Dewey Breaks With GOP Leaders Over Europe Arms Policy
Gov. Thomas E. Dewey clashes with Taft Wherry and Hoover over defending Europe. He urges faster mobilization and sending more U.S. troops abroad, arguing it is not Congress’s business to deploy forces. The rift signals possible shifts in 1952 GOP alignment and stance on isolationism. The piece links meat price controls to wartime policy, noting exemptions for small farmers and potential black market risks if enforcement falters.
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Ohio
Wherry
Nebraska
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Dewey
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United States
Congress
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Hitch-Hiker Newton Ends 12,000 Mile Trek in Korea
William J. Newton Jr. the hitch hiker who once staged a seaplane incident by the Batory and clashed with the FBI arrived in Korea. He told correspondent Frank Conniff he traveled 12,000 miles to kill Communists and clear his name. The 8th Army examined him and found him unfit.
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Batory
FBI
Frank Conniff
Korea
Newton
8Th Army
Price controls and war in Korea stir public fears and military shifts
The article notes price wage controls failing to halt inflation with foods rising sharply and officials predicting a midsummer leveling off. It also reports a Chinese Communist counterattack in central Korea stalling UN forces near Seoul, with massive but costly engagements and cautious forecasts about future offensives.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
Agriculture Brannan
Eric Johnston
United States
Un-American Activities Hearings Target Hollywood
The House committee plans new investigations into Hollywood actors amid fears of renewed communist influence. In 1947 ten writers and directors were jailed for contempt of Congress for refusing to reveal Communist ties. The renewed hearings may uncover abuses but risk harming innocent people.
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Hollywood
House un-American Activities Committee
Congress
Colleges Brace for Massive Enrollment Decline
A Mobilization era survey of American colleges predicts a 25 to 50 percent student shortfall by year end. Institutions anticipate cutting 20 000 to 25 000 faculty as many depart for military duty or war work, sparking concern over spring enrollment down 10 percent since January.
Progress Toward Treaty Between United States and Japan
The article outlines preliminary steps toward a peace treaty with Japan, including a defense guarantee by the United States. It notes stationing of U.S. troops in Japan for an extended period, plus a pledge that an attack on Japan would be treated as an attack on the United States. It also mentions U.S. aim for a strong Japan without heavy burdens, while acknowledging potential disagreement from the Philippines, Australia, and New Zealand.
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New Zealand
Four powers weigh March Big Four ministerial meeting
The United States Britain and France favor a Paris meeting of Big Four foreign ministers in March. Russia’s consent is uncertain. Disagreements over agenda stall progress as the parties ponder talks on German rearmament and Soviet influence. chances of a substantive outcome look slim.
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France
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Soviet Union
Balkans
Russia
Truman Budget Dare Sparks Senate Cuts Debate
President Truman presented a tight budget and dared Congress to trim it. Senator George of Georgia said a $5 to $6 billion cut is possible without harm while Senator Bridges urged heavy trimming. Senator McMahon of Connecticut called talk of a $6 billion nondefense cut fakery. The clash over the budget promises a bitter battle in Congress.
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Georgia
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New Hampshire
Senate Appropriations Committee
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Engineer Fitzsimmons Admits Speed Cause Of Woodbridge Wreck
Engineer Joseph H Fitzsimmons of the Pennsylvania Railroad reportedly admitted speeding to 50 mph on a track rated for 25 mph before the Woodbridge New Jersey disaster. The wreck killed about 83 and injured roughly 500. Stalin sent Iran's Shah a mink coat and diamond desk set prompting diplomatic eyebrows.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Woodbridge
N.J
Joseph Stalin
Iran
Stalin
Rural schools replace old structures with glass block daylight design
A sweeping shift in rural education introduces modern urban style schools replacing the old red schoolhouses. The Rosedale Austin daylighting model shows prism blocks directing light to reduce eye strain and boost health while cutting heating costs. Grand Junction Colorado's new look school demonstrates the approach's impact on boards and communities.
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California
Rosedale Experimental School
Austin
Texas
Darell B. Harmon
University of Michigan
Owens-Illinois Glass Co
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Comat County
Grand Junction
Colorado
Missouri
Ozark Country
Vivacious Clevelander shocks Boston beau on first date
A lively Cleveland woman draws on her gloves during a first date with her Boston-reared boyfriend, prompting a playful exchange about public stockings and gloves. The man remarks on local norms while the woman retorts with spirited defiance.
Careful Scot Jock Macaregor seeks debts for marriage
A shy Scottish suitor reads a newspaper dispatch about a comely woman offering marriage to any man who pays her father's debts. He visits her but questions who initially caused the debts, delaying the match.
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Jock
Lassie
Young mother distraught as son carves table corners
A young mother, proud of a dining room set, finds her toddler seated beneath it whittling away the sharp corners. Shocked, she rushes to her husband and fears she might harm the child if she intervenes.
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John
Boy Entered Contest With 25 Word Radio Reason
An eight year old told in twenty five words why he likes a radio program. He wrote I like the Jack Smith show because as soon as it is over the Lone Ranger comes on.
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Jack Smith
Well That's Different Child Mishears Poppy Death
Howard Da Silva recalls a mother telling her child that his Poppy was killed in a terrible accident. The boy reacts with hysterics until the mother consoles him with a twist in the child’s misunderstanding. The child mishears Poppy as Happy.
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Poppy
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