Cadillacs to Calendars Business Gifts Hit 1 Billion
The piece surveys rising corporate Christmas giving, noting forecasts of a 1 billion dollar figure for 1957. It cites surveys by the National Industrial Conference Board showing about 85 percent of firms plan year end or Christmas gifts, with leaders pondering the ethics and impact of grand corporate presents versus smaller tokens. The article questions whether lavish gifts undermine propriety while acknowledging large gifts cited, and mentions examples such as estates and yachts among top gifts. Concluded on Page 3.
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Washington
Yeeemen
Corporation
Ference Board
Netobel
Aousetan
Waler
Ialand
Ian Stallion
Swiss Alps
Jaguar
Soviet aviation challenge to U.S. prestige grows
Washington reports Soviet transport hurdles amid Sputnik excitement, as the USSR signals intent to compete with the United States in commercial aviation, challenging American leadership in a practical, profitable field.
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Washington
Nana
Sputnik
Soviet Union
U.S
Russia unveils largest transport plane and its impact
The TU-114, billed as the largest transport plane, is shown as a potential challenge to American air supremacy. It promises greater fuel efficiency and shorter runway needs, possibly shifting global prestige and defense labor dynamics. The piece notes broader economic and employment effects as jets and airfields expand.
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Nollal
Douglas
America
Soviet Backed Egyptian Propaganda in Libya Prompts U S Alarm
In Tripoli Libyan officials reveal Egypt uses Radio Cairo and Nasser imagery to sway Libyans as Wheelus Field and Western influence come under pressure. U S Ambassador Tappin notes Libyan suppression targets Western broadcasts, while Egypt dominates schools and tech posts.
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Tripolt
Libya
Egypt
Russia
Wheelus Field
Wheelug
Mediterranean
Radio
Tae Aa
Mda
Cola
Prestige Aim French Pushes Atom Bomb Test
French trench government leaders clash over detonating an atomic bomb next year at the Colomb Bechar site in the Sahara. France reportedly has the capability, but financial instability and commitments to its superpower partners influence the debate. Jac lines Chaban Delmas leads the pro test faction arguing prestige requires a detonation.
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Paris
Nana
Trench
Colomb Bechar
Sahara
France
Suratom
Itary
Jaclanes Chaban-Delmas
America
Britain
Missile Cutback Sparks Navy Scientist Ire
Washington reports civilian scientists who worked on the ramjet Navaho missile program express bitterness at the cancellation of the 500 million dollar development for the 1.90 mile per hour, low altitude ramjet. They argue rocket powered weapons are easier to defend against ballistic missiles while ramjets’ course cannot be pre plotted until they move.
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Washington
NANA
Navaho
Texas Towers Aid Ocean Studies by Navy Platforms
Washington report notes three man made Texas Towers off New England act as long term ocean observatories. Equipped with recording instruments they surpass ship platforms in data quality and speed, aiding undersea war studies while facing cost and deployment challenges.
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Washington
Nana
Texas Towers
New England
Navy
Boston
Texas
Arephic Observatory
Hydrographic Office
Blinker Code Faces Change at Sea Morse Lights
Washington report says the Navy tests a two color blinking system to replace Morse code at sea. Red blinks denote dots and green blinks indicate dashes, aiming to boost speed beyond about twelve words a minute.
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Washington
Ana
Navy
Christmas Carols Hit Gay Note in Holiday Feature
An article discusses Christmas carols as religious and festive expressions across cultures. It features Howard Barlow and notes carols began as melodies with Germanic and Austrian roots, evolving through centuries and resisting Puritan suppression while remaining centers of cheer in shops and streets.
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New York
Nana
Roadsideslow
Cal
Howard Barlow
Gruber
AFL CIO Seeks Labor Reform Amid Taft-Hartley Fears
Washington reports AFL CIO leaders favor Eisenhower labor reform plans outlined by Secretary Mitchell. They fear Congress will revise Taft Hartley and worry about nationalizing the right to work and applying antitrust laws to unions. Mitchell opposes compulsory union dues for partisan uses.
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Sen
McClellan
Southland
Afl-Cio
Mitchell
Union
Eisenhower
Rnice
Boy Scouts Move to Canada Amid Global Debate
The article surveys Cuban and U.S. political friction, noting Scouts in Canada studying the July 26 movement and recruitment questions. It reports on Castro versus Batista loyalties, youth trends, and police actions in Key West, with a broader note on mass media and moral concerns. Data points include the Canadian stance, exiled Cuban leaders in Miami, and the anti neutrality crackdown.
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Senate
Nana
Elvis Presley
Sputnik
Alhough
Fender Fidel Castro
Celestista
Castro
Ottawa
Canadian Cay
Loudon A
Stoutts
Carlos
Jscout
Canada
Prio Socarras
Exite Jing
Miami
Rocki Key West
Jsay
North America
Jteen-Agers
South Pole
D. C. Spry
Inter- Monroe County
Joan M
National Bureau
pooh-Spotswood
Key West
Key West Plotters Attract Attention Amid Cuban Tension
In Key West a rising tension tied to anti Batista factions grows as Cuban exile groups and the FBI monitor activity. Authorities report numerous arrests and the seizure of weapons including a 33 foot cruiser loaded with arms. Batista accuses exile leaders of ordering killings.
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Key West
Nanay
Cuba
Florida
Federal Bureau of Investiation
FBI
Ciner
Keys
Miami
Council of Cuban Liberation
Fulgencis Batista
Cpl
Fir
Antarctica Braces For 112 Cold Weather Records
International Geophysical Year teams in Antarctica report the coldest winter on record with daily stats from U.S. and foreign stations. The lowest readings were at the South Pole with temperatures around 1021 degrees below zero on September 17 and 1004 below on another date.
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Washington
NANA
International Geophysical Year
Antartic
Manor
National Academy of Sciences
U.S
South Pole
Phony cancer cure traps congressmen in Antarctic hoax
Report outlines a fake university promoting a cancer remedy tied to an Antarctica setting. Congressmen, including Rep. Schneiderov, resign after being lured by a Russian backed claim and a purported NIH screening plan. The tale notes extreme polar temperatures and a supposed university with no staff or facilities, sparking Post Office fraud investigation.
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Longurus
Washington
John A. Shneideray
Adm
Richard E. Byrd
Piatnike
D.-Minm
University
Shneiderov
Uni
Pole
America
Stures
Thermore
Blatnik
L. J. Andollem
Heach
Antarctica
Sek
South Pate
National Institutes of Health
South Pole
North Pole
Thej
Usher Burdick
N.D
Cleveland M. Bailey
NIH
Shiei
Far North
D.W. Va
Robert J. Corbett Defow
E. H. Lucas
Michinfand
Siberia
Pola
R-Pa
Igan State University
Polo
Cancer Service Center
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Dargon
Fed
Santa
Tokyo
Sata
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