Truman plan on disarmament sparks Western debate
The piece surveys Truman’s proposed disarmament program including an international arms inventory and steps toward atomic ban. It notes Soviet rejection, arguments for propaganda value, and potential global impact amid Korea talks and Churchill’s London visit. It also mentions defense budget cuts and Legion demands for veterans’ compensation.
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Churchill
Winston Churchill
London
Russia
United States
U.S
England
Washington
Truman
Stalin
Britain
Eisenhower Supporters Celebrate Delegates in Paris Flight Return
GOP backers claim the candidate earned about 100 extra delegates for Taft's rival nomination during Ike's Paris visit. Critics accuse him of hedging on commitments and reveal strains with Sen. Duff. The piece notes Truman era cautions, dueling campaign talks, and warnings from U.S. Ambassador Allan Kirk on war jitters and Russia’s peace stance.
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Epublicans - For - Eisenhower
Paris
Taft
GOP
James Duff
Pennsylvania
Ike
Robert L. Schulz
Senator Duff
Louisville
Eisenhower
Bennett-Duff
Jim Duff
North Carolina
Duff
U.S
Allan Kirk
Moscow
Stalin
Politburo
U.S.A
Russia
Kirk
War on Piggy Bank Penny Shortage Triggers Mint Actions
The Bureau of the Mint labels a penny shortage with 19,197,534,000 pennies outstanding and 175,000,000 minted in October. Banks ration penny distribution amid the ongoing supply gap.
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Bureau of the Mint
America
M Day danger and prosperity week loom in Christmas mood
The piece warns of M Day the millionth traffic death and urges local merchants to promote safety amid Christmas preparations. It notes Prosperity Week distributions totaling 952 million dollars via Christmas Club members, with New York leading state investments and national trends toward personal financial security.
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America
National Safety Council
Safety Council
The
Christmas Club
Edward F. Dorset
New York
New York State
Enrollment Up as NEA Reports 1951 Figures
The National Education Association reports total elementary and secondary enrollment at 26 567 374 as of October 1951, up 800 000 from the previous year. Dr Frank W Hubbard notes 1951 52 faces lag in construction and salaries amid rising enrollments and shrinking purchasing power.
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National Education Association
Frank W. Hubbard
Association
Ers
Hubbard
Yanks in Kangaroo Land on Big Australian Projects
The article notes 27 American families, including Ron and Ellen Peath and their children, settling at the Eildon Dam site in southeastern Australia. It highlights postwar migration, U S involvement in hydroelectric and irrigation works, and Australians adopting a similar lifestyle, with many Americans trading wheels for a long-term stay in Australia.
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Australia
United States
Japan
Pacific
Ron Peath
Huntsville
Missouri
Ellen
Louanne
Eddie
Eildon
Wives Link Australian Community Life At Eildon Village
Families from Colorado Montana California Nevada Kansas Missouri England Scotland Holland and Australia share the growing construction village at Eildon. The 700-house complex will include shops a new school a public hall and offices. Mrs Peath from Missouri says moving across the Pacific makes Australia feel like home despite being a different country.
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Colorado
Montana
California
Nevada
Kansas
Missouri
England
Scotland
Holland
Coal Deposits Reach Vast U.S. Span
All but a few states plus Alaska hold deposits of commercially mineable bituminous coal, totaling 31 states. The statement highlights widespread coal reserves across the United States.
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States
Alaska
Ready to Wear Emerges From War-Era Standards
The article traces how World War I spurred the first large scale standardization in ready-to-wear clothing as military authorities and industry set up simplified classifications to meet the army’s enormous postwar demands.
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America
Termite Damage Emphasized By Poor Construction
It is only when buildings are not properly built or maintained that serious damage is done by subterranean termites or decay fungi.
Visionary duty and a railroad disaster
A report notes that safety caretakers must have good eyesight and vigilance. It mentions the engineer in a recent railroad wreck who reportedly had poor right eye vision.
Preventing Copper Gutters Stain With Paint System
A corrosive wash from copper gutters may leave yellowish green stains on light or white houses. To prevent this wash new copper or bronze with gasoline or turpentine to remove grease, roughen with sandpaper, apply metal primer, then coat with house paint. Weathered copper or bronze need only dusting before priming and top coats.
Wind effects on cars in high gusts and stability
Analysis shows a side wind of 100 mph can topple a car whether kept still or moving. Rapid gusts endanger drivers who cannot compensate, increasing loss of control. Facing into the wind stabilizes the vehicle, with 700 mph wind needed to overturn due to reduced pressurized area.
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Robert Schuman
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Meri Goks
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Kangaroo-Land
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Denver
8Th Ave
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Everett
Worthington
Riverton Motor CO
Riverton
Utah
Mid
Belletaine Lake
the Shol CO
Girard Ave
Minneapolis
Minn
Talbott Insurance Company
14Th Ave
Longview
Billings
Picture Court
Hiways
Colorado A.&m. Range
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Star Route
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Ness & Stone Agency
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Rapid City
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Spokane
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Lewis & Son
Mission
Napa
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Western Foundry
Missoula
Pendleton
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Ritzville
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Dalton
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Second Ave. South
Great Falls
Lewistown
See Co
Howell
Live Oak
Calif
Mill City
Ore
Morgan
C. Jackson & Sons
Harrison, Mont
Rocky MT. Game & Guinea Faem
Ogden
Travel
Chamber of Corerce
Redondo Beach
Barber Training
Moler
Barber College
Fuego, N. Dak
Hobart
Unsie
Whitetail
Michigan A Ave
Fresno
Heeman Westkamp
Powell, Wyoming
Frayseth’s
Willmar
ROLLS
FOX Studios
Leland
Harris Bros
Eng
Michigan Ave
Chicago
Ihnois
Brother Tom’s Medicine CO
Glendale Blvd
Los Angeles
West
Cherveny Glove & Tanning
19Th Ave
Portland
Shur-Nuff, Inc
First Ave. N
John Evans
Judith Gap, Montana
Wearthcar
Area
Wurreon Amc Photo
Bozeman, Montana
Good
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van Ness Ave
San Francisco
A. B. Ringe
Salem
Brunswick
K. E. Anderson
15Th St
Moline, Tl
Providence Hospital
Harold Ross
City Realty Co
Hawthorne
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Leggat Hotel
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