Senate subcommittee analyzes Soviet foreign aid push
A Senate Foreign Relations panel led by Sen. Mansfield says Russia may be spending more on foreign economic aid than the United States but provides no sources for the money. The staff study notes Soviet worldwide aid reach expands from Asia to a global role, even as Moscow courts Egypt over the Aswan Dam amid inflation and Party opposition at home.
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Aswan Dam
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Chetnik
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Balkan
Leisure as a rising share of American life
Leo Cherne of the Research Institute of America foresees leisure surpassing work as the nation grows richer. He predicts a five hour shorter work week by 1965 and a 30 percent rise in personal income, with Americans already spending 35 billion dollars on entertainment annually. Vacationers spend 20 billion, DIY enthusiasts 7 billion, and stamp collectors also spending.
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Research Institute of America
Federal Treasury
Harriman Faces Southern Gaze in Presidential Bid
Virginia Senator Byrd says Southerners will not back Harriman despite his ability. The South dislikes his perceived sectionalism and liberal stance, preferring magnetic appeal and dynamic glamour shown by Wilson and Roosevelt, leaving Harriman with slim chance at the Chicago convention.
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Harriman
Woodrow Wilson
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Chicago
Vacation Time prompt in a Wall Street Journal poem
A playful verse weighs travel choices from mountain lakes to beaches and distant cities. It ends with a simple solution: hang a hammock in the yard.
Americans Live It Up Spending on Hobbies and Leisure
The Research Institute notes a cultural spending surge with hobby driven consumption. Americans spend about 100 million annually on photography and related gear about 500 million on cameras films and processing. Private boats total 5.5 million with 1 billion yearly boat spending, predicted to double in 10 years. Swimming pool demand rises as pool makers expect a bonanza.
American Working Girl Is Growing Older
Hal Boyle notes a range of curious facts reflecting aging trends and cultural quirks in mid century America. From women entering the workforce later in life to social habits and consumption patterns, the column riffs on statistics and human interest details.
A Forgotten Anniversary of Mihailovich’s Trial and Death
Mr Lyons argues a ten year silence on General Mihailovich’s 1946 execution reflects a bad national conscience. He recalls Allied hesitation, pro Tito propaganda, and US air force support shifting to the Partisans, urging Congress to demand full disclosure from the Pentagon.
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Draga Mihailovich
Marshall Tito
Yugoslavia
Mihailovich
Belgrade
New York
Tito
Congress
Pentagon
Strength For The Day By Ear And Minister’s Duty
The duty of a minister is to comfort the afflicted but also to afflict the comfortable. True prophets rebuke peace without peace and urge change from materialism and spiritual indifference. St. Paul and John Wesley faced persecution for preaching a narrow eternal path. American tourists spend far more on domestic travel than foreign trips.
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St. Paul
John Wesley
America
Rainfall Records and Averages from 43 Years
Rainfall data show past 24 hours ending 8:30 am zero for today and August 0.09 inches. Year to date totals list 23.63 inches. Average annual rainfall over 43 years is 36.95 inches. Monthly averages for 1912 1955 include Jan 2.45 Feb 1.95 Mar 2.98 Apr 3.10 May 3.90 Jun 3.90 Jul 3.69 Aug 3.99 Sep 2.65 Oct 3.22 Nov 2.57 Dec 2.46.
Poisonous Mushrooms Danger Warns Amateurs
Dr Herman N Bundesen warns vacationers and picnickers not to pick or eat unfamiliar mushrooms. Amanitas can be deadly with no antidote, and misidentification can lead to severe GI symptoms, coma, and death within days. If unsure, throw them away and seek medical help if illness develops.
How's Your I Q Memory Quiz From 1950s Page
Puzzle style list presents ten questions across oddity science Bible geography and language. It asks about ship time divisions New Ireland location Nineveh Assyria confusion about Syria and Assyria boomerang device Atta six eight two land vs water whale classification grasshopper birds in Utah Moorish Tarifa word origin from Tarifa and Milton line meaning bosky.
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New Ireland
Asshur
Ninevah
Syria
Assyria
Utah
Spain
Tarifa
Gibraltar
Mediterranean
Milton
Bryan Campaign Wagon Endorsements Spark Town Cheers
The piece recalls 1896 style politics as a Bryan wagon parade drew local politicians aboard for dramatic endorsements during the second presidential campaign.
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William Jennings Bryan
Television lineup listings for four channels
Channel 4 presents a nightly mix from 6 p.m. including Traffic Court 6:00 and 4 Corners News 6:30 and wraps with late programs such as The Late Show at 11:15 and a film intermezzo at 12:00. Channel 5 features Capital Caravan 6:00 and The Evening Movie Appointment with Murder at 8:00 followed by Baseball coverage. Channel 7 airs Clown Corner Bowling Ozark Jubilee and Lawrence Welk Show with Town and Country Jamboree at 10:30 and 1:30 Sign Off. Channel 9 starts with Cisco Kid at 6:00 and runs through Gunsmoke 10:00 and The Late Show at 11:15 with Ida Lupino in Ladies in Retirement.
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4 Corners
Julius LaRosa
Safeway
Ingrid Bergman
Leslie Howard
John Calvert
Washington
Kansas City
Channel
Lawrence Welk
Jimmy Dean
Sam Levenson
Russ Morgan
James Arness
Dennis James
Ida Lupino
Louis Hayward
Elsa Lancaster
Sunday Television Schedule Daylight Time
A long list of hourly programs from noon to 11:30 pm with repeats and varied shows including news sports films mysteries dramas and talk shows. Notable entries include Meet the Press Roy Rogers Steve Allen Alcoa Hour This Is the Life and What’s My Line A detailed timetable for a Sunday TV slate.
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