Why Not Pick on Churches
A right wing column condemns the Illinois American Legion for attacking the Girl Scouts over the phrase One World. The piece argues the Legion targets youth and ignores global unity, urging the Legion to instead challenge churches and their long tradition of world brotherhood.
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Illinois American Legion
Girl Scouts of America
Illinois Legion
One World
Girl Scouts
Legionnaires
Legion
Illinois
Chicago
Girl Scout
Illinois Legionnaires
Churches of America
World Brotherhood
Public Leaders Weigh School Segregation Ruling Impact
Florida officials including Attorney General Richard W. Irvin respond to the Supreme Court ruling on school desegregation. Dr. A. C. Miller of the Southern Baptist Convention warns against attacks on the decision and urges unity, citing progress and international credibility. The Christian Life Commission urges calm, equal justice, and leadership to prevent new prejudice as the nation heads toward democracy and unity.
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Florida
Richard W. Irvin
Supreme Court
Irvin
South
A. C. Miller
Christian Life Commission
Southern Baptist Convention
Nashville
Warren
United Nations
Miller
St. Louis
No Slide Rule Needed in Turnpike Bond Case Critique
Governor nominee LeRoy Collins attacks the Johns administration Miami Fort Pierce turnpike plan as extravagantly costly. He cites an $89 million bond proposal and a $27 million cost hike, urging the Leon County Circuit Court to weigh alleged wasteful expenditures in paving, toll facilities, fencing, and landscaping.
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LeRoy Collins
Johns Administration
Miami- Fort Pierce
Leon County
Tallahassee
Collins
Turnpike Authority
Johns Turnpike Authority
St. Lucie Canal
State Road Department
Johns Authority
McCarty Board
Tampa Tribune
Fragmented Reflection on Christianity and Western Identity
Herbert Agar argues that Western democracy and Christian self-image do not align with reality. He notes that many in the West are indifferent to Christianity and that self-proclaimed Christian status is an overstatement. He contrasts Western self-view with Eastern perceptions.
Notable returner recites travel joke on poverty
A man back from a holiday cruise gripes about poverty at ports. He quips that he did not just see it he brought some back with him, prompting laughs from friends.
McCarthyism inquiry sparks question from George Smathers
A correspondent to Senator George Smathers questions the certainty of anti McCarthy charges citing an “open mind” stance. The tone hints at a broader debate over McCarthy era tactics.
Love Conquers Barking Puppys Lesson in Kindness
A first person reflection contrasts two dogs Cubby a fearful mongrel and Mahlzeit a loved puppy to show that coercion fails to curb barking. The author recalls painful lessons with Cubby from harsh discipline and garbage‑truck fright, then celebrates Mahlzeit who responds to love with wagging tail and trust.
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Mahlze
Mahlzeit
Mahlizeit
Cubby
Punky
The Church and the Oath Debate in California Courts
The loyalty oath controversy pits churches and religious groups against state tax rules, as California law requiring oaths for tax exemption faces court tests. Critics warn the oath enables state control over faith while supporters cite constitutional separation principles and historic fears of conformity.
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Decatur
Lord
God
California
Universalist
Harold Rose Bartle
Southern Presbyterian
Southern California Council of Protestant Churches
A. L. Wirin
Henry VIII
American Friends Service Committee
Religious Society of Friends
Government in Business: The Other Fellow Plays
The article argues federal agencies run diverse commercial operations costing billions, from coffee roasting to rope making. It notes bipartisan resistance to privatization and highlights self interest among lawmakers when proposing cuts, with the central question: who benefits from keeping government busy in business.
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White House
House
Government Operations
R.F.C
Congress
Small Business Administration
Navy
Boston
Texas City
Texas
Senate
Wall Street Journal
What Is Age Findings From International Experts
A London discussion among international experts reports that age reflects more than years lived. Elderly people often work with determination and efficiency, show courage and philosophy, and can contribute meaningfully to employment and family life.
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London
Call for Western unity against rising world communism
The piece warns that Western nations risk surrendering to communism as Indochina signals a Munich-like settlement. It urges concrete unity, pooling of sovereignty, and a strengthened United Nations to deter aggressors, stressing the need for non communist nations to unite or they will be picked off one by one.
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Benjamin Franklin
Indochina
West
Korea
Siam
Tibet
Burma
India
Iran
Egypt
Suez
North Africa
France
Turkey
Europe
Germany
Russia
United Nations
Gressor
The Hard Path to Blooming Character
The text argues that true love for unattractive traits helps remove inner weeds. It asserts love can curb ill temper and bad manners, enabling genuine personality to flourish. Removing hatred alone cannot uproot flaws. sustained care weakens the roots of ugliness in man.
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