Polio figures look promising after hopeful trends
The polio outlook appears bright as new case counts for May approach hopeful levels. National reports show decreases among vaccinated children and optimism grows for vaccine supply, with experts noting cautious but favorable signs into the coming weeks and season.
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Leonard Scheele
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Overnight Sensation With Experience Dale Long Hall of Fame bound
The tale of Dale Long of the Pittsburgh Pirates showcases an eight home run run across eight straight games and a long road through Williamsport Binghamton Lynn Oneonta Ogden Middletown Lima St Louis New Orleans Hollywood before rising to fame. Though doubted by many, Tony and Branch Rickey persisted, recognizing a talent that finally broke through.
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Binghamton
Lynn
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Middletown
Lima
Wisconsin Test by Alexander F. Jones
President Eisenhower faces a Wisconsin test as the GOP splits between Senator Wiley and the McCarthy faction. Wiley defies isolationist forces, backing administration foreign policy, while McCarthy allies press the party line. The outcome could reveal the campaign’s true principles and the price of party loyalty.
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Eisenhower
Alexander Wiley
Glenn R. Davis
Wiley
Badger
Len. Wiley
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Bricker
Wisconsin Republican Machine
Arthur W. Vandenberg
State Committee
McCarthy
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Perfect Objective For Sight Seeing Drive
This piece urges a summer circle tour to view the St. Lawrence Seaway and power projects under construction from Duluth to New York. It recommends a on the spot inspection via Ogdensburg Masséin and Cornwall to Iroquois with a Memorial Day caveat to take it easy.
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St. Lawrence Seaway
Duluth
New York
St. Lawrence
Herald-American
Ogdensburg
Masséin
Cornwall
Iroquois
Burglar Prevention Tips for Vacation Time
A police chiefs association offers simple measures to deter burglars during vacation season. Use automatic timers on lights, cancel deliveries, mow the lawn, keep blinds open for a lived in look, and inform a neighbor and police of travel plans. Remember to lock doors and windows and avoid broadcasting the trip.
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New York State Association of Chiefs of Police
Protection For Explosive Transports
City residents have witnessed explosive marked trucks moving through populated areas. The district attorney urged police escorts for such transports, with fire and police chiefs supporting quick Common Council action to authorize escorts and alert departments for enhanced safety.
Readers Viewpoint Pay Schedule Charted For Syracuse Teachers
Eugene McNally of the Syracuse Teachers Association writes praising Herald-Journal for highlighting a proposed pay increase. The 1956-57 basic schedule ranges from 4 000 to 7 000 for B A or less, plus 300 for an M A or five years and another 300 for M A plus 30 hours. only those with 35 years in Syracuse and 30 hours beyond M A would reach 8 600, phased over up to 1 000 yearly.
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Herald-Journal
Syracuse Teachers Association
Syracuse
Making Political Hay By Ruth Montgomery Washington
The Republican National Committee plans to tout the farm bill signed by President Eisenhower as a major administration victory in its upcoming Straight from the Shoulder. The effort highlights the soil bank creation, Ike’s veto of a stricter parity bill, and rising farm income and hog prices while noting polls show GOP strength in farm regions and favorable weather aiding the campaign.
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Wiley
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McCarthy
Jenner
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George C. Marshall
Marshall
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Ruth Montgomery Washington
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Ike
Congress
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Agriculture Department
Republican Committee
Iinois
Nebraska
Sketches By Ben Burroughs There is happiness around me
Sketches by Ben Burroughs portrays a mood of happiness and gratitude as the speaker savors kindness love and wonder. The poem paints rainbow skies, magical abundance, golden heart treasures, and music guiding the speaker to peaceful warm lagoons and blooming roses.
Nurses Voice on Teacher Shortage and Salaries
A registered nurse with 20 years in the field writes about the teacher shortage caused by low pay. She notes earning 3400 yearly after an increase and argues many teachers would swap roles with nurses if salaries and holiday expectations allowed.
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Horace Hildreth warned the Moslem Pakistanis that if Communists persuade the Pakistani people or any nearby nation that Communism offers the solution to economic problems the Muslim faith may not shield them. Irina Skobtsova calls Russia’s sex appeal in art a non-issue and unrelated to artistry.
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Horace Hildreth
Irina Skobtseva
Marilyn Monroe
Russia
Grin and Bear It A Low Rating Show By Drummond
Republicans plan for a San Francisco national convention with a known nominee and predictable platform. They fear a five day event with little drama and aim to keep viewers engaged while Democrats stage a strong preconvention show. Strategists seek a TV spectacle to spur support for a Republican ticket in the fall.
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San Francisco
Drummond
Congress
Eisenhower Taft clash to decide 1952 renomination at convention
The piece contrasts Eisenhower and Taft as rival nominees amid high stakes policies and contested delegations. It notes Democrats could benefit from a lively San Francisco convention, with Stevenson Kefauver Harriman and others possibles, while Republicans aim for a strong White House driven campaign. It cites Sen George Maloney and John Foster Dulles comments on defense reliance and Moscow invitations.
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Kefauver
Harriman
Dark Horses
White House
Eisenhower
San Francisco
The 11th round of a wage price spiral stirs steel talks
Sylvia Porter frames the steel wage talks as the 11th round of a wage price spiral from World War II. Negotiations between steel workers and steelmakers spark a rough strike deadline of June 30 with expectations of large pay rises and price hikes. Observers foresee a typical 25 cent per hour boost, fueling broader inflation across industries and higher consumer prices, while senators ponder hearings on the spiral.
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