Alternatives to the Eisenhower Khrushchev Talks
Editorial warns against dismissive attacks on the Eisenhower Khrushchev exchange. It argues that top level talks could reduce risk of Cold War tensions, cites Nixon on understanding and peace, and notes Khrushchev is more manageable than Stalin though not an angel. It caution's critics not to fear negotiation or misread signals.
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Eisenhower
Khrushchev
Afl-Cio
George Meany
State Senate
John E. Powers
Boston
Nikita
Rasputin
Mr. Khrushchev
Nixon
American Legion
Kremlin
Stalin
Russia
Extended Ban on Nuclear Testing Hails U.S. Pause
The Eagle and other papers note President Eisenhower's decision to suspend atomic and hydrogen tests for the rest of the year. The move aligns with Geneva talks recess and aims to push for a binding accord by October 31. Observers see cautious progress toward East West control and inspection.
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The
Eagle
Eisenhower
United States
Geneva
State Department
Soviet Union
France
Khrushchev
A Clammy September Thought
New England clambakes shock readers as most clams come from Maryland and New Jersey. Declining local crops spark questions on spawning, weather, and pollution. Rhode Island official Cronan offers a million dollar prize for a breakthrough while biologists and dredging practices seek to revive the harvest. Cape experiments reseed marshes as dependence on southern clams grows.
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New
Vermont
Connecticut
New England
John M. Cronan
Rhode Island
Fish and Game
Mr. Cronan
Cape
Florida
In Brief on Pittsfield court pay and Lee school issues
The Legislature's pay raise for Pittsfield District Court clerks prompts criticism for disproportional boosts to part time staff. Berkshire Street Railway cuts school transport, Lee school board ends reliance, and no ward contests form for fall school committee elections. Chamber political programs lure business interest. Lee planning a new shopping area hinges on extending the canal sewer, delaying district expansion until the canal is filled.
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Pittsfield
Lee School Board
Berkshire Street Railway
Chamber
Lee
Eaton-Dikeman Company
Doctor Starbuck of Middlefield A Woman GP with Long Career
Dr A A Starbuck a Boston University Medical School graduate resides in Middlefield and maintains a Springfield office. At 80 plus she runs a resort hotel the Big House and answers calls at all hours. She has a 50 year Springfield practice with multi generational patients and strong hospital ties. The piece notes gender bias none detected and highlights her role as a general practitioner and family doctor. It also mentions journalism and art market tidbits and a nightly street cleaning machine in the city.
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A. A. Starbuck
Middlefield
Boston University School of Medicine
Springfield
William J McShane opens new bowling alleys in cigar store
Looking Back Years Ago notes William J. McShane has installed bowling alleys at his cigar store and pool room at 148 North St. Robbins & Gamwell & Co. win contract to install steam heating at Center Schoolhouse Lanesboro. Elm tree at Dr H J Couch residence splits. crash heard across neighborhood. First pigeon race from Railway Express office with 950 birds released. General Johnson’s NRA recruit John W Power visits his parents at 306 South St. Hinsdale ERA receives 612 pounds canned beef for distribution. Ruth St Denis returns to Jacob’s Pillow dance festival for final week. Brass Rail’s W Creer and W Gregory train two days at Fenway Park. Mary Winnifred Jacobson adds wolf caddy to talents along with organist and other roles.
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Wiliam J. McShane
North St
Robbins & Gamwell & Co
West Street
Lanesboro
H.J. Couch
Morgan L. Woodruff
General Johnson
NRA
John W. Power
Pomeroy W. Power
South St
Jacob's Pillow
Ruth St Denis
Waller Creer
Win Gregory
Brass Raw
Fenway Park
Boston
Mary Winnifred Jacobson
Alexander Whither
Hinsdale Country Club
Wolf Caddy
Bat
Red Sox
Millicent McIntosh to Lead Barnard College in 1952
NEW YORK AP BU I reports Millicent McIntosh will become president of Barnard College in New York City, succeeding as dean since 1947. The piece notes her prior role at Brearley School and family summers in Turingham since 1934 while outlining a broader call for an educational revolution and plans to balance salaries, tuition costs, and class sizes at Barnard.
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Millicent McIntosh
Barnard College
New York City
Hunt
Barnard
Brearley School For Girls
New York
Austin Melnash
Turingham Aince
UPI
Stud
Theaugh
Sesimour Fo Haris
Harvard
College Board Review
Fluoridation letters support in Newport News water supply
Letters to the editor discuss fluoride in Newport News water since 1953, noting 1 part per million fluoride ion and no consumer cost. McGhee of Newport News Waterworks cites a 60 percent drop in childhood tooth decay per US Public Health Service data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport News
Hampton, Va
Virginia State Health Department
Public Health Service
J. Stuart McGhee
Newport News Waterworks
Full-Time Mayor plea from Pittsfield reader IRVING STONE
A Pittsfield letter to the editor argues against changing city leadership and praises the current full-time mayor IRVING STONE urges voters to prefer change in leadership but not in the city’s top office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Eagle
Irving Stone
Inflationists drift in opinions and mislead, says banker
Robert C. Apragee, chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank in Boston, argues that money and prices are the keystones of the economic system, while a Lenox Garden Club speaker warns against overusing sprays that create a cycle of dependency and more spraying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C. Apragee
Federal Reserve Bank
Boston
Lessons From World War II Twenty Year Anniversary
A columnist reflects on lessons from WWII the 20th anniversary, arguing Britain and France failed to deter Hitler and the US must stay prepared. It stresses unity, armed strength, balanced power, and allied reliability, warning against pacifism and urging patience as freedom and reason prevail.
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Hitler
Poland
Britain
France
Russia
Russi
Germany
Turkey
Japan
de Gaulle
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Lenox
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