Western defeat in Hainan signals shift in China balance
Editorial notes warn that Chiang Kai Shek's evacuation of Hainan marks a major setback for Nationalist China. Western analysts cite loss of 125000 troops and 13500 square miles, with Communist forces estimated at 10000 to 15000. Fall seen as potential prelude to Formosa defenses.
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Chiang
China
Hainan Island
Truth
Far East
Chiang Kaishek
Formosa
Hainan
Presidents call to editors fuels campaign of truth
President Truman urges editors to unite with free peoples in a campaign of truth to counter Soviet propaganda. He stresses the role of journalism in accurately portraying Americans to the world and at home. The House approves 279 million for veterans hospitals and one million for coast guard reserve training, reflecting economy concerns despite wartime needs.
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Truman
American Society of Newspaper Editors
United States
House of Representatives
House
Washington
Veterans’ Administration
Coast Guard
Air
W. Stuart Symington
Air Force
Bombs Away Display Showcases U S Air Power
The Fort Benning show drew 1,500 spectators including business leaders as bombs jets and rockets roared, seen as a message to the Soviet Union amid tense U S Russia relations. Truman praised none of the bursts while lawmakers debated war or peace.
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United States Air Force
Harry
Trust
Fort Benning
Atlantic
U.S
Dean Acheson
Soviet Union
United States
Mr. Truman
Senate
Japan
State Department
Russia
U.S.S.R
Rent controls face push to extend beyond June 30
Officials urge extending rent controls past their scheduled end on June 30 despite President Truman calling for a one year extension. The administration has faced strong opposition and lingering doubt about whether the controls will be renewed.
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Truman
Truman Plans West Swing to Shore Up Democratic Majorities
President Truman outlined a broad West tour described as nonpolitical yet aimed to bolster Democratic majorities in Congress. Observers note five aims including broadening farmer support, backing proadministration candidates, disciplining party factions, defending Truman popularity, and reconciling party divisions ahead of the 1952 election.
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Truman
Arab Palestine and Trans-Jordan unite into Hashemite Kingdom
The Arab regions unite to form the Kingdom of Hashemite Jordan with King Abdullah Ibn El Hussein at the helm under a constitutional government. Israel accepts the change with restraint, fearing it may affect future peace talks and annexation implications.
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Palestine
Hutchins plans 4 volume Western canon at $1.75 million
University of Chicago president Robert M. Hutchins announces a four volume collection of Western writings totaling 1 750 000 dollars not including the Bible. The set will showcase 443 works by 74 authors, with an initial limited print run of 1 000 sets at 500 dollars each. The Bible is excluded as universally owned.
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Robert M. Hutchins
University of Chicago
Hutchins
Vienna bishop tie-up as Monsignor Jachym declines
Monsignor Franz Jachym refused ordination as a Roman Catholic bishop at St. Stephen's Church in Vienna saying he felt unworthy of the office. The astonished ceremony halted as the historic moment drew speculation.
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Franz Jachym
Vienna
St. Stephen’s Church
Safe Angling: Essential Boat and Water Safety Rules
Fishing is America’s number one sport but many anglers neglect safety. Follow rules to prevent tragedies: limit boat passengers, avoid alcohol, learn swimming, take water safety courses, keep a safe boat, and stay calm if you fall overboard. Do not thrash. float or dog paddle to stay afloat.
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America
Andy Seeks Job After Manager Says Applications Overload
Andy visits a large company to apply for an advertised position. The manager laments thousands of applications already received. Andy proposes a workaround by offering to classify the applications instead.
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Andy
Cuban Connection Fuels Magician’s Big Act Claim
A magician at a booking agent’s office touts a world class act claiming to pull and puff 200 lighted cigars then swallow them all. When asked how, he calmly explains he has Cuba connections to obtain cigars at wholesale prices.
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Cuba
Echo painting sparks age old museum debate
Two men discuss a large painting titled Echo in an art museum. One argues Echo as a woman has the last word while the other notes an echo speaks only when spoken to. The exchange highlights interpretation and dialogue around art.
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Echo
Young Husband and Wife Exchange Burnt Pie Remark
A humorous exchange unfolds as a young husband complains a pie is burnt and asks for a return while his wife quips she did not buy it and that it is her own cremation, implying a joke about the pie's fate.
Wishing Reflections From a Quiet Conversation
The dialogue contrasts longing with gratitude as two speakers muse on desires and what it means to wish. One urges contentment while the other questions what more they might seek beyond their current circumstance.
Eye-Dropper Confession Emerges in Conversation
A casual talk reveals that Joe has a glass eye as a topic arises in a conversational exchange. The remark surfaces unexpectedly, indicating but not asserting the trait, within a broader casual dialogue.
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Joe
Worms for Profit Bins: Caned Night Crawlers Grow
In Boulder Colorado Professor R Forrest Davis and American Can co develop canned live earthworms for anglers. 1949 packing doubled 1948 figures as biosphere hatchery bets on a growing market. The can holds peat moss and earth with perforations for breathing and labels upside down to keep worms at the top.
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Bios Earthworm Hatchery
Boulder
Colo
R. Forrest Davis
American Can Company
Davis
Boulder High School
Angle Worm Care For Fishing Trips
If using angle worms as bait, give them careful attention. Use a crack free box and line the bottom with sod grass side down. Layer dirt and worms, then cover with more black soil and sod pieces. Pack gently so worms do not touch each other.
Waffle Iron Cleaning Method With Ammonia Soak
A simple method to clean waffle irons is to place a paper napkin soaked with household ammonia between the grids and leave it overnight. The ammonia loosens browned grease, after which it can be wiped away or rubbed off with steel wool. The same technique may be used for oven interiors.
Pallets Rates Cut Transport Costs Across Eastern Rail Routes
Railroads in Canada publish special track and water competitive rates between eastern points on pallet moved commodities. Under these rates no charges are assessed and pallet weight is limited to 75 pounds. This concession acknowledges pallets reduce transportation costs.
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Canada
Classified department calendar and novelty salesmen ads
Classified items include a calendar and novelty salesman positions in Detroit with free samples offered by U S Calendar & Novelty Co 8121 Caniff Detroit MI and a Montana painter job listing seeking first class painter with 75 percent painting work and interview arranged by P O Box 1433 Great Falls MT Also a huge farm for sale near Minot ND twelve hundred acre farm and balance cultivated by Chas Bready 618 Eighth St NW Minot ND New safes Fischer's Billings MT Singer Electric walnut cabinet for sale with big reduction Disston chain saw from United Marine Co Kansas City MO and new Singer treadle sewing machines available from Singer Sewing Machine Co
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Ward County
North Dakota
Minot
Chas. Bready
N. W. Minot
N. D
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Lendlease
Rosalie
Edward L. Bruce
Sportsmans Borizo
By Jim Rhodyj
Lauritz Melchoir
Miami
AAA Worms For Profit
Angle Worm Care
Millerstown
Clark W. Lynn
Colville
Billings
Montana
Hinsdale Flying
Hinsdale
Farm Store & International Harvester Co
Emil A. McLean
Rutland
W. P. Snyder
Sewickley
Pennsylvania
Capital Real Estate CO
N. Main Helens
Mentara
John Deere
Henkens Implement CO
Ghadren
Nebraska
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UY Dirsct
Save Peschien
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U. S. Calendar & Novelty Co
Caniff
Detroit
Michigan
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Riverside
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Cedar
Spokane
Ozarks
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Missouri
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Don McCormick
15Th St
Coeur d'Alene
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Rainier
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Clarence W. Bell
Powell
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Reasonable
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Mont
Adams
Mike Hammill
Miles City
F.o.b
Memphis
L. W. Yager Rt
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Tenn
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OPPOR
Ken’s
New York
Ellis Bros., Inc
Springville, N. Y
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Albertson
Oldsmar
Florida
Jackson Novelty CO
Hoyer Rd
Route
Jackson, Mich
Laramie
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Wyo
Fischer
Singer
Singer Machine CO
Disston Chain Saw
United Marine CO
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Justin
Portugal
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Book Nook Oronoco
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H. B. Mann
Spencer, Lows
FOX Studios
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Archie Howe
Gamblea
Edward A
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Studio City
Calif
Wallace Sterling
Frank
Jackson
Roseburg
Sacramento
California
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Pipestone
ML F. McClane
Co-operative Farmers Assn
Elliot Ave
Seattle
Pinedale
Paul Allen
Rarl McGinnis Agency
Lewistown
Biltmore Cleveland
Ohio
Lake Chelan
Harold Ferguson
Lakeside
Wiite
G. ¥. McGovern
Gibbonsville, Idaho
George Rutherford
Enterprise Electric
Tate
U. S
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Augusta, Mont
Glacier
Yellowstone Parks
Leo G. Murphy
Heal Estate
Warrington
Macfadden-Erson
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Portland
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