Good Idea Fouled Up On Use Of Labor Battalions In Korea
President Eisenhower clarified that GI technicians in Korea would assist reconstruction on a voluntary basis only. The plan, sketched by John Foster Dulles, sought technical aid from engineers and medical units, not compulsory combat labor, to help rebuild South Korea and possibly deter communism.
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Korea
Eisenhower
John Foster Dulles
Dulles
Washington
White House
Signal Corps
Capitol Hill
South Korea
Long View and Prayer That Elevates the Soul
The essay argues prayer should shift focus from self to God, urging a long view of life. By lifting eyes to the hills and considering history, believers gain poise and perspective, enabling steadier living and openness to God’s providence. It cites Psalm 121 and personal anecdotes to illustrate perspective and faith.
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Grace
Alfred Noyes
Denver
Portland
Yellowstone Park
God
Sabotage by Congress Keeps Post Office Rates Low
Washington reports that Republicans blocked a rate increase for the Post Office, leaving the department facing a near 300 million dollar deficit next year. Summerfield proposed selective hikes, but Congress delayed action, risking a one billion dollar shortfall if wage hikes and rail costs rise without higher rates.
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Post Office Department
Congress
House
Senate
Summerfield
Mail Deliv. Pr Ag A
Ing
H. R. Gross
Iowa
Harold C. Hagen
Minnesota
Gross
Hagen
Vesterheimen
Carlson
Edward H. Reese
Kan
House Post Office Committee
Frank Carlson
Post Office Committee
Citizens’ Advisory Council
Walter D. Fuller
Curtis Co
John E. Tillotson
Kansas City
Edward B. Rubin
Chicago
Spiegel, Inc
Office Department
Advisory Council
Quotes and Cold War Echoes in Postwar America
A montage of remarks from military and political figures highlights tensions after Korea and domestic police politics. Quotes range from Marine sergeants and ambassadors to police commissioners and lawmakers, touching on trust, money, truce, and public celebration amid global conflict.
The Newspaper Gentlemen and the Call to Journalism
A veteran editor argues that journalism is a noble life and a steady profession. He urges young people to weigh spiritual rewards, duty, and public service over mere pay as they consider careers in newspapers.
Sahara Desert holds key to Europe’s future, not just sand
George Sokolski argues the Sahara’s mineral wealth, especially uranium, copper, and coal, could shift global power. He predicts France controlling vast Sahara protectorates could restore its stature and reshape defense and economic landscapes, with modern irrigation and transport transforming life and populations in Africa.
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Sahara
France
Europe
Carthage
Africa
Iro
Casablanca
United States
Canada
Ple
Tunisia
Morocco
Algeria
Russia
Sahara Desert
Saharan
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A. Rawley
State Department
Heaven
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Peter Edson
Post Office
Arthur Summerfield
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Hugh E. Kidd, Jr
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William O'Dwyer
Mexico
Col. Royal
N. Baker
Reds
New York City
George Monaghan
John M. Vorys
Dizzy Dean
G. I
No Man's
Holt McPherson
George Sokolsky
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