Russian War Potential Examined by House Committee
A House Select Committee report on Russia outlines a potential Soviet ability to wage war, noting a 51 percent rise in military spending since 1940 and postwar production rebounds, while warning of weaknesses in steel, oil, and transport along with questions about nuclear capability and global mobilization. The analysis cautions against assuming Russia cannot enter war within five years and urges prudent American defense planning.
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Russia
House Select Committee On Foreign Aid
America
Europe
Soviet Union
Letters to Editor Praise Civic Awareness at Amarillo High
Two senior students at Amarillo High School praise teachers for fostering interest in government and public affairs. The writer urges informed voting and warns against apathy, stressing the need for youth participation to shape a peaceful future.
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Baiter
Amarillo High School
AHS
United States
Mary Ann Upton
Sam Houston Junior High
Citizens demand action as Amarillo streets run wild
Reader complains of reckless driving and scarce police presence in Amarillo. He cites near misses, a stopped car running signs, and speeders while urging publication of daily raffle-violation arrests and more effective law enforcement. He cites public safety and education spending contrasts with Russia.
Walter Lippmann on War Fatalism and Political Systems
Walter Lippmann discusses a petition from the Federal Council of the Churches urging opposition to complacency about war. He notes a widespread fatalistic belief that war is inevitable due to irreconcilable differences between Communist and American systems, questioning whether leaders feel the same. The piece probes attitudes toward preventing war and the Soviet government.
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Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America
War and Peace Diplomacy in Real Conflicts
The text argues that war is not inevitable and negotiation is essential. It critiques fatalist views that peace requires no conflicts and asserts diplomacy handles real clashes of interest to achieve true peace rather than merely regulate it. It contrasts this with Mr. Lace’s view of peace as absence of conflict.
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Ree
Sok
Leese
Ty Wortsssaee
Henry Wlace
Peace, Religion, and State: A Colonial Reflection
The text argues peace among like minded peoples is easy but peace among those who distrust each other is the true art of government. It counters fatalism and notes rival systems, such as Christendom and Islam, often clash without total victory, resolving instead in stalemate or coexistence. It recalls the Marquis de Custine’s view of Russia observing Europe.
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Lenin
Stalin
Karl Marx
Marquis de Custine
Russia
Europe
Lana Turner Bob Topping wedding sparks old Hollywood lore
Paul Gallico recalls Lana Turner and Bob Topping nuptials at Billy Wilkerson's Bel Air home. He ponders Rev Stewart Mec Lennan's post ceremony remark about Turner's earthy face and wonders about the intent behind the compliment. He notes Wilkerson helped launch Turner with a 1937 screen test and mentions a sweater from that era now on display.
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Bel-Air
Billy Wilkerson
Hollywood
Stewart P. MecLennan
Aline Mosby
United Press
Lana
NY Daily Mirror
Miss Turner
Esminz
Dominie
Mr. Wikerson
Critinelly
Topping's Fourth Bride and Ice Statues Draw Town Notice
A crowd recalls a wedding at Fifth Avenue department store with ice statues of the bride and groom. The piece mocks the couple's multiple marriages and notes a reporter overheard as Lana celebrated “did it.” The minister’s pronouncement and Topping’s fourth wife are highlighted with affectionate satire.
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Fifth Avenue Department Store
Lana
Mt. Everest
Mt. Topping
McNaught Syn. Inc
Coffee talk from Olk Street Professor
An old feature presents a humorous monologue on coffee and its effects. The speaker praises sugar and cream with coffee, notes mood improvements and agitation from caffeine, and recalls Arbuckle’s Coffee and “The Arbuckle Thumps” along with “Java Jitters.”
Crossword Puzzle Wordplay Summary From 1948 Page
Puzzle shows a horizontal and vertical crossword with clues such as Olympic winner, Nevada city, and various abbreviations. It lists numbers and partial answers like 57 59 60 and includes references to Greek myth figures and common crossword fodder. The page features a market of themed clues and skillful wordplay from a mid century newspaper.
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Gretchen
America
Nevada City
The How Of Dating And Parental Care
A 13 year old Patty writes about dating and parental concerns over how to travel for dates. Her parents fear risk in dark streets and discuss options such as parental driving or a double date to improve safety and compromise. The piece suggests cooperation with other parents to share rides and ensure safe outings.
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Patty
Westport
Con
Poland's fate in a grand scale amid European liberalism
Extract discusses dissension and anarchy planned to profit via corruption, portraying Poland as a recurring lesson. It notes Paris reading revolutionary journals funded by Russia and quotes a St. Petersburg view that Europe grows enervated by liberalism while Russia stays strong.
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Poland
Paris
Russia
Europe
St. Petersburg
Beca
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