History echoes Rome in a modern crisis of democracy
The piece argues that when republics fail to meet crises, dictators rise, drawing a parallel between the United States today and Rome at the start of Caesar’s era. It notes Julius Caesar’s attempt to balance factions, Augustus’s consolidation of power, and his use of an informal cabinet from diverse walks of life to sustain Pax Romana for over a century.
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Day Camp For Boys Aimed At Ages 8 To 11
The Kiwanis Club and the YMCA plan a day camp opening June 28 for four one week sessions at Petrus Memorial Forest north of Council Bluffs on Route 75. Under adult leadership the camp offers crafts nature lore wildlife study camping games swimming and more. Transportation insurance and supplies provided at no charge to participants. Registrations begin on or about May 28 with about 45 days per session allowed.
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Kiwanis Club
YMCA
Petrus Memorial Forest
Council Bluffs
Medical Leaders Will Speak Here at Symposia
Three prominent medical authorities will headline a one day eynechlovic symposium at Hotel Chieftain under the Pottawatame County Medical Society during the spring session of the Imva-Nebraska Medical Assembly. Speakers include T Johns McKelvey University of Minnesota Seattle and Dr Russell De Alvarez University of Washington. Dr C Frederic Fluhmann Stanford Medicine. Afternoon session at 1 15 p m moderated by Dr CV Edwards Council Bluffs. Dinner at 6 p m followed by a panel at 7 30 p m.
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Pottawattame County Medical Society
Imva-Nebraska Medical Assembly
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T. Johns. McKelvey
Department of
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University of Minnesota, Minneapoli
Russell de Alvarez
Critical Test for Housing Legislation Faces Senate
President Eisenhower's housing bill, a key domestic item, faces its toughest test in five days of Senate Banking Committee hearings amid FHA scandal probes. Democrats plan amendments to fix loopholes while keeping construction jobs, with proposed liberalized repair loans and a 100 percent insured new-home program under debate.
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Iowa State Bar Speakers Named at Three-Day Convention
Sen John W Bricker and James J Wadsworth headlined the first Iowa State Bar Association convention set for June 2 to 4. More than 800 Iowa bar members were expected with speakers including Gov Beardsley Chief Justice Bliss and Patt Brechler among the program lineup.
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John W Bricker
Ohio
James J. Wadsworth
United States
United Nations
Iowa State Bar Assi
Rb. Clough
Iowa
Bourke B. Hickensoaper
William §. Beardsley
William L Bliss
State Supreme Court
Patt Brechler
State University of
Towa
CBS Pays McCarthy For Cost Of Films
New York Saturday Columbia Branding System reports CBS paid Sen. Joseph R McCarthy Wisconsin for the cost of filming his response to Edward R Murrow. The network reimbursed expenses with a check for 36336.99, claiming fairness and balance required the repayment.
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Columbia
Joseph R McCarthy
Edward R. Murrow
McCarthy
Prelude To Attack On Phu Ly Delta Post Near Hanoi
Vietminh mortar and heavy machinegun fire hit the Phu Ly defense post in the Red River Delta, about 30 miles south of Hanoi. The onslaught suggested a major assault by Communist led rebel forces likely to follow.
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Hanoi
Indochina
Red River Delta
Phuly
Glenwood Woman Ida Williams Dies at 78
Ida Williams of Glenwood died late Saturday after a month long illness in a local hospital. She was 78. Surviving are her husband, John Williams, also of Glenwood.
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Ida Williams
Glenwood
John Williams
Concrete 1913 Classmates Pitch In French Painting Task
In Council Bluffs a member of the 1913 high school class cripples by arthritis received a painting bee from classmates at 1719 Fifth Ave. Led by Harry Crowl, the group painted the home of Miss Anne Johnston while she watched from a window. The event highlighted lifelong class ties and Johnston’s remarkable life and intellect.
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Council Bluffs
Fifth Ave
Anne Johnston
Harry C. Crowl
1St St
Crowl
W. Clark Giles
Tostevin St
Oscar Pfeiffer
McGee Ave
John Sorenson
Avenue D
Ben Ferguson
5Th Ave
Ralph Chambers
McClelland
Giles
Pfeiffer
Miss Johnston
Johnston
Philippines
Columbia University
Columbia
Anne
Eighth Grade Tests Evolve Into Modern Reasoning Assessments
Vernon Kruse, assistant county superintendent in Pottawattamie county, says eighth grade exams focus on reasoning and overall mental development rather than pure cramming. The revamped tests are underway or just completed across Southwest Iowa counties, replacing the former inquisition style.
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C. W. McManamy
Vernon Kruse
Pottawattamie County
Kruse
Iowa
Carol Adkins
Lewis
Keith Boehm
Keg Creek
David Nelson
Doreen Franke
Pottawattamie
Halt Evacuation From Fortress Delayed Airstrip Repairs
French High Command halted all evacuation of wounded from Dien Bien Phu until the Vietminh repair the main airstrip for Dakota landings. A two officer mission will press the rebels to speed evacuations. About 20 French doctors were replaced by Vietminh medics as nearly 2,000 wounded awaited transfer.
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Indochina
Dien Bien Phu
Charge Russia Masterminded War In Korea
The Pentagon accused Russia of masterminding the Korean War and placing 6,000 to 12,000 troops in Korea before the armistice. The White Paper asserts North Korea’s government is run by Soviet citizens, with advisors wielding supreme authority and direct Russian command over units. It argues Soviet and Chinese acts in Korea parallel actions in Indochina and aims to sway Britain toward help for Indochina.
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Korea
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South Korea
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Dev Valera battles for job in Irish general election
Dublin reports Legendary Eamon de Valera, nearly blind, fights to keep single party government as John A Costello leads a coalition. The veteran leader is likened to a historic figure, known as The Long Fellow, with foes arguing Fianna Fail has stayed in power too long. A Costello ally calls Dev a remarkable giant.
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Ireland
Eamon de Valera
Taugne
Irish Republic
John A. Costello
de Valera
Republic
Dev
Fianna Fail
Men of Destiny
Costello
Dall
The Post Office Finds Dead Letter in Jackson
The Jackson post office handles a real dead letter traced to a returned envelope bearing the note Man done dead. Won t be back any more. The envelope appeared to contain a bill.
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Jackson, Tenn
Muggy and stormy spring weather in Council Bluffs
Muggy and balmy spring weather prevailed in Council Bluffs with scattered showers possible. Saturday’s afternoon high reached 87 degrees as dark thunder clouds formed to the south. Heavy rain and hail fell south of the city but stormed to the Lake Manawa fringe, dropping about half an inch at the lake and a brief downtown sprinkle. Some south areas saw a half hour downpour while north areas saw no rain. The region’s rail lines faced disruption as Rock Island trains halted while new track sections were checked for safety after heavy rains. Saturday dawned 61 at 6:30 am and forecasters expected a drop to around 58 by Sunday night.
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Atlantic
Demo Chairmen In Iowa Deemed Ineffective by Mitchell
DES MOINES Iowa Democratic National Committeeman Donald J Mitchell of Fort Dodge said county chairmen are ineffective in half the counties. He urged removal of inactive leaders and criticized long tenure as protection for jobs like postmaster for relatives.
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Des Moines
Towa
Democratic National
Donald J. Mitchell
Fort Dodge
Mitchell
Queliy
Tragic Legacy Of Communist Intrigue In Indochina
French Lick Ind P Post master General Arthur E Summerfield criticizes past Democratic administration policies for creating the Indochina crisis. He blames Truman Acheson era foreign policy and ill conceived agreements at Tehran Yalta and Potsdam for the Southeast Asian turmoil.
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Arthur E. Summerfield
Indochina
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China
Tehran
Yalta
Potsdam
Father Of Five In Year Bond Winner
RAHWAY N J Nicholas Co Buroff was honored by the National Fathers Day Committee for becoming father of five children within a year. He received a $100 savings bond as father of the largest number of children born in a year. He is father of twins Nancy and Diane born Feb 10 1953 and triplets Peter Jean and Joan born Jan 17 1954. The Buroffs also have Arthur 12 and Sandra 7.
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Nicholas Co
Buroff
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Diane
Peter
Jean
Joan
Buroffs
Arthur
Sandra
Initiation For Phi Beta Kappa In Iowa City
Five Southwest Iowans are among 32 Iowa University students slated for initiation into Phi Beta Kappa. The ceremony is set for Monday at 5 p.m. on the Iowa City campus with Miss Adele Cockshoot of Atlantic giving the response. Other participants include Miss Margaret Ann Young of Bedford David Merlin Wait of Coon Rapids Virginia Lee Hunting of Council Bluffs Edith Marlene Killinger of Henderson and Harriet Jean Lynch of Red Oak.
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