Editorials Perhaps Horror Of H-Bomb Will Bring Peace In Our Time
The piece surveys the March 1 Pacific H-bomb test and its global impact. It notes unprecedented yields, warns of city‑destroying potential, and discusses reactions from Japan and Churchill. It ponders whether shared fear could deter further war, with voices from Admiral Strauss to Malenkov highlighting the paradox of deterrence and destruction.
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Pacific
Defense Wilson
New York City
Japan
Strauss
Russia
Hitler
England
Malenkov
Trade secrets of Texas bridge bid reading at Austin
An Austin Sun column fondly recalls bid opening day at the Texas Highway Department, highlighting chief bridge design engineer R. B. Alexander and his rapid calculator method for unit costs. The writer honors Cobb Winfree, Chambers County official, and reflects on the long road to the Trinity bridge while noting the city and state figures involved.
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Austin
Texas Highway Department
Cleark
R. B. Alexander
Alexander
Trinity
Henry Mills
Port Arthur
W. T. Busch
Baytown
Guy Cade Jackson
Anshyac de
G. H. (Cobb) Winfree
Cobb Winfree
Chambers County
Mont Belvieu
Cobb
Cobb Winkie
Jack Jacobs
Goose Creek
O.K
The
Gee
Tree Sparrows Spark a Morning Sketch of Home Life
On a dreary rainy morning a husband notes his deep love for his wife and the twinge of frustration that comes with daily life. A window scene reveals Forsythia and sparrows at a feeder, prompting a comparison to Arthur Godfrey’s “tree sparrows” and a question about their range beyond the timberline.
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Arthur Godfrey
Sprug
Married life and two minds in one house
The narrator riffes on marriage with jokes about two minds two stomachs and two ways of thinking. He recalls a quarrel over a quirky question and riffs on Kipling and old sayings while advising spouses to accept differences rather than force agreement.
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Rudyard Kipling
Jack Spratt
Fontaine to replace Kerr in Tea and Sympathy on Broadway
Joan Fontaine will debut on Broadway in Tea and Sympathy replacing Deborah Kerr at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre starting June 7. Kerr’s final New York performance is June 5 before a Britain vacation and later film work. Fontaine arrives May 1 under Eli Kazan's direction. Kerr returns in October for touring company duties.
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the Playwrights' Company
Joan Fontaine
Deborah Kerr
Robert Anderson
Miss Fontaine
Ethel Barrymore Theater
Miss Kerr
New York
Britain
Graham Greene
Hollywood
Eliy Kazan
California
Bible Verse Reflects on Judgment Day
A user quotes Romans 14 10 citing that when lust is conceived it brings sin and sin finishes, leading to all standing before the judgment seat of Christ, reflecting on accountability before God.
Off-Broadway Comedy Brings Okinawa Plan to Teahouse
By Jack Gaver the Army Special Services presents a comedy at Sukiran Theater in Naha Okinawa opening April 21. The play follows a military government team and U S soldiers with local players. One dollar to attend, three week run, funds go to rebuild blitzed Okinawa schoolhouses.
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Naha
Okinawa
Army
Special Services Branch
U. S
Youre Telling Me! W Ritt on photos and public figures
A satirical piece by William Ritt riffs on H-bomb imagery, neutral stances in public remarks, and a string of playful and pointed quips. It touches on Ezra Benson, design ideas, Sunday driving, and humorous fails in science and literature with brisk, tongue in cheek commentary.
Lone Eagle Shy On Camera At Lindbergh Swearing In
Washington tidbits report Lindbergh, after Senate approval of his brigadier general nomination, was sworn in by Air Secretary Talbott. The ceremony drew a single shot from the air force photographer, but Lindbergh remained camera shy. The column also recalls 1954 inauguration day debates on presidential pitching and notes humor about Calvin Coolidge. A confection twist adds hydrogenated oil to prevent candy melting, claimed by Agriculture Secretary Benson. Astrid the giraffe grows fast, puzzling Bill Mann as Helen and Bob react to parenthood, while Secretary Wilson fields a North PoleKee bird joke referencing Dr Hannah.
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Harman W. Nichols
Washington
Charles A. Lindbergh
Senate
Air Force Reserve
Lone Eagle
Air
Harold E. Talbott
Air Force
Gen. Lindbergh
Clark Griffith
Washington Senators
United States
William Howard Taft
Griff
Eisenhower
West Point
Herbert Hoover
Griffith
Calvin Collidge
Mrs. Coolidge
Tropics
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House of Valois
Robert Bruce
Scotland
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Abraham Lincoln
John Wilkes Booth
Mystery Socialites and a Mexican Diplomat's Quest
A mismatched couple at a Fala event clash with indulgent guests while a sharp host halts their exit. A riddle column then profiles a Mexican diplomat born August 19 1893 in Zamora who rose through law studies in Mexico and abroad to envoy roles and UN participation, listing many postings and honors.
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Mexico
School of Law
National University of Mexico
Bueno Aires
United States
England
Argentina
Washington
Costa Rica
Panama
Uruguay
Holland
Denmark
Cuba
San Francisco
Caracas
Venezuela
Probe of Teamsters Deal Ends Political Bargain
Washington column reports a deal between Detroit Teamsters leaders and Postmaster General Summerfield to halt a Detroit labor racketeering probe in exchange for Teamsters backing Republican Sen. Homer Ferguson. The investigation’s suspension followed Hoffman's probe and links Hoffa to interests shifting support to Ferguson. Sentences describe broader political leverage and connections among GOP leaders and labor figures.
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Drew Pearson Washington
Teamsters Union
Detroit
Summerfield
Homer Ferguson
House of Representatives
Clare Hoffman
Michigan
Summerfield Teamsters
Wint Smith
Kansas
Smith
GOP
Charles Halleck
Indiana
Halleck
Summerfield-Ferguson
Teamsters
Hoffa
Bert Brennan
Michiigan
Hower Ferguson
Senate
William F. Buffalino
Tax rules on DC property owned by foreign governments
The question asks about DC tax law applying to property owned by foreign governments. In Washington DC, government property often enjoys immunity or special tax treatment under federal law and local statutes. Details depend on whether the property is leased, used for diplomatic purposes, or categorized as government property.
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District of Columbia
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