The Nation Calls For Rapid UN Reform And Korea Defense
The author argues the United States faces greater peril than after Pearl Harbor, cites weak allies and a failing UN, urges immediate UN reform or withdrawal, and calls for an all-out war plan to save Americans in Korea and strike Chinese bases in Manchuria if needed. The piece warns of a second Pearl Harbor and Munich, demanding decisive action now.
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United States
Korea
Manchuria
United Nations
Pearl Harbor
Munich
Abandoning Football at High Point College Draws Debate
The editorial argues High Point College’s decision to drop football reflects broader trends in small colleges facing rising costs and uncertain support. It cites Elon College’s bleak attendance, notes the need for substantial alumni backing and facilities if football returns, and urges stronger commitment to basketball while warning against expecting football or basketball to yield gains without real funding.
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High Point College
Elon College
High Point
Graham Farewell Address Sparks Senate Floor Controversy
The editorial criticizes ex Senator Frank Graham for an unrevealed farewell address inserted in the Congressional Record after his defeat. It questions his presence on the senate floor during Willis Smith’s swearing in and suggests Hoey may have timed events to block Graham’s dramatic farewell. The piece notes Graham’s contentious posture and calls for him to retire from public theater.
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Graham
Senate
Willis Smith
Smith
Hoey
Congress
The Mad House and the Strange Little Creature
A peculiar figure named Mex writes a 559 page book attacking the FBI. The jacket cites a long and distinguished record in private and government service. He has appeared before the house committee on un American activities with notable insistence.
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Washington
FBI
Mex
Ellsberg-era figures recalled by Hoover aides in low attendance options
The passage notes that Nathan Witt Lee Pressman Charles Kramer John J Abt and associates are seldom recognized by officials including J Edgar Hoover who recalls only casual meetings. Tolson cannot remember meeting Lowenthal at all.
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Lee Pressman
Charles Kramer
John J. Abt and Company
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J. Edgar Hoover
Tolson
Lowenthal
Dr. E A Alderman Letter of Year 1915
A reader reproduces excerpts from a letter by Dr. Edwin A Alderman, former UNC Tulane and UVA president, written from Stratford on Avon during World War I. The note recalls his European experiences in 1915, views on the war, and a prediction for 1950, with context on his career and influence in North Carolina education.
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New Orleans
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Roosevelt Pushes for New York Job Amid Show Biz Buzz
A wide array of high profile society and entertainment news surfaces from New York. Discussions swirl around The Country Girl by Clifford Odets, engagements and divorces, marriages in Hollywood and European circles, a raft of celebrity movements, and political chatter including Kefauver and Knowland-Nixon probes.
Best Adjusted Man Named Joe Doakes Among Readers
A magazine claims to define best adjusted as one who handles life and career with satisfaction and emotion security. The author satirically cites Truman and others while arguing the mass of average Americans, like Joe Doakes, illustrate true adjustment through daily routines, family life, and media habits.
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Jackie Robinson
Grandma Moses
Robert Young
Esther Williams
Arthur Godfrey
Ed Wynn
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