Safe Driving Day on Wednesday December 15. Thursday December 16 marks Marshal Tito of Yugoslavia arriving in India for a state visit. Friday December 17 features an Annual Air Show at Kitty Hawk North Carolina.
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Marshal Tito of Yugoslavia
India
Kitty Hawk
N. C
Stock market near all time high sparks debate on brakes
As the New York stock market climbs toward the 157.70 AP Average record, observers warn a break could threaten business. Proposals to curb gains include higher margin requirements from 50 percent and a possible return to higher interest rates. Some note today’s economy differs from 1929, with larger employment and stock totals, yet uncertainty remains about future stability.
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New York
Stock Exchange
Secretary of the Treasury
George Humphrey
U N and Britain back Lodge on airmen held by China
The United States and Britain unite in support of Henry Cabot Lodge at the United Nations over 11 U.S. airmen held by Chinese Communists on espionage charges. Eden denounced China for violating the Korean armistice, while Lodge warned of the dishonor in uniform airmen being labeled spies. Four more U.S. airmen, including Lyle Cameron, Harold Fischer, Roland Parks, and Edwin Heller, were reported as being held by Communist forces.
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United States
England
Red
China
Eden
Lodge
U. N
Fen Gee Youlla
E “Lodge
U.N
Dig Hammarskjéd
U.S
Lyle W. Cameron
Lincoln, Neb
Harold E. Fischer
Swea City
Iowa
Roland W. Parks
Omaha
Neb
Edwin L. Heller
Wynnewood
Korean Recovery Gains Momentum With U.S. Aid
Seoul reports South Korea’s war damaged economy slowly awakening as 480 million dollars in U.S. aid since 1953 flows into power lines railroads and industry. A 25,000 kilowatt plant at Tangi near Seoul leads a trio costing 34 million dollars with a 50,000 kilowatt plant at Masan and another 25,000 kilowatt unit at Samchok to follow.
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Seoul
South Korea
U.S
Tangi
Masan
Korea
Samchok
Budget: More Red Ink Deficit for '56
The Democrats criticized the administration over 1956 budget woes after Treasury Secretary Humphrey warned of continued red ink. He said balance is unlikely and called for ongoing departmental cuts. The tax outlook remained unsettled with potential no new tax cuts as rates fall for corporate income tax and excise taxes. Senate critics accused the administration of unrealistic promises from 1952. Korea aid programs are outlined, including railroads, rolling stock, a fertilizer plant, water systems, ports, and fishing boats, totaling around one billion dollars to boost self-sufficiency.
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Humphrey
White House
Congress
Sen. Sparkman
D-Ala
Sen
Douglas
D-Ill
GOP
Sparkman
C. Tyler Wood
Korea
South Korea
Eisenhower second term prediction and Ridgway on ground war
Senator Aiken of Vermont predicts Republicans will draft President Eisenhower for a second term, saying his actions hint at a desire for a second four-year term. General Ridgway stresses the role of U S troops in modern wars, claiming domination over land requires ground forces and sustained control.
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Sen
Aiken
R-Vt
Eisenhower
Matthew B. Ridgway
Sidelights on Police Tales From A Poker Raid And A Boisie Chase
Detroit patrolman William Hart helped raid a poker game to gather evidence on gambling and lost $2 as partners were jailed. In Boise Idaho Leona Bingham defied speeding stops, rolled up windows, and had a rear window hammered open to arrest. In Denver students faced a after hours burglary where candy stockings were the sole loot.
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William Hart
Hart
Boise
Idaho
Leona Bingham
Denver
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