New Hampshire Primary Signals Front Runners for Nomination
The column notes strong votes for Vice President Nixon and Senator Kennedy, suggesting they lead the race for the 1960 presidential nominations. It observes a shift in the Republican Democratic voting ratio and mentions the possibility that a New England native could influence the outcome, but warns that the national result remains uncertain.
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New Hampshire
Nixon
Sen. Kennedy
New
Nationalist Chinese editor challenges labeling communism as safe ideology
An editorial argues communism is a Kremlin and Red Chinese front used by gangster elites to conquer the world. It urges abandoning blanket anti communism and exposing the movement as a cover for power driven theft and manipulation, citing Uruguay student protests as example.
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TSN
Kremlin
Soviet Russia
Uruguay
Major Iowa counties lead in 1959 income tax receipts
Iowa Tax Commission reports 1959 income tax payments by county Polk leads with Linn Scott Black Hawk Woodbury and Dubuque in that order Receipts from the top six counties total 13 148 284 about 36 of the state 36 355 554 from all 99 counties The six counties thus capture a sizable share of state receipts.
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Iowa Tax Commission
Polk
Linn
Scott
Black Hawk
Woodbury
Dubuque
Jackie Kennedy Too Pretty for First Lady Says Newsletter
The Insider's Newsletter claims Jackie Kennedy is too beautiful to be First Lady, though she is educated at Smith, Vassar, Sorbonne, and George Washington University and fluent in French and Italian. Conservatives plan a Solid South Conference in Jackson May 6-7 to target Democratic nominees, including Lyndon Johnson, for anti-Southern voting records. Kentucky Senators Cooper and Morton navigated patronage with a witty exchange over an ambassadorial post, ending with a punchy note about Dog Hollow postmaster duties.
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Ashington
Massachusetts
John F. Kennedy
Jacqueline
Cowles Publications
Jackie
Smith, Vassar
Sorbonne
Paris
George Washington University
White House
Solid South
Jackson
Miss
Sen
Lyndon Johnson
Texas
Kent Courtney
New Orleans
Independent American
Dan Smoot
Tom Anderson
Nashville, Tenn
Mississippi Farmer
New Party
Chicago
House
Eisenhower
Cooper
Kentucky Hills
John
Court of St. James
Morton
England
Dog Hollow
Truth and freedom for Cuba through moral radio effort
A call to use American and Latin American radio to broadcast the truth about Fidel Castro's dictatorship to Cuba. The piece argues against military invasion and urges organized, moral transmission of information to awaken Cubans to the dangers of the regime and to promote democratic ideals and independence.
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Moscow
Hungary
Cuba
Lawrence
Fidel Castro
Leadership and honesty in politics, a public demand
A letter argues that honesty must accompany leadership in a nation built on opportunity and freedom. It cites quiz show scandals and payola as evidence of erosion of integrity among leaders and urges integration of honesty with national and labor leadership.
Ben-Gurion seeks U S defense pledges amid Suez tensions
The Israeli prime minister flies to the United States to urge President Eisenhower for a formal Israeli American defense alliance as Arab troops mass on Israel borders. Recent Suez era tensions echo 1956, with Egypt’s stance blocking Israeli shipping and U S actions shifting toward restraint.
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Ashington
David Ben-Gurion
Israel
USA
Eisenhower
Ben-Gurion
Ike
Suez Canal
Ike Pledge Recalled as Arabs See U S Shift in Security
The 1957 pledge on Israeli ship relay through the Suez is viewed by Arabs as a U S retreat. Arab leaders think Washington may withhold support in a regional showdown. Syrian forces mass along the Jordan River north of Israel while Egyptian troops gather to the south. Ben-Gurion visits Eisenhower to press concerns.
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Ike
Israel
Egypt
Suez Canal
Society of Nations
U.N
United States
Nasser
Suez
Inge Toft
Cairo
New York
U.S. Navy
USA
Jordan
Ben-Gurion
Eisenhower
Too many pencils bought for school board fund
In Mr. Lundquist’s April 1 to June 30 1958 report Morris Sanford pencils cost 1912 dollars and 63 cents. The note questions the high quantity and necessity of such purchases and calls them lavish.
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Mr. Lundquist
Morris Sanford
Dear Dr Motner and Dr Mother Health Q A Column
A reader asks about a man with a temple skin cancer who refuses medical help. The doctor urges prompt treatment, noting cancer is not contagious, and stresses preventive action before it may be too late.
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Dr. Mother
H. S
This Day 10 20 30 Years Ago Highlights
In 1950 Dr John W Clark a Radio engineer warned of microwave radiation risks and urged uniform safety standards for high power equipment. Hoover Birthplace Society trustees plan spring work to make West Branch birthplace a national sanctuary. In 1940 Linn county relief analysis showed 12 622 people depended on government funds. Marilyn Liebke and Joan Kelly hosted a breakfast gathering. Community Players presented The Petrified Forest with leads Marr Jung and Silverburg. In 1930 Martin Cone paintings were shown at Coe College. A YWCA banquet hosted 175 Girl Reserves with Betty Caruthers as toastmaster.
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John W
Clark
Collins Radio
New York City
Hoover Birthplace Society
Cedar Rapids
West Branch
Linn County
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Liebke
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