Questions for the On Missiles by Stewart Alsop
Washington editor Stewart Alsop argues the Eisenhower administration misled the public on the Soviet ICBM tests. He cites Aviation Week’s editorial alleging deliberate misstatements and poses questions about data collection, Soviet testing rates, and the American missile program’s ahead or behind status then urges informing the public and potential sacrifices to avoid Soviet missile supremacy.
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Stewart Alsop
Washington
Eisenhower
Stuart Symington
Missouri
Symington
Dulles
Defense
Quarles
White House
Pentagon
Veterans Gratitude Question From American Legion Official
A veteran writer argues that while national gratitude toward veterans has sometimes seemed reduced, the balance between honoring service and avoiding entitlement should be carefully maintained. He compares military service to college athletics, noting continued effort today matters more than past deeds, and cites the GI Bill as evidence of the nation's obligation.
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American Legion
Optimism Persists Despite Sober Views on Pledges Cars and Teams
A breezy defense of optimism argues that Greek pledge classes freshman football teams and new car buyers keep hope alive. Publicly cheerful, insiders may admit flaws, yet the outward pose remains sunny as belief in brighter days spreads. The piece ends by praising pride as a powerful force.
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Greek Society
Goren To Reveal Bridge Paint Count Change
A hazy report claims Charles Goren plans to announce in Sports Illustrated a revision to his paint count system that popularized his method. The move could reshape how millions play bridge, though the extent and motive remain uncertain amid other world tensions and inflation news.
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Charles Goren
Goren
Middle East
Unsung Heroes of the Consular Service
Roark argues consular aides deserve higher pay as they carry out a demanding career, handling visas crises and daily woes abroad. He notes ambassadors are optional and praises career consular staff for serving Americans overseas despite low salaries and tax burdens.
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Consular Service
New York
United States
Barcelona
Sixth Fleet
Khartoum
Cadiz
The Top Songs and The World Beyond
A column riffs on popular songs as a window into culture. It cites a 10 song list led by Tammy and Around the World, notes teens drive the jukebox market, and draws parallels to civil rights discourse. It then touches on global record feats and Laurel and Hardy tribute in The Hindu.
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Washington
Andrew Fletcher
Fletcher
Variety
Tammy
Diana
White Silver Sands
Universal
Des Moines Tribune
the Hindu
Madras
India
Oliver Hardy
Hardy
Laurel
Laurel Hardy
Comment Era of Achievement in a Sporting Filibuster
The piece compares Thurmond's filibuster to a public contest, labeling him a recordman. It notes Mrs. Ralph Weir of Truro Nova Scotia setting a world nonstop rocking chair time of 100 hours. It mocks soft century critiques while citing feats like the four minute mile Everest climb and sound barrier as examples of bold records.
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North Bay
Ontario
Harvard
Quebec
Sen. Thurmond
London
Baltingresin
Thurmond
Ralph Weir
Truro
Nova Scotia
Mt. Everest
Australia
Bible Verse Note From The Garden City Manuscript
A clipped Bible verse item notes The Lord God planted a garden in Eden with a reference to Genesis 2 8. The line evokes the biblical scene of paradise and divine creation.
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Ward
Mden
Kaneais
Legacy Notes From Old Town 16 Years Ago
A 1847 obituary for George Spears, 60, longtime Deluxe Cafe owner, notes his death at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Weather records show Kansas hottest in the nation last Wednesday at 106 in Phillipsburg. Lawrence Bus safety council member Alan Asher touts a low accident rate of one per 25,000 miles. A 1932 feature lists 21 Lawrence girls pledging sororities and 26 Lawrence boys pledging fraternities with named members across multiple Greek chapters.
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George Spears
Deluxe
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Kansas
Phillipburg
Alan Asher
Lawrence Safety Council
Lawrence
Mary Je-Bair
Alpha Chi Omega
Betty Hinshaw
Betty Brown
Alpha Omicron Pi
Harriet Daniela
Ona Mae Larner
Sigma Kappa
Stella Cutlip
Eleanor Frowe
Delta Beta
Frances Fuka
Helen Harman
Chi Omega
Betty Watermulder
Margaret Kirchhoff
Gamma Phi Beta
Imogene High
Maxine Miller
Alpha Delta Pi
Winifred Koenig
Frances Gray
Pi Beta Phi
Margery Dalton
Flavia Hay
Joan McWilliams
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Hazel Rice
Marie Gustafson
Alpha Xi Delta
Carolyn Harper
Kappa Alph Theta
Hugh Makinson
Acacia
Buddy Hasford
Rod Mains
Bud Miner
Alpha Tau Omega
Loring Dalton
Loren Frink
J. B. Mack
Irvin McElhinny
Sigma Nu
Walter Varnum
Pi Kappa Alpha
Robert
Robert Allen
William Mena
Henry Lane
Arn Nowa
Delta
Phi Gamma: Delta
Byron Watters
Willian Bolton
Sigma Phi Epailon
Theodore Craig
Ray Norris
Tris Angle
Exaggeration of Wealth and Show Biz Tales
A glossy column surveys vanity and wit in Hollywood and Broadway circles. It notes Jack Cole shaping Havana Riviera numbers with Marilyn Monroe and Rita Hayworth, Milton H. Blow’s ad empire insights, Billy Rose’s caution about wealth, a front man in million-dollar deals, and Sophia Loren and Portand Navy film payrolls.
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Lyons den
Jack Cole
Havana Riviera
Hollywood
Marilyn Monroe
Rute Hayworth
Mitzi Gaynor
Cole
Milton H. Blow
Eisentonner
Ford
Blow
Isidore
New York
Billy Rose
Rose
Billy
Churches Need Better Salesmen Say Premium Stamps Plan
Hal Boyle argues that churches face empty pews despite rising religious interest. He jokes ministers could adopt selling tactics like premium stamps to boost attendance, offering prizes from Bibles to furniture for service attendance and donations. He notes salvation has a price in penance, and a crowd-attracting approach might fill sanctuaries.
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New York
Salvation
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