Senate Censure Debate Over McCarthy Reflects Senate Dignity
The piece argues a censure of Senator McCarthy would condemn his inquisitorial methods, while noting the Senate's reliance on seniority for chair selections. It contends the issue exposes how committee leadership shapes the Senate's reputation and calls for reform in selecting chairs and improving procedures. It also suggests educators may support needed changes and emphasizes timely solutions.
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Senate
McCarthy
Government Operations Committee
Washington
Advice to Future Doctors Residents
Virgil M. Hancher of the University of Iowa and Russell D. Cole of Cornell college urge premeds to study beyond science and stay connected with the broader world. They blame physicians for socialized medicine tensions partly on lack of public relations and civic-mindedness, urging colleges to lead reform.
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Virgil M. Hancher
University of Iowa
Russell D. Cole
Cornell College
University
Washington mull over Moscow peace feelers and four power talks
Roscoe Drummond notes a Washington mood toward Moscow’s peace feelers, with British press urging top level talks to bridge Eisenhower and Malenkov. Opinions from Labour Daily Herald, New Statesman and Nation, Daily Mail, and Manchester Guardian frame hopes and cautions for a possible Four Power meeting and an easing of Cold War tensions.
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Labor Daily Herald
Eisenenhower
Malenkow
Britain
Sir Winston
New Statesman and Nation
Germany
The
Daily Mail
Manchester Guardian
Truman
South Korea
Moscow
Philosophers and scientists clash over how to think and learn
A Columbia University gathering quotes a California anthropologist and a Greek scholar from Oxford debating the value of humanist training versus scientific method. The dialogue praises thinking and sensitivity to values, arguing that music and tone require training through exposure to religion, poetry, and art, not just rational analysis. The dispute shows ongoing tension as scholars grapple with uncertainty and the paths to knowledge.
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Ed Murrow
Gabe Heatter
Columbia University
Gabfest
California
Oxford
The Dumb Escape Some Worries
A reflective column notes common worries about overthinking and mental strain. The author laments the burden of knowledge and contrasts it with personal ignorance, suggesting resilience in the face of complex concerns.
Notable Cedar Rapids News Highlights From The Gazette Page
A collage of notes recalls George Stimpson’s 10 years ago book on the Bible to be published by Harper Brothers with Cedar Rapids ties. Fulton Lewis broadcast nationwide from Cedar Rapids and spoke at the Paramount theater under Cedar Rapids Radio Council sponsorship. Linn county rural schools collected 1850 milkweed pods in a local service drive. 20 years ago Wallace spoke on practical economics before about 4000 at Memorial Coliseum. Coe college staged Maxwell Anderson play Both Your Houses. Public Health Nursing Association officers reelected: Ballard president Andre vice president Poe secretary Ely treasurer. W E Vane city auditor praised in Iowa Odd Fellows edition. Joe McCormick elected to KC Catholic Charities committee on industrial and economic problems. Boy Scout movement launched in Cedar Rapids by Walter W Head of Omaha.
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George Stimpson
Washington
Wallace
Memorial Coliseum
Cedar Rapids
Coe College Players
Maxwell Anderson
The
Public Health Nursing Association
J. W. Ballard
W. E. Andre
Arthur Poe
J. S. Ely
W. E. Vane
Grand Lodge
Iowa Odd Fellows
Joe McCormick
Knights of Columbus
National Conference of Catholic Charities
Walter W. Head
Omaha
National Scout Council
U.S. Faces Latin Loan Clash as Ambassadors Resign
Ambassador Bohan resigns over Rio de Janeiro conference control and loan policy. Treasury Secretary Humphrey drives Ex-Im Bank limits via Wall Street backed by the international bank, while State Department advisers oppose handing economic aid to semi communist Latin nations.
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Latin America
Merwin L. Bohan
U. S
Rio de Janeiro
Wall Street
John Foster Dulles
Caracas
U.S
Guatemala
Rio
Dulles
Bohan
Ike
Humphrey
Ex-Im Bank
International Bank
State Department
International Finance Corporation
Mohammed Ali
Pakistan
Iran
Egypt
Washington Pipeline Ties Theophile Kammholz to Commerce Links
Theophile Kammholz named general counsel of the National Labor Relations Board is described as an ally of Sinclair Weeks, secretary of commerce, highlighting close political connections. The report notes Weeks has long favored Kammholz and maintains direct influence on labor policy.
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Theophile Kammholz
Ike
National Labor Relations Board
Sinclair Weeks
Commerce
Southerners Solid for Censure in McCarthy Fight
In Washington a faction of senators splits over Joseph McCarthy. A core of Southern conservatives and allies push for censure while many Republicans and some Democrats watch for a possible shift. Nixon seeks a compromise but Southern leadership says no deal.
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Washington
Joseph McCarthy
Senate
McCarthy
ALSOP
Jenner
Indiana
Welker
Idaho
Fulbright
D-Ark
Lehman
D-N.y
Douglas
Dill
Duff
R-Pa
Cooper
R-Ky
Millikin
Colorado
Watkins
Utah
Case
South Dakota
Carlson
Kansas
Nixon
Stennis
Dmiss
Senate Calendar Refuses Time But Sifts McCarthy Censure
Frederick C. Othman notes the U S Senate’s busy docket as it weighs censure of Sen Joseph McCarthy and considers 102 other bills including pay to Frank St Charles and Davant damages. He mocks a proposal to give government workers Aug 31 1954 off to watch a Legion parade and jokes about parking restrictions by the postmaster general.
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Washington
U. S. Senate
Joseph McCarthy
Sen. Joe
Senate
Olin D. Johnston
D-S.c
Congress
Eisenhower
American Legion
Frank St. Charles
Guy H. Davant
Samuel
St. Charles
Davant
Personal Health: Tonsil Operations and Opinions
From readers I argue that tonsillectomy is often unnecessary and warn against overuse. I advocate simple tonsillotomy as safer for enlarged tonsils and note a decline in tonsil surgeries in England and the US over 15 to 20 years. I invite refutations from respected physicians.
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W.k
England
United States
Yankeeland
Home remedies for running ear and leg cramps discussed
A reader describes relief from chronic ear discharge after using iodine diluted with water. A doctor suggests boric acid in alcohol and iodine solutions as ear drops. Another letter notes leg cramps at night linked to adult tetany, with a medical caution.
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U. S.P
The Differences Are Heard in Moscow on Voter Apathy
By Bug s Baer notes that Americans show apathy toward voting due to perceived party sameness. He contrasts Nixon Stevenson eras arguing differences exist in campaigns and public airing of disputes. He likens citizens to free hay fever and a dropped egg, sometimes voting Democratic, sometimes Republican, or not at all.
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Democratic Party
McCarthy
Thomas E. Dewey
Nixon
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