Move faster on A avenue viaduct planning says city council
The City Council urges quicker progress on the A avenue viaduct issue after a joint meeting with railroad reps and a pending session with state highway officials. It favors appointing a professional negotiator to coordinate with key decision makers, explores repairing the current structure for light traffic, and warns the two-year target for a new viaduct is too slow given rapid congestion.
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A Avenue
State Highway Commission
Child like directness urged to speed hearings and curb diversions
A columnist argues hearings on television coverage should not be banned and critics the practice of diverting questions. Using a child’s blunt logic from Children's Day, the piece suggests future questioners stay on topic and ask simple direct questions to reach the core issue. The author cites Senator McCarthy and Private Schine as examples of diversion versus direct inquiry.
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Senator McCarthy
Attorney Welch
Subversives and the danger of stereotypes in security
My America o by Harry Boyd argues that fears of subversives persist only because people cling to outdated Bolshevik stereotypes. He notes spies can look ordinary and urges vigilance by professionals, not public doubt, as Americans may still be loyal yet be security risks.
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Ple
Boyd
Alger Hiss
Benedict Arnold
Labor
War Bond Parade Raises Ten Million Goal in Linn County
About 50 000 people witnessed a war bond parade and rally by the Linn County War Bond Committee to push bond sales in the fifth war loan drive toward the 10 025 000 target. Over a million dollars in bonds were sold during the rally.
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Linn County War Bond Committee
Army Air Forces
Coe College
James D. McWilliams
Aurellio Tassone
The
Seabees
LaPlant-Choate
Treasury Island
No More Appeasement of Sen McCarthy
Joseph Alsop and Stewart Alsop report that the Eisenhower administration seeks to treat Senator McCarthy as its chief threat rather than ally. They note orders limiting his privilege to inspect tax returns and discuss possible moves including a public attack on McCarthyism and CIA support for such action.
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Washington
McCarthy
Administration
Struve Hensel
Hensel
Justice Department
Emanuel Celler
Suenney
Republican Party
White House
Congress
Allen Dulles
Central Intelligence Agency
CIA
Executive Branch
Eisenhower not likely to run again unless three tests met
Roscoe Drummond argues that President Eisenhower would consider a second term only if three conditions align. He analyzes Adams remarks and outlines that Congress control, a failing world situation, or a worsening US economy could determine if the commander should step aside.
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Washington
Sherman Adams
Eisenhower
Adams
Clam
White House
Drummond
Gettysburg
Citizens-for-Eisenhower Congressional Committee
Congress
United States
Charley horse origins and cautions from old medical note
A New England apothecary recalls 65 years experience and explains charleyhorse as a muscle tear from vigorous action before warming up. He cites Galen's description and warns of ruptures, bleeding, swelling, lasting scars, and long recovery periods.
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New England
Charley Horse
Purgator
Paradise
Paraa
Charleyhorse
Galen
Mail Bag Seeds and Caesarean Births Opinion
Readers ask if eating sunflower seeds is harmful and about nutrition. A nurse notes repeated Caesareans risk, while a Rhode Island case shows a fourth birth after prior deliveries. The exchange treats seeds nutrition lightly and compares delivery experiences with humor.
The People's Forum on the United Nations
Mrs Frederick G Murray argues for patience with the United Nations as a growing world institution. She compares its development to early American history, notes diverse nations, and highlights youth involvement and potential for unity through continued American support.
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United Nations
Organization
Non
United States
Frederick G. Murray
B Avenue NE
Late Flagman and DST Debate Spark Reader Letters
The front page photo shows a late flagman stopping a long freight train after a near miss, while a past collision involved a much smaller train dragging 130 feet. The writer criticizes daylight saving opposition and urges voting, then defends organized labor and cites past city disagreements, concluding with a personal stance from Ward Hauskins.
Bugs Baer Critics Truman Era Remarks
A reader letter critiques Harry S Truman calling him an oracle on American administrations and compares his influence to Theodore Roosevelt. The piece notes his continued rhetoric after a November 1951 lock change and argues the presidency has no emeritus office while referencing Roosevelt.
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Harry
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