Richmond News Leader backs Eisenhower in 1952
The Richmond News-Leader ends its Democratic allegiance for the first time since 1896 and endorses General Eisenhower for president. The editorial notes the need for change and questions why the paper waited until 1952 rather than 1948. It weighs Stevenson and Truman and seeks more information before forming a final view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
N-L
News-Leader
Eisenhower
Dewey
Adlai Stevenson
Harry Truman
Washington
Stevenson
Truman
Harriman
Russell
Nixon
Sparkman
Richmond News-Leader
Open Memo on Describing Age in Headlines
The memo urges city desk writers to stop labeling a 53-year-old as elderly and argues life stages shift with time. It suggests middle age for fifties and full bloom only in sixties, noting classifications may rise by another ten years in the future.
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City Desk
Frank Costello
Charles Margiotti
Washington
Kefauver Crime Comm
Life and Time
J. Vogel
Prez
Loew's, Inc
Nancy Nugent
Social Register
Francis de Bethincourt
Jack
Wor
Air Conditioning for State Capitol Suggested as Investment
The piece argues for air conditioning in the state capitol and offices, estimating costs at ten to twelve million dollars. It frames cooling as a productivity tool, boosting efficiency for public servants in Raleigh’s hot summers and equating cooling systems to essential work equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Britain Faces Political Tumult and Economic Strain
Britain sits under a weakened Churchill government amid rising socialist support and economic troubles. A Commons debate on grave matters looms as Britain seeks American aid to cover a sagging economy and falling trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Winston Churchill
Churchill
Britain
America
House of Commons
The Society Kid Hogan Fights Tax and Leaves Pictures
Washington column lampoons Society Kid Hogan dodging the withholding tax and his restless career from boxing to cinema. The piece recalls his Chicago box office life, charity shows, and a late decision to retire from film work. It mingles satirical portrait with tax defiance and old socialite anecdotes.
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Chicago
Society Kid
Hogan
Vivien Kellems
Connecticut
Society
A.C
Mr. Hogan
Chicago Society
Frank E. Harmon
Hollywood
Lemon Kid
Mr. Harmon
Frankie
the Elks
The
Knights of Columbia
Reforming Political Conventions for Television
A witness describes the 1940s era convention coverage from Chicago and a Berkshires farm. The piece argues conventions must shorten speeches, boost debate, and use voting machines to reduce chaos on TV and preserve dignity. It notes television shows delegates and crowd behavior, urging a swift, deliberative format.
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Conrad Hilton
Chicago
Berkshires
India Edwards
Sam Rayburn
Dever
Overnor
Eleanor Rosevelt
United Nations
Nator Paul Douglas
Herman Talmadge
Georgia
Uven
Quotes on democracy and culture from mid-century figures
A collection of brief opinions and quips by public figures and celebrities. Dewey critiques campaigning style while Bowles praises democracy in India. Kerr questions generals’ worker insight. Ralph Vaughan Williams mocks cultural snobbery. Peggy Castle jokes about aging and hair color.
Anna Roosevelt Plans Marriage and Wealth Arrangements
In New York Anna Roosevelt plans a third marriage as details emerge of a $750,000 outright settlement, a 750 000 trust for children, and homes in New York and Miami Beach. The Florida decree is due next month and other society items note Hollywood and political figures in playful gossip and society headlines.
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R. J. Reynolds
Marianne O'Brien
Miami Beach
Florida
Anna Roosevelt
Halstead
Frank Sinatras
Ava Gardner
Gloria Swanson
L. Braden
Cary Grant
Adlai Stevenson
Illinois
J. J. Shubert
Bayard Peakes
Eileen Fahey
Streit
Peakes
Calendars shift from cheesecake to wholesome themes in trends
A survey notes calendars move away from sexy illustrations toward kids dogs comedy images with increases in religious patriotic baby pictures and landscapes. In Cedar Rapids 200 cancer survivors gathered for a Thanksgiving Celebration after successful treatments. A London food economy echoes rationed meals as foodeasies. Paris displays Eisenhower campaign buttons reading J aime Ike. The column lampoon reflects on media claims of whitening soaps and Henry Ford's Model T colors.
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Cedar Rapids
Louisville Courier-Journal
London
Paris
Eisenhower
U.S.A
St. Johnsbury
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George Dixon
Phil Regan
George Sokolsky
Thomas E. Dewey
Chester W. Bowles
U. S
India
Robert Kerr
Rance
Germany
Ralph Vaughn Williams
Peggy Castle
New York
Walter Winchell
Washington Wire
Oveta Culp Hobby
Houston
Ike
Oswald Lord
Winthrop Aldrich
Communist Party
Kansas City
Penn
Ill
Cal
Jack MacLeans
Gromyko
Thurz
Randolph Churchills
Max Gumpbel
Switzerland
Greta Garbo
Picasso
Francoise Gillot
Pitt Oakes
Harry Oakes
Mary M. Bailey
Jose Ferrer
Zsa
Zsa Gabor
Filme Ing
Toulouse Lautrec
Anita Hope
Charines
Terry Dee
Palm Beach
Cannes
Lew Ayres
Star
Elizabeth Firestone
Europe
King Zog
Long Island
Jean Dalrymple
Philip Ginder
Korea
Gen. Clark
Tokyo
Joe Warner
Joe
Barnum and Bailey
Bookie Gross
Ali Khan
Sansom Hareley
Kazuko Yoshida
Runyon Cancer Fund
Alben Barkley
Russell Landi
Angela Grassi
Saratoga
S. W
57Th and
6Th Ave
47Th St
Nathan Leopold
Loeb Leopold
Conn
Brooklyn
Judith Coplan
Nicky Hilton
Televenus
Laura Bartlett
Nine
Young Democrats Club
N. C
Hoover Taft
John Murrays
Alvin
N. Y
Charlotta Bjornstjerna
Stockholm
George Morner
Westechester
Miguel Rooney
Mary Jane Pike
Pike
Plundtner
Mickey
Ritz Carleton
Henry Ford
Henry
Whig Party
Baltimore
Winefield Scott
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