Democrats Next in Line Behind Nixon
Washington report explains the 1947 succession law placing the House speaker and Senate president pro tempore next in line if both the president and vice president are removed. It notes current leaders Sam Rayburn and George as the incumbents and outlines subsequent cabinet roles in the line of succession.
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Congress
Eisenhower
Nixon
House
Senate
White House
Sam Rayburn
Texas
George
Georgia
Foreign Relations Committee
State
Signoff on Crabs and Seated Beer Warning
In Big Spring Texas a cafe wall sign proclaims Yes we serve crabs here Sit down and a tavern sign warns All beer drinkers must remain seated while room is in motion reflecting local humor and safety notices.
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Big Spring
Texas
Got An Old Cat Give Him Cheese Chicago
A Chicago veterinarian advocates feeding blue cheese to elderly cats. Dr. Robert J. Cyrog says blue cheese benefits stomach disorders and restores vigor in aging felines, comparing a cat’s vitality to its stomach health and noting old age hits the stomach first.
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Chicago
Robert J. Cyrog
Cyrog
Tom
Farmers liable for Social Security tax under 1955 rule
Farm operators and harvest workers may be covered by Social Security. A farm laborer paid $100 or more in a calendar year becomes covered starting January 1, 1955. Farmers must deduct 2 percent, record the worker’s Social Security number and name, and report wages in January 1956 with employer matching.
Trim Debt Before Tax Cut Says Gentry
Washington Representative Gentry of Texas urged trimming the national debt before tax cuts. He called speculative tax talk fiscal irresponsibility and warned of disaster from loose credit and high spending if debt grows. He warned a recession could leave millions unemployed and cripple the economy.
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Gentry
Washington
Texas
Navy Sets December 10 for Annual NROTC Exam
The Navy announced the 10th annual NROTC aptitude exam for high school seniors seeking college training as naval officers will take place nationwide on December 10. About 1,800 candidates will be chosen for appointments to various colleges, with all tuition and fees provided by the Navy.
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Navy
United States
NROTC
U. S. Navy
Chief of Naval Personnel
Washington
D. C
Man dies rescuing dog from air conditioner tube
Earl Ray Williams, 25, was killed early Wednesday while trying to free the family dog from an air conditioner tube outside a back window. The dog also died. Awakened by the dog's yelps, Williams grabbed the tube which entangled the dog and was knocked to the ground. His wife and mother shut off the electricity and called for help. Williams, a boat and saddle shop salesman, died at the hospital.
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Fort Worth
Earl Ray Williams
Williams
Complaints That Plague the Life Of A Country Editor
Verne Scofield of the Nebraska Press Association lists common complaints that burden weekly newspaper publishers. Readers demand name accuracy, favorable coverage for friends, front page wedding items, full obituaries, and ad space at lower rates, while criticizing competition and out of town purchases.
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Verne Scofield
Nebraska Press Association
Jones
Project Club
Bill
Today's prescription the biggest bargain in history
The article argues modern prescriptions offer dramatic cures in hours rather than weeks, reducing hospital stays and speeding recovery, calling the current drug era the biggest bargain in history.
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Nature
Subscriptions Halt Requested Over Unread Paper
A reader demands to cancel their subscription, arguing they do not read the paper and asking to stop delivery and billing as a response.
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U. S
Postal Money Order Blank Simplified
Washington announces a new three part perforated postal money order to speed processing. The new forms begin Oct 1 in first and second class offices and will expand to third and fourth class offices as old stock runs out. Issuing time is expected to drop by about 40 percent.
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Washington
Summerfield
Laws to Curb Monopoly of Labor Urged
Former New Deal labor adviser Donald R. Richberg told the Detroit Economic Club that federal and state laws, including right-to-work measures, are needed to curb growing labor union monopolies. He warned organized labor seeks to eliminate competition between unions and move toward monopolistic control of a more socialized economy.
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Detroit
Donald R. Richberg
New Deal
Richberg
Detroit Economic Club
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