Russia’s next move depends on opportunism not fixed plans
The piece argues Stalin and the Politburo act when they see advantage and warns against assuming a set timetable. It discusses Yugoslavia as a potential target, the role of satellite armies, and the need for firm UN language to deter aggression, similar to Korea. It urges concrete action from non Communist nations to deter Moscow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Kremlin
Stalin
Politburo
Moscow
Yugoslavia
Korea
Tito
Bulgaria
Albania
Romania
Hungary
Free World
United Nations
United States
Soviet Russia
Intellience Agency
Franco
Spain
Chiang Kai-shek
Third International
Hart Truman
Wall Street
Stockholm pledge taints peace plan amid atomic debate
The piece argues Soviet led anti Atom bomb campaign aims to undermine US defenses and promote a global ban. It brands the Stockholm pledge as a pretext for aggression and criticizes Western leaders and actions in Korea and Spain, China, and the Truman era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soviet
Russia
United States
Stockholm
North Koreans use skirts to shield tanks at bridge crossing
Reported tactic shows Red tank spearhead crossing a key bridge behind a line of women and children in skirts to screen military movement. American forces held fire as the column advanced, prompting questions about the maneuver and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red
Fighting Mad on a Tender Protest over War Imagery
A West Coast paper faced a tender protest for front paging an atrocity victim image with tied hands. The piece argues war’s ugliness must stir readers not just soldiers, urging understanding to prevent future conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Coast
Truman Drives Push for Economy Wide Wage and Price Ceilings
In a broad push backed by Bernard Baruch, public and congressional sentiment favors a nationwide ceiling on the economy. Administration stalwarts resist, fearing Soviet provocation and a stalled war effort, while labor demands threaten to trigger higher wages and prices before any freeze. The piece warns against piecemeal controls and argues for comprehensive measures to avoid runaway inflation and shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Bernard M. Baruch
Truman
Russia
Security Council
Mr. Baruch
Labor
Truman Administration
Charlotte Observer
War Echoes and Gentle Reminders From Anxious Times
A column blends wartime reflections with daily life. It recalls resolve from Churchill and the home front, notes bewilderment and trust in leadership, shares a farmer’s quip about aging, a parish clerk tale, and a month’s poem about the hurt caused by harsh words to loved ones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Menzies Visit Sparks Loan Talk in Washington
Washington weighs a potential dollar loan for Australia as Prime Minister Robert Menzies visits. Australia faces dollar shortages while wool exports rise and US imports from Australia grow, prompting debate on loan terms and US company earnings repatriation.
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Washington
London
Menzie
U. S
Mr. Menzies
Labor Party
Menzies
Ing
U. S. State Department
Australia
Export-Import Bank
Labor
United States
Pacific
Russia's UN Reversal Signals Kremlin Cynicism Again
The piece argues Moscow’s return to the UN Security Council after walking out last January exposes Soviet duplicity. It notes Russia’s back-and-forth on Red China’s UN status, then asserts intentions are driven by momentary aims. It also covers Bernard Baruch's mobilization calls and the House vote on price and wage controls as a warning toward rationing.
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United Nations Security Council
Russia
Moscow
Soviet Union
Security Council
China
Chiang Kai-shek
Stalin
Red China
Jacob Malik
Lie
Kremlin
Bernard M. Baruch
Congress
Truman
House Banking Committee
Baruch
Washington
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