Marines may gain 400000 strength under new commandant plan
Editorial notes Lemuel C. Shepherd Jr. as the new Marine Corps commandant, a Virginia native and World War II veteran, with Senate backed expansion to 400000 officers and men. The bill would require joint chiefs of staff consultation and face House votes, amid Army opposition and Truman’s preference for Marines as the Navy’s police.
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Stalin
Britain Pays Debt To United States Amid Washington Bargaining
The United States credited Britain with full repayment of the December 31 1951 installment on the 1946 loan of 3 75 billion dollars and refunded 650 million dollars of lend lease. Under the 1948 agreement Britain must repay over 55 years at 3 18 percent with five year grace. The 1951 principal and interest amounts are broken down with 51 million on principal and 87 million on interest. If conditions worsen Britain may seek a waiver of the interest portion. Additional notes mention various unrelated items including Shostakovich criticism and a Queen of Sheba excavation plan.
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Churchill
Washington
United States
Great Britain
Have A Laugh By Boyce House
Everybody was to bring a picnic item. An Irishman brought fried chicken, another potato salad, a Scotchman brought his brother. Sandy McTavish stayed underwater longer than his rivals in a non stop swim bet. A Dallas student pleaded ignorance and received a speeding ticket.
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Dallas
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Firecracker Laws Sparks Houston Baytown Debate
Sun Slants By Fred Hartman reports Houston leaders push for state laws banning sale and firing of fireworks after a Christmas surge. The Baytown area faced rampant stands just outside city limits fueling illegal use inside the city. A ticket incident exposes enforcement quirks as public debate grows over statewide controls.
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Correcting Billion Debt My Life and News Jumbles
In a personal reminiscence the author recalls a November column about billions in appropriations and per-person costs. A reader from Girardsville, Salome Ann Mérdos, challenged the figure, noting sixty billion debt for 150 million people equals 3400 per person. The piece reflects on public fixation with large numbers and media distractions.
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Salome Ann Mérdos
Girardsville
Pennsylvania
You’re Telling Me By William Ait
A satirical look at current trends and oddities across culture and media. The piece mocks survey results about flat feet disappearing and TV mystery plots. It riffs on late students, a nine year old with a driver's license, hot rod culture, and weather forecasts. It also notes a pianist in Europe and questions Pan American Union coverage in Soviet media.
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Lang
Joan “Bennett
Murphy
United Nations
Tallulah Bankhesd
Tallu
Lew Lehr
Zadok Dumkopt
Los Angeles
Reviewing Stand: Customs Officers Scare McLemore To Death
Henry McLemore writes of anxiety and fear at U S Customs inspections after returning from Mexico. He confesses a laundry phobia, fears police, and quivers during bag searches while joking about the contents and the officers.
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Hungarian Doctor Diplomat Linked to Mindszenty Case
Washington report traces Emil Weil, once jailed in Budapest for subversive activity, as a key figure in pressuring Cardinal Mindszenty. Now in the United States with diplomatic immunity, Weil allegedly aided a coercive confession while profiting from American funds and luxury at the Hungarian Legation.
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Weil
Margit Korut
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Voices and Players Span Theatres From Olivier to Helpmann
In London Sir Laurence Olivier and ballet star Robert Helpmann shared voice coaching to align their portrayals. Helpmann studied both booming and soft delivery after Olivier hinted at his approach. The result: audiences cannot distinguish their voices in early performances. The Lyons Den notes producer quirks about Star Treatment and lunch bills. Jan Strother talks about post op brace tests while crafting metalwork. Geoff Brown’s world tour reports include talks with Kai-shek and Madame Chiang and war outlook from General Chase deeming it World War III.
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Formosa
Cheang Kai-sheks
Madame Ghiang
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William C. Chase
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Women Bridge Players Labeled Less Stamina in Big Tournaments
New York report says top women bridge players often lack endurance for national and international contests, as Peter A. Leventritt and Dick Kehn defend women's skill but cite stamina as the gap. Leventritt, a former Princeton hockey star, discusses grind tournaments from Monday afternoon through Sunday night and the need for sustained focus. The Card School in midtown, led by John R. Crawford, promotes instruction from beginners to experts, with a five man American team recently winning a world bridge title in Naples.
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New York
Peter A. Leventritt
Dick Kehn
Washington
Leventritt
New Card School
Princeton Hockey
America
Kahn
Lovitk
Naples
John R. Crawford
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Crawford
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Nicky
Looking Back Five Years Ago Headlines
Five years ago today headlines note gun politics in Texas Centric Tri-Cities safety and a cold spell. A $2 million sulphur plant was planned near Moss Bluff Libet County. Raymond family announces birth of daughter Vickie Lynn. Roosevelt sets primary date for men aged 20 to 44 for 193? election and funeral notices for Mrs J W Kelly Mrs L Bookter Jeter at McComb Mississippi.
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Funere
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Try And Stop Me GOOD ADVICE from bo quips
A fragment from a century old collection of maxims and witticisms notes advice to fortify the self. It suggests crafting a strong personal shield and compartmentalizing troubles, with a humorous line about family upheaval as a reflective punch.
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Dulles Attacks Focus on Stalin Mindset as KeyIntel
Allen W. Dulles, deputy director of Central Intelligence, argues that Stalin's state of mind is not the critical intelligence. instead the location of many Soviet sections should be the priority. The remark reflects tension over what constitutes actionable information in intelligence work.
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Allen W. Dulles
Central Intelligence
Aree Ey
Quick Knowledge Quiz and Historical Briefs
A collage of trivia and history notes age old and modern. Questions ask who served long in the House, define a stormy petrel, name popularized phrase, and identify Graf Spee. It lists 18th and 20th century events, birthdays, deaths, and a cryptic future forecast segment. It ends with a cryptic 2-line answer prompt.
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House of Representatives
Graf Spee
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