College Textbooks Survey Sparks Academic Freedom Debate
A proposed study by a congressional committee seeks to map the workload for ensuring academic freedom while examining textbooks for subversive propaganda. The National Sons of The Revolution filed a petition. chair John S. Weed stated the panel will not take the petition at face value, emphasizing no intent to censor or curb academic freedom. The move follows requests for lists of textbooks from about 79 colleges, described as a broad survey rather than criticism of any specific school.
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National Sons
Ese
John S. Weed
D. G
Wood
Shout
Senate
Housing House Republicans
Joseph W. Martin Je
Su Gop
Tru Man
Wen
Congress
House Agriculture Sub
Administration
Secretary of Agriculture
Charles F Brannan
Brannan
West Virginia Area Hard Hit After Flood
A flash flood struck south branch valley river area in West Virginia causing from several towns. Three people died and seven injured while about 2,000 residents were isolated by swirling waters and feeder streams. Thousands more were forced from homes as roads and communications collapsed. State police and National Guard units worked to deliver food clothes and supplies to stranded communities amid inaccessible back roads.
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Petersburg
Wo Va
Valle
Priver
Romney
State National Guard
Romney Oi
Veterans Reminded Of Annual State Conclave
Jerold Brown Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 610 members were reminded of the state convention to be held in Indianapolis from Thursday to Sunday. The parade is set for 2 p.m. Saturday and the business meeting begins at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Headquarters are at the Claypool Hotel.
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Jerold Brown Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
Indianapolis
Tereld Brown
Post
Clay Poel Hotel
Rains Hope For East Amid Prolonged Drought
United Press reports showers unlikely to end a 23 day dry spell plaguing the east with crop damage in New York and neighboring states. Forecasters warn of further losses in milk production and fruit crops as fires prompt forest patrols in Maine New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Temperatures exceed 85 degrees in several areas as drought grimly persists across southern states and the Mississippi valley.
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United Press
Wejcome
Virmont Woods
Hans
Maine
New Hampshire
Mokre
New York
Hostan
Mississippi Valley
Boy Injured After Fall From Platform
Loren Rentschier of 224 South street was injured late yesterday afternoon after falling from a platform at the Pennsylvania Railroad freight house. Police officer Fay Beaman reported the bicycle on the platform caused the boy to fall, striking his face and tail. He suffered a broken nose fractured left wrist and facial cuts. He was treated at Withan F hospital.
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Loren Rentschier
South Street
Pennsylvania
Robeson Jr to wed Miss Greenberg in York ceremony
Paul Robeson Jr. and Marilyn Paula Greenberg, both approved by families, were issued a marriage license in York. The Rev John W Darr, a Cong minister, said he would officiate. Robeson, a Carnegie Tech electrical engineering graduate, had studied to escape prejudice. Greenberg holds a psychology degree from Company. Robeson attended a Russia concert tour and returned as a defense witness in a trial of Communist leaders. Darr noted his work with Robeson in Henry Wallace's Young Progressives of America.
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York
Cornell University
John W Darr
Robeson Amd
Marilyr
Paula Greenberg
Robeson
Carnell
Sehies
Raw
Miss Greenberg
Corpaay Theer
Russia
Dare
Young Robeson
Henry Wallace
Young Progressives of America
Hewlett Johnson
Red Dean” of
Canterbury
US States
Waitkus Resting After Surgery
The Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Eddie Waitkus is resting comfortably after surgery to remove congestion and a blood clot. A hospital spokesman said he is breathing easier and responding to treatment as investigators report a separate murder case involving a different person and hotel setting.
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Chictus Fame
Eddie Waitkus
Trentas
Bovesick Avi
Eddie
Elmers Masonic Hospital
Philadelphia Phailtes
Ruth Steimhacen
Tim
Gscsaudt
Initiated Into Agriculture Club At Purdue University
Hex B Campbell son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Campbell of Serth Fast street was initiated into the Alpha Zeta society at Purdue University a service fraternity for students chosen for scholarship and leadership in agricultural activities Campbell also belongs to the Dairy Club and the Fairy Club reflecting his farm and dairy interests as a student leader.
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Hex B. Campbell
Ws Ant
Ralph Campbell
Fast Street
Alpha Zeta
Ninetallig Eplion
Campbell
Fairy Club
Red Cross Board Hears Reports
The Red Cross board reviews the Reane county chapter activities and budget outlook for five years. Mrs. Lewallen notes that a RO-hour training course in Alexandria, Virginia, helps executive secretaries meet community responsibilities. The panel highlights volunteers’ crucial role in chapter work and national policy involvement.
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Reane County
Tum
National Red Cross
Lewallen
Alexandria
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Terrorists To Face Arrests In Alabama Action
Montgomery moves to arrest all terrorists amid rising violence in the Black Belt area. Acting governor Folsom orders statewide enforcement following Senate passage of antiminak bill. Police and highway patrols coordinate with Bankhead Bates and Assistant Director Lyerig to curb depredations and protect public safety.
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Montgomery
Ala
James FE
Alabama
Folsom
State Senate
Auth
Garigs
Svernor
Olmergears
Hesa
House of Representatives
Ispoetid
Fegayen
Bieaighan
Aly
Atone
Fialcem Aelmi Smiler
Bankhead Bates
Tid
Ib Lyerig
Bates
Eta Cort. Tv
Paris Police Move To Prevent Clash At Leclerc Ceremony
Paris authorities mobilized forces to avert clashes between Communists and pro government groups less than a mile from the De Gaulle Leclerc commemorative site. The plan affected traffic and security for a ceremony marking Leclerc’s wartime entry and renamed districts in Paris and Orlean?
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Paris
Charles de Guile Mrety
Phillippe Leceres
Pare
Tscde
South Pars
de Gatdle
Lane Hing
England Seeks American Aid Amid Hong Kong Tense Call
Premier Bevin asked U S Secretaries in State and Defense what aid Washington could provide if Chinese Communists attacked Hong Kong. Acheson noted prior exchanges but said U S policy not yet disclosed. British view favors sharing defense duties with other factions trading in Hong Kong.
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Dyer
Ernest Bevin
U. S
Bean Acheson
United States
Hong Kong
Farress
Acheson
Washington
The
Fox
Nettie Stewart Dies in Accident Near Elizaville
Nettie Stewart a retired special service worker connected with the Red Cross died when the car she rode in collided with a Bush auto at an intersection near Elizaville on route six. The county coroner said death was instantaneous. Mrs Stewart’s companion Mrs Midjnera survived, and the crash overturned the MeQuerta car. The incident occurred as they traveled south. no charger was charged. Stewart, born in Beaticky Indiana, studied at Filta iille and Chicago University, later earning a Master’s degree and serving in Veterans hospitals with the American Red Cross. She lived most of her life in fom enuary, near her husband and daughter. Continued on page
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Stes
Stewart
Jwerth Meridian Street
Irétired
Cora Mequera Leian
Bush
Sheridan
Oe Corner
Qarnvast
Piizawdl
Clancy Basactl
Tharnlewen
Gitfield
Mace Meheyther
Slate
Bane
Heron
Daughte
William
Bagan
Beaticky
Peleatur County
Indiana
Filta Iille
Albert FP
Ite
Inctigna Tinier
Chicago
Whsecsity
Pitth Reck
Ark
Veterans Hospitals
Sears
Partly cloudy with showers in the west tonight
The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies tonight and Sunday with scattered showers mostly in the southwest and west central. Cooler temperatures are expected in the far north Sunday with lows around 63 and highs from 75 near Lake Michigan to 85 to 90 in the southern portion.
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Southwest
West Central
Lake Michigan
Two Men Shot And Six Others Injured In Riot
In Moline Illinois state police patrolled after two men were shot and six others injured during a riot of about 100 people at the American Zin plant. The clash stemmed from a neighborhood quarrel between rival unions and escalated as 300 unionists marched. Joseph Petrosky and Epem igua Rodriguez were hospitalized in serious condition. Paul Ryan faced possible murder charges after allegedly firing into the crowd. several union officials and members were jailed as the disturbance stretched into the night.
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Fainnent City
Moline
St. Louis
Adams, Mites
Ancelo Verdy
Joe Verda
Ancelo
Jeader
Councl
Eadward Martines
Aliso
Martine Rb
Virginia
Rejected For War, Lives To Be 103
Fort Madison Iowa notes Acmastus Marcellus St Wever born in 183? rejected for service due to disability. He found a pathway after wartime rejection and remains noted for long life.
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Fort Madison
Jing Tie
Acmastus Marcellus
St Wever
Rotary Music Program Delights with Varied Show
The Rotarians enjoyed a lively music program led by Leater DeKard. Jim Parr performed on bass tuba with Marilyn Jo Lee at the piano, Mina Baker starred in a hillbilly sketch, and a brass sextette including Dale Dickerson and Irvin Martin showcased brilliant twirling.
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Hette
Leater DeKard
Jim Parr
Mariyn Jo Lee
Miss Live
Mina Baker
O Baker
Brass
Dale Dickerson
Irvin Martin
Lois Livingston
Don Bowers
Mary Helen Billingster
Rocco Iacobelli
DeBard
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Illinois
House Planning College Text Books Survey
West Virginia
Paul Robeson, Jr
Will
Harrison Township
Purdue University
Richard Witt
Gene Ross
Bob Ross
Lowell Ross
Jimmie Giles
Walter Ross
Clinton Township
Robert Wiles
Herbert Stowers
Gene Bogan
Tommie Johnson
Vern McVey
Waitkus
Shevind Warthis
Taom
Mit Taos
West Side
Miinue
Chu Chia-hua
China
Chu Cheng
Red Cross Board
DeGaulle
England
Nettie Stewart
Elizaville
Lebanon
Writeus
Ruth Steinhagen
Philly
Miss Steinhagen
Rotary
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