Stevenson Considered for U N Ambassadorship by Kennedy
The piece notes Adlai Stevenson being offered the post as Kennedy weighs options for the U S representative at the United Nations. It cautions Stevenson may need to act quickly and practice brisk responsiveness more than polished oratory if he accepts.
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AVING
Adlai Stevenson
U.S
United Nations
Kennedy
Stevenson
U.N
Ambassador Lodge
Adlai
Rome
Constantinople
Martin Luther
Calvin
Europeans to Tour U.S. Protest Travel Restrictions
Protests mount against the administration order to limit dependents overseas as the dollar strain grows. Critics say restricting tourist travel would be drastic and urge boosting foreign visits to America with a strong Vacation in America campaign in Europe.
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Executive Department
America
Non-Conformism in the Old South at Virginia
The University of Virginia, after 27 straight football losses, faces alumni calls for drastic changes. The president insists the coach’s contract, extending another year, will stand, arguing players must learn honor and conduct as part of education, and the university will not break contracts.
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University of Virginia
Newhall Voters Approve Bond For School Gymnasium
In 1950 Newhall voters backed a 130000 bond for a new school gymnasium and additional classrooms by a razor thin margin of 1.2 votes. The item reflects local efforts to improve education facilities amid a busy era of civic projects.
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Newhall
Unity Sought Against Marxist Threat to Christianity
Pope John XXIII urges Christians to unite without surrendering independence to confront Marxist hostility to religion. The Archbishop of Canterbury and the Pope set aside old feuds, calling for a united front of faith against materialism and evil.
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England
Henry VIII
Rome
Mary
Oliver Cromwell
United States
John XXIII
Vatican
Canterbury
Christendom
Special numbers policy praised by reader
The writer lauds Linn County Treasurer Frank Bates for ending advance requests of special license plate numbers. He cites his Minnesota experience with 20,000 requests, costing taxpayers and clerks, and argues no legal entitlement to special numbers exists. He supports four digit first come first serve plates as a democratic method.
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Linn County
Motor Vehicle Department
State of
Minnesota
Iowa
Linn
Frank Bates
Cedar Rapids Fire Officers Seek Wage and Scheduling Upgrades
The Cedar Rapids fire fighters request wage, hours, and condition adjustments after bond approved for two new fire stations and three new apparatus. They cite 68 hour weeks versus 44 for police, seek $50 monthly raises for 115 firefighters, clothing allowance, and holiday pay, totaling about $91,000 versus a $250,000 earlier figure.
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Local 11
Iowa Association of Professional Fire Fighters
Cedar Rapids Fire Department
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Jesse Hunter
Department of Public Safety
Dear Dr. Mother: Denture timing and smoking quitting tips
A reader asks if dentures can be placed the same day teeth are pulled and Dr. Mother notes several reasons to do so, including facial appearance and bite. Another reader wonders about gaining weight from liquids and calories in milk versus celery. The column also discusses quitting smoking with willpower and anecdotes about moderates.
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K. M
T.C
Will Power
Eisenhower Nixon Rockefeller Nucleus Advised For 1962 64 Lead
The piece argues a unified Republican leadership built around Eisenhower Nixon Rockefeller and Lodge would guide policy and oppose Kennedy era initiatives. It urges suspending 1964 nomination competition and using a Republican Advisory Council modeled after the Democrats to unite the party and shape national direction.
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Ashington
Republican Party
Dwight Eisenhower
Richard Nixon
Nelson Rockefeller
Henry Cabot Lodge
Massachusetts
Drummond
Eisenhower
Nixon
Rockefeller
Lodge
Congress
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Taft
Truman
Lyndon Johnson
Kennedy
Rocke
Feller
Thruston Morton
Democratic Advisory Council
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