Watch on the Potomac column mirrors world view on race and Middle East
Washington correspondent notes how Arkansas Governor Faubus sparks Arab anger toward the United States over race and school integration. He cites foreign service views and state department signals that American actions influence global opinion, with Nasser and Soviet ties amplifying anti American sentiment.
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The Southern Heritage by James McBride Dobbs review
A critical appraisal of The Southern Heritage by James McBride Dobbs from Alfred A. Knopf. The review notes its strong anti segregation argument from a Southern voice, tracing the roots of segregation to slavery and Reconstruction, and urging readers from all regions to engage with its provocative challenge.
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Alfred A. Knopf
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Notes From The Monitor The World We Can Have
A Norwegian student summarizes American openness to turning ideals into reality after a three month stay in the United States with 34 international peers. The group shared likes such as ice cream and rock and roll but valued new ideas, and one student urged viewing people by character, not nationality.
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Ten foot Victorian copper dragon for sale
A lighthearted note on a for sale item listing a ten foot copper dragon from the Victorian period priced at 1000 dollars. The writer playfully imagines owning such a prize, its social cachet, and the decor impact while joking about matching dragons to various styles.
Ernest Green Graduates Amid Silent Reception at Central High
Ernest Green, one of eight Negro students at Little Rock Central High, graduates after a year marked by pressure and schoolyard messages. Fourteen white classmates signed his yearbook with hopeful notes. Green recalled facing boos that did not come as he walked the platform. The moment underscored that individual worth can cross color lines, offering a hopeful key to the problem.
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What This Generation Wants in the Nation's Recession
A Newsweek sampling shows Americans seek a blend of rewards security achievement and adventure amid disillusionment. Witnesses at a congressional committee discuss the era's values as many yearn for security while some revive responsibility and others bemoan the waning pioneer spirit.
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