Public wades through mixed signals on world crisis and draft
Editorial questions who to trust amid conflicting views from President Truman, Dean Acheson, and General Bradley about the summer outlook. It notes fear of renewed Cold War pressures, China and Russia dynamics, and the need to continue the draft, while hinting at undisclosed factors shaping public confidence.
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Truman
Dean Acheson
General Bradley
Acheson
Bradley
Europe
Germany
Russia
China
Is This An Unfriendly Town Burlington? A Civic Question
The census director in the First District questions optimistic population estimates for Burlington. Readers debate whether the town is unfriendly or aging, with old judgments fading as new plans unfold and observers weigh if the city is waking up after years of dormancy.
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Burlington
Governor Dixon Frames Alabama Duty As Employment Chief
In his 1938 inaugural address, Governor Frank Dixon asserts the governor’s primary duty in Alabama is to run an employment program. He emphasizes state leadership in jobs creation and economic recovery for the state.
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Alabama
Frank Dixon
Heirloom pipes for future U S sculptors work rivals Europeans
Robert L Marx argues postwar America exports more pipes than it imports and domestic pipes gain popularity. He profiles heirloom pipes crafted to endure, including the Jo Davidson piece valued at 7500 dollars and Cecil Howard’s Pipe Dream sculpture, linking modern carving to Indian ceremonial pipes and early Raleigh ties.
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John Goette
Central Press
New York
America
Robert L. Marx
Marx
Virginia
Ralph Lane
Walter Raleigh
London
Europe
Jo Davidson
Cecil Howard
Pipe Dream
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Iowa
Taxation Pamphlet Distributed in Burlington
A pamphlet on taxation will be distributed to 7000 Burlington households by the League of Women Voters today and tomorrow. It explains basic tax principles, city budget sources of revenue, fund allocation, the annual report, and the summer public hearing at City Hall. Compiled by Mrs. J. S. Schramm with help from city officials and educators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Women Voters
Burlington
City Hall
J. S. Schramm
George Bruhl
John Dwight
Art Drebenstedt
Arthur Walsh
Gerald Staff
Laird Hagie
Mark Pistorius
Parcel distribution overseen by Mrs Verle McBride urged review
The note credits Mrs Verle McBride with handling the distribution and urges the reader to review it as taxpayers are paying the taxes.
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Verle McBride
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Editorial
U. S
England
Robert Payton
Rolland Richardson
Burlington Herald
South Third St
Burlington, I
White House
Nebiker Insurance _ Agency
Jefferson St Auloenaidin
Len Rayer
Osborn
Coates
Comer
Jefferson & Central
Van's Giant Hamburgers
Murray Iron Works
Loyal Order
Lehman
Skerik Parts Service Company
Asers Automobile Standard
N. Main Street
N. W. Corner
Main & Jefferson Streets
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