U S Air Force Academy’s Curriculum Stresses Liberal Arts
The Colorado Springs academy graduates its first class as bachelor of science navigators, not pilots, with a heavy liberal arts emphasis. Cadets complete 135 credits in liberal arts, 48 in military subjects, and endure long study days while aiming to expand postgraduate training. The 16 million dollar budget supports 1,071 cadets this year and a 1 to 7 instructor ratio.
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U.S. Air Force Academy
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Hullabaloo
Air Force Academy
Air Force
Air Academy
Little Rock vote signals mixed recall outcome and fault lines
Reactions to the Little Rock recall vote show a shift toward moderation but also ongoing conflict. The recall reflects tensions between pro integrationists and segregationists, with many teachers caught in crossfire amid federal law disputes. An Oklahoma World editorial calls the result a narrow victory in a bad situation, noting Faubus remains a dominant voice in the struggle. The piece ends with a biblical quotation.
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Tulsa
Little Rock
Faubus
Wisconsin Democrats Lose Round On Withholding Bill
Madison Wis Democrats lost a key vote in the Legislative Finance Committee when Sen Kirby Hendee forced a record roll against tying a forgiveness clause to the income tax withholding bill. The Nelson wage and salary deduction plan carried eight to. Hendee argued the windfall would aid state financing and local governments, while Democrats feared it would obscure higher income tax levies for over a million Wisconsinites.
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Madison, Wis
Legislative Finance Committee
Kirby Hendee
Nelson
Wynguard
Hendee
Finance Committee
Sen. Stalbaum
Frank Cosgrove
Richland County
Cosgrove
Wisconsin
Reader Q and A Dream Booklet Offer
The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau provides answers to questions on golf club naming radio Big Ben timing lingonberries social security NBC 1959 National Newspaper Week and a Dreams booklet. Send 30 cents plus postage to 635 F Street NW Washington DC for a copy.
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F Street N.W
Washington, D. C
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Washington, D.C
NATO birthday notes and Bolshoi ballet ticket row
Washington observers note the NATO birth day feast generated lengthy itineraries and sharp quips. Soviet Ambassador Menshikov reserved 10 seats, saying 100 would have been nice as tickets sold fast with embassy staff paying in cash. A small German car sign warned, Dont squash me I eat bugs.
Review of Wisconsin and national news highlights of 1939
Agricultural Secretary Henry Wallace pursues the presidency if Roosevelt retires. Wisconsin delegates gather for county boards. Drowning of Carl Tabbert near Lake Onalaska. body found by Leon Tolvstad, with health approval needed to restart swimming. Milk price talks with Gov Heil. Burlington Railroad station proposal considered. Heil pledges state action to help farmers sell farm products at fair prices.
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Henry Wallace
Roosevelt
Wisconsin County Boards
Carl Tabbert
Holmen
Lake Onalaska
Hunters Lodge
Leonard Tolvstad
George Ritter
Park Department
Health Department
Heil
Madison
City Planning Commission
Burlington Railroad
State Street
Central Retail Feed Assn
Milwaukee
State
Robert Ruark Attacks Starkweather Stay In Death Penalty Debate
Writer Robert Ruark denounces the last minute stay of execution for Charles Starkweather after his admission of killing 11. Ruark argues no legal whimsy should delay justice and urges either immediate execution or forever-commitment, insisting Starkweather’s constitutional rights do not apply.
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Charles Starkweather
Federal District
Richard Robinson
Omaha
Neb
Starkweather
You
Mama
Papa
Marge
Jack
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Portraits James Metcalfe Portrays Love and Devotion
A poetic declaration of enduring love defies others mockery and insists the speaker will belong to the beloved forever. The verse elevates emotional wealth over money or property, proclaiming that union in arms makes the sky bluer and happiness complete, beneath an imprint noting 1959 Field Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved.
Mother of Three decries mosquito sprays and seeks public input
Tribune readers respond to a letter by Buggy arguing that caring for children and human welfare should trump flowers and birds. The writer notes mosquitos thrive with DST and questions DDT spraying, asking if it harms people and whether dilution could still kill pests. Letters to the column invite more comments on spraying, with policy on letter publication and author identification.
Eisenhower May Refuse Summit If Geneva Fails
President Eisenhower faces a choice between a summit and concrete progress at Geneva. The piece argues Western leaders must avoid appeasing a dictator, push for delegated negotiations, and challenge Soviet aims to protect free government and international peace.
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London
Eisenhower
Lawrence
Geneva
Kremlin
Berlin
Nikita Khrushchev
Europe
Rubberstamp Gromyko
United States
Soviet Union
New York Herald Tribune, Inc
Just A Memory Jack Herbert in Coronet
An old-timer recalls bygone days with humor about salt and pepper shakers and stingy gum chewers. The piece playfully notes how the old expression you're full of prunes fits well with many boarders and echoes Coronet style.
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Jack Herbert
Doctor Edwin Jordan Answers Child Health Questions
Dr Edwin Jordan addresses several parent inquiries on pediatric care. Topics include recurring styes and eye infections, safe play with hoop toys, hair loss in a girl age 11, possible thyroid or alopecia areata causes, a 15 year old with a prominent nose and plastic surgery options, and calcium intake for a nine month old allergic to milk with guidance to consult a pediatrician.
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