Jordan Faces Testing Years As Hussein Tries To Solidify Rule
The piece notes King Hussein purges pro Egyptian elements from government and army amid Arab nationalism pressure. It warns the fragile throne may still spark violence with Nasser's pro Western backlash and Egyptian propaganda influencing Jordan. Admiral Radford urges Korea reinforcement reflecting broader Cold War tensions.
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Hussein
Edom
Gilead
Moab
Palestine
Battle Against Cancer and Rising Survival Rates
A decade of intensified research against cancer, backed by federal funding and the American Cancer Society, spans cytology biochemistry and immunology while expanding education and patient services. Public education and better treatment have raised the survival rate from one in four to one in three.
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American Cancer Society
Korea Crisis and U S Moral Dilemma
The United States advocates living up to treaties but faces a world that rarely shares its moral stance. Korea serves as a case study where communist expansion tests American resolve and international commitments amid persistent tensions.
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United States
U. S
Korea
Editorial Direst From Daily Papers
A catalog of editorials culled from forty newspapers arriving at the office daily highlights vivid opinions on current issues. Strong voices weigh in on politics society and policy shaping public discourse.
Congress faces risk after Postmaster General spending spree
An editorial condemns Postmaster General Summerfield for exhausting his year's funds in nine months and Congress for granting 41 million with little debate. It warns other agencies may mimic the tactic, risking further blackmail and costly unauthorized expenditures.
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Congress
Summerfield
Senate
House
National Park Service
FBI
State car tag sales surge past prior year in 1952 drive
Fenwin Snider reported 11 600 state car license tags sold by the April 15 deadline, up 1 000 from 1951. Miss Vivian Dodson named Honorary Fire Chief of Mt Jackson Fire Department. Two Adelie pequins from Byrd Expedition added to Washington Zoo collection. Doctors Gibson Smith Lacy and Hortenstine to serve as Winchester Frederick county coroners. Queen of the 9th Apple Blossom Festival to represent 33 states and Washington DC. Clean up campaign discussed at National Better Homes Movement meeting in Winchester.
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Vivian Dodson
Mt. Jackson
Antarctic
Byrd
Washington Zoo
T. A. Gibson
George Smith
E. W. Lacy
J. C. Hortenstine
Winchester
Herbert 8. Breyfoole
Washington, D. C
Helen Ames Washington
National Better Homes Movement
Frederick County
Petersburg Woman Visits Father in County
Fifty years past, 1907, Mrs. H. S. Callaham of Petersburg, Virginia visits her father H. P. Whitacre in the county. Adams bought from T. M. Shapp a dwelling house and lot on Fort Hill opposite Fort Loudoun Seminary for 3700 dollars.
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Petersburg, Va
H. P. Whitacre
Adams
T. M. Shapp
Fort Hill
Fort Loudoun Seminary
Ike Proposes Small Budget Cuts Despite Big Figure
President Eisenhower maintains a tight stance on the budget, proposing $1.89 billion in cuts while defending his initial request. He explains the larger apparent cut arises from accounting across future years, not immediate reductions.
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Associated Press News
Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
House
West German scientists decline atomic weapons work
Chancellor Adenauer told West German nuclear scientists they will not be asked to develop atomic weapons. He stressed West Germany will not produce such arms and aims for international agreement to curb arms across East and West. Felix von Eckardt said it would take about two years to obtain tactical weapons from allies.
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Germany
Konrad Adenauer
West Germany
Adenauer
Paris
NATO
United States
Scientist Group
Felix von Eckardt
The Doctor Speaks Travel Folders Amuse Convalescing Child
Dr Herman N Bundesen offers practical tips for caring for a bedridden or recovering child. He urges rest scheduling, engaging activities such as travel folders, simple chores, and structured routines. A Q and A addresses whether massaging the eyeball causes cataracts, answering no evidence supports this.
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Herman N. Bundesen
M.D
Strength For The Day By Ear L Douglass
The day Jesus Christ was nailed to the cross marked a monumental moment in history though few recognized it then. Centuries later the world, Christian and non Christian, acknowledges Him as superior in power and glory, yet on that day He appeared defeated as He died between two thieves. The earth shook signaling a profound end and a new beginning.
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Jesus Christ
Israel
Heaven
How's Your I Q? A 10 Day Score Based Quiz
A short quiz offers daily scores from 9 to 10 correct as Memory Genius down to 4 correct as Good. Questions cover printing in the western states, horse measurement, Bible reference to Ahaz, engine cylinder principles, Pravda’s county, Sea of Azov control, and calf tenderness.
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Rocky Mountains
Washington
California
Oregon
Ahaz
Pravda
Sea of Azov
Origin of the Lynch Law Term
A historical note explains that lynching means execution without legal trial named after Charles Lynch a Bedford County Virginia justice of the peace during the Revolutionary War. He held his own court in a district lacking a formal court to try war prisoners.
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Charles Lynch
Bedford County
Virginia
Lynch
Liver types and Scots language terms question
The text asks about liver choices for food, defines a fortnight, and questions whether maybe can be one or two words. It also includes Burns verse asking for meanings of kirk hammer and twal, focusing on a bell striking and the hour twelve in Scots dialect.
Military Reserve Training Seen Cure for Juvenile Delinquency
Alfred G. Tubberman argues military reserve training could cut juvenile delinquency by 75 percent. He cites shorter active duty, weekly drills, and two-week summer sessions as building discipline, respect for law, and career focus for young people. He notes trained troops would be essential in any war, including atomic scenarios. Major General Tucker man summarizes civilian benefits of training for both business and military life.
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Hal Boyle
New
77Th Infantry
United States
Army
Tuckerman
Uncle Sam
Mer
Ike Eyes Expanded White House Grounds for Office Building
President Eisenhower favors enlarging the White House grounds to build a modern office facility for presidential staff. The plan, discussed after a meeting with an advisory commission, remains tentative and is expected to undergo further study amid past White House expansion controversies.
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Ike
White House
Washington
Eisenhower
James C Hagerty
Hagerty
State-War-Navy
White Editor Rejects Invitation For Racial Restrictions
Richmond report details Lambert Davis declining a May 17 homecoming dinner invitation due to race limitations. The state chamber and governor faced backlash as invitations went to about 600 Virginians. three Negro invitees were affected, two planned not to attend, one may still be considered invited unless Gov. Stanley denies it. Davis criticizes Virginia leadership amid segregation tensions.
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Lambert Davis
University of North Carolina Press
Chapel Hill
N. C
The
Virginia Quarterly Review
Thomas B. Stanley
Virginia
Virginia State Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Gov. Stanley
Frank A. Ernst
Ernst
Ella P. Stewart
Toledo
Ohio
Chlan B. Powell
New York
St Clair Drake
Roosevelt University
Chicago
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Stanley
Davis
Verdon Kemp
Chamber of Commerce
Lynchburg
Univerisity
Sniper Attack Maims Three Black Children in Denison
A passing car sniper sprayed pellets at three Black children Arthur Sgable 14 Ruby Joe Rocks 10 and Henry Sam Ricks 13 in Denison Texas injuring their arms legs and bodies but not seriously. Police report the incident amid ongoing protests following a 17 year old girl rape case last month.
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Denison
Tex
Arthur Sgable
Ruby Joe Rocks
Henry Sam Ricks
Ae Negro
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