Britain Shifts Toward Western Defense at London Conference
The London conference prompts Britain to pledge to keep forces in continental Europe for Western defense. The Times notes a shift away from old policies toward a united European security stance, while questions remain on Asia policy and relations with Red China. Several state officials praise long-serving women employees for decades of service at a state institution.
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London
Britain
Europe
EDC
European Coal and Steel Community
John Bull
The
London Times
France
Asia
China
Glenwood state school dedicates new $650000 classroom block
The Glenwood state school for the feeble minded held a large dedication for a new 650000 dollar classroom building. Attendees included many dignitaries and the three Iowa board of control members who oversee the institution.
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Glenwood
Iowa Board of Control
Cedar Rapids Jaycees nominate Dick Ringoen for national Young Man award
Community lauds Richard M. Ringoen a Collins Radio research engineer for a top nomination to the Ten Outstanding Young Men awards. Cedar Rapids would mark a first time nomination of a local candidate seen as highly eligible for national recognition.
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Richard M. Ringoen
Cedar Rapids
Jaycees
Collins Radio Company
Eisenhower's quiet presidency amid press room distances
Doris Fleeson notes President Eisenhower stays largely out of Washington with infrequent public contact. The White House relies on limited briefings and private talk, while aides Halleck and Gruenther warn of Communist propaganda and shifting election dynamics.
Prominent local leases and war bond cashes noted
This Day recalls Sonn F. Miller leasing property at 213 215 Second Street SE to Montgomery Ward and Company for postwar use. Cedar Rapids banks cashed 127 579 dollars in war bonds during the first week under the new system. Also reported are Community Chest pledges of 32 686 from 100 plus captains and workers and nurse leader Myrtle McAhren slated for Des Moines convention in October.
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W A. L. Smulekoff
Sonn F. Miller
Second Street
May
Lober
Montgomery Ward and Company
Cedar Rapids
Montrose Hotel
Myrtle McAhren
St. Luke’s Hospital
Iowa State Association of Registered Nurses
Des Moines
Market stability amid election winds and party control
Merryle Ruthkeyser argues that stock markets digest political shifts with caution. She notes odds are unreliable and foresees that party control in Congress would mostly affect committee chairs, while overall business conditions depend on broader policy paths rather than party labels.
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Cleveland Indians
Columbia University
John Hancock
Wall Street
Eisenhower
South
Harry F. Byrd
D-Va
A.D.A
Hubert H., Humphrey
D-Minn
Annals of
Security gaps in allied governments risked U N Korea losses
Allied security laxity during the Korean War exposed potential leaks that may have aided the Chinese. Acheson, Van Fleet, Willoughby, and MacArthur link treachery in foreign offices to UN forces facing greater casualties and question the handling of embassies and security discussions with six key nations.
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Washington
United States
van Fleet
Eighth Army
Willoughby
Far Eastern Command
MacArthur
United Nations
Korea
Dean Acheson
Paris
MacLean
Burgess
Acheson
U.N
Manchuria
Russell
Klaus Fuchs
Korean
America
Nearing a First Tuesday After Wash-Out in November
The piece notes a squeamish closeness to the November election after a wash-out period. It surveys party nerves as Republicans trim expectations, rely on Ike’s magnetism, and avoid slogans while staking bets on how Truman’s moves may affect the outcome.
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Novemer
Ike
Washington
Truman
Polar Bear Aurora Travels From Brookfield to London
A polar bear named Aurora from Brookfield Zoo was shipped to London after stirring deadly rivalry among males. The British Board of Trade initially refused admission as not an essential import but allowed entry when it was noted she was a gift.
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Aurora
Brookfield Zoo
London
Brookfield
British Board of Trade
United States
Chicago Daily News
Douglas Pork Chop Campaign in Southern Illinois
In Herrin and surrounding counties Senator Paul Douglas campaigns on pork chops topics like jobs and prices, appealing to southern Illinois voters amid drought and high unemployment. He mobilizes in a campaign caravan, rallying 400 locals and Williamson county workers who express confidence in his appeal despite broader state uncertainties.
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Paul H. Douglas
Douglas
Illinois
Springfield
Paul Douglas
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Herrin
Bush
Hurst
Cambria
Jettie Vaughn
Colp
Carterville
Marion
Williamson County
Cook County
Ruhr
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Southern
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