Attlee’s Quiet Leadership in Postwar Britain
Clement Attlee, a mild Labor leader, steered nationalization with moderation from 1945 to 1951, earning praise as a principled statesman. Critics warn Bevan and Bevan’s rivals may shift policy, while England begins to recognize Attlee as a great, intelligent leader. A separate note suggests reforming license plates to add county names for efficiency.
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Attlee
Ater
Labor Party
Aneurin Bevan
Bevan
Thesi
Hugh Gaitskell
Herbert Morrison
Gaitskell
Morrison
England
Clem Attlee
Iowan Wins Weight in Silver Dollars in Livestock Contest
An Iowa winner earns his weight in silver dollars for a livestock judging victory and laments not eating bananas for breakfast. In Washington, crowds queue to view a rare Bible while ordinary copies with similar text sit unused at home.
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Washington
Honeymoon Over For Car Dealers
Senate hearings on General Motors activities show dealer complaints about franchise terms and sales pressure. GM extends 17 000 dealer contracts from one year to five years amid claims of high handedness and forced inventories, while both sides aim to sell more cars and serve buyers.
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Senate
General Motors
Harlow Curtice
Hidden sizing and sly mentions in a quirky column
The piece notes men’s shirt sizes from small to extra large and says women misinterpret largest size as small. It then pivots to a playful aside imagining Khrushchev with a fringe and a swastika tattoo after describing his blasts, mixing humor with provocative imagery.
Lamb Cleared After 27 Months In Red Charge Probe
The Federal Communications Commission cleared Edward Lamb of Red charge allegations after 27 months of hearings in 1953. The case centered on his Erie Pennsylvania television station and involved two former Reds who testified and then recanted. The report urged faster access to courts and prompt hearings to avoid lingering public suspicion.
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Federal Communications Comcmaid
Edward Lamb
Erie
Shach Ben
Lamb
U.S
Why Mailed Auto Plates
Illinois started over the counter sale of 1956 license plates Thursday in Springfield and Chicago offices and began mailing reassigned plate numbers. Most motorists will mail notarized applications. some will visit the State House for instant plates. The state uses both methods and considers county level sales to speed access.
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Secretary of State
Illinois
Springfield
Chicago
State House
State of
Alfred Knopf Praises Bestor Book On Learning
David Felts reviews Alfred Knopf’s handling of Arthur E. Bestor’s The Restoration of Learning. The piece notes Bestor’s critical stance on teaching methods, praise from Columbia historian Carlton Hayes, and other cultural fragments including stock chatter and Trib editorial tone shifts.
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Alfred Knopf
Arthur E. Bestor
University of Illinois
Illinois State Historical Society
Knopf
Borzoi
Bestor
Bestar
Columbia
Carlton J. H. Hayes
Columbia Savant
Arthur Bestor
Adam Smith
Hamilton
Madison and
Jay
Postal speed reforms and a horse to subway mail plan
In a Washington Post opinion piece the writer notes the Post Office shift from slow, cautious service to speed emphasis. It cites Summerfield changes from olive green to red and blue, horse deliveries ending in Philadelphia, and New York’s traffic delaying rounds. It lists Karsten’s gripe about delays versus pony express speed and offers a rail and bridled relay concept as a solution.
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Washington Post
Post Office Department
Summerfield
Philadelphia
New York
Rep
Karsten
Missouri
Washington
Young Bill Cody
California
Mr. Summerfield
Blocking Other GOP Aspirants Hall’s Optimism Shapes 1956 Outlook
The Republican National Committee in Chicago exudes confidence about Eisenhower’s 1956 bid. Leonard W. Hall, fresh from a Gettysburg talks with the President, conveys buoyant optimism that Eisenhower will run if physically able. He seeks to avert planning for any potential decline or substitution.
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Republican National Committee
Chicago
Neox
Leonard W. Hall
Gettysburg
Eisenhower
Hall
White House
Mr. Hall
Mr. Eisenhower
Nothing In Moscow Suggests Democracy In Soviet Build Show
The essay argues Moscow reveals no democracy, noting imperial-style monuments, vast public buildings, and palatial terminals. It contrasts Soviet architecture with Tsarist and Napoleonic grandeur, observes sprawling reconstructive plans for a city likely to exceed 20 million, and questions cost and purpose while doubting any public accountability.
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Moscow
Rome
Peter the Great
Petersburg
Napoleon
Paris
Bois
Elysee
Russia
Stockholm
Asia
Plebs
Rumors of Eisenhower Run Weigh on 1955 Campaign Pace
The article surveys rumors that President Eisenhower might run for a second term and how GOP leaders like Len Hall and Joe Martin weigh the impact. It cites ongoing medical checkups at Walter Reed and Fitzsimons, notes the public interest, and discusses strategic timing for a decision while stressing doctors’ uncertainty about his fitness to run.
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Washington
Len Hall
House
Joe Martin
Rubber crossings tested in West Salem Ohio
Rubber paving used at West Salem Ohio for railroad crossings aims to cut maintenance costs and cushion vehicle impact. Officials say the first commercial trial showcases a smoother ride and reduced jolt for motorists.
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West Salem
Ohio
German wife jailed for poisoning husband and torture
Mrs. Gerda Thimm, 22, was sentenced to six years in prison in Hamburg for mistreating her husband. She admitted placing nightshade acid in his ears, a razor blade under his eyelid, and rat poison in his bed to ruin his appearance after he flirted with other women.
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Hamburg
Germany
Gerda Thimm
Benny reveals age at fundraiser in Denver
Jack Benny told a Denver audience he will be 62 next February during a public announcement at a charity dinner for General Rose Hospital. The event, a $100-a-plate fundraiser, occurred Thursday night and featured Benny speaking to the crowd.
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Benny
Denver
Comedia
Jack Benny
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