Mao's Troubles In Communist China
Mao Tse tung admits widespread economic and political difficulties in China eight years after taking power. Western coverage notes conflicts between Chinese and Soviet aligned communists and tensions within the party amid forced collectivization and rapid industrialization. The piece urges reassessment of US policy toward China, trade, recognition, and how Washington might exploit internal rifts.
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Haiti in Turmoil Yet Quiet North American Crisis
The Republic of Haiti, after overthrown provisional leadership and a military junta, faces chronic instability and weak economics. Its 10,748 square miles are mountainous and arid with dense population in valleys. Coffee dominates exports at 66 percent, but this year’s crop is among the lowest. Tourism growth slows, debt remains heavy, though a $30 million irrigation project advances and bauxite and flour mining rise with American firm backing. Education is free but illiteracy remains widespread.
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Vanderbilt Reform Vision Shapes Illinois Judicial Amendment
Judge Vanderbilt pushes a reform plan to unify Illinois trial courts and modernize the judiciary. The proposal, modeled after New Jersey standards, favors non political nominations, state court administration, and retention of incumbents with future decisions on original selection and tenure to be settled later. His influence persists as states face modernizing aged court systems and appointment processes.
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College Discipline After Memorial Day Water Riots at Illinois
After the Memorial Day water riot at the University of Illinois 8 000 students were involved with 50 arrested and 9 held overnight. Three faced formal charges though property damage was light. New statistics show 29 students punished for May 30 actions including conduct probation suspensions and reprimands with one dismissal. University vows reforms to prevent a repeat.
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A Miserable Six Million Car Market Outlook
The outlook in the automobile industry is gloomy from dealers in major markets, with spring sales down 15 to 30 percent due to rain, high prices, and changing buying habits. Yet production is up 4 percent from last year and dealer inventories are lower, with projections that 1957 may reach six million new car sales, a record share the industry intends to meet.
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Rabid foxes roam Virginia fields in Felts column
The Washington Post notes rabid foxes prowling Virginia countryside with several bite reports. Advice points to veterinarians wardens and farmers handling the scare, while featured opinions discuss Kennedy’s presidential prospects and Harvard Overseers election.
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Carello Elected President of West Frankfort Rotary
Carl Carello, manager of the Franklin County Country club, has been elected president of the West Frankfort Rotary Club. Other officers are Warren Brown, vice president, Ray Lutoszanski, secretary, Charles Bomhower, treasurer, and Cole Jones, song leader. James Hutchcraft is retiring president.
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Reader Opposes Colp Integration in Letter to Editor
James McNew voices formal complaint against school integration in Colp NI. He argues separate schools never harmed residents and warns of hardships from merging, urging a district wide vote rather than board decisions. He also notes concern about local taverns and defends keeping schools separate.
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Reader Corrects Ewing College Picture Notes
Rev Raymond Walker of Herrin Illinois writes to Southern Illinoisan to correct the June 16 Ewing College photo report. He states H A Smoot was president in 1921, not H Claying, and suggests Greisel led until 1925 26. he also notes a dormitory photo omission and timing of stones.
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Centennial Party Rule For 100th Bill Ice Cream
In Lansing the Michigan House marks the introduction of the 100th bill with a modest party. The sponsor of the 100th bill must buy ice cream in paper cups for all lawmakers as a lighthearted tradition.
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Remembering Jim Williams Out Our Way cartoonist dies
Cartoons maker James Robert Williams died Tuesday in Pasadena at age 68. A world famed artist and former firefighter and cowhand, Williams created Out Our Way and did many side arts from sculpture to furniture design. Survived by wife Lida, daughter Carlo Fento, and son Robert Keith, his work ran in about 750 daily papers and 300 Sunday editions with the Williams signature enduring beyond his lifetime.
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Bulldozer delay at All Saints Church groundbreaking
In Richmond Vermont the groundbreaking for All Saints Episcopal Church ran late after the bishop coadjutor Rt. Rev. Robert F. Gibson Jr. planned to use a bulldozer but the battery was stolen overnight. A replacement battery had to be secured before the event could proceed.
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