Businessmen See Moderate Recession Likely After Defense End
A New York Journal of Commerce readers survey finds most businessmen expect only a moderate post-defense recession with no slide into 1954 or 1955. They anticipate the downturn can be halted by coordinated policies from business and government to prevent deflation and promote a prosperous peaceful world.
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Du Pont President Greenewalt On Dropped Antitrust Charge
Crawford H Greenewalt laments the Justice Department's public withdrawal of a 1948 antitrust action against Du Pont. He notes the discomfort of those entangled in the initial publicity and hints at the human reluctance to admit error, while framing his remarks as public relations during the Christmas season.
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To Err Is Human The Man Who Claims No Mistake
A wry adage notes that a man who insists he never errs often has a wife who did. The quip reflects on human fallibility and shared fault in marriage.
From A Different Viewpoint on Liberty and Revolutions
In a century of American sympathy for revolts abroad the nation backed liberty, but after 1898 its focus shifted to preserving security. The piece argues the Philippines era altered attitudes toward uprisings and foreign interventions. It contrasts early support for revolutions with post empire caution and troop deployment fears.
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Russians Invent Fertilizer Claim Sparks Kazakhstan Note
A Globe-Democrat quip cites a Moscow Radio report that trees grow three times faster in Kazakhstan, a Soviet republic, hinting at a broader claim about Russian fertilizer innovation. The remark contrasts beauty queen imagery on currency with savings.
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Strength in Science and Production Powers the Nation
A Washington analysis stresses that the United States relies on its immense productive capacity and technological ingenuity. It argues scientific management underpins wartime efficiency and national security, praising C. E. Wilson and allied leaders for applying industrial principles to defense.
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The Mad House Truck Driving Ends Neck Wear
Washington readers learn of a Potomac River Naval Command order forbidding hitchhiking. A story about Mrs. Robert, her pearls, and a prank-filled Christmas tale unfolds with reflections on wealth, influence, and a truck ride on the Eastern Shore.
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Quotes on inflation and war leaders quote from defense secretary and chancellor
The remarks cite Charles E. Wilson criticizing anti inflation measures and Konrad Adenauer warning Germany is overshadowed by Russia. An American jet pilot Ira Porter recalls engaging in combat maneuvers with a Red jet, describing a mountain pass chase and a surprise encounter.
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Winchell Holiday Wishes Showbiz Snippets and Political Snubs
A syndicated column riffs on holiday greetings and pop culture rumors. Notes Hollywood chatter about Dietrich versus new stars, Paul Robeson award, and jokes about Gromyko and press agents. Includes satire on Truman era politics, crime probes, and charity fund notices from Broadway circles.
Honest But Weak and Demagogues in the Newsroom
A congressional panel cites T Lamar Caudle as unfairly sacrificed while he argues his record as North Carolina district attorney shows strength. The piece also profiles Roscoe Drummond on Senator Wiley and Arthur Van Denbergh as figures shaping U.S. policy, alongside a reflective Christmas-week message from a pastor and editor Carl Goerch. It closes with seasonal goodwill and editorial observations on public life.
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