Why Berlin Row Prompts Fear of Inquiry Across Powers
The piece contrasts Soviet and Western views on Berlin with Deputy Foreign Minister Vishinsky denying a blockade and the Western urge for U.N. mediation. It argues Moscow seeks a paper record to justify blocking settlement, while free nations rely on independent truth, predicting world opinion will decide the cold war’s outcome.
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Berlin
Vishinsky
United Nations
Molotov
Council of Foreign Ministers
U.N
Soviet Union
Paris
Russia
United States
Great Britain
France
Where's Autumn's Tang Gadget Cooks Three Frankfurters Fast
An att-NOW gadget news item describes an electric device that cooks three hot dogs at once in about two minutes, designed for table use. The device uses carbon pierced ends to heat the franks simultaneously.
Autumn Tang in the Air From Old Open Fire Dogs
The text contrasts cooking dogs over an open wood fire with a machine that uses an electrode and cooker's lid as a switch to send electricity through the dogs. It notes the internal heating from a salt solution and questions how the machine can capture the autumn tang of the outdoors.
Lincoln Said It 1 Percent Our Reading
A newly found Abraham Lincoln fragment outlines the American way of life. He writes government should do for the community what they cannot do well themselves and not interfere where people can act on their own. The author notes the difficulty of deciding what people can do as well as the government.
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Abraham Lincoln
Abe
France May Face Return Or Else Different Means
The writer questions General de Gaulle's statement about returning him to power or using other means to save France. They doubt the interpretation implying a seizure of power and urge belief in democratic elections. They warn that forceful seizure has few, if any, lasting precedents and should be avoided.
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Jae
Gen. de Gaulle
France
Reforming Republican Waging A Lone Crusade in Michigan
Drew Pearson reports on a Republican in Michigan who defied powerful GOP figures. The piece covers Attorney General Eugene Black, Judge Philip Elliott, and a stalled grand jury as the Justice Department weighs a possible federal probe into Michigan political corruption.
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Michigan
Ashington
G.O.P
Eugene Black
Philip Elliott
Flint
Black
Justice Department
Tom Clark
Michigan Pearson
Judge Elliott Halts Grand Jury Over Auto Dealer Ties
The judge abruptly adjourned the grand jury amid claims that fellow friends may face criminal action. Canceled checks from Michigan auto insiders surfaced as presumed violations of the corrupt practices act. Attorney General Black sought probes into auto industry campaign funding and state Republican resistance.
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Judge Elliott
Flint
Michigan
G.O.P
Arthur Summerfield
Republican National Committee
Detroit
Black
Sigler
Repub
Out of the Past It requires great er virtues to sup port good than bad fortune
The fragment reflects a historical aphorism about virtue guiding fortune. It hints at Rochefoucauld’s thought that moral strength directs outcomes, contrasting supporting good over ill luck.
Wade's Wit Aged Observations On Politics And Prices
By Harry V Wade a satirical column notes the bartender facing World Series TV seating woes a mass exodus of Truman aides pledged by Dewey and a candidate bearing the load. It muses on Dewey Warren civility and the clash of war and peace with farm price politics and a cranberry week in October.
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Truman
Washington
Dewey
Iodine Needs for All Prominent in Dr Brady Note
Dr Brady argues iodine deficiency is universal and urges daily iodine for all ages. He cites Dr D T Quigley asserting limited iodine areas in the U S and urges raising intake well beyond maintenance to counter long term deficiency. He condemns old theories and pharmacist labeling as impediments.
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U. S
D. T. Quigley
Nebraska State Medical Journal
Quigley
Dr. Quigley
United States
Lee Foundation
Milwaukee
Questions Follow Special Facial Exercises Effects
After two months of facial exercises noises lessen and hearing improves. Temples loosen and headaches ease. A reader notes benefits and a reply urges keeping B complex intake. A quoted exchange mentions recurring winter colds and a family transmission view.
Communist Switch by Progressives Revealed in Wallace Strategy
In Illinois and Minnesota, Communist aligned Progressives attempt to shield anti-Communist liberals like Helen Douglas and Hubert Humphrey. Deals with Jake Arvey fail, undermining Wallace plans and exposing volatility in Wallace, Benson, and Ball support. The result risks breaking the Progressive party while highlighting Communist missteps and threats of purges.
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Henry Agard Wallace
Progressive Party
Helen Gahagan Douglas
Illinois
Jake Arvey
Cook County
Wallace
Joseph Alsop
Arvey
Paul Douglas
Douglas
Robert R. McCormick
Curly” Brooks
Stooge
Henry Wallace
C. B
Beanie
Baldwin
Minnesota
Hubert Hum
Minneapolis
Joseph Ball
Great
Mesabi Range
Iron Workers
Ball
Humphrey
Elmer Benson
Russia fears atom bomb but resists war in cold war debate
In a Paris speech Andrei Vishinsky signals Russia fears the atomic bomb and avoids provocation. The piece argues Moscow seeks balance by staying in the UN, wary of Western military police and a potential invasion, while urging patience to overcome fear and end the cold war standoff.
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Russia
Resto
Andrei Vishinsky
Paris
America
United States
Berlin
U. N
Britain
France
Belgium
Netherlands
Germany
Italy
Bristol Choral Society trims Messiah performance
The Bristol Choral Society will shorten Handel's Messiah by 30 minutes for a Saturday evening concert at Central Hall Old Market to finish by 9 p.m. to meet hall cleaners' demands.
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London Times
Bristol Choral Society
Old Market
Hank Wallace and Delgates Controversy in 1952 Debate
Bugs Baer skewers Hank Wallace for not releasing delegates and keeping donations after a grand scheme. The piece jokes about a 1952 numbering error and Hank’s stubborn stance while noting Dixie political dynamics.
Air Force war plans clash over 30 days or 30 years
Washington reports a public dispute inside military leadership over a proposed war strategy. Air force officers argue for a rapid two to three month atomic campaign against Soviet centers, while Army and Navy leaders warn such tactics could fail and prolong conflict for decades. Generals debate feasibility and consequences amid top brass skepticism.
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Ashington
Air Force
Russia
Air University Quarterly Review
USAF
Air University
Maxwell Base
Alabama
Frederick L Moore
Dale O. Smith
Childs
Soviet Union
Leahy
Truman
Gen
Bradley
Army
Europe
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