Eliot predicts no space missile will ever exist
The piece cites George Fielding Eliot arguing against an intercontinental ballistic missile, predicting the IBM will be junked within four to five years by mutual agreement and that humanity cannot live with such a weapon. It frames the stance as part of Eisenhower’s peace through strength policy, warning of global instability if the IBM emerges.
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George Fielding Eliot
la Crosse Tribune
Eisenhower
Soviet Russia
IBM
U.S.S.R
United States
Kremlin
Fliers Return As Staunch Americans From Red China Detention
The 11 airmen freed after 24% years in Peiping confinement returned to the United States bearing a hardened stance against the Chinese Reds. They were captured 40 miles south of the Yalu, endured rice and cabbage, and faced no lawful trial. They vow revenge against their oppressors and declare the US owes nothing to Red China.
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United States
Red China
Peiping
Yalu
U.S.A
Washington
China
Chiang Kai-shek
Formosa
Passport Office Moves to New Quarters After Labor Day
Peter Edson reports the U.S. Passport Office will relocate from the Civil War era Winder building to new quarters around Labor Day. The move comes as staff, now about 300, struggles with 17 million card files, old processes like hot glue photo sealing, and crowded, humid conditions in LIncoln era rooms across three buildings.
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Washington
U.S
Passport Office
Winder Building
17Th Street
Old State
White House
Lincoln
Frances Knight
General Services Administration
Miss Knight
Knight
Ud South
Congress
Bureau of Standards and Census Bureau
Police hunt for man described as a typical English gentleman
Birmingham Post cites Sheffield police seeking a man described as a typical English gentleman who might be dangerous, with last night warnings from investigators.
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New Statesman and Nation
London
Birmingham
England
Sheffield
Lincoln Quote Overrides Graham On Faith Revival
A Tribune reader cites Abraham Lincoln’s Civil War exchange with clergy to argue America’s revival of faith should follow Lincoln’s view rather than Billy Graham’s. The letter notes Lincoln’s reply about being on God’s side, urging humility and vigilance in spiritual matters.
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Lincoln
America
Mr. Lincoln
Mr. Graham
Young Milwaukee leader fuels Wisconsin GOP power surge
John Wyngaard profiles Philip G. Kuehn of Milwaukee who, at a young age, ascends to Wisconsin Republican Party chairman. Kuehn’s rapid rise follows a Milwaukee reform drive, balancing state leadership with strong local organization. He runs a family cold storage business and earned the Junior Chamber of Commerce young man of the year award. The piece notes Milwaukee’s central role and the need to strengthen GOP strength there amid shaping state politics.
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Madison
Wis
Republican Party
Philip G. Kuehn
Milwaukee
Shorewood High School
Julius P. Heil Wyngaard
GOP
Statehouse
la Follette
Wisconsin
UN Nor
Wisconsin Gop
Milwaukee County
Kuehn
Kver
Wisconsin Republican Party
Epstein Autobiography Newsette on Sir Jacob Epstein
Epstein's autobiography revised from the 1940 work offers an extrovert portrait of the artist. Jacob Epstein, born in New York to Jewish parents, became a London cultural force with controversial, vibrant sculpture.
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Epstein
Dutton
Europe
Jacob Epstein
New York
Lower East Side
Art Students League
Paris
London
British Medical Assn
Oscar Wilde
Sir Jacob
Gertrude Stein
Quotes on wartime resolve and health policy
A set of notable quotes from Lyndon B Johnson praising Roosevelt in 1955, Dr C J Van Slyke of the NIH warning on mental disease and chronic illness amid aging population, and Police Chief Robert Murray arguing against banning comic books as a threat to American culture and democracy.
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America
Sen
Lyndon Johnson
Dtex
Franklin Roosevelt
C. J. van Slyke
National Institute of Health
Robert Murray
Washington, D.C
Talks With Red China Shape U S Policy In Geneva
James Marlow describes U S posture toward Communist China as nonrecognition of its regime yet engagement in talks in Geneva. Dulles and Chou En-lai may meet as both seek peace in Asia. the U N seat issue could drive concessions. Potential troop moves from Korea to Japan hint at easing tensions.
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Dulles
Chou En-lai
Chou
Asia
United Nations
United States
America
Formosa
Chiang
Mainland China
Eisenhower
U.N
Red China
South Korea
State Department
U.S
Japan
Hell's Canyon project tests President view on public power
Analysis notes President Eisenhower has shown a mixed stance on public power as hearings on Hell's Canyon proceed. A secret memorandum from five Republican House members suggests he favors private utility development like Upper Colorado while opposing Hell's Canyon public development. The piece links federal officials' actions, including the Budget Bureau, to broader debates on public versus private power and dam construction.
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Budget Bureau
TVA
Dixon-Yates
Northwest
Hell's Canyon
Snake River
Idaho-Oregon
Federal Power Commission
Idaho Power Company
Eastern Capital
Xk T
Hell’s Canyon
Upper
Colorado River
Republican House
Colorado
Utah
Wyoming
Congress
Republican Party
House
House Public Works Committee
Senate
Upper Colorado
White House
William 8. Hill
J. Edgar Chenoweth
William A. Dawson
H. Aldous Dixon
BE. Keith Thomson
FPC
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
True Companionship Poem in Portraits by Metcalfe
A reflective verse by James 4 in Portraits portrays true companionship as the deep bond between mind and heart. It extols sacrifice and understanding above mere friendliness, claiming such love and sympathy tip the human scales and endure beyond life’s weather.
Ten Years Ago Birthday Party At La Fleur Home
Gary Don La Fleur celebrated his first birthday with a party at his parents home 728 Gould St. Guests included Sue Bess Ronnie and Ricky Groth Judy Holberg Mary Kriemer meyer and Leo La Fleur family members and Mrs George Best. Repair work on the Eleva bridge over Beef River on State Highway 93 completed and traffic restored. T M Reynolds division engineer said the center span had given way after a transfer truck crossed about three weeks prior.
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Gary Don la Fleur
Don la Fleur
Gould St
Sue Bess
Ronnie
Ricky Groth
Judy Holberg
Mary Kriemermeyer
Leo la Fleur
June
George Best
Jerry
Eleva
Beef River
T. M. Reynolds
State Highway Department
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Billy Graham
Geneva
Abraham Lincoln
John Wyngaard
Capitol Dome
Whitefish Bay
Republican Club
W. G. Rogers
Literary Guidepost
James Marlow
Marlow
Thomas L. Stokes
James 4
Metcalfe
Field Enterprises, Inc
la Crosse Junior Association of Commerce
Dean Ladd Kidder
Marjorie Kramer
Jean Champane
Eleanor and
Jane Coughlin
Katherine Magner
Lorraine Fitzpatrick
Helen McGrath
la Crosse
Lucille Evans
Prairie du Chien
Spring Bank
Eunice Freeman
Maude Spencer
Camp Watterson
Oswald Verker
John Beranek
Arthur Nelson
Chicago
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