Kremlin declassifies vast Soviet economic statistics
The Kremlin released a mass of previously secret data, issuing a 260 page Soviet economic statistics compilation. It includes population figures for the USSR for the first time since 1939 and tables showing absolute production for 85 industrial commodities across eight years 1947 1955.
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Tom Whitney
Associated Press
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Soviet Union
U.S S.R
Steel Strike Impacts Millions as Steelworkers Walk Out
Early this week steel industry furnaces cooled and thousands faced notices as union leaders pressed for a new contract. The United Steelworkers of America with 650000 members led a strike that could ripple into autos, appliances and other manufacturing sectors.
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United Steelworkers of América
David J. McDonald
In Short Classifieds and Global Reactions
Mrs Golda Meir cites US arms sales refusal to Israel as failing a basic friendship duty. Leonard Hall reports GOP convention plans in San Francisco are advancing for strong national TV impact. American Jewish Committee notes anti Semitism surge in Poland amid Communist versus de Stalinization clashes.
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Golda Myer
United States
Israel
Leonard Hall
San Francisco
American Jewish Committee
Poland
Dulles Sees Less War Risk From Soviets and China
Secretary of State Dulles told a House appropriations subcommittee in secret testimony later made public this week that there is less likelihood of a general war originated by the Soviet Union than a year ago and that he cannot record any comparable improvement regarding Communist China.
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House
Soviet Union
China
Commerce Forecast Sees Mixed Industries Outlook for 1956
The Commerce Department midyear survey predicts a generally favorable industrial climate through year end with weaker spots. Steel, farm machinery, and textiles face softness while construction and aircraft show brighter prospects. Auto production may total 2,815,000 units in six months, with a fourth quarter peak as 1957 models arrive.
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Commerce Department
Congress Weighs Moderation in 84th Session’s Fallout
The 84th Congress faces a quiet campaign year as Democrats and Republicans struggle to mine campaign material. Democratic leaders push moderation to avoid jeopardizing presidential hopes, a strategy led by Senate Majority Leader Lyndon Johnson amid liberal dissent.
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David L. Bowe
Associated ‘Press
National
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House
Senate
White House
Lyndon Johnson
Texas
Sidelights on a sweeping 64th Congress review
The piece surveys congressional action under the 64th Congress, noting a moderate, pragmatic stance. It highlights political dynamics between the White House and Democrats, shifts in farm policy, public housing and health, and the landmark 93 billion dollar highway bill as a long term program with earmarked tax receipts.
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White House
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Liberal Policies Invite Uprisings Across Communist World
The article analyzes unrest within the Soviet bloc due to Khrushchev era reforms. It notes uprisings in Poland and Georgia, Western parties' independence moves, and a Central Committee rebuke of critics of Stalin’s personality cult. It cites U S State Department views on internal dissent and fears of broader Eastern European unrest.
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Central Intelligence Agency
Max Harrelson
Associated Press
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Air Travel Scrutinized After Grand Canyon Collision
Urgency rises in Washington and airlines to fix near daily air traffic jams after the Grand Canyon disaster. The Trans World Airlines Super Constellation and United DC-7 crash killed 128, tied as the worst in commercial aviation history. ACAA and investigators examine wreckage while weather and possible air traffic error are debated.
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