Factual Teachings or Propaganda in Social Texts
A critique by George S. Benson cites Dr. A. H. Hobbs’s study of 83 sociology textbooks used in American high schools and colleges. He argues many texts slant toward collectivism and welfare state ideas, treating democracy as insufficient and urging government-led social aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Hobbs
University of Pennsylvania
The
Stackpole Company
Harrisburg
Hibbs
Hobbs
Hobbs _s
Early Effort to Make Government More Efficient
Jefferson City outlines a sweeping plan to cut the size of government and boost efficiency. Federal commissions led by a Hoover panel and an Intergovernmental Relations group will study functions and revenue overlaps, while Missouri authorizes a Little Hoover Commission. Governor Donnelly and President Eisenhower support reform as Congress and the General Assembly back reorganizations, signaling broad citizen interest and potential savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Congress
Missouri
Hoover Commission
Commission On Intergovernmental Relations
Hoover
Newsoover Commission
Little Hoover Commission
Missouri Survey
Donnelly
Eisenhower
General Assembly
Faith and Moral Law as Core of American Life
A speaker argues that sociological religion is vital, citing the Bible as shaping American ideals, while warning that Communist and Socialist forces seek to soften faith. Textbooks portraying faith as weak threaten the nation’s foundation, government, and schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Church
Too Few Highway Patrolmen Hampers Enforcement of Present Traffic Laws
Traffic safety officials say rural patchwork police forces are undermanned and overworked. Boate cites 96 hour weeks in some states and only three with a 40 hour week, urging expansion and focused rural patrols to curb speeders and reduce rural crash fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas N. Boate
The
Association of Casualty and Safety Companies
Pennsylvania
Mr. Boate
Boate
International Association of Chiefs of Police
Highway Safety Conference
Two Injured in Traffic Crash Near New Madrid
A 1946 Pontiac sedan driven by James Umfress of Morehouse rear ended a Greyhound bus at 1 a.m. near the New Madrid crossing. Umfress and passenger Maxine Morrison of Sikeston suffered cuts and bruises, while the bus sustained about $1000 damage and no injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Umfress
Morehouse
Greyhound
New Madrid
Umfress
Sikeston
Maxine Morrison
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George S. Benson
Harding College
Searcy, Ark
Farm Bureau
Raymond
Galemore Benton, Missouri
M. G. McMoellian
Sikeston, Mo
Rc Life
Macree
AA Pely
NEW Madrid County Farms
A. W. Homberger
Louisville
Kentucky
New Madrid County
Matthews
James M. Johnson
Farm Department
Citizens Fidelity Bank and Trust C
P. O. Box
Oleo
Choice Meats
RCA
Othe Weat
Agist
E Arge Frank
Clark’s Corner Grocery & Market
Morehouse, Missour
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