Why Italians back communism in a prosperous vote
A columnist surveys Italy’s 1958 22.7% communist vote and the 1960s election dynamics noting motives from protest against the Christian Democrat government to faith in Marxism. It cites poverty, intellect, and anti church sentiment as drivers, plus the opening to the left under Fanfani and Nenni.
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OME
Italy
Communist Party
Christian Democrat
The
Christian Demo
Pietro Nenni
Palmino Togliatti
Nenni
Amintore Fanfani
Vatican
Adzhubei
Vatican Radio
L’osservatore Romano
Pius XII
Christian Democrat Party
Moscow
Palmiro Togliatti
Humanity Drives Rapid Annihilation Of Animal Species
The piece argues humans are the primary killer of species, citing the passenger pigeon and dodo as historic extinctions and noting studies by Norman D. Newell. It warns of more bird and mammal losses in coming decades, referencing elephants, gorillas, lions, and the bald eagle as examples under threat.
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United States
National Geographic Society
Office Managers Meet Tuesday in Cedar Rapids
John R. Wrage vice president of the Gisholt Machine Co of Madison will speak Tuesday at 6 p.m. before the Cedar Rapids chapter of the National Office Management Assn. in the Sheraton Montrose hotel on problems of human relations. He holds master’s and doctoral degrees in applied psychology and sociology from the University of Wisconsin.
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John R. Wrage
Gisholt Machine Co
Madison
Cedar Rapids
National Office Management Assn
Sheraton Montrose
Wrage
University of Wisconsin
Smallest Portrait Shown in Genoa
In Genoa an art gallery displays what is described as the world smallest portrait of Pope John XXIII. The ivory painting measures one millimeter by 1.3 millimeters and was made by Luigi Tagliarini with a two-hair brush.
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Genoa
Italy
John XXIII
Luigi Tagliarini
Hungary marks 18th Nazi liberation anniversary parade
Budapest observed the 18th anniversary of liberation from Nazi occupation with a one hour military parade. The ceremony showcased display units and honored wartime and liberation heroes, reflecting Hungary's then current socialist regime.
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Budapest
UPI
Hungary
Linn County Courthouse adds state flag and custodian uniforms
Linn County supervisors approved display of the state flag at the courthouse last week, the first time in memory. They ordered custodians new uniforms, replacing jeans and T shirts, with a rental cost of 1.80 per man weekly from Industrial Tower and Uniform Service.
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Garzette
Linn County
Dudley Henderson
Central Ay
Harry Beltz
Iowa
Beltz
N Icwa
Henderson
Anthony Scolaro
Miles Sutera
Industrial Tower and Uniform Service of
Cedar Rapids
Auditors Offer Tax Help at Linn County Courthouse
With the April 30 deadline near two state auditors Maurice E Hogan of Marengo and Virgil Steffen of Ackley will assist taxpayers at the Linn county courthouse. They are available Fridays 9 12 and 1 4 in the courthouse basement or by calling EM 5 2808 on Fridays and on April 29 and 30.
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Linn County
Maurice E. Hogan
Marengo
Virgil Steffen
Ackley
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