O Donnell May Face Punishment Over Truthful War Comments
The piece argues Maj. Gen. Emmett O Donnell should be promoted for speaking frankly about bombing Red China. It claims the administration punishes truth tellers to avoid admitting wartime mistakes and criticizes appeasement policies.
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Emmett
Rosie) O'Donnell
Air Force
O'Donnell
Marquis of Queensbury
Red China
Korea
Defense Department
General O'Donnell
Rosie O'Donnell
Manchuria
Congress Must Streamline to Meet 1951 Demands
The piece argues Congress should further reform its rules and structure to speed lawmaking and cut waste. It cites Heller of Cleveland urging electric push button voting and more joint committees, noting quorums and city council-style powers waste time and money in a dangerous era.
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Congress
House
Senate
Robert Heller
Cleveland
Heller
Washington
Capitol
Capitol Hill
Numbers and seniority drive Congress in early sessions
The piece surveys how lawmakers chase low bill numbers at the start of each Congress. It highlights Senator Pat McCarran and Senator Richard Russell over S1 and names other leaders chasing top numbers, plus notes a tone of humor about seniority and odd bill titles. It ends with a quip about changing town names to fit political jokes.
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Resolution
Senate
House
Pat McCarran
Nevada
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Richard Russell
Georgia
Senator Russell
McCarran
Supreme Court defenses free speech over police power
The Christian Science Monitor notes three Supreme Court rulings on free speech versus public order. Kunz and Havre de Grace cases invalidated pre speech permits and official discretion. Syracuse Feiner upheld free expression but found incitement to riot. The court anchors rights in the Bill of Rights despite calls for restraint.
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High Court
New York
Columbus Circle
Havre de Grace
Syracuse
N.Y
Feiner
Christian Science Monitor
Power of the purse and constitutional limits in Truman era
The article argues Congress holds absolute control of public money and warns against presidential attempts to bypass budget authority. It notes the danger of executive overreach, the need for constitutional government, and the potential for a broader inquiry into wartime expenditures.
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Congress
Supas
Paul Douglas
Illinois
Jess
House of Representatives
Senate
Supreme Court
House
Jefferson
White House
Quotes on football days and civil rights
Quotes from Steve Owen praising modern football and Truman on unity. Paul D. Williams argues the South must admit Negroes to public life to unleash regional talent and leadership amid a broader civil rights crisis.
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N. Y. Giants
Steve Owen
South
Southern Regional Council
Paul D. Williams
Letters and praise from readers about defense bill and media
Readers reply to Gov. Dewey and other officials criticizing defense plans and presidential powers. The letters discuss Eisenhower Truman and Dewey, praise Winchells broadcasts, and stress the role of news formats and public interest in vital statistics and major events.
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Indian Lake Central School
Walter
Dewey
Gov't
Roosevelt
Truman
Pope
Gullible Cub Reporter seeks tips and A bomb debate looms
The Beacon column presents a mix of comments by veteran reporters on public gossip and wartime policy. Major General Emmett ODonnell discusses the A-bomb issue against Red China, noting conditions for use and possible global conflict. Lincoln Kilby tours Britain and reports back, while Lee Jackson Day honors Lee and Jackson, with biographical notes. A Swede asks for a marriage license after a mistaken hunter’s request.
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Beacon
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Rosy) O'Donnell
Far East
Red China
Korea
U. N
Truman
China
America
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