Honeymoon Ends Over Eisenhower Labor Secretary Pick
The piece voices Senator Taft’s strong disapproval of President-elect Eisenhower’s choice of Martin P. Durkin as secretary of labor. It argues the appointment aims to balance labor and management, praising Eisenhower’s strategy and noting Durkin’s ties to unions and Democrats who backed Stevenson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enator Taft
Eisenhower
Martin P. Durkin
Durkin
Taft
Stevenson
Abraham Lincoln
United States of America
Labor Post
Republican Party
Chicago
Red and Pink Subversive Labels and Communist Confusion
The piece argues that conflating Communists with pro-Russian figures harms investigations into subversive activity. It notes some intellectuals see communism as utopia, questions how to answer being asked if one has ever been a Communist, and suggests reframing queries to focus on actual conspiracy or subversive acts rather than labels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Red
Russia
Books Dirty or Informative or Both?
Frederick Othman recounts the opening of Congress investigative hearings on dirty books led by Ralph H. Daigh of Fawcett Publications The editor defends his catalog as informative about varied subjects including home building and sex Daigh cites high output while denying pornographic intent and notes a rare post office objection to one title.
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Ashington
Congress
Ralph H. Daigh
Ezekiel G. Gathings
D-Ark.) and Co
Daigh
Fawcett Publications, Inc
Reva Beck Bosone
Salt Lake City
Daugh
H. Ralph Bur
Post Office Department
Washington
Cedar Rapids Transits Buses Hit Morning Rush
Ten years ago gasoline rations and cold weather forced Cedar Rapids City Lines to run all buses in the mornings, with 10 to 12 buses normally idle. Otto B. Lindemann, the manager, described the unusual shift and its impact on service.
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Cedar Rapids
Otto B. Lindemann
John R. Battin
Camp Fire Girls
A. J. Anderson
Cedar Rapids Camp Fire Girls Council
Alvino Rey
King Sisters
Danceland
Virgil M. Hancher
University of Iowa
Charles E. Finley
Iowa State College
Eddie Anderson
Matter Of Opinion What is the best thing to do with left over turkey
A reader asks for ideas to handle Thanksgiving leftovers. Practical options include making hearty sandwiches, turning shredded turkey into soups or stews, and freezing portions for future meals. Suggestions emphasize food safety and creative reuse without waste.
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Ildred Novotny
Avenue NW
President-elect Eisenhower names labor and cabinet pick
Cabinet selections by Eisenhower place Martin Durkin as labor secretary with Catholic, pro union credentials. The article lauds Durkin and other picks like Weeks, Humphrey, Dulles, Wilson, Benson, McKay, Summerfield as merit based. It notes bipartisan balance and unity of AFL CIO concerns.
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Enereton
Eisenhower
Martin P. Durkin
Labor
Durkin
Stevenson
National Plumbers Union
American Federation of Labor
CIO
AFL
Department of Labor
Backstage Boosting for Benson
Senator Watkins of Utah pushed Taft to back Ezra Taft Benson for agriculture secretary, sidestepping Taft's initial picks and aligning with Milton Eisenhower. The appointment drew favorable support from some, but sparked soil conservationist controversy and may have hindered Marriner Eccles's chances.
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Ashington
Taft
Ezra Taft Benson
Watkins
Utah
Sen
Frank Carlson
Kansas
Ike
Senate
Carlson
Agriculture Department
Pearson
Clifford Hope
House Agriculture Committee
Fred Seaton
Nebraska
Val Peterson
Wilton Persons
Hope
Andresen
Minnesota
Benson
Milton Eisenhower
Marriner Eccles
New Dealer
Eisenhower
Eccles
Federal Reserve Board
Harry Truman
Are You a Moose or a Man in Montana Law Tale
A satirical column jokes about deer hunting risks and a Montana law on misidentifying people as moose. It notes a New Jersey incident where a father and son were ambushed by a deer, and wryly remarks on farmers painting barns red and husbands shooting to save money, ending with a quip on proving one is alive to prove if one is a moose or a man.
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Montana
New Jersey
Moose
Man
Korea
London
Yalu
Korean
Neighbors Fight All Night Ends With Ham Mer
A joke exchange notes the couple next door argued loudly through the night. The punchline reveals the woman won using the hammer, a humorous misdirection about the tool.
Eisenhower to Seoul Faces Global Cold War Tests
Alsop argues Eisenhower's Korea plan will shape Western alliance credibility and set precedents for allied consultations. He warns unilateral moves could destabilize Europe while urging a bold, preventive approach in Korea, Indo China and the Middle East amid rising Communist strength.
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Korea
Eisenhower
Indo-China
Vo Nguyen Giap
Middle East
Mullah Kashani
Dr. Mossadegh
Abadan
Tudeh Party
Asia
Tehran
Seoul
White House
High Blood Pressure Treatments Prompt Cautious Commentary
The column reports doctors touting new drugs that may reduce surgery, while warning that high blood pressure is not a single disease. It notes risks like faster heart rate and palpitations, and stresses that nerves and emotions may influence blood pressure, urging readers to seek exercise and avoid sedatives.
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Iowa
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Highland Drive
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