Washington unveils education aid program to boost national prestige
The administration proposes federal grants and scholarships to improve education, arguing merit based scholarships could spur scholastic achievement while grants to states face political hurdles over desegregation and home rule. Critics cite funding strains for colleges as enrollments rise and debate over overall effectiveness persists. de Seversky predicts Russian missile and bomber superiority, challenging arms spending priorities.
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Washington
Congress
Prophesies of Doom and Military Revamp Predictions
The piece critiques doom laden prophecies on a TV show. Major Alexander de Seversky warns of a Communist civil war with massive American casualties unless the U S military is overhauled. The article notes the high hysteria and contradictions in such forecasts.
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Alexander de Seversky
Summing Up 1957 and the Peace Question
The column argues that silence on a summit with Russia risks Moscow maneuvers while warnings of hydrogen bombs imply a costly arms standoff. It urges productive talks in 1958 with all world powers to foster real peace rather than posturing and fear.
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Joseph Alsop
David Lawrence
Lawrence
Alsop
Washington
Kremlin
Drew Pearson
Morocco
Moscow
United States
Russia
Hydrogen bombs on 24 hour alert at Moroccan SAC base
Drew Pearson reports from a U S air base in Morocco where 24 B-47 bombers carry hydrogen bombs ready to fly to Moscow in four hours. crews must stay paired with jeeps and endure constant klaxon alerts as SAC maintains a 1957 end of year peace under looming risk.
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Morocco
Air Force
Barksdale Field
Shreveport
Barksdale
United States
Atlantic
John Kunkel
Indianapolis
General Power
SAC
Russia
Plans for annual conference move to Cedar Rapids
Ten years ago Cedar Rapids hosts were set to host the Mid-continent World Trade Council conference on February 13 and 14 after organizers from 11 local industries discussed the event. Frank P. D Aquila chaired as general chairman and the event was redirected from Chicago to Cedar Rapids. Les A. Buse became Kiwanis president, succeeding Edward Sears. Premier window display prize went to John N. Cleator of Armstrong's for Lakeland week entry. Road to Rio played at Paramount with Bing Crosby Bob Hope Dorothy Lamour.
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World Trade Council
Cedar Rapids
Frank P. D’aquila
Iowa Manufacturing
Chicago
Les A. Buse
Kiwanis Club
Edward E. Sears
John N. Cleator
Armstrong's
Paramount Theater
Bing Crosby
Bob Hope
Dorothy Lamour
The Hoegh household defense plea on readers page
A reader argues in The People's Forum for mandatory basement shelters in every home with water food medicine and bandages. They warn of possible attacks near and fear inability to access essentials or medical care, urging action for Mrs Paul Brooks of 1422 First Avenue NW.
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Hoegh
Paul Brooks
First Avenue NW
People’s Forum Letters Welcomed by The Gazette
Readers may submit views on general topics to The Gazette’s People’s Forum. Letters must include name and address for print and should be concise and single sided for best chance of publication.
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Gazette
People’s Forum
Doubtful professor questions Bible in faith crisis
A self styled biology professor challenges Christian belief claiming human evolution from seaweed undermines scripture. He argues faith in the Bible prevents atheism and keeps society decent, asserting the Bible’s truth. Orva Bailey 1359 Twenty first Avenue SW.
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Garden of Eden
Orva Bailey
Twenty-first Avenue
Too Much Razing in Cedar Rapids Sparks Local Debate
W. E. Kearns of Marion objects to rapid redevelopment that tears down homes and old buildings to make way for numerous new stores. He warns many will go broke as malls expand toward Marion, urging balancing growth with preservation.
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Cedar Rapids
Marion
W. E. Kearns
Ninth Street
Bugs Baer Court Wire Tap Debate Wobble
A critique of the Supreme Court on FBI wire tapping, arguing the high court slowed the process and allowed professional tapers to piggyback on stolen authority. The writer uses satirical language to claim legal reasoning was misapplied and warns against overreaching surveillance.
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FBI
Basal Metabolism and Wart Treatment Questions
Dr. Joseph Mother explains BMR as the measure of how body uses food through oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange, reflecting metabolism linked to thyroid activity. The second item advises not to treat vaginal warts at home during pregnancy and to seek medical advice for appropriate wart treatment.
New Summit Meeting Wise
Washington editorials debate whether negotiating with the Soviet Union is prudent. Critics warn Moscow cannot be trusted and seek to expose risks of a summit. Advocates urge talks to define Western stance and test promises, citing past violations and limited inspection.
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Washington
Congress
Eisenhower
Dean Acheson
Truman
American Society of Newspaper Editors
United States
Soviet Union
America
Moscow
Dialog of the giants: a new East West talk without allies
Joseph Alsop argues the Kremlin seeks a one on one dialog between the United States and the USSR excluding Western allies. He warns that any such arrangement hinges on Dulles and could fracture the Western Alliance as allies seek separate deals with Moscow.
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Paris
Kremlin
U.S
Ussr
Khrushchev
Supreme Soviet
Moscow
NATO
Andrei Gromyko
United States
Soviet Union
John Foster Dulles
Dulles
Western Alliance
Why's Why in Cedar Rapids A Laurance Press Leader’s View
Lyman W. Jones of Laurance Press talks in Cedar Rapids about his rise to president and his push to raise management standards through trade associations. He credits youth involvement via the Junior Chamber of Commerce and Cedar Rapids Jaycees, noting his firm’s younger average age and long association service.
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Lyman W. Jones
Laurance Press
First Street
Nineteenth Street SE
Porter
Ind
Cedar Rapids
Jaycees
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Public Welfare Bureau
Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce
Iowa Theater
Hatch and Brookman Company
Manuel Vlach
Cyrenus Cole
Robert Warriner
Cornell University
Ithaca, N.Y
T. R. Warriner
the People's Forum
Bugs
Baer Court
Supreme Court
Grand Canyon
The
George Clark
Harvey
Dr. Joseph
By David Lawrence
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