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Looks at developments related to education in Pasadena, California as of March 1958. Reaction of National Education Association to the ouster of Reverend Willard E. Goslin as school superintendent; Role of teachers and school administrators in the victory of the liberals during the 1957 election; Information on the suit filed by attorney Caryl G. Sheldon against the Pasadena School District and the Board of Education.

Discusses the gubernatorial campaign in California. View that the campaign might well prove the final battle in the Civil War now raging between the conservatives who fly the banner of individual freedom and the neo-Liberals who advocate a welfarist new world; Analysis of the modus operandi of the Democratic candidate Pat Brown; Information on political candidate Ronald Reagan's secret life that should, if true, put him in jail for life despite any Supreme Court rulings; Discussion on the campaign of Reagan; Position of labor union leaders in the political situation.

The article presents the author's view on the article which is an alleged transcript of the notes, taken by an alleged stenographer in alleged shorthand, of an alleged conversation alleged to have taken place at an alleged meeting between two alleged statesmen who shall be nameless. The author states that how it came into his hands would make an interesting story in itself. He further states that after considerable difficulty--due to the fact that he does not understand shorthand--succeeded in decoding the message, and hereby offer it for what it is worth.

The article presents excerpts from the diary of ex-President of Peru. On May 25, 1932 the U.S. Congress raised the postage rate to three cents. On May 29, Japan and China signed a truce at noon. The opposing commanders met at Shanghai at 11: 45 went to the American Legation where they had a drink and pledged themselves to peace, posing for the news-reels with their arms around each other. Henry Ford sell one of the new Ford V-8's. He is thinking of sending a peace ship to Shanghai, hoping to end the Sino-Japanese peace negotiations.

The Hollywood Anti-Nazi League is accused of being Communist organization and local gazettes include the name of the author in the list of founders. The author declares that he is not a founder or even a member of the league. Anti-Nazi League was secretly organized by much of the same bunch of person who had organized the League Against War and Fascism, which turned out to be a pro-war league against fascism. The organization adopted the alluring alias of the American League for Peace and Democracy.

Presents letters to the editor referencing articles and topics discussed in previous issues of "New Republic." Tributes to the late U.S. conservative Frank S. Meyer; "The Colonels Will Get You If You Don't Watch Out," which assessed the condition of the New Jersey state college system; "Fulbright Has a Vision," which summarized an article written by U.S. Senator Sen. J. William Fulbright in the "New Yorker."

Relates the author's reluctance to undergo psychoanalysis. Attitude toward popularity; Examples of his nonconformist behavior; Tension raised among psychoanalsyts at a party regarding William Shakespeare's plays.

Profiles Senator Wayne L. Morse from Oregon with evaluating his political worth for the U.S. Presidential election. Views of the author over Morse's political campaigns for the Democratic nomination for the coming Presidential election; Objectives of Morse regarding the U.S. fiscal policy and other economic aspects of public spending; Appreciation for his ideology about human dignity and freedom; Evaluation of direct quotations from Morse about labor unions' contributions to the campaign funds of candidates for Congress; Arguments favoring Morse's direct and open views about the U.S. foreign policy and his interpretation of the Senate Bill 1074.

Presents several letters to the editor referencing articles and topics published in previous issues. Review of the book "Seeds of Treason," by Bill Buckley, published in the April 19 issue; Political achievements of U.S. President John F. Kennedy given by John Chamberlain in the April 23 issue; Criticism of articles on Cuban President Fidel Castro; "The MoÇambique Story," by E.V. Kuehnelt-Leddihn, published in the April 9 issue.

At long last the motion-picture producers have granted the screen actors a closed shop, and Hollywood today has an Equity of its own. Jubilant actors are celebrating in the Hollywood Brown Derby and at the bar, too. It seems impossible when one remembers that not so long ago Frank Gillmore came out to Hollywood to get a closed shop and was practically driven out of town. But between four and eight something happened that brought a whole succession of events to' a climax. This has been no static canvas. It is a moving picture with more action in it than a Western. As with most motion pictures, too, it is a little difficult to follow the plot. It is hard to tell the hero from the villain.

The author thinks that know why Boston, Massachusetts should get all the publicity. Hollywood, Los Angeles, California threw a tea party of its own last night, and some two hundred of the movie colony's leading lights attended, yet there is not a mention of it his morning in the newspapers Los Angeles Times. Of course that should have been the end of the whole matter, but a second mistake was made women were put on the committee. All of this is going to take a little money, so committee decided to throw a sedition party and get the Hollywood people to come and contribute to the cause.

There are two fair indictments to be brought against Hollywood: one is, to use the industry's favorite objective, its colossal ignorance of current political happenings; the other is the shocking cowardice to be found in high places. What the author hopes to do in this article is to explain the first of these for which there is a reason and to argue against the second, for which there is no reason at all. The only chance one would have to get any news would be from the newspapers. But the newspapers in Hollywood are small-time, summer resort newspapers.

This article presents a conversation among the authors regarding economic and political issues of U.S. as of April 12, 1933.

Presents a letter on the elections which brought Governor Franklin Roosevelt into power as the President of the United States.

The article presents a letter by the author addressed to the Ex-Prince, Dmitri Vichovich about the political situation of the U.S. The letter states that the Socialist Party nominated Norman Thomas, who has none of the false pride that occasionally pops up in American nominees. If it's a Presidential year, he runs for President; if it's just a gubernatorial year, he runs for governor. The author states that Mr. Thomas will poll a large vote, including the author's, which usually goes to Al Smith. But the fact that Thomas is the ablest of the candidates will count heavily against him. Heywood Broun is not running this year, but may do a show instead. Those who saw Broun's last show want him to stick to his political career, but, after all, there are no chorus girls in politics.

Discusses the recent goings-on in California. Overruling of its two previous decisions related to picketing by the California Supreme Court; Issues raised by the delegates at the California Democratic Council convention at Fresno, California; Information on Republican affairs in California; Profile of Governor Pat Brown; Discussion on the question that appeared in an English test at the University of California.

Reviews the television program "Is American Journalism Meeting Its Responsibilities?"

Analyzes the candidacy of Republican politician William Knowland for the gubernatorial post in California in 1958. Opinion of the public regarding Knowland's candidacy; Background on his political career; Factors that will influence Knowland's election.

Discusses how the word minority has been perverted and debased by the pressure groups and the politicos in the U.S. How the minority groups in the nation are being treated; Most important contributions made by the interlocking directorate of the Minority Lobby.

Reflects on U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower's re-election. Criticism on President Eisenhower; Public perception on the president; Political and economic condition of the country.

Presents a narrative of how the author made money in the stock market. Outcome of a bet made in a horse race; Shares bought with quizmaster Groucho Marx; Experience with a stock owned in Studebaker.

Analyzes New York Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller's position in the Democratic Party and his chances of nomination for the presidential elections. Agreement of politician Richard Nixon to his conditions in the party platform; His allegations against Senator Barry Goldwater; His performance in primaries in Nebraska and Oregon; Discussion of Rockefellers' position papers regarding the Vietnam war.

Presents the poem "July 3, 1984 1959," by Morrie Ryskind. First Line: Ring out, ring out, Security Bell! Last Line: Proclaim the truths that we know so well!

Presents three poems by Morrie Ryskind. "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?" First Line: Who'd ever think the Whitneys; Last Line: Would have to ride in jitneys? "Call for Mr. Keynes." First Line: Depression? Recession? Last Line: Start priming that pump! "Caste." First Line: The Lowells talked only to Cabots, Last Line: The Whitneys can get it from Ford!

Presents the poem "Obiter Dicta," by Morrie Ryskind. First Line: Our neighbors have manifold charms and graces; Last Line: That I'm anti-Semite.

Presents the poem "Ultimatum," by Morrie Ryskind. First Line: Proud are the men of Lebanon, Last Line: Or--heavens to Betsy!--they might refuse it.

Discusses issues concerning the Knowland amendments in the U.S. as of May 1958. Statement issued by Al Hayes, head of the AFL-CIO Ethical Practices Committee about the acceptability of the amendments to labor unions; Reason behind the assault of U.S. Senator Lyndon Johnson to the Knowland proposals as anti-labor.

Presents the poem "Mercy Is Its Own Record," by Morrie Ryskind. First line: Though John McClellan is apt to use the lash; Last line: But, baby, will they stuff the box for McNamara.

Presents the poem "Open Letter to Santa," by Morrie Ryskind. First Line: Dear Santa Claus: Last Line: I'll take your arms again this year!

Presents the poem "Rhymes Under the Influence of Miltown," by Morrie Ryskind. First Line: Keats heard a nightingale and Shelley heard a lark; Last Line: And put off hearing Murrow till tomorrow.

Presents examples of articles featured in the September 2, 1956 issue of "The New York Times" newspaper which can help educate students in the U.S. on various issues. Action taken by the Executive Council of the American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations to address union racketeering and corruption; Arrival of delegates from various countries for the fifth International Congress of Anthropological and Ethnological Sciences; Effect of low prices on surpluses.

Comments on the televised U.S. Democratic National Convention in 1956. Concept of the television special; Comparison between the Democratic and Republican conventions.

Presents a fictional account of a petition by social and political activists against the plan of a home owner to terminate the termites that destroyed his house.

Expresses discontent in the usage of the English language in the U.S. Prevalence of incorrect grammar usage in the U.S.; Role of mass media in educating children concerning correct grammar usage; Suggestions in solving the problem of grammar usage in the country.

The article examines whether Richard M. Nixon can win in the gubernatorial election against Pat Brown. If Nixon becomes the Governor of California in 1964, he said he will not be a candidate for Presidency for that year. If John F. Kennedy seems unbeatable, Nixon can support Nelson or Barry until 1968. Brown is willing to settle for a second term and the prospect of facing Nixon does not cheer him to any noticeable event.

Focuses on the political status of Republican politician Ronald Reagan in the U.S. Information on Reagan's victory in California primary; Views of Reagan on the Democratic Party; Views of Reagan on capitalism; Information that Reagan received exceptional volunteer backing in piling up his record vote; Information on the opponents of Reagan; Comment on the strategies of his political opponents.

Deals with political developments in California and how it might affect the presidential race between U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson and Senator Barry Goldwater (R-Ariz.). Difference between the number of Democrat and Republican voters registered in the state; Amount allotted by unionists for the campaign of Johnson; Newspapers supporting Goldwater and Johnson; Religious groups which favor Johnson.

Focuses on career of Dolphe Menjou as an actor. Information on his first break in the film "A Woman of Paris"; Report that Menjou and the author joined the Motion Picture Alliance which is a group of right-wingers; Opinion that the Motion Picture Alliance was an anti-Semitic, anti-labor group, which secretly pledge to German dictator Adolph Hitler; Comment that Menjou was not just an actor and a fashion-plate but speaks six languages and can quote some of the important passages verbatim.

Offers observations related to political developments in California, where Democrats have a stranglehold over the Republicans. View that the strength of registered Republican voters is declining in the state; Instances that reflect on conditions that make the survival of Republicans difficult in the state; Information on collaborations of some Republicans with the Democrats for minor concessions.

Focuses on the Democratic leadership, which has subsided in Los Angeles, California. View that the accent is on youth and from now they are going to run the country; Opinion that both Democrats and Republicans are equally affected by this change; Views of Bob Kennedy on his brother John F. Kennedy's chances in the elections; Focus on Frank Church, the country's youngest Senator.