Truman seeks wartime authority to aid hemispheric forces
President Truman again asks Congress for power to assist military build up in the Western Hemisphere. If approved, the bill would authorize sending missions, accepting officers for training, and training personnel across the region. It would allow arming and standardizing weapons with allied countries.
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Debate Over Truman Doctrine Arms for Latin Nations
A speaker warns against arming North and South American countries as allies for future wars. He cites past fascist ties in Argentina, risks of military coups in Central America, and the danger of provoking palace uprisings. He questions costs and the idea of standardizing munitions across nations.
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Fair Enough Continued from Page
A 1947 Gazette column discusses labor unrest in multiple mines with calls to involve the Maryland militia to restore order. It questions postwar wealth, union influence, and the possible sharing of the atomic bomb, weighing armament provision against dangers of unequal distribution and global consequences.
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Marshall Seniors Hear Life Editor at Commencement
Huntington June 2 Dr Gerald Wendt consulting science editor for Life and Fortune magazines delivered the commencement address to 137 Marshall College graduates. The event followed a sermon noting world needs more than faith in science to avert future war. Dr Joseph R Sizoo Dutch Reformed Church leader urged graduates to recover wonder and counter cynicism as science expands.
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Gerald Wendt
Life
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Ud Rather Be Right Continued From Page Six
Commentary notes widespread non Communist disorder in the world and in business. Inflation affects both parties and is not a partisan phenomenon. A single ideological basket cannot hold the nation. The speaker warns against overreliance on one paradigm.
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Ipsan
On the Line about Teachers and Societal Respect
The piece argues for dismantling “ivory towers” around teachers and stripping away their “dance caps.” It calls for viewing teachers as human beings with feelings and individuality worthy of respect and support. It warns that ignoring teachers leads to insecurity and withdrawal from society.
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City Patrolman Suspended On Intoxication Charge
Patrolman Curtis C. Williams was suspended from the Charleston police force after being accused of intoxication in uniform. Chief Harvey N. Rexroad indicated he would commend dismissal to Mayor Andrews, seeking permanent removal from the department.
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Medley Named Deputy Street Commissioner At City Hall
Wilbur N. Medley of 902 Price St was named deputy street commissioner in charge of maintenance yesterday at city hall. Medley previously served eight years as street commissioner under former Mayor Wertz in the Republican administration.
Merry-Go-Round: Truman pressed for imperial posts
The piece notes President Truman urged men to take government roles including attempts to recruit John J. McCloy to lead the World Bank and Paul Hoffman for aid to Greece. Hoffman declined despite efforts by Acheson and Marshall, while Coolidge would simply announce rather than press.
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Salvin Coolidge
John J. McCloy
World Bank
Paul Hoffman
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Dean Acheson
Hoffman
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Coolidge
Smog Complaints Spur Local Action After Iowa Study
Residents cite the Manle Street dump the canning factory and home incinerators as smoke sources in letters to the Clariat. Iowa released a list of contributory factors and villagers began voluntary cleanup and factory changes to curb the smokey fog.
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Manle Street
Wartime appointing and mint coin production figures
A conference discussed appointing a man to a job amid pressure to avoid appearing unpatriotic. The U S mint produced 48 tons of metal money daily in 1945, totaling over 4 billion coins in the year.
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