Europe Still Prefers Democrats Over Republicans Abroad
The European press once favored Eisenhower for his wartime leadership and NATO role but shifted to back Adlai Stevenson after his 1952 nomination. Europeans view the Democratic Party as generous to allies, while fearing Republican policy. The author recalls bias in Britain France Italy and Germany and notes European hesitation toward Eisenhower despite his wartime ties.
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Goldwater
Pravda
San Francisco
Europe
America
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
England
Italy
France
Belgium
Germany
Far East
North Africa
Ike
NATO
Times of
London
Paris
la Monde
Figero
Democratic Party
Adlai Stevenson
Britain
Anthony Eden
Illinois
Mr. Stevenson
Westley B. Ruggles
Disneyland
General Eisenhower
Times of London
Stevenson
Adlai
China
United States
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Eisenhower Warns Against Washington Power Centralization
Former President Eisenhower urges use of Article V to curb federal overreach. He cites centralization of power by executive and legislative branches and proposes a state driven amendment process via a constitutional convention, supported by the National Council of State Governments and several state legislatures.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Supreme Court
Conference of Governors
Cleveland
Legislative
Congress
National Council of State Governments
United States
Senate
House of Representatives
America
Godly guidance and civic resolve quoted lines
The message combines a biblical exhortation urging believers to embody compassion kindness and patience with a George Washington quotation suggesting trust in divine timing and public virtue. It juxtaposes faith with civic duty and calls for wise honest conduct aligned with providence.
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George Washington
Judge Christie Urges Respect for Law and Order
Judge Sidney L. Christie of Keystone, now in Bluefield, delivers a forceful address on the meaning and limits of law. He warns against disobeying rules and resorting to violence, urging citizens to rely on courts and the Constitution to safeguard democracy and liberty.
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Sidney L. Christie
Keystone
Bluefield
Christie
South
New York City
Ethiopia’s US Ties Hit Strain Amid Arms Shortages
Drew Pearson argues the East West showdown in Ethiopia risks U.S. influence in Africa. He notes Haile Selassie’s reforms and aid but cites army discontent over lack of arms, slippage in weapon deliveries, and delays on F fighters as Somalia and Soviet influence grow.
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Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
East Africa
United States
Africa
Haile Selassie
Nasser
Far East
Haile Selassie University
Desert Republic
Somalia
Jacob Malik
U. S
Moscow
Fifty Years Ago in The Daily Telegraph Said
A brief note recalls a Daily Telegraph item from five decades past. It reflects on a published claim or headline and the paper's stance at that time.
Gem bandits escape with stolen loot in daring daylight raid
Forty years ago a bold gang eluded pursuit after raiding a gem shop. Authorities pursued a lead from witnesses before the burglars vanished in a burst of speed and fled the scene leaving the town shaken.
Thirty Years Ago Seven Died in a Crash
A brief archival note recalls a fatal crash from three decades ago in which seven people lost their lives. Details remain sparse, but the event stands as a notable historic fatal accident in the region.
Allied Air Bases Set Up in France As Invasion Rolls On
Allied air forces establish first airbases in France during the invasion against Nazi defenses. The move marks a key strategic expansion as operations advance across occupied territory.
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France
Bluefield Opens Pool With 312000 Balloon Water Fill
Bluefield unveiled a new public pool filled with 312000 water balloons for its opening inspection. Officials touted the event as a novel display of splash and community recreation potential.
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Bluefield
Poems There Is An Oriole Listen
Poem fragment observing an oriole hidden in foliage and awaiting a blaze of color and song. The speaker tracks a flame orange spark in the green surroundings, noting the bird’s brilliance appears only when unseen.
Emmy Awards Shine Amid Surprise Winners
Senator Soaper praises television Emmys as exciting with many winners unaware of their categories. The piece condemns poverty as a character-building institution losing reputation.
Arizona Kid Runs For Sheriff In Little Elephant Horn
In a modern High Noon remake the Arizona Kid announces his run for sheriff in Little Elephant Horn. Citizens and former lawmen refuse to oppose him as noon approaches and the town braces for a silent showdown.
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Washington
Little Elephant Horn
Arizona
Pennsylvania
Bill
Main Street
Trug
Gary Cooper
Rockefeller Plot Aims At Liberal GOP Platform
The piece argues Rockefeller and others want a liberal platform to attack Goldwater and Johnson alike. It forecasts a conservative platform led by Wisconsin Republican Laird, resisting radical civil rights measures and promising a tighter foreign policy stance. It notes potential planks on honesty, retrenchment, and anti centralization.
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Rockefeller
Goldwater
Arizona
Nixon
Representative Laird
Wisconsin
Barry Goldwater
Platform Committee
Lyndon Johnson
Bobby Baker
John Williams
Truman
Eisenhower
Italy Spins Toward Economic Collapse Under Moro
Rome notes a fragile left of center government under Aldo Moro as social measures trigger capital flight and dwindling gold reserves. Strikes grow weekly and cabinet instability looms, with the economy slowing toward possible collapse and a stronger Communist presence expected no later than next month.
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Rome
Italy
Aldo Moro
Alcide de Gasperi
Moro
Washington
Switzerland
France
Colombo
Left of
Democratic Socialists
Socialist Party
de Gaulle
Ghosts drive Standish watchman to resign
World Echoes David Belsham quits his post at a Standish clothing factory claiming a ghostly preacher from 1938 haunts the site, saying the factory sits on church property. Cora Vaucaire records tribute to truck drivers with input from the trucking community.
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David Belsham
Standish
Daily Express
London
Cora Vaucaire
Journal
Montreux
Switzerland
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