Western Europe Declares Cold War Over in Changeful Times
Western Europeans see the cold war as over and a peaceful Russia on display with Khrushchev and Bulganin praised for new gestures. NATO faces pressure as Iceland calls U.S. forces to leave, and Western leaders question federation while old fears fade. Europeans remain wary of possible future reversals despite optimism.
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Bernard Kaplan
Paris
Nana
Europe
Russia
Khrushchev and Company
NATO
Nikita S. Khrushchev
Nikolai A. Bulganin
America
Iceland
U.S
Berlin
Korea
Stalin
Moscow
Pepreuer
International Atomic Energy Agency
United Nations
India
Fraternity bans Hell Week at Kansas State College
In Manhattan Kansas the Kansas State College fraternities voted to outlaw Hell Week hazing with President James A McCain praising the decision as demonstrating responsible leadership. The report also notes a separate California State Automobile association finding that the average family car travels about 9400 miles a year.
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San Francisco
California State (Automobile) Association
Manhattan
Kan
Kansas State College
James A. McCain
Rome Notes Shortage of Priests
Rome reflects a critical shortage of priests in the Diocese of Rome. A Pope-commissioned questionnaire from 143 parishes reveals overworked clergy, with one priest describing 50,000 souls and only three priests to assist. Also noted is a local cultural indifference and a humorous aside about a pachyderm incident to illustrate the wider malaise.
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Rome
Stars and Stripes Celebrates 14th Anniversary In Europe
Stars and Stripes, the unique U S government newspaper for troops abroad, marks its 14th anniversary in Darmstadt Germany. The self supporting paper ships 150000 copies daily to Europe and the Middle East, with no taxpayer cost and minimal advertising, focusing on service to U S forces.
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Darmstadt
Germany
U. S
Stars
Stripes
Stars and Stripes
Europe
United
Frankfort
England
Spain
Tripoli
North
Arica
Crete
Malta
Greece
Saudi Arabia
West Germany
France
Italy
Atlantic
Donald A. Bartoni
The
Exe
Plains
Paris
London
Rome
Casablanca
Dhahran
Z & Teq
Pfungstadt
Crows Grab Golf Balls During Wartime Still Cause Grief
In Bangkok, crows trained during World War II to find golf balls amid ball shortages now snatch real balls during play. They previously used sticky rice balls, but with shortages ended, the birds keep recovering genuine balls, even at critical putting moments.
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Bangkok
Nana
Eisenhower to stump key states in plane whistle stop tour
Washington reports jittery Republicans secured private assurance that President Eisenhower would whisk in by plane with two stops per day ten days before the election. The plan allows moments for photo opportunities with in‑trouble candidates while avoiding railroad fatigue and preserving the president’s health. Leaders differ on campaign style, with Knowland urging active public appearances and Martin favoring a front porch approach.
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Marietta
Duke ‘Washington
Nana
Eisenhower
Dair
White House
Sherman Adams
Adams
Denver
Senate
William Knowland
House
Joe Martin
TV Cowboys Buy Saddles in Living Room Setups
Chicago inventor Haskell Benson markets leather saddle seats for inside use, claiming strong demand from TV crazed junior cowboys. The setup includes conches leather tie strings bedrol and a bright saddle blanket on a stationary tripod to prevent falls during wild western screen play.
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Chicago
U.S
Haskell Benson
Eskimos Enlisted As Guerrilla Force
In the eastern Arctic from Baffin Island to the Alaska frontier a secret chain of guerrilla fighter groups forms among Canadian Eskimos and mixed contingents. The Rangers insignia marks their left arm as Governor General Massey observes their Arctic presence. They operate in isolation, using komatiks to move gear and potentially become deadly in the Arctic.
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Ottawa
North America
Baffin Island
Arctic
Alaska Frontier
Canadian Rangers
Tle
Zar
Vincent Massey
High Arctic
Peaceful Corridor Plan Prompts Arctic Grid Debate
In WHITEHULSH Yukon and nearby regions push a corridor idea to connect Canada's northwest to the sea by crossing Alaska panhandle. Supporters say it would unlock development for Yukon and British Columbia while critics warn of U S coast access and strategic concerns. The proposal has sparked discussion in Ottawa Washington and among Alaskans.
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Whitehulsh
Yukon
U. S
Canada
Ottawa
Washington
British Columbia
Alaska “Panhandle
Panhandle
Northwest
Ranhandie
U.S
Congress
Uncle Sam
Alaskan
Martian
Aj Maln
Alaska-Canada
Mat
Jarves J. Wads
New York
Alexander Archipelago
Stuart
Symington
Missouri
Barly James Simmons
United Nations
Magician Lieutenant Teaches Road Safety in Kentucky
Lt. Estes, longtime Kentucky State Police member, uses magic to teach highway safety to students. His program, praised by officials, features simple tricks like a paper cutout safety message and a state police dummy named Willie Talk to engage children. He has addressed millions of youngsters, arguing live demonstrations leave a stronger impression than films or lectures.
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Louisville, Kyu
Fayette
Houdini
Lees
Estes
Masters High School
Ijjmy
Willie
Ester
Tea Estes
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Guy Mollet
Ringling Bros
Barnum & Bailey
Bill Britten
Billy Mahoney
Linz
Austria
Becoming .A. Family Newspaper
King Farm
Claremont
N. H
Alaskan Panhandie
Gop
TV Cowboys
By Eric Downton
Juneau
Kremlin
Happer
Wadsworth
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