Embattled Democrats Open Door to Compromise on Integration
Southern lawmakers issue a declaration denouncing the 1954 Supreme Court ruling as unconstitutional and vow to use legal means to curb its effects. The move signals possible pressure on the Democratic Party to avoid a split over school segregation and hints at a potential third party alignment if the national stance hardens.
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Democratic National Convention
Sen
Strom Thurmond
Democratic States Rights Party
South Carolina
Democratic Party
National Party
Russell
Chicago
Eisenhower
Strengthening Nation Today Marks 46th Anniversary of Girl Scouts
The article notes the 46th anniversary of the Girl Scouts, tracing their rise from a small Atlanta group to a nationwide movement. It highlights broader activities beyond woodcraft and nature study, civic preparation, anti delinquency aims, and the movement’s role as a training ground for democracy amid global youth groups.
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Girl Scouts
England
Girl Guides
Atlanta
Algh
Girl Scout Movement
Girl Scouts of America
Middle East tensions rise as Cairo meets on Arab unity
Editorial notes Cairo talks among Egypt Saudi Arabia and Syria to unify policy against Israel. It recalls Ben-Gurion's pledge not to start a war and analyzes Arab unity versus historical divisions, citing the Baghdad Pact and Arab state alliances.
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Egypt
Saudi Arabia
Syria
Cairo
Israel
Min
Shifting Alliances Stir Middle East Amid Regional Tensions
Analysts note a web of rivalries among Saudi Arabia Iraq and Jordan tied to the Baghdad Pact and ME T O with Hashemite monarchs cousins in a dynastic network. Palestine refugee concerns and Saudi backing for Arab Legion shifts complicate loyalties as Egypt widens blocs with the Soviet Union.
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Jordan
Iraq
Britain
Saud
Saudi Arabia
Mecca
Washington
Sheikh Abdullah al-Khayyal
Amman
Jordan River
Great Britain
United States
Israel
Pakistan
United Nations General Assembly
Arab Legion
Egypt
Middle East
North Africa
Russia
Stevenson Holds The Odds In Minnesota Primary Fight
NEA special correspondent notes Adlai E. Stevenson is favored to win Minnesota's March 20 primary with Kefauver hoping to reach 35 percent. Kefauver campaigns on rank and file choice, while Stevenson carries the party endorsement. If Kefauver hits 35 percent in rural areas, he could win several district delegates, impacting Stevenson's statewide lead.
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Stevenson
Minnesota
Kefauver
Wallace
Mitchell Nea
Minneaopolis
Minn
Adlai E. Stevenson
Estes Kefauver
Central Committee
Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party
Eack
Hubert H. Humphrey
Orville L. Freeman
Tennessee
Congress
Coya Knutson
Aot
Knutson
White House
Grace Kelly Wedding Prompts Public Sensibilities Debate
The piece humorously weighs Grace Kelly and Rainier Grimaldi's union as it shifts focus from film careers to royal rituals. It critiques American titles and public appetite for celebrity marriages, noting lavish weddings, divorce rumors, and tabloid depictive patterns.
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Grace Kelly
Philadelphia
Rainier Grimaldi
Monaco
Grace
Elizabeth
Grimaldi
Notes on the News by Charles Pearson
A column examines celebrity divorces and the public gaze on estrangements. It questions if mental cruelty labels reflect private life exposure and whether marriages endure beyond sensational reports, noting the role of press agents and the sociology of modern relationships.
Ladies Sew Lace On Politics In Parlor Campaigns
The article surveys how women in politics, led by figures like Mrs. Carroll D. Kearns, promote campaigns through parlor and patio activities, with slogans such as Kitchen Kabinet and Let’s Not Sell Ourselves Short. It notes Democratic and Republican women’s groups hosting drives, contests, and fundraising, plus a playful nod to the Jenny emblem in a ballot context.
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Washington
Communist Party
Carroll D. Kearns
National Federation of Republican Women
Pennsylvan
Kearns
Aka
Lois G. Churchill
A Federation
Democratic National Women's Club
Minner Hostetler
Chicago
WNDC
James Mann
House
Seuiai
Conan
Jenny
Democratic Women's Club
U. S
Eisenhower Jonas cast shadow over North Carolina GOP convention
At Durham the Republican state convention failed to produce a ticket as fans sought guidance from Eisenhower and Jonas. Reporters were asked what they had heard, underscoring a party seen as Eisenhower Jonas driven rather than a distinct Republican entity.
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Raper Jonas
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Dwight Eisenhower
Herbert Eres
Raham Lincoln
Richard Nixon
Theodore McKledin
Maryland
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Als
Eisenhower-Jonas
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Libertyville
Eisenhower
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Don Atta Agui
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Manele
Loth Congressional
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