East Coast Editor Sees Need For West Point Probe
In a spirited opinion the writer urges a congressional inquiry into West Point recruiting practices. He questions Senator Hoey's stance on the issue and highlights Army coach Earl Blaik's statements as evidence of deception. He cites Doc Blanchard and calls for sunlight on the alleged drafting and high pressure to recruit players.
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Clyde Hoey
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Symptom not the illness in West Point cheating scandal
Editor argues the cheating at West Point reflects a wider moral failure in American leadership. Football is a symptom, not the disease, with cronyism and lax ethics in Washington and Detroit cited as parallel examples. Restoring Duty Honor Country requires leaders to reform high level conduct.
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Baruch warns against drafting Eisenhower for 1952
Bernard Baruch, veteran adviser, argues Ike should not quit his European post to run for president. He stresses Eisenhower leads NATO efforts and vital Western unity, calling him selfless and concerned with American and global security. Baruch urges a two sided view on any draft and cautions leaders to weigh the consequences.
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W. A. Browning
Elkin Tribune
McDaniel
Roadsides and Reflections Across Small-Town Pages
A blended column from several papers offers roadside tragedy notes about a swamp sow and her piglets, humorous vignettes on faith and weather, plus humor and human-interest items. It includes musings on invention before 1833, a churchyard bird story, and light satire on barbers and romance.
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Charlotte Observer
Quotations on Covenant Ratification and U S Policy
The quoted remarks critique the proposed Covenant on rights and U N influence, arguing it would restrain sovereignty. Benjamin F. Fairless voices skepticism toward expert counsel, while Senator Mundt urges Southern cooperation and Republican stance amid international efforts.
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United Nations
John W. Bricker
Ike Faces Pressure and Quiet Hours Amid World War II Duties
The article notes General Eisenhower juggling the heavy task of uniting Western Europe for defense with the need for personal time, golf, and rest amid constant political intrusions. It also touches on ASCAP royalty disputes, young composers’ strikes, and upcoming boxing fundraisers linked to prominent figures like Jim Norris and Sugar Ray Robinson.
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Alfred Deusset
William T. Sherman
Willie: "I say Dad what is an empty title"
A fragment from a miscellany notes politics and church, clergy in North Carolina, domestic wage tax dispute, Napoleon's legal legacy, Civil War quip, and a humorous exchange on the meaning of legitimacy and titles.
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United States
Casper C. Warren
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