Freeman Advice Spurs Retired Workers to Build New Paths
The essay notes Douglas Freeman’s warning about involuntary retirement at 65 and highlights Luther Hodges’ Marshall Field plan. It funds generous pensions and pre-retirement counseling, then helps retirees launch businesses, enter public life, or pursue hobbies, with support for financing and mentorship.
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Douglas Southall Freeman
Richmond News Leader
Robert E. Lee
George Washington
Freeman
Mr. Freeman
North Carolina
Douglas Freeman
Fourth
Marshall Field
Leaksville
Spray
Draper
Luther Hodges
Democrats
Hodges
The Mad House: Congressmen Upset by Bureaucrat Selections
Washington report on a world premiere where Congressmen were seated in the undesirable section while bureaucrats filled the celebrity seats. The incident included Rep. Rankin debating ushers and a poll naming Kennedy as handsomest member of Congress. Comparisons to past First Families highlight payrolls and staff counts for FDR and Truman.
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Washington
Congress
Sclons
John Rankin
Mississipi
John F. Kennedy
Massachusetts
Henry Cabot Lodge Jr
A New Birth of Freedom and the Light of Liberty
W.A.B. recalls Jesus teaching in Capernaum and the authority of his words. The piece links biblical light to American liberty, citing Wesleyan revival, Puritan refuge, Whitefield’s influence, and Continental Congress faith in God that shaped democracy.
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God
John
Jesus of Nazareth
Moffatt
Jesus
British Isles
America
Plymouth Colony
Raymond Brown
Salvation Army
George Whitefield
Continental Congress
Galilee
Kingdom of God
W.A.B
Negro Vote Could Swing 1952 Election In Major States
Washington dispatch analyzes how Northern Negro voters, viewed as a potential balance of power, may influence the 1952 presidential race. It details estimated eligible voters, registration gaps, and the key states where the Negro vote could decide the outcome, with Republicans needing several decisive victories to win.
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NEA
Washington
Chicago
Abraham Lincoln
South
Walter White
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
NAACP
North
GOP
Val Washington
Republican National Committee
Georgia
North Carolina
Alabama
Louisiana
Mississippi
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
Florida
Arkansas
Emueny
Oklahoma
Eloc
Poten
New York
Pennsylvania
Illinois
California
Ohio
Maryland
Michigan
Missouri
New Jersey
Indiana
West Virginia
Henry Wallace
York
Greeley
Lincoln
Capital Press Corps
Mister Bore
P. S
Urgent Warning on Russian Troop Movements
Lt Gen William Kepner warns that Russia could move large numbers of troops against the United States and urges readiness. Italian Premier Alcide De Gasperi urges Democrats to plan ahead and not wait for insurrection.
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William Kepner
Alaska
Alcide de Gasperi
How the Press Covers Presidential Campaigns Through History
An overview tracing press influence on campaigns from 1831 to late 20th century. It notes W. L. Stone inviting reporter coverage, editorials shaping public opinion, and the rise of partisan papers. It recalls incidents involving editors, politicians, and notable stunts to boost circulation.
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White House
Sprint
New York
W. L. Stone
Pension debate notes value and risks of retirement savings
The piece argues pensions are mere savings of wages, with or without employer participation, and acts like an annuity or investment. It warns inflation erodes value, questions security, and highlights unemployment, funding, and policy issues from Germany to the United States. It cites Sen. Desmond on elderly workers and views pensions as tied to currency value and employment stability.
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America
Germany
Bismarck
Hitler
Thomas Desmond
New York
Florida
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Women's Club
Patricia Strickland
Thailand
Pete Sarasin
Independence
Capernaum
Sea of Galilee
Peter Edson
Walter Winchell
Jefferson
Charles E. Hughes
Tom Dewey
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Hughes
Joseph Pulitzer
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J. G. Bennett
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William Allen White
George Sokolsky
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