U S Government Purchases and Resales Raise Taxpayer Eyebrows
A former naval officer bought surplus gadgets for 6.89 dollars but received expensive electrical fire control instruments. He sold them to the air force for 63 000 dollars, a step critics say cost taxpayers dearly. The piece cites Maine potato deals and army X ray machines as similar examples.
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U. A
Land of Opportunity
U. S
Tims
Air Force
Maine
Army
Education as a Weapon in Asia War Debate
The piece argues ignorance aids red China in Korea as captured Chinese soldiers misperceive the UN and their own war aims. It suggests informing these troops with factual truths could shorten conflict, asserting that facts rather than bullets could hasten peace in Asia.
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Koreas
U. S
China
Asia
Overextended China Faces Strained War Resources
The report argues China is overextended with threats to Tibet, Indo China, Formosa, and Korea. It notes manpower exists but equipment shortages, especially in Korea where captured soldiers are poorly armed, could jeopardize any full-scale conflict. It contrasts better-armed French forces, Nationalists on Formosa, and UN troops in Korea.
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China
Tibet
Indo-China
Ferme
Koreas
Korea
Formosa
Conservatives Gain Ground in Postwar Elections
Across the nation conservatives defeated radicals in key races. Dewey won in New York, Taft swept Ohio, Warren beat critics on the West Coast, and the American Labor party polled record lows. Analysts warn two years are needed to gauge if this signals a lasting trend or a temporary reversal.
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American Labor Party
Dewey
New York
Taft
Ohio
Warren
California
Amvets Dinner and Dance in Kimballton Draws 125 Guests
The Kimballton Amvets hosted 125 attendees for a Monday evening dinner and dance. Des Moines guests Ralph Revisnalt and John Heasley spoke, as the Stardusters supplied the music. Cut your speed when dusk falls to save a life.
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Kimballton
Kimballton Amvets
Ralph Revsignalt
John Heasley
Atlantic. News rates by mail and region details
The notice lists subscription prices for the Atlantic News by mail, with various terms and regional adjustments. Rates cover one year, six months, three months, and one month, differing for Cass and adjoining counties, elsewhere in Iowa, the U S outside Iowa, and Canada.
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Cass
Iowa
U. S
Canada
Europe in peril warns of communist rise in Italy France
Drew Pearson argues Europe could become a communist stronghold if the West does not act. He cites Italy's large communist bloc, land clashes, and unemployment as factors. France also shows strong communist influence and arms concerns. He urges action to win hearts, minds, and bread before war risk rises.
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Drew Pearson
Europe
Italy
France
Washington
Harry Truman
West Bank of the Potomac
Vatican
Russia
Communist Party
Red Army
U.S.A
America
Just Like a Man by Edgar A. Guest
A poem reflecting on male blindness to women’s concerns and social signals. It contrasts a man who notices nothing from his eyes and ears with a woman’s awareness of faded dress, gossip, and missed news. The piece ends with a prosaic directive about traffic safety.
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Edgar A. Guest
Copper and Nickel Use Is Next Cut
Washington reports a 35 percent cut in nonmilitary use of aluminum will be followed by cuts in copper and nickel. Officials say civilian metal demand is strong as arms production remains modest, limiting impact without further reductions. Copper and nickel cutback orders are expected within a couple of weeks.
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Washington
Cumberland Carnival at Cumberland High School
The Cumberland high school carnival will be held Wednesday evening at the school house starting at 7 30. It will feature entertainment for the family and booths of various types with four 80 minute shows during the evening.
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Cumberland High School
Tydings Defeat and Far East Policy Critique
A Maryland defeat of Senator Millard Tydings is analyzed as a verdict against party over country. The piece accuses Tydings of aiding in the Amerasia and Alger Hiss cases and harming U S Far East policy, arguing his actions undermined Korea war efforts and U S credibility abroad.
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Milard Tydings
Senate
Maryland
Pns
Millard Tydings
Alger Hies
Amerasia
Cebgl
Hissa
United States
State Department
Korea
Tydings
Acheson
Stalin
Kai-shek
de Ent
Owen Lattimore
Soviet China
Soviet Russia
Uacyland
Man
Roosevelt
Rooseman
Fey
Defeated Man Richard Nigon Recalled in Senate Lesson
A fragment notes Richard Nigon once defeated in the former course who was elected to the senate. The remark frames the event as a lesson to all systemians about political fate and persistence.
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Richard Nigon
Couree, Bers’ Pathe
Senate
All Systemien
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Tight Economy Warns of Ocean Mobilization Strain
J Clark Bloom of the State University of Iowa warned that the United States will need a tighter economy to support ocean mobilization for World War II. He contrasted 1941 when manpower was available with today, noting shifts among industry business and consumer sectors during his talk to an adult education class. The event followed a birthday gathering at the Mathiesen home hosted by Mrs. Mathiesen. Pamela Kuiken celebrated her sixth birthday with a party hosted by her parents. Bonnie was also feted at a birthday event hosted by the Victor Andersons.
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J. Clark Bloom
State University of Iowa
Bloom
Deway Kuiken
Victor Anderson
Bonnie
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