Dulles Warning On Foreign Aid Sparks Senate Skepticism
The Star rejects Dulles as bunk and calls for halting large scale U S aid spending abroad. It notes Senator George warns that big economic aid to the Far East risks entangling the U S in Israel Arab disputes and questions the security logic of cutting foreign aid.
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Bunk
Truman
Eisenhower
George
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Far East
Israel
United States
Limited War Objectives for Western Russia Conflict
Sir Lawrence Darvall argues for limited war aims in a future clash with Russia. The retired NATO Defense College commander urges avoiding unconditional surrender and favoring political ends, warning that rapid victory should decide outcomes in days to prevent widescale city destruction and unsustainable postwar recovery.
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Russia
Lawrence Darvall
NATO Defense College
Germany
Japan
Sir Lawrence
Purge talk in Soviet party signals possible shift in USSR
The latest issue of Partiinaya Zhien denounces antiparty attacks and “alien” views, signaling alarm at internal reaction to Stalin exposure. Welles Hangen reports Soviets speak more freely, especially youths, amid a broader anti Stalinist campaign. The piece questions if reform will keep totalitarian core or enable democratic change in the USSR.
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Soviet Communist Party
Partiinaya Zhien
Pravda
Communist Party
Stalin
Moscow
Welles Hangen
Partimaya Zhiga
Peace Offer Hinted As War Talks Progress
A brief editorial fragment suggests a potential early peace if talks advance. The remark notes optimism for diplomatic progress and implies leaders may seek a swift settlement to reduce casualties.
Democracy and Socialism Face Off in Global Struggle
The piece frames the clash as a clash of systems between democracy and socialism. It argues democracy guards personal freedom and private enterprise while socialism centralizes power with limited public voice. It highlights Russia versus the West as a test of responsibility, liberty, and civil liberties amid changing times.
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Russia
Editorial Digest Looks Across Forty Newspapers
A daily compilation of selected editorials from forty newspapers arrives at this desk. Readers gain a curated view of opinions on current issues, politics, and policy debates.
Fire Rips Major Front Royal Plant of American Viscose
News from 1955 reports a devastating blaze heavily damaging the American Viscose Corporation plant in Front Royal. Other items note Billy Graham completing a Scottish crusade, a birth, and various social visits across the region.
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American Viscose Corporation
Front Royal
Billy Graham
Matthey Jones
Miss Nancy Anderson Crowned Queen Shenandoah XIX
Miss Nancy Anderson was crowned Queen Shenandoah XIX by Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, chief of Naval Operations. Fuel shortages stemming from the 32 day...
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Nancy Anderson
Chester W. Nimitz
Naval Operations
Hockman Purchase at Bartonsville Nets $12 000 Deal
Ll L and R W Hockman bought from James Brown a valuable Bartonsville property for 12000 dollars. Frank Huck of the county slipped on a clod and sprained his ankle. Evan R Thatcher hosted William Morrison of Roxboro Pa as a guest.
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Ll. L
R. W. Hockman
Bartonsville
James Brown
Frank Huck
Evan R. Thatcher
William Morrison
Roxboro
Dem Veterans See Estes Kefauver Stevenson Duel Hurt Party Prestige
Washington observers say the Kefauver Stevenson nomination duel dulls voters and demeans the party. They warn continued bickering risks turnout and may push Democrats toward a dark horse ticket or a party overhaul ahead of the 1956 election.
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Washington
Capitol Hill
Adlai E. Stevenson
Estes Kefauver
Kefauver
Stevenson
Wolff
Senator Symington
Missouri
Lausche
Ohio
Leader
Pennsylvania
Meyner
New Jersey
Strength For The Day By Ear by L Douglas D D
A sermon style piece discusses salesmanship and decisiveness in business romance religion and life. It notes that orders and effort determine success and cites New York State’s population gain from 1950 to 1954 as context.
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L. Douglas
D. D
New York State
How's Your I Q Based On 100 Questions
A quiz style page lists ten items with varied trivia prompts across categories such as NATURE SCIENCE and WORDLORE. It includes questions about Blennerhassett Island Aaron Burr an Indian war term Black Sparrow Hawk iambic pentameter and Niagara with a key pair of multiple choice style items. An answer key reference to Page 2 is noted.
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Aaron Burr
Blennerhassett Island
Blennerhassett
Rainfall Totals and Averages for the Year
Rainfall in the last 24 hours ended 8:30 am is .05 inch. Year to date rainfall is 2.48 inches for 1956 and 11.57 inches for the season. Average annual rainfall over 43 years is 36.95 inches. Monthly averages for 1912-1955 list January 2.45, February 1.95, March 2.98, April 3.10, May 3.90, June 3.90, July 3.69, August 3.99, September 2.65, October 3.22, November 2.57, December 2.46.
Too Much Excitement Harms Heart Says Doctor
A physician warns heart patients to avoid heightened emotion and stimulating media actions such as television radio and theatre. He explains that excitement raises blood pressure and strains the heart while suggesting calm living and doctor guidance for osteoporosis treatment as well.
Thayer contests DUI reading citing atomic exposure claim
In Police Court Durango miner J. M. Thayer challenges a high blood alcohol result from a test he says may be erroneous due to atomic radiation exposure in 1953. Judge Erwin R. DeLuche remains unconvinced. Thayer faces a $142 fine for drunk driving.
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Durango
Colo
J. M. Thayer
Erwin R. DeLuche
Not feeling right phrase from early print shop typing delay
The expression stems from early print shops where type was set by hand. A typesetter waiting for a specific style due to shortage would endure a period of waiting, testing patience as used type from other jobs was resorted.
Television and film lineup encoded in broadcast schedule
A dense list of weekday prime time programs across multiple channels detailing show titles, hosts, game broadcasts, and late night segments including news weather sports and sign offs. Names such as Eddie Fisher Rod Cameron and Ricardo Montalban appear alongside classic series and sports matchups.
Evening TV Schedule Highlights From Local Listings
A compact listing shows daytime and late afternoon programs across multiple stations. Notable items include Tennessee Ernie Ford Show at noon and period dramas such as Susie and The Flaming Urge. Gene Evans appears in Weldon Walker’s Park Row, while Kit Carson headlines Gunsmoke Justice in the closing slot.
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Winchester
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Averell Harriman
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R. J. Scott
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Carlsbad Caverns
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Niagara
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Channel 4
Pinky Lee
Footlight
Guy Lombardo
Eddie Fisher
News Caravan
Screen Directors Playhouse
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Art Lamb Dee Norman
Hoppity Skippity
Cindy Lou
Brian Donlevy
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Allen
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John Daly
Joe Brown
Wallace Bud Smith
Balome
Yvonne DeCarlo
Rod Cameron
Wm. Lundigan
Marsha Hunt
Chas. Winniger
Tennessee Ernie Ford
People’s Playhouse
Susie
Inga
Weldon Walker
Park Row
Gene Evans
Art Lamb
Sky Patrol
Marjorie Reynolds
Clown Corner
Ladies Home Theater ‘Afraid To Live
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Milton Q
Ford
Marry
Derek Bond
Guiding Light
Jack Paar
H. Wagner
Robert Q Lewis
Donna Douglas
Art Linkletter
Bob Crosby
Kit Carson
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