Patchwork reform of Illinois constitution faces a slow path
The editorial weighs the flurry of proposed amendments in the Illinois General Assembly as it nears the June adjournment. It notes multiple resolutions targeting the Revenue Article and election procedures, aided by the Gateway Amendment. It urges an orderly, citizen‑coached program of modernization, with work spread beyond biennial sessions.
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Illinois Legislative Bureau
General Assembly
House
Illinois
Foreign Aid Debate Prompts Reassessment in Congress
The article argues for a comprehensive review of U S foreign aid programs focusing on economic support to underdeveloped nations. It notes the Development Loan Fund and defense and special assistance funds totaling about a billion dollars, questions Fulbright's plan for a five year 1 5 billion dollar fund, and calls for a rigorous study comparing military and economic aid to ensure funds promote true economic progress.
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U. S
Congress
Development Loan Fund
Senator Fulbright
Treasury
Congressional
Senator Mansfield
Eisenhower
Draper Committee
Draper
Mansfield
Truman Urges Khrushchev Visit to U.S. for Talks
Former President Truman argues Premier Khrushchev should be welcomed in Washington to discuss world tensions with President Eisenhower. He says a U.S. visit could foster peace and better understanding, though cautions against giving the impression that communism and democracy are equally acceptable.
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Khrushchev
United States
Eisenhower
Harry S. Truman
Mr. Truman
Washington
Free World
Mr. Khrushchev
Florida Law Lets Counties Allow Sex Segregation In Schools
The Florida Legislature passed permissive laws enabling county school boards to segregate pupils by sex to head off potential race mixing issues. The article reflects on historical seating patterns in schools, noting segregated and paired seating, and compares them with past practices in Marion public schools and a Cambridge professor anecdote.
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Florida
Fowler School
Lake Creek Church
Fowler
Marion
The Octane Also Rises
An article notes that 1964 U S autos will use 105 octane fuel with 300 horsepower and 11 to 1 compression. It discusses whether octane drives engine size or vice versa and warns costs of high octane fuels may be passed to motorists as synthetic gasoline becomes dominant.
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U. S
Iran's pivotal role in mid east balance and reforms
Tehran and Washington face a chance for Cold War progress through a broad U S program aided by Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. The Iranian government must act on reforms, curb corruption, and bolster economic growth to counter Soviet influence and satisfy urban discontent. The Shah’s leadership is expected to drive decisive change amid regional turbulence.
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William L. Ryan
Associated Press
Tehran
Iran
United States
West
U. S
Mohammed Reza Pahlevi
Moscow
Middle East
South Asia
Credit and Change In D-Day Planning By Eisenhower Era Views
A 1944-1945 analysis questions credit for the Normandy invasion design. It argues Eisenhower favored subordinates' input, Montgomery pressed for a broader five division plan, and details a Marrakech meeting and Beedle Smith accounts. It notes Bridley, COSSAC, and a draft memo contrasting plans and leadership styles.
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Omar N. Bridley
U. S
Utah Beach
Normandy
Montgomery
Marrakech
Washington
Ike
Monty
Winston Churchill
London
Walter ‘‘Beedle
Smith
Eisenhower
War Department
Beedle
Gen. Eisenhower
Africa
Eggheads Unite as Asimov Sees Humanists in Battle
In a discussion of Sputnik era shifts, Isaac Asimov warns that humanists may oppose science in schools. He argues science and humanities should unite to confront broader risks, from survival needs to the universe, rather than clash over status.
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Ben Gelman
Southern Illinoisan
Science
Eisenhower
Isaac Asimov
Asimov
Russia
Soviet Union
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