Why Parents Worry And Young People Learn From Murders
An editorial stresses parental guidance and family trust after the Chicago murder of three well regarded boys. It argues that cooperation between parents and children can reduce danger from youth gangs and fiends, noting a switch in plans that left the youths vulnerable. It urges understanding, tact, and consistent attention to safety. A separate item reports a stunt involving an elephant damaging a meter for $14.95, highlighting public attention to odd incidents.
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Chicago
Brooklyn
Manhattan
Parenthood
Very Smart Elephant in Los Angeles Parking Meter Feat
Elmer the Elephant acts with clear purpose in an LA scene on Friday recognizing a parking meter. The event underscores a humorous encounter where the creature responds to urban infrastructure amid curious bystanders.
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Elmer the Elephant
Los Angeles
Confidence Vote Elevates Faure Government in France
The timely vote of confidence for French Premier Faure strengthens the delegation heading to Geneva for the Big Four talks and signals a reduced Communist influence in the national assembly. It aims to stabilize North African policy, curb rioting, and pave a quicker return to the U.N. General Assembly.
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Faure
Geneva
France
United Nations
Communist Party
National Assembly
U.N
North
Africa
U.N. General Assembly
Travel for Congressmen Should Be Mostly Domestic
The writer argues travel by congressmen is often wasteful and calls for tighter limits. He proposes more domestic trips to broaden lawmakers’ perspectives while reducing taxpayer costs and preventing overseas sightseeing tours. He jokes about requiring muzzles to curb excessive talk and notes the need to avoid funding for further chatter.
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United States
King Features Syndicate, Inc
This Day recaps local events across Cedar Rapids
A Sunday eve ten years ago marked the Sunshine Mission anniversary with Dr. W. E. Paul as speaker at Westminster church. Martha Moses was crowned Mt. Vernon high school homecoming queen. The Iowa Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias held a three day diamond jubilee meeting. A CIO union forecast losses from a 40 hour week without wage raises. Four new members joined the Public Health Nursing Association board alongside four re-elected members. Cedar Rapids Symphony opened its season with Clyde Stephens as pianist and Audrey Noble crowned Coe College homecoming queen. Democratic Chairman Birmingham criticized Republican Volunteers as reactionary. Thirty years ago fire damage reached 1500 dollars at Kopf home. Mary Lee Waits sustained a broken collarbone and Bessie Neilson was shaken when a car overturned on the Lincoln Highway.
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Westminster Presbyterian Church
Sunshine Mission
W. E. Paul
Union City
Micnaacelia
Martha Moses
Ely
Mt. Vernon High School
Knights of Pythias Iowa Grand Lodge
LaPlant-Choate
Cedar Rapids
Bers
Public Health Nursing Association
Gene Shive
Lester Chadima
Clare Marshall
Owen Elliott
Henry Ristine
H. M. Ivins
Ralph Hunting
S. R. Hawkins
Clyde Stephens
Coe College
Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra
Audrey Noble
McGregor
Coe
E. H. Birmingham
Republican Volunteers of
Iowa
George Kopf
Elmhurst Drive
Mary Lee Waits
Bessie Neilson
Lincoln Highway
Stevenson’s Humility Masks a Hard Primary Road
Adlai E. Stevenson risks weakness by avoiding early primary battles and compromising on farm issues. Daley and wary advisers urge bold moves to blunt Kefauver and De Sapio linked strategies, while Stevenson’s Southern base and broad delegate potential could deliver 475 delegates, yet reluctance tempers confidence in a nominating surge.
Debates Over Yalta Concessions and Soviet War Entry
The article reviews Pentagon records on Yalta decisions and Soviet entry into WWII, noting no one knew of an atomic bomb in 1945 and detailing mixed views among U S military leaders including Admiral King. It discusses Potsdam pressure on Stalin, MacArthur’s incidental role, and the political context of concessions to Russia.
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Washington
Defense Department
Yalta
Japan
General MacArthur
Pearl Harbor
Soviet Russia
Pentagon
Russia
America
New Mexico
Poland
Europe
United States
Far East
U. S. Joint Chiefs of Staff
Admiral King
King
Potsdam
Truman
Stalin
MacArthur
Col
Paul Freeman
U. S. Joint Chiefs
Freeman Kne
George A. Lincoln
Secrecy Clouds Geneva Talks and Hostage Return
George E. Sokols ky argues Soviet China coverage in the People’s Daily casts doubt on Geneva progress. He notes official Peiping commentary downplays broader issues while stressing sovereign rights and lawful handling of Americans charged with crimes. He questions U.S. sincerity and the fate of other disputes amid hostage talks and recognition debates.
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United States
China
Geneva
Red China
People’s Daily
Peiping
Observer
U.S
State Department
Varicose veins treatment and prevention guidance
Dr. Molner describes when varicose veins form after childbirth, options from injection sclerotherapy to surgical removal, and how activity and weight affect risk. Prevention centers on avoiding prolonged standing and ensuring regular brisk exercise to keep blood moving in the legs.
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Stouterson
Truman Opens Duck Season in Political Questioning
The column riffs on Harry Truman being pressed by reporters over political questions. It jokes that in New York he would back Harriman, in Illinois he would be unsure, and fears the FBI chasing him for double-talk. It praises him for the enemies he has made, echoing a Grover Cleveland comparison.
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Harry
New York
Harriman
Illinois
Grover Cleveland
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