Voice Is Potent Weapon In Battle Of Minds
The Voice of America, directed by Edward W. Barrett, is praised as a key tool in countering Communist influence. The piece notes VOA's transformation since 1948, its aim to spread freedom, expose propaganda, and bolster unity against aggression, while warning propaganda alone cannot win the mind battle.
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Bible Verse Reflects Mission to Preach and Heal
A daily scripture note quotes Luke 9 2 stating Jesus sent the disciples to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick, conveying a mission of proclamation and compassion for followers.
Charity drives gone too big and costly
A reader condemns wartime charity campaigns for wasteful costs and aggressive solicitors. They note Community Chest failures, elaborate materials, high promoter cuts, and invoice-heavy operations, arguing for simpler, volunteer-driven giving with true charitable hearts.
Success Secrets of a Million-Dollar Direct Seller
Russell Akin, 43, has racked over 1,000,000 in sales after 20 years as a full time direct salesman. He rejects “secrets” in selling, says success comes from belief in the product, confidence, planning, and persistent effort.
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Youre Telling Me By William Bitt
A fragmentary, satirical note references William Bitt and a series of odd cultural jabs. It mentions Benjamin Franklin, the broom gato, witches of Salem, and a New York opera star, with a quirky comment on yodeling and pear shaped tones.
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Washington May Go Round Virgin Island Project Memorial to Paul Pearson
DREW PEARSON recalls St Thomas and Virgin Islands progress under Paul M Pearson. The dedication of Paul M Pearson Gardens honors his push for cooperative industry, universal suffrage, and a revived tourism economy amid island poverty and later prosperity.
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Reviewing Stand: Cab Drivers Seek 1933 Wage Raise
Henry McLeMore argues cab owners and drivers in New York, about 3000 independent owner drivers, have not had a raise since 1933 and now struggle on 1932 prices in 1952. He notes the cost of living has skyrocketed, tire repair and insurance costs are high, and many drivers chose independence over fleet work, underscoring cabbies' vital role in city transport and their demand for relief.
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Quotations On Marriage Independence And Bus Drivers
A fragmented column mix recalls Shakespeare quotes on marriage and independence, then pivots to transportation taxes, cabbies, and mayoral action. The narrator muses on bus riders versus owner drivers, implying urban policy should address wage concerns and independence.
Government urged to quit using blackjack says Lewis
Five years ago today headlines noted Lewis calling on government to quit using blackjack and Goose Creek will die. Tomorrow, Lynn McMester and Jenniel Stuart were chosen duchesses for Sam Houston State College’s annual Spring Festival. Mrs. G A Lilie hosted the Priscilla Club.
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The Traveling Bird and Lost Manuscript Tales
Leonard Lyons surveys a quirky mix of wartime anecdotes and showbiz follies. Mrs. Dubinsky’s hospital room singing, a Bulgarian dignitary’s rescue, Eugene Burns’s Enterprise memoir, and a crowded tale of Broadway and political rallies fill this eclectic column.
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Easy Knowledge Grab Bag From Central Press Feature
The item poses a quiz on topics from racing proofs of the Thompson Trophy to Eskimo residence, pumice origin, and a bobbed hair history. It includes quick facts and a few historical birthday notes with trivia about actors and a world war era reference, ending with a short Q&A key.
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The Scala Opera House Plot Twist Dreamed by Magnate
A movie magnate laments an ending for a Milan opera spectacle set around 1910 at the State Opera House. Billy Wilder teases a twist where a farmer is discovered to have a world class tenor voice after hearing a famed aria, only to be dismissed humorously as Enrico Caruso on vacation.
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Editors Debate Russell Candidacy and Truman Nomination
A compilation from papers in Washington Dallas Hartford Wilmington Salt Lake City and Tampa analyzes if Senator Russell could trigger a third party bid or force Truman to seek renomination. Editors weigh southern vs northern support, GOP choices, and potential party realignments shaping a 1962 convention and the fate of the Democratic ticket.
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