Natural born citizenship debate clouds 1956 ticket talk
The piece weighs whether Gov. Christian Herter and other Republicans qualify as natural born citizens for the presidency or vice presidency. It reviews constitutional text, past cases like Hoover and Roosevelt Jr., and cites the 14 year residency rule. It also notes broader debate over citizens born abroad and the need for a judicial ruling or amendment.
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Christian A. Herter
Massa
Sare
West Coast
Warren
Nixon
Sen. Knowland
Gov. Herter
France
United States
New Republic
Herbert Hoover
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr
Roosevelt
Canada
Wwe
Pastel-Tinted Cigarettes Herald Flavored Smokes Expansion
A note on pastel tinted ciga rets predicting six flavored cigarette products. The piece hints at future market variety and consumer curiosity about new flavor options.
Switzerland Stays Out of UN Citing Neutrality Policy
The article notes the 76 member UN, highlighting Switzerland as a longtime League of Nations member that declines full UN membership. It objects to armed-forces obligations, preferring neutrality, while maintaining affiliations with specialized agencies and supporting UN goals.
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Security Council
Switzerland
U.N
World Health
Food and Agriculture Organizations
United Nations
Daily New Hospital Openings and Overcrowding Cited
A common claim notes that new hospitals debut across the United States each day and soon face overcrowding. It adds that cabinet reshuffles frequently involve at least a few officials being reassigned or sidelined.
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United States
Veterans Denied Fair Defense in Korean War Prison Claims
More than 250 veterans held by the Communists during the Korean War face security risk charges used to deny compensation for hunger and mistreatment. They claim they are not allowed to see charges, question accusers, or access information, hindering a fair defense of their up to 2.50 per day benefits.
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Ing
Army
Soviet Union
Russia
Pavlov
Eisenhower To Rum Again, Martin Believes
After a lottery event the article questions what comes next for the United Nations. Martin expresses hopes about the next steps and possible outcomes.
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Eisenhower
Martin
United Nations
Warning sounded as Harvard student injured in Goshen crash
Stevenson's youngest son a Harvard pre law sophomore suffered serious injuries in a Wednesday morning highway crash near Goshen Indiana. Two Harvard riders were killed. The car topped a railroad overpass and collided with a truck moving uphill in the opposite lane. The truck driver pulled from a proper lane.
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Goshen
Ind
Aclai Stevenson
Harvard
Stevenson
Christmas cards bring a year end view of editors and friends
A collage of reflections on language, cuisine, and culture across editors and readers. The piece notes Americans in France mispronounce locals and vice versa, cites Maurice Dolbier on a 1956 best seller, and lists Christmas greetings from journalists, editors, and associates, celebrating humor, memory, and goodwill.
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Saturday Review
Maurice Dolbier
Exurbia
Tes
Kefauver Sets Primary Path for 1952 Nomination
The article argues Kefauver should actively contest primaries to reveal voter sentiment, influence party decisions, and provide a clearer gauge of public opinion for the Democratic nomination. It notes his strong campaigning appeal and calls for more hopefuls to test their platforms despite low odds.
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Cedar Rapids
Sen
Estes Kefauver
Kefauver
Soviet achievements lure leaders of developing nations
The piece argues that the Soviet Union’s rapid rise from 1917 to a major world power offers a model for Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. It credits state training of leaders and rapid modernization while criticizing the regime as caste-based, repressive, and economically misallocated, yet notes impressive social shifts.
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Aevi Se P
Asia
Middle East
Africa
Russia
Lre
Soviet Union
Italy
Spain
U.S.S.R
Agents Seek Ike for TV Program Secret
Report notes producers of the TV program Ive got a Secret are pressing to book Ike for an appearance. The scramble indicates last minute negotiations and scheduling efforts behind the scenes.
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Ike
U S Britain to Help Egypt Build High Aswan Dam
The 1955 editorial argues U S and Britain should fund Egypt’s High Aswan Dam project. It outlines phases, costs totaling about 1.3 to 1.5 billion dollars, with Egypt funding most locally and foreign aid covering the rest over 15 years. The plan includes large gains in irrigated land and hydroelectric power, plus economic benefits for Egypt and regional stability. It also notes congressional concerns over cotton markets and asserts American aid as prudent.
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Washington
United States
High Aswan
Iecideh
Abe
Ian
Nile
Britain
Egypt
Sento
Devet
America
Domand
Kremlin
World Bank
Congress
High Aswan Dam
Lausche Eyes National Stage and Ohio Delegation Bargaining
Gov. Frank Lausche of Ohio aims to mobilize Ohio’s 58 vote delegation as a solid bargaining bloc at the Democratic national convention. He hopes for the vice presidency or, at minimum, a top federal post, while weighing a possible Senate run against incumbent Roe Bender.
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Ohio
Lausche
Wagner
New York
Senate
Roe Bender
Washington
Truman
National Committee
Republican Congress
Kefauver
Barkley
Harriman
Kerr
Russell
Stevenson
Lauscher
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