Harold Stassen's Rising Role in G.O.P. Rejuvenation
The article argues Harold Stassen will play a major part in reviving the Republican Party for 1952. It notes his appeal to younger voters and his choice to skip a quick VP bid, positioning him for party leadership while praising his influence and ongoing public engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Stassen
Stassen
University of Pennsylvania
Amos J. Peaslee
G.O.P
Dewey
Mr. Stassen
Dr Robert Little A Clergy Life In Cedar Rapids
Dr Robert Little spent 23 years in Cedar Rapids shaping a career in the ministry after an initial railroad stint. A lifelong observer of current events, he followed a calling that fulfilled his conscience and served his fellow men, earning recognition as a good minister during a 20 year period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Robert Little
War Trials Flawed Say Des Moines Attorney
Owen Cunningham of Des Moines labels the Tokyo war trial a farce and opposes justice by conquerors. He argues neutral nations should conduct trials, noting emperor exemption taints legality and that leaders would likely be found guilty by a neutral court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Cunningham
Des Moines
Tokyo
Tojo
Cunningham
American Bar Association
Seattle
Soviet Union
National Cat Week Promotes Drew Pearson as Chairman
The promotion release notes National Cat Week and that Drew Pearson has become national chairman. The writers acknowledge the move is unusual for Pearson and express no stance on the cat situation while noting years of quirkiness with the cat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drew Pearson
Pearson
If You Feel Inferior Because You're Poor Snob
In a Dear Louise column, Robt Quillen argues against poverty based snobbery. He notes many equate wealth with superiority and warns the poorest can imitate aristocratic attitudes, misjudging worth and character. The piece challenges class bias and calls for humility.
From a past column on snobbery and civics
A fragmented reminiscence discusses snobbery around wealth and marriage, praising American character and resilience. It labels rich men as good partners but not superior, notes Roosevelt as a rugged aristocrat, and critiques attitudes toward money and citizenship. The piece weaves aphorisms about civics, vanity, and public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Madam Perkins
America
Free Land
Wade's Wit notes from a busy news page roundup
Dr Austin Smith warns against home doctoring and drinking from medicine cabinets during house cleaning. Oysters in Chesapeake Bay expected to yield 40000 bushels this year after a peak of 4 million. A gas meter reader in Milwaukee cannot kiss a housewife on the job. Arab war talk and utopian Congress of 435 Vito Marcantonios satirized. Denver wind quip about prevailing direction. Grocers offer 25 menus at 1 dollar for a four person family option. Junior's afternoon hamburger impact noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Smith
Russians Courting Truman as Berlin Standoff Appears Easing
The Soviet press signals a friendlier tone toward President Truman and hints at possible Berlin blockade progress. Kremlin outlets focus on a potential Truman Stalin meeting as a tool to ease tensions while real talks await diplomatic detail and neutral venues.
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Dewey
Truman
Berlin
Henry Wallace
Stalin
Wallace
Key West
Russia
Sweden
Friendship Train Echoes French Gratitude With Thank You Train
Drew Pearson notes France sends a 49 boxcar Thank You Train to honor the American Friendship Train effort. Artifacts and cultural gifts from French veterans will travel to U S sites, with one car destined for Hawaii via DC, as railroads offer free transport.
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Ashington
Europe
France
District of Columbia
Territory of
Hawaii
Honolulu
Guy de la Vasselais
Patton
Friendship Train Committees
United States
Foolproof Home Made Cough Medicine Recipe
Dr Brady presents a home brewed cough remedy labeled Foolproof Cough Medicine. The recipe mixes flaxseed tea with citrate of soda glycerin lemon juice and peppermint oil to soothe early coughs and aid expectoration. The guide notes dosing for babies and adults and warns against using the doctor’s name for any sales or endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doc Brady
Grampa
Pete
Wm. Brady, M.D
Navy Needs Manhattan District to Fight Sub Threat
The Alsops warn that Soviet Type 21 submarines with Schnorkel gear and high speed challenge Atlantic supply lines. They argue for a centralized, independent defense district like Manhattan to accelerate antisubmarine modernization and counter the undersea threat with urgency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jashington
Manhattan
Newfoundland
Gtewart
Atlantic
Nobel Prize Sparking Debate Over Insect Killers
By Bugs Baer, the column questions Nobel recognition for DDT developers while lampooning the idea with satire about insects and a jab at Wells and a lighthearted jab at world conquest. The piece mixes humor with critique of scientific prizes and the notion of progress.
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First Presbyterian Church
Dr. Little
Japan
Robert Quillen
Louise
Zimmerman
Dad
Harry W. Wade
Wade
Chesapeake Bay
Milwaukee
Hank Wallace
Vito Marcantonios
Denver
George Clark
By David Lawrence
Gtaugh
Moscow
Washington
Ce Truman
Lawrence
J Parnell Thomas
The
un-American Activities Committee
Thomas
Arthur Vandenberg, Jr
Glen Taylor
Idaho
Congressman Thomas
Wm. Brady
Personal Health
By Joseph and
Stewart Alsop
Navy
Reds
Baltic
Black Sea
Arctic
Manchurian
Vladivostok
Red Fleet
Joint Research and Development Board
J.R.D.B
Army
Service Administration
Nee Yas Herald
Bugs Baer
Tosti
Nobel
H. G. Wells
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