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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1948

Page

4

Youn Capital City Forrestal Plan Of Policing Has Sinister Look

On Armistice Day a major general urged social change, criticizing dual military law. The piece warns against a proposed internal security department and a Gestapo like police state, urging Congress to guard the secret ballot and freedoms. It cites Walter Winchell and warns against well intentioned groups curbing rights.

Forrestal Dudley Austin Walter Winchell Winchell Government Department of Internal Security Defense Forrestal State- Army-Navy-Air Force Coordinating Committee Internal Security Gestapo Russia Police Stalin Washington Security Police Federal Department of Internal Security Congress

National push for federal aid to education faces rising enrollments

The NEA warns enrollment will grow from 24.37 million in 1948 to 31.39 million in 1955. It urges a seven year plan to fund 300000 more teachers and $11 billion for schools, arguing federal aid aligns with founding values and postwar needs.

National Education Association United States America California Gulf States Texas Louisiana Supreme Court

Thanksgiving Notes Emphasize Faith in Freedom and Vigilance

TheEditor's Notebook lauds Thanksgiving as more than a holiday, urging care for freedom and aid to those in need. It highlights airmen delivering aid to enemies and China’s defense, warns against secret federal security plans, and notes Houston's legal aid clinic funded by H. R. Cullen with income-based eligibility for free services.

America Texas Europe China United States Dudley Houston The Bar Association

Answers from a Q and A feature on ancient Rome and more

Questions cover the Roman Senate origins with Romulus selecting 100 heads and Caesar expanding to 900 then reduced to 600. Includes a query on the WAF official title Women of the Air Force and where Napoleons death mask resides in New Orleans Cabildo. Also notes football standards Volstead Act and Federally insured credit unions details.

Romulus Julius Caesar United States Napoleon Francois Antommarchi New Orleans

Russia Steps Up Pressure on Iran as Berlin Airlift Bites

Washington reports Moscow aims to tighten demands on Tehran while facing Western gains in Berlin. Marshall notes growing Soviet unease as ERP progress and UN votes pin Moscow down. Foreseeable shifts include public opinion pressure, possible easing of the Berlin blockade, and stronger U.S. economic planning ahead of Congress.

Washington Marshall White House Berlin Paris United Nations ERP General Assembly New York Moscow Europe Poland Molotov Bevin Bidault Russia Kremlin United States Leesburg Andrei Gromyko Efisizo Marras Sawyer Roumania Iran China The Bell Syndicate Inc

Memo by Winchell on Broadway about Truman Stalin talks

Column reports Washington sourcing a Moscow meeting rumor and the White House reaction. The piece recalls prior predictions, quotes officials on potential trips and politics, and notes media chatter on Dewey and other postwar coverage.

Washington Truman Stalin Moscow White House Russia

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