Party System Defined
The Sun editorial argues two enduring political forces shape nations: those who fear the people and those who align with them. It contrasts American democracy with European dictatorships, cites Jefferson, and states Americans remain safeguarded from dictatorship by the Constitution and heritage. It equates liberal and conservative labels across history to the same core parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
Russia
Hitler
Germany
Mussolini
Italy
Tojo
Japan
America
Thomas Jefferson
Time on a Calendar of Earth and Human Progress
A philosophical meditation compares Earth's four billion year age to a year on a calendar, placing humanity's development in the last seconds of the final day. It warns that hydrogen bombs could end civilization in moments and urges more love and cooperation over selfish gain.
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Earth
Christ
Columbus
America
Draft Board Plans For July Released
Homer Lee Dodge of Wills Point was the only man sent for induction last Thursday by the Canton draft board. Texas will examine about 2,000 men in July as part of the national call for 10,000 Army inductees with a July quota of 550 men. Only men aged 21 or older on July 1 will be eligible for induction except volunteers.
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Homer Lee Dodge
Wills Point
Army
Canton
Texas
National Selective Service Headquarters
Texas Draft Boards
Lincoln
War
Gethsemane
Jack Wyatt Plays Volleyball in Germany
Cpl. Jack Wyatt 24, a cannoneer with Battery B 7th Field Artillery Battalion, 1st Infantry Division, participated in a Germany tournament and helped his team place second. Wyatt arrived overseas in February. his parents Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Wyatt reside on Route 8 Canton.
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Jack Wyatt
Germany
Wurzburg
1St Infantry Division
7Th Field Artillery
Corporal Wyatt
T. H. Wyatt
Route 8
Canton
Glen Roberts Promoted to Commissary Man Third Class
Glenn E. Roberts of Grand Saline was promoted to commissary man third class in the US Navy on May 16 while aboard the destroyer USS Power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn E. Roberts
Grand Saline
USN
USS
Power
Government Overreach in Defense and TVA Affairs Sparks Debate
The Commission on Organization of the Executive Branch finds the government mixing with private business across many sectors. It cites $15 billion in Defense Department investments in commercial facilities and calls for TVA to stop fertilizer sales competing with private firms. The report notes congressional hesitance to act and recalls a recent House provision limiting civilian activity by civilian staff.
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Commission On
Defense Department
TVA
House
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
Charles Templeton
Peter Marshall
President Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Lyman Whitney Allen
Free Circus Acts At State Fair Park Dallas
Free circus acts will be presented twice nightly at the Pepsi Cola Midway Stage in State Fair Park Dallas. Shows run 8 and 10 p m with changes each Monday. The Great Coronas high wire act appears through June 5 then Friscoe's Seals animal troupe begins June 6. Other acts include Les Arrigonis Chester Barnett James Haag Ardelty Therons Eriksons and Eging Brothers among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Fair Park
Dallas
Great Coronas
Friscoe
Seals
Les Arrigonis
Chester
Renner Advises When to Water Lawns and Turf
The Renner Foundation soil scientists say early morning watering benefits most turf including St Augustine while Bermuda grass needs no specific timing. Daytime watering wastes water up to a third, and night watering promotes fungi. fungicides exist but morning watering avoids disease and saves money.
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Augustine
Renner Foundation
St. Augustine
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SUN
Selective Service
Boss
Swift
Tunnell Feed Store
Grand Saline, Texas
Saline
Grand Rch
Racter
LF Roberson
Oe Ees
Satlard
Glen Roberts
Pike
Grand Saline, Texa
Brady Gentry
Renner
Amagis
Southwestern States Telephone CO
KLTV
Tyler
United Gas Corporation
Oe United
1RPE
Oducing Company
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