Map Strategy To Renominate Eisenhower
Washington reports Republican strategists push to insert Eisenhower’s name in state preferential primaries to show grassroots demand. If a strong draft develops it could sway wavering Republicans, while the President’s decision remains months away and no clear alternative emerges. The convention in San Francisco could become a battleground for hopefuls if he declines.
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Washington
Eisenhower
White House
San Francisco
Turkey as a NATO ally gains in atomic cooperation
The piece lauds Turkey as a steadfast ally and partner in a new peaceful atomic energy pact with the United States. It notes Turkey’s military strength, democratic strides, and modernized infrastructure funded by U.S. aid, while warning that heavy defense spending strains its economy and urging continued foreign assistance beyond uranium supply and reactor development.
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Turkey
America
NATO
Korea
Soviet Union
Congress
Greece
Sen. George
House of the Administration
Communists Break Indochina Truce Said Hoarded Refugees
The piece argues that the Vietminh prevented North Vietnamese residents from leaving for South Vietnam under the postwar Indochina truce. Lester Pearson warns that limited refugee movement could trap people in Communist hands, challenging the agreement’s human freedom promise.
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North
Viet Nam
South
International Control Commission
Lester Pearson
Sell By Telephone to Ease Parking and Traffic Nuisance
Roger Babson urges merchants to install a dedicated incoming phone line for customers. He argues telephones reduce driving, aid advertising, and curb accidents, predicting a telecom led rise in shopping from home. He cites polio vs auto death stats and foresees television and phones reshaping travel and business.
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Roger Babson
Hubert L. Kerr
Governors Duel Over Drought Policy Sparks Party Sparks
Washington observers note a Western governor challenged an Agriculture Department official during a governors conference, saying drought hurts Republicans and Democrats alike. The exchange highlighted bipartisan concerns as policy debates continue.
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Agriculture Department
Capitol Dome Patronage Becomes Political Liability
Madison Wis Politicians claim patronage harms careers and the fight over a federal district judge post in the Eastern District of Wisconsin exposes the risk. Sen Wiley faced backlash for delaying and hotly contesting Milwaukee nominations while alienating the northeastern GOP and challenging the Wisconsin Bar Association. The episode may hurt Wiley's renomination bid and even raise questions among Eisenhower strategists.
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Grubb
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Herbert Steffes
Charles Ashley
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Wisconsin Bar Association
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Trowbridge
Henry Ringling
March 1865 collapse opens final Confederate retreat
Dabney recounts Grant siege pressures and the fall of Petersburg and Richmond. After Five Forks the main Confederate army fled west toward Appomattox. Sailor's Creek deal a shattering defeat as exhausted troops, days without rations, approach Appomattox courthouse amid surrender chants. A rebel hoards corn and is halted by Union troops. A soldier’s reply echoes the capture.
Whistle Draws Locust Swarms to Death in Algeria Experiment
French scientists adapt a Pied Piper style whistle to lure locust swarms into a central area. A hidden presenter in a grass hide watches as locusts fly toward the whistle and are then sprayed with a high powered insect killer. The study follows severe locust attacks in Algeria.
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Alliance Dispatch
Paris
Hamelin
Algeria
Ministry of Agriculture
Roaring Roark on Youth and the Armed Services
Robert C. Ruark argues that postwar American youth spans a diverse cross section, largely well behaved, but a subset becomes dangerous. He critiques crime and punishment, suggesting service discipline could curb violence and calling some youths no-hopers.
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Armed Services
Kenya
Soviet Moves Start Policy Argument
J M Roberts Jr analyzes American policy debates amid European shifts and Soviet tactics. The piece surveys how a softened Soviet stance may affect a Big Four conference, foreign aid, forces, and defense funding, noting Moscow's aim to disrupt West German rearmament while facing internal agricultural troubles.
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J. M. Roberts Jr
Europe
Russia
United States
The Last Temptation by Joseph Viers
Debbie Marmarek flees through Vienna Prague Rome and Jerusalem with husband Vic and son David. Facing Arab conflict and entrenched loyalties she chooses to stay and fight to vindicate Vic. A dramatic trial and bold heroine in a tale of prejudice and resolve.
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Debbie Marmarek
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Vienna
Hitler
Prague
Debbie
Vic
Rome
David
Jerusalem
Karl
Palestine
Redge
John
England
Ten Years Ago Surprise Party For Werels In La Crosse
From the Files Of The La Crosse Tribune ten years ago Mr and Mrs Matt Werel hosted a surprise party at 826 South 9th Street.Guests included Nic Hengel Joseph Zan Ter Herbert Jaeger Arthur Holinagel Joseph Weber Donald Hengel and Cy Kotner A purse was the gift.
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Matt Werel
S. 9Th St
Mmes
Nic Hengel
Joseph Zanter
Herbert Jaeger
Arthur Holinagel
Joseph Weber
Donald Hengel
Cy Kotner
Carroll College
Waukesha
Beverly Nelson
B. E. Nelson
N. 7Th St
Portraits by James J. Metcalfe Live to Eat
A 1955 Field Enterprises poem questions the habit of living to eat and the health costs of overindulgence. It contrasts meals and indulgence with the potential to fuel the world’s needs and ponders longevity and well being.
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Field Enterprises, Inc
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