A New Voters Duty to fund campaigns honestly
Publisher Philip L. Graham urged a reform to raise honest money from the public for campaign expenses, arguing that regular citizen contributions to parties and candidates could curb corruption and reduce dependence on underworld and special interests. He cited Illinois and national races, urging $5 or $10 donations to free politics from undue influence and elevate its future importance.
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Graham
Underworld
Illinois
United States
Textbook Screening Moves Forward in Illinois House
A House committee in Illinois approved screening of school textbooks amid public debate. Parents show greater concern over the books than students, with attention centered on curriculum content and potential biases.
Eisenhower Foreign Aid Bill Passes Senate 59 to 18
The Eisenhower administration wins a lopsided Senate vote on a 3.9 billion dollar foreign aid measure but faces hours of GOP attempts to curb outlays and restrict the program. Conservative Republicans press to cripple the bill while Democrats defend it and challenge Republican leadership.
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Eisenhower
Senate
J.ets
Hubert Humphrey
Walter George
Republican Party
Local resident favors new maps and self-interest in Illinois
A community member advocates redistricting in Illinois while pursuing personal gain, signaling mixed motives in the local discourse.
Veteran bride hopes on eve of 14th marriage
A veteran bride comments on the eve of her 14th marriage saying I always hope. The remark is followed by a sharp retort that suggests resilience and resolve in the face of repeated unions.
Khrushchev Revels At Belgrade Reception
Khrushchev reportedly drank heavily at a Belgrade reception with Yugoslav ministers and their wives, kissing several alongside a boastful, party atmosphere. Reports note a contrast with Russia's harsh living standards and a push to “live it up” among leaders, not common workers.
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Belgrade
Khrushchev
Soviet Union
Russia
Equal Time Debate: Section 315 Burdens Broadcasters
President Eisenhower urged radio and television freedom like newspapers but Section 315's equal time rule forces broadcasters to air each political candidate equally. In 1952 many minor parties had formal candidates, making strict parity impractical. Congress should revise 315 so stations decide news coverage while maintaining fairness.
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Eisenhower
Congress
Live it up under pressure in the Soviet daily grind
The piece contrasts life on Soviet farms and factories under pressure for more production. It jokes about Khrushchev and notes rank and file workers seek safety. It mentions Adm Arleigh Burke bypassing admirals to lead naval operations and a reference to Gen Leonard Wood.
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Mr. Khrushchev
Adm
Arleigh
Burke
Washington
Naval Operations
Pressure on Chinese Students Grows Amid Deportations
Detention orders on over 70 Chinese students and scholars were lifted in April as part of wartime actions. New York Times reports educators complain of pressure pushing scholars to leave the United States. Some seek other countries but face visa denial and four week deportation deadlines. The policy harms the view of the United States and risks driving scholars toward communism.
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U.S
Forei le
U. S. Immigration Service
United States
United Nations
India
Red China
New York Times
New York
the Times
State Departments
Optimist Posts Keep Off Grass Sign On Fresh Lawn
A cheerful note appears beside a newly seeded lawn declaring keep off the grass. The sign humorously reflects optimism about the early growth and care for the fresh turf.
Auto designers seek gadget to hold six wet bathing suits
A design challenge for auto engineers to create a device capable of storing six wet bathing suits without leakage or odor. Draft concepts emphasize compact form, secure closure, and water resistant materials for car use. Targeted for on the road comfort and quick drying potential.
Cain's Mutiny On Security Sparks Loyalty Reform Call
Former Republican senator and Eisenhower appointee Harry P. Cain opened an inquiry into the federal loyalty program this week urging major reforms. As a Subversives Activities Control Board member, he wants accused employees to face their accusers unless national security blocks exposure, with counsel provided and suspensions withheld pending severity. Cain seeks to distinguish active subversives from defunct groups and to assess each case by activity and knowledge of subversion.
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Eisenhower
Harry P. Cain
Republican Party
Cain
Justice
Tito Holds Top Spot in Belgrade Capsule Week
Capsule comment on Belgrade’s week notes Tito remains No. 1 man. The piece muses on summer returning and whimsically imagines life as a school kid, a college student, or a Supreme Court justice.
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Belgrade
Tito
Supreme Court
Senator Douglas Probes Pan Am Subsidies to Hotels
Senator Paul Douglas questions taxpayer subsidies to Pan American World Airways and its Intercontinental Hotels. He cites GAO and CAB data claiming Pan Am owns Intercontinental Hotels 100 percent, with headquarters in the Chrysler Building. Douglas urges cutting airline subsidy funds while noting hotel ownership conflicts and seeks a full government audit.
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Paul Douglas
D-Ill
Carl Hayden
D-Ariz
Senate Appropriations Committee
Sen
Douglas
General Accounting Office
Civil Aeronautics Board
Pan American World Airways, Inc
Senate Committee
House
Pan American
Intercontinental Hotels Corp
Chrysler
New York City
Senlas
Intercontinental Hotels
Ike Seeks Light in Job Talk Amid 1956 Hopes
President Eisenhower said he is fascinated and intensely interested in his work, praising its rewards while criticizing excessive partisan politics. He indicated his preference for a second term remains unsettled, and his VP choice discussion favored Richard Nixon, seen by many as the likely running mate if Ike runs in 1956.
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Eisenhower
State Department
Mr. Eisenhower
Sen
Richard Nixon
Richard M. Nixon
California
Mr. Nixon
Ike
Airline subsidy rules cited by CAB GAO definitions
The CAB determines subsidies by adding money to ensure a reasonable profit on an airline’s investment. GAO notes that legitimate expenses of subsidiaries involved in handling are included in subsidy calculations. Investments outside air travel are excluded from the capital base when determining reasonable profit.
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CAB
General Accounting Office
Bao Dai under pressure from rivals on Viet Nam plan
The Vietnam emperor Bao Dai, living at Chateau de Thorenc on the Côte d Azur, faces growing opposition from Viet Minh and Western critics. Paris ministers upheld his continued leadership in the south but no decision on return to Viet Nam. Ho Chi Minh dominates the north as Bao Dai struggles to hold what remains of his empire.
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Chateau de Thorenc
Cannes
Bao Dai
Indochina
Cote d’ Azur
Paris
Viet Nam
Henry Cochet
France
Nyguyen Ai Choe
Moscow
Ho Chi
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Jack Gould
The
Adlai Stevenson
Dwight Eisenhower
American Party
American Ral
Gen. Leonard Wood
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
Pan Am
By David Barnett
Intercontinental Hotels Corporation
Intercontinental
Bermuda
South America
House Appropriations Committee
Roscoe Drummond
White House
Nixon
Robert A. Taft
Sen. Taft
J. Russell Sprague
Mr. Taft
New York State
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Taft
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Dan Thornton
Colorado
Alfred Driscoll
New Jersey
Rosette Hargrove
Red Vietminh
U. S. State Department
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