Odds Favor Democrats Taking Congress Control
Democrats seem poised to gain seats but current balance in both chambers is tight. The article notes past averages show potential shifts of about five to six Senate seats and around 44 House seats, but cautions that the present split makes a big swing unlikely despite Democratic strength and President Eisenhower's voter appeal.
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Wayne Morse
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Thomas E. Dewey
White House
Eisenhower
February Mishaps Threaten Ohio Roads Home and Highway
February is the most dangerous month in Ohio's first quarter, with about 12.6 fatal accidents daily on average. The Ohio State Council warns that heavy weather and slick roads raise home, traffic, and public fatality risks, urging use of lights, sturdy handrails, and careful driving to reduce collisions with trains and falls at home.
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Ohio State Council
Henri Marc
Ohio
Lincoln
Washington
Marc
Film to be shown at Church of the Open Door
A color film titled Mr. Texas will be shown Wednesday February 17 at 7 30 pm at the Church of the Open Door. The production blends Billy Graham Crusade themes with Western film elements featuring Redd Harper and Cindy Walker. Filming occurred around Fort Worth Texas with Hardin Simmons Rodeo Riders and Cowboy Band. Admission is free. Doors open at 7.
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Church of the Open Door
Ralph W. Neighbour
Billy Graham
Washington
Evangelistic Films, Inc
Spade
Redd Harper
Cindy Walker
Will Rogers Coliseum
Fort Worth
Texas
Hollywood
Hardin Simmons Univerisity
Hardin Simmons
Groundbreaking for Marine Memorial to feature 100-ton statue
At Arlington National Cemetery a half acre site will host the Marine Corps National Memorial. A 100-ton bronze statue will rise from earth on the grounds near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The ceremonial spade, linked to Lincoln and Arlington memorials, will be housed at the Smithsonian when retired.
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Woodrow Wilson
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William McRanley
White House
Teddy Roosevelt
Spade
Wilson
Harding
Coolidge
Herbert Hoover
Washington Cambridge
Hardby
Connecticut
Smithsonian Institution
Washington
Churchill Nominated for 1954 Nobel Peace Prize
OSLO Norway informants report British Prime Minister Winston Churchill nominated for the 1954 Nobel Peace Prize. The Norwegian Parliament committee no longer lists nominees publicly. Also mentioned is former French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman, notable for European unity initiatives and the Schuman plan. Thirteen art union lotteries in New Zealand raised 328073 for charity.
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Oslo
Norway
Winston Churchill
Nobel Committee
Churchil
Robert Schuman
Schuman
Overpayments Of Income Tax Costly To U S
Treasury Secretary George M. Humphrey told a House subcommittee that the government paid 74.4 million dollars in interest on tax overpayments in fiscal 1954. He noted the six percent gimmick and said agents have not yet detected whether substantial overpayments were deliberate investments.
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Treasury
George M.humphrey
House
Humphrey
Eight Nations to Meet on Food Surplus Trade
Representatives from eight major food importing and exporting nations, including the United States Argentina and Egypt, will gather in Washington next week as a FAO UN working group to discuss disposal of surpluses without disrupting normal trade channels. The talks aim to harmonize policies and maintain stable world markets.
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Washington
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
United States
Argentina
Egypt
54 Easter Seal Fund Campaign Opens March 18 in Ohio
The 1954 Easter Seal campaign will open March 18 in Ohio and nationally, led by Sheldon L. Burns president of The Ohio Society for Crippled Children. The appeal runs through Easter Sunday, April 18, with over two million seals mailed locally by 102 units and 91.7 percent of funds staying in Ohio to aid physically handicapped citizens and major projects such as clinics, treatment centers, and camping programs.
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Ohio
Sheldon L. Burns
Soee
Burns
Crippled Children’s Societies
U S Delegation Tees Up With International Representatives
France Indiana and The Netherlands are among nations connected to a forthcoming U S delegation. New Zealand and the United Kingdom are also mentioned as participants while the exact U S lineup from agriculture state and commerce departments awaits announcement.
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France
Indiana
Netherlands
New Zealand
United Kingdom
U. S
Agriculture, State J and Commerce Departments
Easter Seal Societies Funds Allocation Explained
Burns stated that Easter Seal Societies do not join or fund united drives, and that 83 percent of raised funds are earmarked for the National Society for Crippled Children and Adults, sponsored by the National So.
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Burns
United
National Society For Crippled Children and Adults
National
Barber Cut For Golden Anniversary Of Brattain
Ind. and city report that Ciit. Ford Brattain returned to the same barber and chair 50 years after his wedding haircut. The anniversary trim was part of preparing for his golden wedding date with his spouse.
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Ford Brattain
Brattain
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