Catholic Issue Looming Large On Demo Scene
Washington discussion by DNC chairman Butler flags the Catholic issue as a potential obstacle to Kennedy's nomination. He says a Catholic bloc vote does not exist, but discrimination against Catholic voters could influence the convention outcome and party strategy. Kennedy's own stance on the issue is noted, with implications for the Democratic ticket.
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Washington
Paul Butler
Democratic National Committee
National Press Club
Senator Kennedy
Massachusetts
Butler
Q. M
Jack Kennedy
Kennedy
M Massachusetts
Stand Firm With Truth And Righteousness
A meditation on steadfastness balanced with knowledge and humility. The message contrasts firm resolve with obstinacy, citing Ephesians 6 14 and a reflective quote about noble steadiness without guidance.
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J. Swartz
Revised West Point curriculum to liberalize program
After a four year study West Point will overhaul its curriculum, the most drastic change in 158 years, aligning more with civilian colleges and other service academies. Lt Gen Garrison Davidson oversaw the review, with alumni surveys including President Eisenhower, and an outside committee led by Dr Frank Bowles offering recommendations.
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United States Military Academy
West Point
Garrison H. Davidson
Eisenhower
Frank H. Bowles
College Entrance Examination Board
Major Curriculum Change Elevates Humanities at the Point
A new program broadens the academy curriculum to place humanities on par with sciences. About 30 percent of cadets entering after college will earn credit for prior work, accelerating their progress. First Classmen may concentrate in social science humanities or math engineering science to build breadth and depth across disciplines.
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Davidson
West Point and Service Academies Face Curriculum Changes
The changes align with Eisenhower era recommendations and civilian criticism of West Point and the air and naval academies. Cadets gain a geography course bringing instruction to par with other colleges while critics like Yale’s Charles H. Fenton question the humanities quality. Air Academy officials defend a focus on producing combat leaders.
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Eisenhower
U.S.M.A. Board of Visitors
West Point
Air
Naval Academies
Gen. Davidson
Charles H. Fenton
Yale
Fenton
Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs
Maj
J. L. Jackson
Air Academy
Understanding science for the public by Goheen
Princeton University president Dr. Robert F. Goheen says scientists and engineers must educate the public. He notes that engineers with ties to both fields are well placed to explain science and technology’s role in human affairs.
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Princeton University
Robert F. Goheen
Dr. Goheen
Kremlin's Co existence plan falls short as years pass
Several years have passed since the co existence idea was first proposed, but it apparently didn't turn out to be what the Kremlin had in mind. The remark hints at discord between stated aims and practical outcomes in Moscow's strategic thinking.
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Kremlin
Eisenhower
United States
Biomhower
Castro
Miami Beach T
Cuba
Africa
Russia
Aswan
Grand Coulee
Europe
Asia
South Korea
Turkey
Frederick Eaton
Monsanto Chemical
Geneva
West Germany
Japan
Moscow
Tokyo
Madison Avenue
Jim Hagerty
Ike
Kevin McCann
Philippines
Formosa
Far East
Roadway crash era notes from local papers
Fifty years ago W H Kirby a Norfolk and Western fireman was injured when thrown from a cab after a runaway car struck an engine near Big Four. Forty years ago Bland Street Methodist Church Sunday school children enjoyed a Forest Park picnic. Thirty years ago the Bluefield Shrine Club showed a film An Equal Chance to publicize work with disabled children. Twenty years ago Wendell Wilkie was unanimously named Republican presidential nominee. Ten years ago Jerome Katz named city attorney after Luther Scott.
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W. H. Kirby
N&w
Big Four
Bland Street
Methodist Church
Forest Park
Bluefield Shrine Club
Jerome Katz
Luther Scott
Ed Koterba's Hedgehop Trip to the Convention Trail
The writer chronicles a nomadic summer journey toward the political conventions aboard a four door sedan and footed house trailer. Family packing struggles and humorous reactions from a gas station attendant frame an intimate road report en route to Los Angeles via Key West.
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Ed Koterba
America
South
Florida
Washington
Los Angeles
Trek To Democratic Convention Souvenir Tale
A narrator recalls a cross country trek to the Democratic National Convention. A restless traveler packs a jackrabbit and pecans to pacify the motionless ride. The piece notes a remark by J Leonard Reinsch and a farmer's offer of a cow.
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Georgia
J. Leonard Reinsch
Dotty
Pennsylvania
Kennedy's Delegation Invasion Escalates Democratic Battle
Kennedy's partial success roils Lyndon Johnson western base and raises doubts about party unity. Kennedy aims to gain delegates in California Oregon and the Rocky Mountain region while challenging Johnson in conservative states. The move boosts Kennedy's national image and could shift early roll calls in the race for the Democratic nomination.
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Washington
John F. Kennedy
Lyndon B. Johnson
Senate
Rocky Mountain
House
Johnson
Kennedy
New England
New York
New Jersey
Sam Rayburn
Hayden
McFarland
Arizona
Chavez
Anderson
New Mexico
Mansfield and
Murray
Montana
O'Mahoney
Wyoming
Edmund G. Brown
California
Wayne L. Morse
Oregon
Kennedy Johnson Fight Shaping Democratic Convention Fortunes
Analysis notes Northern bosses fear Senator Johnson as South’s ally and conservative on social and economic issues. Kennedy faces objections over religion and Texas roots. A deadlock could boost Kennedy by sidelining Symington and Stevenson.
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Johnson
Massachusetts
Texas
Senator Kennedy
Kennedy
Stuart Symington
Missouri
Adlai ©. Stevenson
Illinois
Senthrough
Victor
Hollywood gossip notes on Churchill Garland and film stars
Sheilah Graham reports on Churchill turning down an ABC TV opening script to avoid higher taxes, Judy Garland’s limited cameo in Pepe, Jackie Coogan’s rights issue, Captain Townsend’s memoirs, Victor Mature and Claire Bloom projects, Jack Lemmon rehearsals for Face Of A Hero, Gary Merrill leaving Bette Davis, Joan Greenwood in Mysterious Island, and Joseph Cotton’s La Jolla invitation with Agnes Moorehead.
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Hollywood
Winston Churchill
Winnie
ABCTV
Churchill
Judy Garland
Pepe
Judy
Charlie Chaplin
Jackie Coogan
the Kid
Peter Townsend
Princess
Marie
Captain Townsend
Victor Mature
Hannibal
Vic
Italy
Rod Steiger
Claire Bloom
England
Claire
Rod
Jack Lemmon
Equity
New York
Gary Merrill
Bette Davis
Spain
Joan Greenwod
Stewart Granger
Joan
Joseph Cotton
Beverly Drive
la Jolla
Agnes Morehead
Cotton
Christopher Fry
A Phoenix
High income taxes and Hollywood stars in 1950s gossip
The piece notes Jane Powell earning about $80 000 yearly in royalties with occasional TV, Pat Nerney as wealthy auto dealer, Sammy Davis Jr. in South America, Mai Britt planning to retire upon marriage to an entertainer, Frank Sinatra linked to theClan, Dorothy Dandridge seeking comedy roles and buying Robert Brees’ Lady By Day to play a Riviera spy, Billy Gilbert enjoying waves of work at the Pasadena Playhouse.
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Jane Powell
Jane
Pat Nerney
Sammy Davis Jr
South America
Mai Britt
Sweden
Mai
Ieader
Frank Sinatra
Dorothy Dandridge
Robert Brees
Riviera
Dorothy
Billy Gilbert
New York
Pasadena Playhouse
Roosevelt Doctrine Echoes Through Time Debate
The piece traces Roosevelt era policy on Monroe Doctrine intervention and American duty in Latin America, cites 1904 and 1905 messages, and contrasts with Eisenhower and Castro tensions. It argues current policy weakens global peace and forecasts shifts under future presidents amid Cuba and Khrushchev era tensions.
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Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Latin America
Fidel Castro
Roosevelt
Soaper Comments On Etiquette And Theft In Lunch Pails
Senator Soaper notes old time etiquette forbids mentioning rope at hangings and bans the word bomb near airports. A California plant finds workers stealing gear in lunch pails, and careful inspection would catch all but the lunch pail thief.
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California
Eisenhower speech pace questioned amid global setback
Drew Pearson surveys President Eisenhower as he prepares a telecast from the Far East, arguing the nation has faced diplomatic defeats and lost prestige. He cites turmoil in the hemisphere, U S relations with Japan, U 2 fallout, and bipartisan blame, then notes Hawaii and Harlem tensions and a Capitol Record wrinkle.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Far East
Sputnik
Rockefeller
United States
Panama Canal
Ricardo Arias
Ecuador
Galo Plaza
University of Maryland
USA
Brazil
Moscow
the Treasury
George Humphrey
Herbert Hoover, Jr
John Foster Dulles, Jr
Garcia
Philippines
Carlos Romulos
Ike
Paris
Tokyo
Jim Hagerty
Poems A Pattern Of Leaves
The white wall glows under moonlight as a dark leaf pattern moves across its surface. Leaves become quick people climbing the wall and feeding on air that sustains them more than the earth, hinting the wall is only a resting place for tranquil minds.
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Lawrence
Baily Telegraph
Hugh Ike Shott
Maya
Daily Telegraph
Wendell Wilkie
Repubblican
Key West
Gulf Island
Ray Tucker
Sheilah Graham
Sokolsky
Western Hemisphere
Soeee Iae Neve
Khrusheva
Soaper
Drew Pearson
Asia - Africa
Hawaii
University of
Harlem
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