Editorials Our Opinion As President Proceeds To Japan
Eisenhower faces a tense reception in Japan with protests rising against the Kishi government and the U S Japanese security treaty. Some advisors favor narrowing the trip to a goodwill mission while others suggest a Hiroshima stop to push for disarmament. The plan remains fluid as officials weigh risks of demonstrations and political fallout.
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Eisenhower
Japan
Diet
Kishi
U.S
United States
Hiroshima
White House
Tokyo
German War Claims Again Stirring Lobby Pressures
The piece critiques efforts by lobbyists for German World War II asset claims and notes a Senate subcommittee led by Sen. Olin Johnston faces pressure from international lawyer George Radin. It argues retention of assets risks other nations seizing U S investments and contrasts postwar German and U S positions while noting shifting public figures.
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Congress
George Radin
Washington
New York
Zurich
Switzerland
Senate Judiciary Committee
Sen
Olin Johnston
D-Sc
Radin
State
Justice Departments
Adenauer
Justice Department
U.S
Germany
United States
Cuba
Soviet Union
West Germany
Washington lags in home rule vs world capitals
In a UN study, Washington DC ranks with Baghdad as lacking self government while many capitals in Europe and the Soviet bloc enjoy varying degrees of autonomy. The piece argues for congressional action on home rule and even presidential election participation for Washington, and notes Philip Willkie may seek Indiana education post after withdrawing from lieutenant governor race.
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Washington, D.C
Samuel Humes
Washington Metropolitan
Washington
Baghdad
Iran
Soviet Union
Poland
Bulgaria
Romania
Hungary
East Germany
Congress
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Legislative Assembly
Ture
Spain
Portugal
United States
Philip Willkie
Indiana
Felts Column Declines Social Directory Invite
Dave Felts notes moderation in declining a National Social Directory invitation to fill out a social listing questionnaire. He questions who proposed the names, mentions cost and accessibility, and touches on palindromes and other light musings including royal pageantry and old household items.
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David V. Felts
National
Social Directory
America
One Ruble For A Dollar Shifts Soviet Exchange Policy
After January American tourists in the Soviet Union will exchange dollars for rubles at one for one. The present rate is 10 rubles per dollar. Premier Khrushchev announced the change to mark a psychological shift, moving the decimal in all wages and prices, with no real economic effect.
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Soviet Union
Khrushchev
Paris
Russia
Stock Market Dithers Amid Uncertain Outlook
A lighthearted take notes the stock market wavering between optimism and doubt. It muses on possible parallels with classic TV humor suggesting a playful rebranding of old shows as the market stalls.
Political Move Lands Goldwater On Rightward Drift
A commentator describes Barry Goldwater as moving from a left of center stance toward the political right, noting a measurable shift in his position.
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Barry Goldwater
Magnificent Alaska Highway Driving Adventure Described
The Alaska highway spanning 1523 miles through Alaska and northwestern Canada is entering its busy season. Driving conditions remain rough with dust and gravel though scenery remains superb. Travelers discuss timing costs routes and winter options with tips on vehicle prep and camping to enjoy the journey.
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America
Alaska
Canada
Seattle
Fairbanks
Dawson Creek
B. C
British Columbia
Alberta
Alaska Sportsman Magazine
Aswan Dam Forcing Nubian Relocation And Rail Link Plans
The Lake behind Aswan will submerge ancient monuments and 70,000 Sudanese Nubians face relocation before dam completion in 1964. Officials seek new settlements in Gezira or near Khartoum while plans to link Cairo and Khartoum by rail evolve. Cost of compensation rises from 42 million to about 84 million dollars.
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Aswan
Sayyid Daoud Abdel Latif
Kassala
Khasm el-Gerba
Arbara
Abboud
Gezira
Khartoum
Sennar
Kerna
Dongola
Cairo
Egypt
Sudan
Sehllal
Wadi Halfa
Shellal
Haifa
Nile
Africa
Asia
Forestry Conference Opens Today at SIU
A four day forestry conference begins today at the Vocational Technical Institute division of Southern Illinois University. Registration starts at 4 p m Tuesday with lectures on Helicopter Use and Cost on Wednesday. A Thursday panel covers law enforcement and fire weather forecasting. Friday tours forest areas south of Carbondale under the SIU division of technical and adult education.
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Forsters
Vocational Technical Institute Division
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale
SIU Division of Technical and Adult Education
Williamson County Board approves various claims total 39540
Approved today by the Williamson County Board of Commissioners are county claims totaling 39540. The breakdown includes county claims 1031 tuberculosis claims 18515 motor fuel tax claims 9848 and general assistance claims 15152.
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Williamson County Board of Commissioners
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