Who Does the Vouching For the Loyalty Vouchers R
James O. Monroe argues in a Collinsville Herald editorial that vouching for loyalty raises questions of who vouches for vouching. He notes the circular reliance on others’ assurances amid McCarthy era suspicion and asks who checks the checkers in civil service and media loyalties.
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James O. Monroe
Collinsville
Ill
Herald
Monroe
Senator McCarthy
United States Civil Service Commission
Loyalty Board
Washington
State Acheson
The
Chicago Tribune
Tribune
Truman
Federal vacation policy debate may save millions
Congress considers bills to reshape federal employees vacation. Presently most workers receive 26 days a year, a full month with Sundays. proposals include a flat 20 day allotment or a sliding scale with 13 days for under two years, 20 days for two to 15 years, and 26 days over 15 years. The aim is realism and career stability.
Dies in the Wool Again ORD COMES from Texas
Martin Dies former chairman of the House Committee on American Activities plans another political run in Texas. He warned of Communist threats before World War II and urged Roosevelt to remove Reds from government posts. Now eyeing a Senate bid, his rediscovered hunt could shape democracy.
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Ord
Texas
Martin Dies
House
An American Activities Committee
Dies
Roosevelt
CIO
Tom Connally
Martin
The
Conservation Commission
Senate
Chamber of Commerce
Confession of Error Builds Confidence in State Policy
A 1951 King Features Syndicate column critiques the State Department and U S leaders for clinging to infallibility. It traces shifts on Chiang Kai-shek Maoist China Korea Spain and postwar policy, arguing officials should admit errors and adapt rather than insistence on continuity. The piece urges humility and accountability.
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State Department
Washington
Chiang Kai-shek
Mao Tze-tung
Stalin
Korea
Dean Rusk
Mao
Louse
Chiang
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Cattle Truck Spill Disturbs Mt Vernon Ave Area
Ten years ago a cattle truck owned by W H Doran of Belle Plaine lost its tailgate on Mt Vernon avenue and Sixteenth street SE causing cattle to roam the neighborhood as residents chased the frightened animals. J W MacDanel, 76, longtime Clark MacDanel overalls partner, died at home after a lingering illness. Internal revenue collector E H Birmingham assumed office in Iowa succeeding C D Huston. Two fires damaged Western Stock Remedy building, 627 First street SE, and Farmer Canning Co of Cedar Rapids added 20 000 worth of machines to boost bean crop workforces.
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Mt. Vernon Avenue
Sixteenth Street
W. H. Doran
Belle Plaine
E. H. Birmingham
Sioux City
Internal Revenue Collector
Iowa
Charles D. Huston
Cedar Rapids
Western Stock Remedy
First Street
Farmer Canning Company
W. D. Worst
Europe
Real Budget Bill Aims to Sharpen Congress Oversight
Senator Margaret Chase Smith discusses a senate executive expenditures committee bill to create a joint budget committee with expert staff. The measure would force detailed budget analysis, curb executive overreach, and reduce waste by aligning appropriations with actual needs to prevent national bankruptcy.
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Ashington
Senate
Executive Expenditures Committee
Congress
House
Executive Branch
Train Misunderstanding Delays In Mexico
Jack McElroy recalls a fishing trip incident in Mexico where a dispute between an interpreter and a conductor over train dates leads to comic confusion. The interpreter says the train is yesterday's, while tickets are for today, which arrives tomorrow.
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Jack McElroy
Reader’s Digest
Mexico
Dog Days in Congress Delay and Pressure Build
The piece outlines two theories to spur Congress into action during hot days. The grindstone approach faces ire as Sen. Tom Connally clashes with aid chief William Foster, while a six week recess offers rest and reflection. Majority Leader McFarland targets Sept 15 to finish business, with Oct 15 or later plausible.
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Ashington
Congress
Sen
Tom Connally
ECA
William C. Foster
Foreign Relations Committee
Connally
Grindstone
Ernest McFarland
Attitude on Libel Curbs Anti-Red Campaigns
George E. Sokolsky argues libel law varies by jury. Journalists risk reputational harm publishing before court rulings. He cites Amerasia and Hiss cases and lists researchers who exposed subversives. He condemns lawyer dominance in news and notes ongoing campaigns into 1952.
Doctor warns on medicinal iodine and promotes nutritional intake
Dr Brady cautions laymen against using medicinal iodine without medical supervision and urges a daily nutritional iodine supply in food and water. He notes iodine deficiency is widespread, goitre is not the sole sign, and iodized salt likely provides insufficient daily iodine for many.
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Henry Clay Greenberg
New York Supreme Court
D. T. Quigley
U. S
By Bugs Baer Five Percenters and the Rest Noted
A quirky cartoon caption style piece questions who the remaining ninety five percent are after examining the five percenters. It uses playful phrasing about pigs roast beef shadows glass doors and a bell on a cash register to hint at broader social commentary.
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Margaret Chase Smith
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Howard Rushmore
Victor Riesel
Frank Waldrop
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