Russia's space triumph prompts wary White House reaction
The piece contrasts early Cold War skepticism with renewed US concern after the Soviet Union's astronaut reaches orbit. It notes press nicknames, dissent over dictatorial science, and suggests space success reflects national prestige and self-interest. It cites Ralph E. Lapp's Man and Space and argues space value is psychological, not purely scientific.
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Space
White House
Russia
Christopher Columbus
U. S
Cape Canaveral
Hitler
United States
Pasternak
Ralph E. Lapp
Harpers
Lapp
Earth
Outer Space
Echoes and Encores on Taxes and Democracy
The piece contrasts tax-time debates with political forecasts about democracy versus dictatorship. It argues democracy endures despite flaws, warning against complacency and urging vigilance to avoid final decline.
Donogoo Comedy Satirizes Stock Mania in Paris
Theatre review lauds Jules Romain’s Donogoo as a pointed satire on finance and greed. It follows Lemendin who invents a mythical town to escape despair, prompting clever critics to mock modern society’s venality while delivering uneven laughter and sharp social insight.
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Donogoo
Chillot
Paria
Romain
Lemandin
Seine
Lemendin
Academy
Donogoo Development Company
End of Nuclear Testing Urged to Prevent Birth Deformities
A plea warns that completed weapon tests may cause 13,000 babies to be born deformed physically or mentally. The message urges readers to oppose testing and join the peace movement, inviting inquiries by mail.
Freedom Riders and Kennedy Show Government Will to Act
The piece argues the Freedom Riders dramatized Southern racial realities and credits Robert Kennedy with keeping the Justice Department above politics to maintain order. It warns retreat would embolden racist groups, while noting the rides offered the administration a chance to prove they would address civil rights despite political pressure.
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Freedom Riders
Justice Dept
Feye
Africa
Montgomery
Bob Kennedy
Dixie
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