Unrolling Rug for King Saud Made History
Washington recounts the chaotic planning of King Saud ibn Abd al-Aziz Al Saud’s goodwill visit to the United States. The Saudi party of 65, including aides and guards, caused scheduling clashes, hotel shortages, and transport headaches. Officials debated hosting, catering to customs, and security, while the King pressed for changes up to his liner departure.
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Lincoln era research to uncover Civil War truths
NEA reports a coming surge of Civil War scholarship led by Philip Van Doren Stern as archives reveal forgotten documents. He warns the field faces a shortage of young historians, funding gaps, and a long, memory-intensive path to new Lincoln and Civil War insights.
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Stern
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School of History
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National Archives
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Gettysburg
Hanover Junction
Freshman Idaho Senator Frank Church Impresses Congress
Frank Church, 32, Idaho Democrat, becomes the Senate's youngest member while adapting to the upper chamber. His wife Bethine and son Twig, age 8, settle near Chevy Chase as Church studies procedures, reads Profiles in Courage, and aims to avoid stepping on older toes. His victory over Herman Welker is noted as a pivotal moment in his political rise.
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Twig) Church
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Tight Money Policy Sparks Major Congressional Debate
Washington fights over two little words tight money as lawmakers clash on monetary policy. Federal Reserve Chairman William McChesney Martin defends tight money as needed to curb inflation, while Rep Patman urges easing. Inflation fears and credit controls dominate the national debate.
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Budget Shift Drives Missile Dominance in 1958 Defense Plan
Washington reports show the 1958 defense budget slashing nearly 1,000 fighter aircraft and shifting to missiles. About 25,000 air personnel across pilots radar men navigators technicians face reassignment as Matador missiles begin replacing fighter bombing wings. The plan includes $2.6 billion for missiles and a major reshuffle of Tactical Air Command units amid debate over long term air power and strategic balance.
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Carroll Baker Faces Fame and Family After Baby Doll
New York reports Carroll Baker, lauded for Baby Doll, juggles two personas as she pursues stardom while balancing family life. Born in Pennsylvania and mentored by Lee Strasberg, she rose from modeling and TV work to key roles in Giant and Baby Doll, shaping a public image of talent and ordinary roots.
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