Views From Some Other Southern Papers Editorials
An editorial column presents a set of reflections on public education in Virginia and the automobile era. It cites figures on Virginia freshmen honors by school type, discusses Colgate Darden's case, and recalls Jefferson’s view of education as a public trust tied to democracy, emphasizing state responsibility over private schooling.
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Colgate Darden
Phils
Board of Visitors
University of Virginia
Virginia
Ince
Darden
Jefferson
Animal Kingdom: crab escape and pigeon panic stories
The Montgomery Advertiser highlights two odd tales. A London Express report describes a crab fleeing confinement in a Ush store and hunting mice, killing five. In New York, a blue homing pigeon crashes into a chicken house window causing a stampede that kills 141 birds and roosters valued at 250 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Daily Express
Tifton
England
Dulias
Anna
New York
Long Island
Indochina Cease Fire Talks Hit Snags Amid Demands
A scheduled Indochina expert meeting was canceled as nine delegations hit problems needing top delegates. Russia's Andrei Gromyko pressed new demands for assembly zones in Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam. West favors Vietminh only in Vietnam with red forces evacuated from Laos and Cambodia as talks stalled over zones and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrei
Gromyko
Laos
Cambodia
Viet Nam
Kingdom of
Frace
Georges Bidault
Britain
Toreign
Anthony Iden
Rail Rule Vote Outcome Remains Unclear in NY
In Albany New York the battle to control the New York Central Railroad continues as William White and financier Robert R Young head rival factions. A 2000 stockholders meeting at Washington Avenue Armory ended with proxies stored in safes and filing cabinets while a four hour tallying session began to separate valid ballots from challenges. Inspectors were to report by noon next Tuesday as vote validity is assessed amid disorder.
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Albany
N.Y
New Yorke Central Railroad
Stark
Gece
William White
Robert R. Young
Young
White
Abe
Washington Avenue Armory
Five Commies Convicted of Conspiracy
A U S District Court jury convicted five Communist leaders and officials of conspiring to advocate overthrow of the government under the Smith Act. Sentencing is deferred. maximum penalties range to five years in prison and $10,000 fines. The defendants include Forest, Rose Forest, Sentner, Munewitz, and Murphy. Trial began Jan 2 and spanned 46 days of testimony.
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Kay W. Harper
James F. Powest
Flv
Hach
Forest
Missouri
Communist Party
Mig
Dorothy Rose Forest
Hollywood
Calif
Wiliam Sentner
Midwest
United Lectrical, Radio and Machine Workers
Robert Munewitz
Los Avengeles
Marcus A. Murphy
Sentnec
Liberty
Federal District Court
Harper
Frank Capas War Photos Defined a Life and Death
HAL BOYLE profiles photographer Robert Capa, noting his fearlessness and gambler’s instinct that drove iconic combat images. Capas front line work in Sicily, Anzio, Normandy, Bastogne, and Indochina shaped reportage, with a pastiche of danger, romance, and resilience that haunted his career and memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
New York
Robert Caps
Bob
Ernie Pyte
Worda
Capa
Ernit
War
Cupa
Utha
Sicily
Germany
Anzio
Normandy
Bastoghe
Capa Kees
Unyform
Omar Ha Beach
Bub
Life Magazine
Lelpaig
Bull
Tralpa
Real Issues of Hearings Overshadowed by McCarthy-Era Drama
The McCarthy Army hearing unfolds amid colorful figures as Senator McCarthy Roy Cohn and Joseph Welch dominate attention. Welch, aging Boston attorney, remains poised but largely silent, while Jenkins shifts between direct examination and cross questioning. Cohn projects calm but evasive demeanor as the session promises tense cross examinations ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Marlow Washingtn
Sen. McCarthy
i-Wis
Roy M. Cohn
Special Army
Joseph N. Welch
Ray Tenkins
Senate
Robert Stevens
Army
McCarthy
John G. Adams
Boston
Stevens
Welch
Jenkins
Jenkins N Tennessean
Cohn
Adams
Jenkins Welch
America to Honor Soldiers Killed in War
The nation marks Memorial Day with prayers and ceremonies across cities and towns. President will lay a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery and national observances follow the time-honored traditions of flowers, parades, and church services as millions travel for the long weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
America
National Safety Council
Arlington National Cemetery
Australia Votes in Pivotal General Election
Sydney reports a decisive general election to determine whether Australia remains under Prime Minister Robert Menzies with his Liberal Country coalition or shifts to the Socialists led by Albert Evatt. Polls show a tight race with potential shifts in the House as compulsory voting proceeds among 5.1 million electors across 410 electorates awaiting results from 123 seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Australia
Robert G. Menzies
Menzies
Socialist Labour Party
Albert V. Evatt
Vata
Voung Sectis Fn
House of Representatives
Good Fishing This Weekend Across Arkansas Waters
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission reports promising fishing prospects for the weekend. People in Arkansas County, Fauiling, Conway, Little River, White River, Grappis, and Ouachita are advised to expect good catches of bream and bass in various lakes and streams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
Arkansas County
Federal aid tied to school desegregation debate
Senator Long argues the Supreme Court desegregation ruling makes federal aid for school construction more necessary to ensure equality. He notes continued voluntary segregation and pressure on Southern states to provide adequate facilities for both colored and white children. A labor subcommittee studies school construction aid, including a four year, 400 million dollar program backed by Senator Cooper.
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Sehoold Brougtt
ag' ba ee _Johnston
Argu
Fargé
Sen. Long
Supreme Court
Aldymenaurus
Sen. Cooper
Search of Ship Reveals Nothing
Panama observers announced the freighter Wyoming was searched by U S customs and French officials for contraband arms near the Panama Canal but found nothing abnormal. A broader probe into two other ships suspected of carrying Communist arms to Central America continued, with authorities reporting no official results yet.
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Panama
U. S
Wyoming
Atlantic
Panimna Canal
Washington
el Salvador
Guatemala
London
Antwerp
Saga Officiels
Panama Canal
Library exhibit showcases new children’s books and poster art
The Hempstead County Library highlights over 100 new titles for children including Princess, Magic and Egypt adventures along with colorful posters by artist Garth Williams. Parents and children are invited to visit the exhibit daily through June.
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Nebald
Hérace
ihiBe Pelza
Bird
Sarah
Dalguosh
Enuineers
Diana
Ley
Baumann
Caudill Egypialn
Coolidge
Bridge Gate
Harnett
Ibrary
No Doubt of Loyalty of Dr Bunche
A UPI report from New York states a government investigation doubts the loyalty of Dr Ralph Bunche. Bunche's security clearance is said to be denounced by officials, with a board chair urging caution. The fragmentary dispatch notes unnamed officials and internal deliberations.
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Dr. Bunche
New. York
Ralph Bunche
Bunche
Plurge
Gerety
Rae Recalled as Officials Speculate on Tine
Officials recall Rae amid speculation about tine related findings. The report notes uncertain details and ongoing investigation as local observers weigh possible interpretations.
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Rae
Ors
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Alex. H. Washburn
Southern Papers
Spareville Guizon
Animal Kingdom
Montgomery Advertiser
Indochina
Edmorse
Frank Capa
Graves
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