Old Plot and New Powers in Dominican Republic Question
Editorial warns that after Trujillo's fall the Dominican Republic could swing between Castro influence and anti communism. It cites literacy, wealth concentration, and foreign policy stakes as Cuba shifts spotlight to the Caribbean. The piece urges vigilance to shield democracy and possibly re engage with Latin leaders while avoiding chaos.
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Caribbean
Cuba
Rafael Trujillo
Dominican Republic
Castro
Trujillo
Kremlin
Death of Earth concept circulates in Pentagon
An article details D O E death of earth papers describing how much nuclear devastation would render Earth uninhabitable. It cites 800 000 megatons to wipe life, compares US 35 000 and Russian 20 000 megatons, and links to Kennedy Khrushchev Vienna talks critiquing preventive war and strategic policy in the Pentagon.
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Ashington
Earth
Pentagon
United States
Soviet Union
Russia
Kennedy
Geneva
Khrushchev
Vienna
Orvil Anderson
Air War College
Maxwell Field
Truman
Ing
Nikita Khrushchev
Kremlin Leaders Avoid War Despite Nuclear Fears
The piece argues most Kremlin leaders oppose war citing 20 million casualties and recent devasta tion. It warns Mao Tse Tung may push nuclear brinkmanship and China could threaten world repopulation after a D O E scenario. US sources note China pressing Khrushchev over Geneva inspection talks.
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Mao Tse-Tung
China
Kremlin
Moscow
Washington
Khrushchev
Mao-Tse-Tung
Vienna
Geneva
Organizing Chairman Martin to Step Down June 10
Organizing Chairman ERNE R. MARTIN of Iowa Republicans will resign the state chairmanship on June 10 to devote time to Chickasaw county farming and frequent national speaking engagements. At 65 he remains highly active, having rebuilt the GOP after 1956 and 1958 defeats, leaving an enviable record for successors. Egyptian authorities crack down as Cairo faces heat collapses and a black market surge in hot ice, jewels, cars, money, and furs.
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Erne R. Martin
Iowa
Chickasaw County
United States
Martin
Maytag Company
Newton
G.O.P
Verne Martin
Cairo
Readier Than Government for a Get Tough Stand
The public, while not opposing Kennedy, urges action abroad to restore American strength and resolve. A broad transfer of support favors a firm stance against Communism, with fear Kennedy’s advisers may hinder decisive action. The author argues Kennedy must assert leadership and display the will to act, or risk losing bargaining power and national vigor.
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Lieve Kennedy
America
Kennedy
Arthur Schlesinger, Jr
White House
Chester Bowles
Adlai E. Stevenson
United Nations
De Gaulle Guides Kennedy On Paris Ceremonial Arrival
In Paris Kennedy and Mrs Kennedy land at Orly and walk a 75 yard red carpet to Salon d Honneur as De Gaulle directs a ceremonial salute. The scene shows cheering locals, Marine Band music, and Kennedy learning French hotel routines while aides adapt to Parisian systems.
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de Gaulle
Kennedy
Paris
Charles de Gaulle
Air Force
Orly Field
de Gaulles
Salon d’Honneur
Berlitz
France
New Frontier Team
Hotel Crillon
Place de la Concorde
White House
West Virginia
United States
Kengeaye
Rue de Rivoli
Gether
Billboard billboards interstate debate prompts forum letter
A reader asks Sen. Wiley and Reps. Riley and Ely to address why Iowa did not pass a billboard ban along the interstate and whether federal funds totaling 14 million would be lost. The letter questions funding, lobbying control, and legislative plans to raise money if needed.
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Gazette
House
Senate
Iowa
Martin Wiley
Tom Riley
John M. Ely, Jr
People’s Forum
Face to Face In Vienna Two Strong Men Stand Face to Face
Mrs. Jessie McGuire Hopkinton offers Kipling lines about East and West as two strong men meet in Vienna. The note praises unity beyond borders and blesses the endeavor with goodwill and blessings.
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Vienna
Kipling
Tornado Hits Marshalltown Causes Million in Damage
The 1951 Marshall county tornado caused over 1 million dollars in damage last night in Marshalltown. Four houses were demolished and 140 structures damaged as emergency response mobilized. Strong storms and heavy rainfall disrupted Cedar Rapids and Highway 218 traffic with widespread flooding.
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Ervine Harlan
Marshall County Red Cross
Marshalltown
Arthur A. Halbach
Archdiocese of Dubuque
Mt. Mercy College
Nancy Bell Crowned Queen at Coe College Fete
Nancy Bell was named queen at Coe College during the commencement campus fete. Sheriff Joseph A. Petrus announced the appointment of John B. Buresh as night custodian of the county jail.
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Nancy Bell
Coe
Joseph A. Petrus
John B. Buresh
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Panama
Nicaragua
Guatemala
U.S
Organization of American States
Drew Pearson
Old Guard
State Department
Eisenhower
Red China
William S. White
JFK
Mary McGrory
the People’s Forum
Mrs. Jessie McGuire Hopkinton
Maude M =reles
L. J. Storey
H. H. Wage
Cedar Rapids
Drama Guild of
Wilson High School
June Mad
Jean Ardis Smith
and Anna Mae Andersen
John J. Wagner
Boston
National Assn. of Real Estate Boards
George Clart
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