National peril warns of rising socialism and big government
The piece argues Americans reject socialism yet ignore signs of a federal growth toward totalitarianism. Citing James Byrnes and John Flynn, it notes federal spending surged under Truman surpassing early U.S. history and warns huge government breeds socialism, reducing individual freedom and opportunity.
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James F. Byrnes
Supreme Court
Byrnes
John S. Flynn
Presi
God
UN Plan Gives Libya Independence and Other Italian Colonies
The UN General Assembly approves independence for Libya by 1952, Somaliland after 10 years, and a decision on Eritrea in 1950. Britain and France administer current colonies. the plan aims to curb communist agitation by granting self rule and calming colonial tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
United States
Indonesia
Palestine
Libya
Eritrea
Italian Somaliland
Italy
UN General Assembly
Somaliland
Tripoli
General Assembly
Britain
France
Russia
Soviet Union
Free World
Post season bowls and referendums in crowded decision scenes
An editorial voice notes crowded post season bowl sponsorships and referendums as devices to dodge responsibility. It contrasts a modern girl preferring a whistle over song, and observes that many people are plain spoken while memory fails on embarrassing moments.
Monty Meets Washington Brass Over Beret and Bribe Banter
British Field Marshal Montgomery entertained top U S military leaders at Fort Myer Virginia where talk drifted to articles by generals. Monty proposed editors bid against each other for a signed piece and shared a joke about berets and American slang.
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Washington
Montgomery
Alamein
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Omar N. Bradley
Fort Myer
J. Lawton Collins
Army
Air Force
Forrest P. Sherman
Monty
William Randolph Hearst, Jr
Ben M. McKelway
The
Washington Star
Hearst
McKelway
Think It Over Cost To You From Hoover at Stanford
A reader shares excerpts from Herbert Hoover remarks at Stanford on government spending tax collection and national debt. He cites rising family costs from 200 to about 1300 annually and a growing government workforce, urging careful consideration of fiscal policy and defense costs. He closes with notes on childhood joys Robert E. Lee and a short joke about a horse dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoover
Stanford University
Hoover
Mooney's Digest
Congress and the dollar stance backed by critics
Quotes split between left and right factions critique Congress as President Truman warns any tinkering with the dollar would trigger inflation and erode confidence. Dr Edwin G Nourse, a former economic adviser to Truman, cautions about such changes and their consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
President Truman
Edwin G. Nourse
Truman
Broadway and Theatre Glitz Highlight New York Arts Scene
A lively roundup covers Katharine Cornell's That Lady and other Broadway buzz. Critics praise performances while noting overall reception leans toward mixed drama with strong acting and colorful society chatter.
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Katharine Cornell
Katharine the Great
Timesman
Atkinson
Philly-dilly
Texas
Trial notes shift in Hiss case points to Wadleigh theft theory
The second Hiss trial pivots on whether Henry Julian Wadleigh supplied the papers to Whittaker Chambers. Cross argues only Sayre, Hiss, or two secretaries could possess the documents, while Sayre testifies some items only he and Hiss could hold.
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Hiss
Whittaker Chambers
Alger Hiss
Russia
Whittaker
Chambers
Claude B. Cross
Cross
Henry Julian Wadleigh
Government of
United States
State Department
Francis B. Sayre
Sion
Sayre
Wadleigh
Wadleigh St
Wadlegh
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Maine
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Washington College
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Republic
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Lincoln
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