Rosy O'Donnell Promoted Amid Smith Senate Clash
Washington reports Sen. Margaret Chase Smith challenged General Rosy O'Donnell over Air Force promotions for high profile reservists. O'Donnell's testimony was edited by the Pentagon and Smith pressed concerns on duty records. The piece notes political maneuvering around Stevenson Humphrey and Kennedy supporters.
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Washington
Dick Russell
Georgia
Emmet “Rosy” O'Donnell
Lex Margaret Chase Smith
Maine
Senate Armed Services Committee
Air Force
Pioneer Air Lines of
Duallas
Lyndon Johnson
Texas
Odosazell
Smith
O'Donnel
Pentagon
John Alison
Northrop
J. B. Montgomery
American Airlines
General Electric
Editorial: Berlin Crisis Fades as Dulles Burial Honors
The piece notes May 27, 1959 as a quiet Berlin day after Khrushchev’s Berlin ultimatum failed. It frames John Foster Dulles's funeral as a symbolic contrast to Moscow’s bluster, praising his firmness in policy and the West’s resolve.
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West Berlin
Nikita
Moscow
Berlin
John Foster Dulles
Spark of Hope for Longshore Union Coverage
Longshore union members show interest in their public image after editorials criticized obstruction of unloading. Press notes that contracts govern conduct and that hostile silence blocked full reporting. Acknowledging this crisis may lead to clearer coverage and better public understanding of union actions.
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Longshore Union
Los Angeles rejects costly pension tweaks in city vote
Los Angeles voters defeated charter amendments raising taxes aimed at pension reform and elected three economy- focused school board candidates. They approved a $1444 million fire department bond, signaling selective spending and fiscal sanity amid broader spending.
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Los Angeles
L.A
Fower
Soviet Court Orders Death for Drunk Driver in Latvia
Soviet Latvia reports Yuri Tarasov, 20, was sentenced to death by firing squad by the Latvian Supreme Court after a March crash on the Riga Boldera highway killed several people. Vilis Gruzdutis received 10 years for instigating a drinking orgy before the accident.
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Latvia
Moscow
UPN
Chricken
Soviet Latvia
Latvian Supreme Court
Yuri Tara
Tarasov
Riga- Bolderat
Vilis Gruzdutis
Soviet Union
Strictly Personal Silence Is Bugaboo of Witty Man
A collection of sharp opinions on morality and society. The piece contrasts moral and mental imperfection, critiques reforms and satire, and weighs the nature of self interest, democracy, and gender dynamics with terse aphorisms and references to Santayana.
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Silence
Santayana
Pastoral Call Reaches Alamitos Circle Church
Ten years ago Rev. Ben T. Cole a missionary with the San Francisco Presbytery residing in Berkeley accepted the Alamitos Circle Presbyterian Church call to be its pastor and would begin preaching on June 12.
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Ben T. Cole
San Francisco
Hoffa and Lewis Clash Over AFL CIO Power Struggle
Washington column notes James R. Hoffa edges John L. Lewis as labor’s belligerent figure while both oppose AFL-CIO chiefs Meany and Reuther. Hoffa eyes a broader union reach, Lewis touts independence, and both challenge labor reform efforts that could curb union finances and political sway. The piece ties these rivalries to Taft Hartley era constraints and potential anti RTS actions.
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Washington
James R. Hoffa
John L Lewis
Aflcio
Teameters’ Union
United Mine Workers
John L
Hoffa
Congress
George Measy
Walter P. Reuther
Meany
Reuther
Lewis
Senate
Afl-Cio
John L. McClellan
UMW
John L Sti
Berlin compromise eyed by Adenauer amid uncertain predictions
Washington reports quote German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer saying a satisfactory Berlin settlement is hoped for but he cannot predict outcomes. Also noted is Senator Neuberger urging a national cancer program to memorialize John Foster Dulles. Arkansas Governor Faubus warns of possible violence if Little Rock schools reopen after integration votes.
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Unced Press International
Washington
Konrad Adenauer
Berlin
Richard L. Neuberger
Dore
John Foster Dulles
Mr. Dulles
National Cancer Institute
Independent newspaper masthead and staff listings
The Independent lists Herman H Ridger as publisher Dane Ridder co publisher Harald Hires assistant to publisher Samuel Cameron general manager Carry Colton editorial staff Malcolm Epley executive editor Wiles Neg managing editor Harry Futton material page editors and national advertising reps. Offices include New York Minneapolis Los Angeles Detroit and Warrington with various contact details.
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Dane H. Ridder
Harald M. Hires
Samuel C. Cameron
Genk
Carry Colt
Ns JB
Yanazee LA
Cathna Sr
Coturacet
Malcolm Epley
Wiles E. S.neg
Tor Harry Futton
Riddersonra, Inc
New York
Fifth Avenue Carcags
Detroi
Minneapolis
Feshay Tomer Los Anze'es
Ian Feancece
Beteer Bt
Warrington News
Burtay Ra Alber Qu
Carrant Fies
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Encyclopatdia Britannica
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Ray Tucker
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