Isolationism in world policy questions for Americans
A long editorial piece argues isolationism has spread worldwide, critiques U S foreign policy, and warns against relying on aid or appeasement. It notes nations seek American dollars and know-how while resisting U S involvement, urging readers to value hard work and avoid retreat into isolationism to preserve national prosperity.
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United Nations
Organization of American States
United States
Democratic Chiefs Worry Over Stevenson's Slow Campaign Pace
REPORT FROM WASHINGTON Democratic leaders led by President Truman fear Governor Stevenson’s campaign is too slow and lacks punch. Stephen Mitchell says he cannot control the race. Stevenson directs strategy with a small group of inexperienced lieutenants. Truman plans a hustling whistlestop tour to inject energy into Stevenson's effort.
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Washington
Allen
Robert
Stevenson
Truman
Stephen Mitchell
Chicago
Mitchell
Springfield
Barkley
Kentucky
Sen
Robert Kerr
Oklahoma
White House
Atty
McGrath
Republicans stage a tear jerker campaign for 1952
In Washington reports, Republicans claim the crusade is cleansed of dishonor and promise to wash away any remaining smudge with another cry. They tout Eisenhower and Nixon as strengthened, even offering a ticket reshuffle while Democrats cry foul. Fletcher Knebel writes.
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Washington
Fate Richard
Eisenhower
Nixon
Fletcher Knebel
The Shepherd REQUIEM Portrait and Medal Tribute
The ode honors a fallen hero who pledged brave men shall not die and sacrificed for freedom. A memorial shaft and a medal were presented to his mourning mother as speakers praised his valor and the flag he held high. The piece likens his sacrifice to a Christlike act for the cause of liberty.
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Christ
Sally and Poke Bennett Separated by Two Days Goodbye
A lighthearted domestic vignette features Mrs Poke Bennett and her daughter Sally, a bright teenage girl, as they joke about love and society. The piece riffs on romance and gender roles with playful dialogue and affectionate banter.
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Sally
Sugar Foot
Poke
Lyons Den: Taft Truman books bond. Hollywood star-Hughes tale ends
Taft receives longhand letter from Truman offering Taft's late father Taft era books. romance tale ends as star seeks million dollar trust fund, Hughes jokes on marrying Hartford. Red strategy to pressure UN at Korean armistice talks leads to lunchless stalemate. Harlingen Gulf Coast League shows Jim Bynon’s Gold Sox topper in playoff win over Port Arthur 8-7.
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Taft
Truman
White House
William Howard Taft
Hollywood
Howard Hughes
Hughes
Johnny Meyers
Huntington Hartford
Korea
Jim Bynon
Gold Sox
Harlingen
Gulf Coast League
Port Arthur
Byron
Poat-Hall Syndicate, Inc
Rough on Nixon Dear Editor and the Spearman Letter
A reader letter from H Nichols of Spearman responds to editorials on Democrats and the Nixon campaign. The author mocks political rhetoric, urges a “deep freeze” to cool hot money, and stresses voters will act in November to keep Washington clean.
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Daily News
Nixon
Washington
H. Nichols
Spearman
Question on Eisenhower stance on worship rights in Italy
Letter to the editor requests the newspaper to publish Dwight Eisenhower's position on religious liberty for Church of Christ members in Italy. The writer, W. L. Ladyman of Big Lake, urges Texas coverage during Eisenhower's upcoming campaign travels.
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Texas
Dwight Eisenhower
United States
Church of Christ
Italy
W. L. Ladyman
Big Lake
Women do more housekeeping work says Chicagoan
A Chicagoan argues that women perform more labor at home than men in factory or office jobs. He cites his wife’s rapid routine aided by numerous labor saving devices and two books on housekeeping. He notes his irritation lies in women denying the ease of housekeeping.
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Linda Marvin
Gladys Becket Jones
Broadway Heartbeat Celebs Socializing On City Streets
Walter Winchell reports on celebrities seen around New York including Joe Louis rescuing a dog, Eddie Bracken back on Broadway, Milton Berle with Ruth Cosgrove, Martha Scott dining, Lily Pons with the Long Hairs, Montha Raye performing, inventor C Adler Jr promoting a car horn, Marilyn Monroe at Cafe Victor, and election chatter near Broadway. Gertie Lawrence obituary note and Joyce Mathews Q&A reveal insider wit.
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Broadway
Joe Louis
Hollywood
Eddie Bracken
Milton Berle
Ruth Cosgrove
Greenwich Village
Howard Johnson
Martha Scott
Howie
Lily Pons
Forest Hills Inn
Montha Raye
Eddie Condon
C. Adler, Jr
Marilyn Monroe
Miscellaneous notes on tech and travel from 1950s column
Cedric Adams surveys new gadgets and forecasts jet air travel. A teaspoon measuring squeeze bottle, milk can dispensing cans, blankets pitched as picnic ground cover, and a history lesson on wedding cake steeples. He notes public home TV investment, and jet transport hurdles including fuel use and costs from the American Airlines president, with British jets government owned.
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Tom Kettle
Northern States Power Co
Kettle
Martha Simmers
Dorothy Boyle
Merry London
Tower
St. Bridget's Church
Christopher Wren
St. Bridget's
Church of Printers and Writers
American Airlines
Minneapolis Star-Tribune
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