Congress bent on spending despite economy warnings
The article argues Congress aims for higher outlays in 1959 totaling about 56.5 billion across nine bills, with defense boosts and new programs, while the Sputnik era and recession shape debates. It notes net increases over the President's requests and outlines specific gains and cuts across agencies and programs.
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Grassroots Opinion on U.S. Education and Science
The Beacon argues that fears about schools in the early post Sputnik era were overstated. It contends the education system has been scrutinized, yet notes the U.S. has produced a strong field of scientists despite critics.
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Military Men In News At Home And Abroad Returning To Duty
Readable items report M Sgt Claredon H Williams returning to duty with the Seventh Army Tank Division after hospital stay in Germany. Harold L Hudson discharged from the Navy at Norfolk Naval Station. Two area men depart Fort Benning for Europe under Operation Gyroscope: Pvt Norman R Davis and Pvt Robert S Denny, both in the Third and Fourth Infantry Divisions respectively. Also mentioned are Pfc Towell B Dillon in Grafenwehr Camp Perry matches, Pvt Edward C Young graduating from XVIII Airborne Corps Medical Aidman School, and recruit Edward K Kingsley at Great Lakes Naval Center.
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Ife
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Purdue University
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Paris unrest hits Hollywood gossip and flashbulb life
The Midnight Earl column sketches Paris upheaval with cops in front of Fouquet's and boulevard pranks. It mentions Darryl Zanuck, Grace Kelly in Monte Carlo, Lana Turner, Elvis Presley, Xavier Cugat, Doris Duke, Winston Churchill’s grandson, and other stars amid a chaotic wartime tone and risqué city nightlife.
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Joseph Cotten
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Noelle Adams
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Xavier Cugat
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Sal Mineo
Doris Duke
Joe Astro
Errol Garner
Erika Kolossy
N. Y
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Randolph
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Ruth Roman
Lilly Christine
Marsha Pompender
Earl
Rob't
Q. Lewis
Walter Slezak
Earl, Borther
Hal Boyle Profile of Evan Hunt Er Playing God for Fame
New York novelist Evan Hunt er rises to fame and fortune by writing as if playing God. He says the writer must control the room with self belief when alone with machine and paper. At 31, he is prolific beyond his years.
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Evan Hunter
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Hunter and Evan: prolific writers shaping midcentury fiction
The piece profiles Hunter and Evan, noting Hunter’s 30 novels and 175 stories and Evan’s success with The Blackboard Jungle and Strangers When We Meet. It highlights their rapid output, suburban dwelling, and belief that inspiration is a myth, with quotes on writing as a profession.
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Dulles Promotes Sunny View Of U S Policy In Senate Hearing
Secretary of State Dulles presented a bright assessment of American foreign policy before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. He spoke of steps underway to improve the situation and maintain optimism about the path ahead.
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Moon lore and political caution across cultures
A jumbled set of notes covers moon superstitions, the man in the moon, and old planting beliefs. It shifts to Cold War reflections on Dulles, Soviet tactics, and propaganda, noting limited Senate attendance and shifting tone from alarm to cautious confidence.
Dream interpretation column teases Bob Wills readers
In Raleigh Register style, Dorothy Amick offers humorous dream readings for Bob Wills. The piece blends psychology pop culture and local color, noting a Paris setting, rail car imagery, a black bathing suit, and a looming bill as key dream elements.
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