Price of democracy under Nasser in Egypt darkens prospects
The 1954 coup led by Col. Gamal Abdel Nasser seems to replace promises of parliamentary rule with an appointive assembly. Nasser’s regime appears to drift toward a benevolent dictatorship, disappointing Western hopes for a democratic shift and social reforms.
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Farouk
Egypt
Mohammed Naguib
Col. Nasser
Nasser
United States
The Case for Stricter Parole Laws in a Midwestern City
Police arrest WL George Coleman for the 25th time at age 49 amid a pattern of arrests from cutting to assault to robbery. The note questions parole board effectiveness and urges tighter laws and better protection of citizens from habitual criminals.
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Midwestern
George Coleman
George
Behind Ike at the summit Bulganin exposed
The column argues Ike faces Premier Bulganin at the Big Four talks with strong leverage. It praises Eisenhower, Eden and Faure while noting Bulganin's weakness and Russia's aviation inferiority as of June 1955. It forecasts a potentially favorable balance of power and cautions against expectant U.S. overreach.
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Eisenhower
Free World
Eden
Faure
Marshal Bulganin
Soviet Russia
Kremlin
Divergence Over Cold War Aims Among Allies and U S
The piece argues allies and the United States differ on whether to win or call off the Cold War. Lester Pearson's stance favors restraint and localized conflicts, while U S policy remains inconsistent and risk-averse, risking alliance strength at Geneva. It warns the Cold War must be won, as the USSR will not call it off.
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Britain
France
Butt
Geneva
Formosa Strait
Lester B
Mike
Pearson
Canada
Australia
Turkey
Southeast Asia
Korea
Red China
North Vietnam
N&ver
Rome
China
Ussr and Co
Why I Chose You Poem of devotion and commitment
A speaker explains choosing one person from many, praising warmth courage unselfishness and happiness. The verse compares the chosen partner to perfection and eternal value on earth, asserting the choice would be the same again if given another chance.
You Should Surpass Yourself Not Others In Progress
The article urges individuals to focus on surpassing their own past performance rather than envying others progress. It highlights continual self improvement as the path to invention and knowledge, noting ideas may mature into useful outcomes at any age and that generosity and personal growth bring true satisfaction.
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Ple
What They Are Saying West German forces NATO role in war
Gen. Cortlandt Van Rensselaer Schuyler, chief of staff at SHAPE Europe, explains that including West German forces in NATO would shift defense forward toward the Iron Curtain, replacing the current back-on-the-heel strategy forced by limited forces.
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Cortlandt van Rensselaer Schuyler
Supreme Headquarters
Allied Powers
Europe
NATO
Iron Curtain
Army Chief Ridgway Warns Against Short War Hopes
General Matthew Ridgway says a belief held by some in the public and in uniform that the next war will last only days or weeks is potentially dangerous and should be challenged by sober assessment and preparedness.
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Army
Matthew B. Ridgway
Dulles Signals Firm Stand on Formosa Cease-fire
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles says the United States will not simply wait for a Formosa cease-fire, declaring that grave issues in the Formosan area require action beyond protocol. He cautions against passive stances while tensions in Asia remain high.
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Don Foster Dulles
Formosa
Formosan
Russian defector son complains about lack of gum in Russia
Valery Lysikov, 17, son of a Russian air force colonel who recently fled west, says shortages extend to gum and recalls chewing rubber erasers on pencils in Russia.
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Valery Lysikov
West
Russia
Guatemala Strives Toward Recovery After One Year Under Armas
Washington reports Guatemala shows cautious signs of recovery a year after Carlos Armas took power. He cleaned out the Arbenz era influence, stabilized finances, and restored tourism and land reform. Despite weaknesses in leadership, Armas has earned respect from neighbors and Americans as the country eyes continued reform and economic revival.
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Ewi Jr
Washington
Guatemala
Carlos Armas
Armas
Jacobo Arbenz
Arbenz
Sun
Little Republic
New York
Bameau
Salt Lake City
Jacobo Arbenz Guzman
Arr
Centralmerica
United Fruit
United Fruit Company
Sontinental U.S
Lufthansa Aims for World Top Three in Air Service
Washington reports on German airline Lufthansa seeking global status with transatlantic Hamburg to New York service and plans for Europe South America routes. Senators question generosity and potential reciprocity while officials project Lufthansa as third largest civilian airline, with heavy investment and dense hangar facilities in Hamburg.
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New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
North Pole
West Coast
Caribbean
South America
State Department
American Airlines
Thorsten V. Kalijarin
Sen
Warren G. Magnuson
D., Wash
Fragmented quotes on perfection and small tasks
The text presents a string of remarks from various figures on perfection, trifles, and small tasks. It mentions Michelangelo, Chopin, Mary Baker Eddy, and Henry Ford, noting that great work comes from dividing tasks into smaller parts and avoiding neglect of minor details.
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