States' rights issue in Faubus stand discussed
David Lawrence in U S News & World Report questions constitutional power over National Guard use by the federal government and argues the Fourteenth Amendment was secured under duress. He warns federal court reach into schools risks state autonomy, stressing the broader state rights debate surrounding Faubus and integration.
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National Guard
David Lawrence
U. S. News & World Report
Eisenhower
Arkansas
Supreme Court
Congress
Senate
House
Officials To Be Commended for Street Repairs Completion
City officials receive praise for finishing all major downtown and university district street projects before the new university term. Safety Director Franz Woodworth noted the work would be completed prior to student traffic surge, showcasing planning that minimizes motorist disruption.
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University
Safety Service
Franz Woodworth
Time for Reform in Parcel Post Control
A discussion argues that government operated parcel post has expanded beyond rural transport, often runs deficits, and should undergo sweeping reforms. The piece cites the Hoover Commission and its call for change, emphasizing private enterprise as the nation’s economic and military strength. It ends with reflective quotes from Robert Holliday and Earl Marlatt.
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United States
Parcel Post Service
Post Office Department
Parcel Post
Hoover Commission
The Bus Stop Charm of Gayle
A father reflects on his 13 year old daughter Gayle starting school with vivid details of her willfulness, charm, and family roles. He describes her as both blessing and test, proud of her kindness and quick temper, and muses on the inevitability of her leaving home for a future suitor.
Case History of a Psychiatrist Clyde’s Social Problem
A psychiatric case explains a social fear in young men and women, detailing a 23 year old Clyde R a chemical engineer who experiences frequent urination during dates. The article prescribes three methods including fluid reduction bladder retraining and extrovert attention with a mailed Compliment Club Booklet for social poise.
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Clyde
America
Clyde R
TV Industry Pushes Obsolescence Drive in Detroit Market
The article details a campaign by television manufacturers and retailers to urge households to upgrade, claiming 10 years of consumer acceptance and 50 million sets sold, with about 44 million still in use. They aim for two to three set homes, promoting portable, table model, and new console TVs to fit family viewing. James D. Secrest of the MRTA notes seven million sets to be produced this year, with portables rising to 28 percent of output.
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Gayle
Ginny
Charles Frechette
Detroit
Paris
Jones
James D. Secrest
Washington
Radio Electronics and
Manu
Facturers Assn
Secrest
Governor's son Names Champion Bull At State Fair
A Middle West state fair ends in a humorous judging moment as a six year old selects the winner. The chairman asks for reasoning and the child declares the milking capacity as the decisive factor. The crowd cheers and a blue ribbon is awarded to the chosen bull.
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Middle West
Fire Destroys Home of Reedsville Couple
The Torrence home in Reedsville was destroyed by a Sept. 4 fire, discovered with the blaze out of control. Mr. Torrence was bedfast and rescued by neighbor Ralph Barton. Harvey Harris and Mrs. Torrence’s brother joined Barton at a nearby home. Coolville fire department prevented spread to the Barton house. partial insurance coverage reported.
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Reedsville
J. B. Torrence
Barton
Torrence
Horoscope for Tomorrow Guides Social Smoothness and Initiative
The reading advises tact in dealings and avoiding clashes to prevent friction with colleagues. It forecasts a five month window of propitious initiative and financial progress for those born tomorrow, with December news aiding a strong 1958 start and several months of smooth sailing. It cautions November conflicts and travel opportunities between May and August.
Delayed Puberty and Child Social Withdrawal Questioned
Parents express concerns over a 15 year old girl yet to menstruate and a 4 year old nephew avoiding peers. The doctor advises that puberty onset varies, suggests medical opinion for the teen, and recommends patience, engagement, and reducing parental anxiety for the child.
Split within parties colors 1950s Congresscoalition
The piece argues Congress shows three political camps: Republicans, Democrats, and the A D A described as a socialist party. It portrays cleavages between Conservative and Modern Republicans, and between Northern and Southern Democrats, with Lyndon Johnson as a rising figure and John Kennedy as a key challenger. It notes internal tensions among liberal Democrats and concerns about the A D A’s influence.
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The
Morse
Clark
Cooper
Javits
A.D.A
Congress
Republican Party
Democratic Party
British Labour Party
Eisenhower
Richard Nixon
William Knowland
Sherman Adams
Robert A. Taft
Joe McCarthy
Lyndon Johnson
Johnson
White House
John Kennedy
Adlai Stevenson
Park Avenue
New York
Greenwich Village
Stevenson
Brigham Young
A.D.A. Democrats
Mynah Bird Elmer at Forest Park Zoo Reconsiders Sex
Fort Worth report reveals El mer the mynah bird at Forest Park zoo is not male. Zoo superintendent Jim Brown says a male laying eggs is impossible, correcting five years of assumed gender.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Elmer
Forest Park Zoo
Jim Brown
Brown
Brain Game Answers and Literary Quiz Feat
Brain Game answers include Robert Browning George Eliot John Keats Percy Bysshe Shelley William Wordsworth Anatole France Johann von Schiller H G Wells. Athens Messenger details pricing and publication notes accompany the quiz in this issue.
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Robert Browning
George Eliot
John Keats
Percy Shelley
William Wordsworth
Anatole France
Johann von Schiller
H. G. Wells
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A.L.D
George Crane
O. K
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Sam Dawson
Bennett Cerf
Charles Ruffing
King Features Syndicatd
Edwin Jordan
Conservative
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Pippa
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Silas Marner
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