Truman calls Korea war a global Communist threat at home
In a congress message President Truman brands the Korean conflict as part of a worldwide Communist plan led from Moscow. He warns invasion could occur elsewhere and urges measures to fight the movement both abroad and inside the United States. A ten billion war aid request is noted with possible extra funds to counter internal Communist influence.
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Truman
Congress
Republic of Korea
International Communist Movement
Russia
United States
United
Byrnes
Supreme Court
Senate
Oil to Korea and the fuel supply chain in war
The piece explains how fuel usage drives the Korean war effort from jets to bombers and how all oil must be imported. It notes North Korea relies on China and Russia for oil, with complex supply routes via Britain, the Dutch, and American firms, and criticizes misaligned export lists and government coordination.
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China
Russia
Dean Acheson
State Department
North Korea
Port Arthur
Vliadivostok
Korea
Indies
Persian Gulf
U. S
Reds
Britain
Joe Stalin
Byrnes Emerges as Leader in Fight Over Centralized Government
James F. Byrnes, poised to govern South Carolina, positions himself against what he calls excessive federal centralization in Washington. He aims to mobilize governors and the public to restore powers to states and localities, seeking bipartisan support and responsible national leadership.
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James F. Byrnes
South Carolina
Washington
Truman
Jimmy Byrnes
Byrnes
These Days Now Comes Oscar Ew ing With Socialized System
These Days Now Comes Oscar Ewing with a bold plan to socialize medicine and education. The piece argues he is sincere yet dangerous, contending such utopian aims could harm a free country as Congress resists his push.
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Oscar Ewing
Congress
Beauty and Utility in Mid Century Furniture Trends
The piece discusses High Point furniture maker Tomlinson and shifts in American informal living rooms. It notes color harmony, nylon upholstery, and compact homes shaping 20th century design. It also critiques David Dubinsky's union plan to require employer consent before business closure, warning of risks to small firms and the economy.
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Trinity College
Durham
Jerome Dowd
Dowd
Robert Barr
Tomlinson
High Point
Cuba
Puerto Rico
Alaska
Hawaiian Islands
Grand Rapids
Tomlinson Drafting Room
Tomlinson Plant
William A
Sidney H. Tomlinson, Jr
Oscar Ewing
David Dubinsky
Dubinsky
United States
Heaven On Earth
Brother Dubinsky
Hollywood chatter fuels a busy Manhattan night scene
A sprawling collage of celebrity gossip spans New York to Los Angeles. It cites Eden and Oberon romance rumors, jewel thief secrets, weddings in France, wealth tied to cosmetic lines, and Bristling showbiz squabbles. It notes industry movers and a flurry of socialite sightings and deals.
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Anthony Eden
Merle Oberon
Louise van Allen
Soc
Irene Castle
Wm. McLaughlin
Delores Fellin
France
Arline Judge
Dr. Ackerman
Virgin Isles
Eddie Arcaro
Long Island
Robert Q. Lewis
Valerie Wallace
Johnny
Mon Blackburn
Wendy Barrett
Virgil Mooore
Florida
Jean Tyler
Liz Scott
Mort Hall
Ruth Roman
New Look
Ty Cobbs
CIA
Madison Avenue
New York
Washington What They're Saying In the Middle West
A sweep through the farm belt from Ohio to Iowa finds rising business and farm profits but persistent criticism and unease about whether prosperity will last. Voters show mixed signals on Taft Hartley, defense spending, and the Truman program as the 1950 congressional race looms. Politicians and organizations push mobilization efforts while public opinion remains unsettled amid Korea's evolving impact.
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Washington
NEA
Ohio
Iowa
Taft
Capehart
Hickenlooper
Illinois
Lucas
Dirksen
William E. Jenner
Indiana
Indianapolis
Adlai E. Stev
B. K
Korea
Department of Agriculture
Bor
CIO Political Action Committee
AFL Labor League For
Novermeer
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Tomlinson Air Conditioned
Los Angeles
Walter Winchell
Lois Andrews
Hollywood
Memphis Mint
Fred Goldsmith
Cully Richards
Las Vegas
Yvonne Adair
Harold A. Patterson
Pat Clark
Don Luis Dominguez
Madrid
Hilmer
Babette Holmes
Barbara Lynch
Lady Mendl
Buddy DeSylva
Joyce van Patten
Tom King
West Point Grad
Fitchburg
Mass
Elkton
Roy Howard
Newspaper Guild
Marylin Maxwell
Andy McIntyre
Yvette Jordan
Giants
Sheldon Jones
D. H. Lavezzo, Jr
Clarke's
el Morocco
Mary Stewart Brugh
Charles Barnet
Bop City
H'wood
Earl Thomas
Eden Roc
Stalin
Fdr
Fred Clark
Benny Venuta
LaMotta-Mitri
the Garden
Sugar Ray Robinson
Charles Fusari
Roosevelt Stadium
Jersey City
Runyon Fund
Fred Allen
Arturo Godfrey
Boston
Frankie Carle
H’wood Palladium
Mag
Ned Pines
Quick
People Today
Reader's Digest
Edna Wilson
Paradise Ensemble
Noel Coward
Rhode Island
Toots Shor’s
Murray Hamilton
Mr. Roberts
Rowena Royal
Barbizon
Fran Warren
Riviera
Starlight
Met
Italy
Senora Barbieri
Gertrude Niesen
L. A
John Davis
Lawless
Beverly Linet
Rita Hayworth
Gil Kay
Columbia
Adam
Eve
Eve Maier
Adam Reis
Arthur Murray
The
Bill Johnsons
Middle West
Peter Edson
Enson
Springfield
Ill
Indiana Manufacturers’ Assn
Indiana Chamber of Commerce
Hoosier State
Wisconsin
Joe McCarthy
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