Thompson Choice Wise On Two Major Counts
The editorial congratulates Judge G K Thompson on his nomination to the Iowa Supreme Court by the Republican state convention. It argues the delegates chose a jurist of caliber, praises abandoning geographic seating tradition, and notes the court’s role is to interpret laws for the people’s will and individual rights. It comments on federal reform efforts, noting political influence and Hoover Commission actions shaping efficiency in government.
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G. K. Thompson
Republican State Judicial Convention
Thompson
Iowa Supreme Court
Supreme Bench
State Supreme Court
Iowa
Europe
Asia
Far East
Dean Acheson
Korea
Department of Defense
Louis Johnson
Douglas MacArthur
Russia
Truman
Formosa
Congress
Hope Dolliver Reports Admin Reorganization Progress
Congressman Dolliver noted in reviewing Hoover Commission work that within another year substantial progress may be made toward the commission’s major objectives. He urged no slackening of effort to fix the administrative structure and expressed hope for bipartisan support.
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Dolliver
Iowa
Hoover Commission
House
Commission
Rep. Dolliver
When in Rome a Practical Politician Did as Politicians Do
An ancient mock council scene features Romulus Tartus of the Regal party and Marcus Georgeus of the Divisa party debating tax policy in 400 A.D. Georgeus argues for four months of study before any levy, while Tartus urges immediate tax hikes to fund defense against Hun incursions. The council narrowly defeats raising taxes now.
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Grand Council of
Romulus Tartus
Regal Party
Marcus Georgeus
Divisa
Georgeus
Taftus
Tarius
Tartus
Grand Council
Great Roman Empire
Rome
Georgeus Re
Wedemeyer Report Warned of Red Plan
The 1947 Wedemeyer report to the President warned that China’s fate would shape Asia and that its conquest could threaten the region. Suppressed then released within a State Department white paper, it argued against foreign interference and totalitarian tactics.
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Wedemeyer
Eneral A. C. Wedemeyer
Far East
China
Korea
State Department
Asia
Presidio
San Francisco
Senate considers draft bill and National Guard call up hearings
The Senate Military Affairs Committee moves to act on a proposed draft bill and to begin hearings on President Roosevelt's measure granting power to call the National Guard and enlisted reserve into training. Cedar Rapids council rezones for Collins radio plant site and guards due for Camp Riley maneuvers.
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Senate Military Affairs Committee
Roosevelt
National Guard
City Plan Commission
Collins
Vincent Dvorak
Camp Dodge
Cedar Rapids
Camp Riley
Minn
Reds Begin Confusion Tactics Over UN Security Council
Washington watches as Russia uses a new peace bid and UN Security Council move involving Jacob Malik to shape Korea war outcomes. Analysts see a strategic bluff, possible peace terms, and a veto risk as Moscow seeks to influence who governs the council while avoiding full surrender to Western powers.
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Stashington
Russia
Kremlin
Jacob Malik
Security Council
Moscow
Probable Attack on Formosa Highlights U S Policy Gaps
The essay warns of a looming Chinese Communist attack on Formosa and the nearby China coast, aided by a large junk armada and jet aircraft. It argues Washington lacks a coherent policy and sufficient Seventh Fleet readiness, risking broader war if actions fail or delays continue.
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Formosa
China
Korea
Fukien
7Th Fleet
Truman
Yellow Sea
Sea of Japan
Formosa Straits
Chiang Kai-shek
Mao Tse-tung
Politics Plagued Peace Machinery in 1930
Drew Pearson recalls early 20th century efforts to curb war through international accords. He notes the Havana arbitration push, London consultative pact, and League of Nations resistance, contrasting with today’s UN backed Korea actions and bipartisan U.S. support.
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Ashington
Truman
Franklin Roosevelt
Havana
Calvin Coolidge
Frank B. Kellogg
Charles Evans Hughes
Pan American Nations
United Nations
Stimson
London
Herbert Hoover
United States
Hoover
League of Nations
Japan
Tokyo
Jop
League de
Medical Authorities and Their Shifting Weight in History
An analysis of how medical authorities influenced practice in past eras, contrasted with modern demands for substantiated evidence. The text reflects on reliance on eminent physicians or experts, the move toward requiring documented proof, and historical beliefs such as skin absorption of medicinals and mercury risks, with examples including thyroid deficiency discussions.
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Hum-m-m’ Webster
Souri
Medica Au Red
Mighty Powerful Kiddie Ca Our Indoors Education
Fragmentary garbled text mentions doom Chetein in the Orient, Moscow, and extra -o-mobiles with playful phrases. No clear event, date, or identifiable entities to summarize a coherent news item.
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Richard Bedford Bennett
Changsha
Hunan
Royal Russian Chorus
Margarita Agreneva Slaviansky
Coe College Chapel
George Clark
By David Lawrence
Council of the United Nations
Washington
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Stewart Alsop
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Drew Pearson
U. S. Senate
Henry L. Stimson
U. S
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Charles G. Dawes
G.O.P
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