Dulles Promises Loyalty Shield for State Department
The piece discusses R. Dulles taking over as secretary of state and pledging to protect loyal diplomats while flushing out subversives. It argues against McCarthy era tactics and supports targeted, professional investigations to preserve reputations and national interests.
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R. Dulles
Eisenhower
Acheson
United States
Senator McCarthy
McCarthy
Mr. Dulles
State Department
U.S
Papers Pulled the Blind on Eisenhower Korea Trip
The article praises the American press for maintaining a voluntary blackout during President-elect Eisenhower's trip to Korea. It notes no break in the blackout despite his absence from headquarters and argues this shows the press' responsibility for national security and the Chief Executive.
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Eisenhower
Korea
Governor Salary Debate Prompts Calls for Increase
The 1951 52 payroll figures show the governor earns 12000 a year tying for eighth among state public servants. An editorial argues a $20000 governor salary would attract capable leaders and reflect the office’s 100 million plus annual responsibilities.
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University of Iowa
MacArthur Breaks Silence on Korea With Eisenhower Contact
General Douglas MacArthur spoke at the National Association of Manufacturers and hinted he would share views with President-elect Eisenhower on ending the Korean conflict. He urged direct talks with the next President and suggested a warm invitation could follow for Korea discussions.
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MacArthur
Douglas MacArthur
National Association of Manufacturers
Eisenhower
General MacArthur
Korea
Anchors in Ogden Highlight Navy Waste and Duplication
Navy officials face questions on a surplus of anchors stored in Ogden Utah with estimates of a 50 year supply. Lawmakers argue over inspector duplication and cost saving while officials defend open air storage and future use.
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Navy Department
Ogden
Utah
Herbert C. Othman Bonner
D-N.c
Secretary of Navy
Osden
Solite
Bonner
Cedar Rapids Names Attorney-Director and Civil Defense Plans
Robert F. Milo 10 years ago was named attorney-director of the Cedar Rapids defense rental area. Offices were set up in the American building with staff chosen to aid Milota in administering federal rent rules. Henry Haege announced preliminary plans for Linn county blackout on Bee. 14. Governor Wilson promised investigation into Des Moines liquor situation. 20 years ago in post office Linn county hired $1,431 for Christmas temporary help. Coe college hosted a band at the Coe-State Teachers game. Nineteen applications for Linn county citizenship papers were on file. Red Cross nurse examination of 829 Linn county school children found 451 with physical defects. Dr A L Murray named Linn county Red Cross chair.
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Robert F. Milo
Cedar Rapids
Milota
Bee
Henry Haege
Wilson
Des Moines
Ceeds
Coe College
Coe-State
Linn County
Red Cross
A. L. Murray
the Gazette
Labor Policy Shifts Under Government Emphasis
The piece traces labor relations from the NRA to the Wagner Act and NLRB, arguing government power shaped bargaining, with unions like United Mine Workers resisting perceived state control. It notes professionalization in unions, wartime wage boards, and shifts in labor leadership under presidents from Wilson through Truman.
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Sewell Avery
Montgomery Ward
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
CIO
Truman
NRA
National Labor Relations Board
Wage Board
Roosevelt
National Labor Board
Harald Ware
NLRB
Labor
Willam B. Wilson
National Union of Miners
Woodrow Wilson
Harding, Coolidge
Hoover
James J. Davis
Amalgamated Association Iron, Steel and Tin Workers of America Union
William N. Doak
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Frances Perkins
Boston
AFL
Maurice J. Tobin
Dulles Needs a Clean Broom to Reform State Department
John Foster Dulles faces a sweeping shakeup to restore public trust in the State Department. He will reshuffle personnel, removing suspected Communist ties and unreliable officials, while balancing political pressures from allies and maintaining U.S. credibility in international affairs.
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Ashington
John Foster Dulles
State Department
Dulles
Legislative Branch
U. N
Trygve Lie
Gals in Cabinet Talk Sparks a Political Serenade
A cheeky column imagines Ivy as Fort Knox secretary and Oveta managing federal security in a cabinet gathering. It jokes about a female presidency, female influence on policy, and quips about public manners and honors to womanhood.
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Ivy
Oveta
Fort Knox
Claire Boots Loose
Ovetta
Galf
Perspective on Parenthood and Education for Modern Fathers
In a 1972 reflection Dr. Wm Brady argues that while formal training prepares for many jobs, parenthood requires conception as the core qualification. He critiques expectant mothers for social distractions and unresolved habits, noting pregnancies marked by materialism, alcohol, and neglect of practical baby care. He concludes that would be guardians and teachers of youth fail without real preparation.
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Joneses
41 year old man plays baseball and stays healthy
A reader asks if a 41 year old man should try baseball. The response says if he feels fine after play, keep at it to stay young. A second reader asks about coco butter for leg fat. the reply says skin products cannot alter fat and bowlegs after age five or six require bone surgery, with doctor consultation advised.
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A. W
Prefers Early Break with Taft if Rift Inevitable
Drew Pearson reports Ike Eisenhower would rather clash with Taft early in his presidency than late if a split becomes necessary. Durkin’s Labor appointment emerges amid GOP cabinet battles and Taft opposition, highlighting tensions over minority representation and Taft's influence on patronage.
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Drew Pearson
Taft
Eee
Eisenhower
G.O.P. Senate
Labor Durkin
Ike
Durkin
Commerce
Weeks
Finance Committee
Republican Party
G.O.P. National Committee
Ezra Taft Benson
George Humphrey
Cleveland
Treasury
Dewey
Durkin-Sinclair
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Dan A. Kimball
C. W. Fox
Office of
Navy Materiel
Admiral Fox
George Clark
Eapa
Texas
Rhode Island
George E. Sokolsky
American Federation of Labor
Martin P. Durkin
Constantine Brown
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United Nations
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FBI
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Senate
House
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McCarran
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Leske
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Wm. Brady
M.D
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Connecticut
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Justice Department
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