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Newspaper
Burlington Herald
Location
Burlington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1950
Page
2
The piece weighs optimistic and pessimistic forecasts for the Cold War’s length, siding with the pessimists. It argues no quick peace is likely, cites economic strains and ongoing militarization, and flags potential outcomes from uprisings in Russia to global economic collapse. The author notes public doubt and individual opinions, ending with a call to reason vs emotion.
Opinion argues Memorial Day honors war dead but cautions against celebrating traffic deaths. The piece evokes differing customs and quotes La Rochefoucauld about memory and judgment, noting no dedicated memorial for traffic fatalities.
Louis Natale, an Italian-born Brooklyn furniture craftsman, builds hand carved one of a kind pieces with a five generation heritage. He employs 200 handcraftsmen, uses Honduran mahogany, and relies on traditional techniques to compete against factories. His work adorns an 18 room mansion and links old Italy with modern Manhattan through a symbolic showroom carving.
Reports from outside Washington describe Schuman's idea to avoid conflict between France and Germany by cooperation and restraint. Duff, a 67 year old Pennsylvanian, says he has no interest in 1952 presidential race. Iowa sets June 5 primary as a matter of national interest. Czechs shut part of the Prague consulate. the U S responds by closing all of the New York consulate. A Texan in Chicago was seen discarding money from a tenth floor hotel window.
A policeman asserts no law forbids dropping money from windows and advocates legislation to prohibit wasting coins and bills, arguing a rule would curb street litter and loss. The remark frames a playful yet pointed critique of public irresponsibility.
The text suggests ongoing waiting as football season pauses at the Central Association. It notes the Herald editor received an invitation to a tennis tournament in St Louis, likening it to inviting LFP to join the Golden Gloves.
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