Controversy Over Ilse Koch Sentence Sparks Debate
The essay condemns the commutation of Ilse Koch from life to four years in a German prison, calling it a heartless leniency that downplays Nazi crimes. It criticizes U.S. military censorship, warns against softening toward Germany amid Cold War tensions, and urges continued vigilance against Soviet expansion.
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Germany
Ilse Koch
Buchenwald
Congress
Army
Royall
War Crimes Board of Review
United States
Koch
South Africa Threatens UN Exit Over Interference
Domestic political tensions in white South Africa surface as leaders warn of possible resignation from the United Nations amid disputes over perceived UN interference. The debate highlights internal strains and attitudes toward international involvement.
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South Africa
United Nations
Democrats rally strength in Burke county NC
In Burke county and Asheville meetings Governor-nominee Kerr Scott drew the loudest applause while Senator Clyde Hoey backed Truman. The piece notes strong Democratic enthusiasm in the tenth district, concerns of Republican strength, and active efforts by women and young Democrats to boost registration and turnout for November 2.
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Morganton
Tenth
Twelfth
Burke County Court House
Asheville
Kerr Scott
Devel
Charles M. Johnson
Clyde Hoey
Truman
al Smith
Ennessee
Charlotte
Carolinaennessee-Virginia
Wallace
Dewey
Warren
D. A. McCormick
Mitchel
Scott
General Assembly
Loomis Kluttz
House of Representatives
Catawba County
Zebulon Record
Harry Vanderlinden
House
Arabs face Israel conflict as unity or division shapes peace
The piece argues that King Abdullah of Trans-Jordan opposing the Arab League government for Palestine could boost peace prospects if Arabs unite. It warns that unity gives a better chance, while internal division and infighting would worsen their standing against Israel.
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Abdullah
Trans-Jordan
Arab League
Palestine
Israel
Wallace Concedes 1948 Bid Sets Sights on 1952
Henry Wallace has conceded the 1948 political pennant and aims for a third party run in 1952. He does not reside in Brooklyn but carries the enduring Dodger fan ethos and hopeful philosophy in public stance.
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Henry Wallace
Mr. Wallace
Brooklyn
Dodger
Air Force General Warns on Durable Public Works
Quotes from Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney and David E. Lilienthal touch on long lasting structures and the erosion of Liberty as a guiding principle. Taft is noted for facing reputational risk from anonymous vilification as government service continues.
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U. S. Air Force
Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney
Air Force
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
David E. Lilienthal
Atomic Energy Commission
Power factors and a clash of superpowers in 20th century view
The essay argues six factors coal iron oil aluminum uranium manpower determine power. It claims the United States leads in resources and mobility while Soviet Russia trails only in manpower but dominates Asia and Europe. It warns Western Europe cannot counter Soviet power alone and analyzes historical shifts since WWII.
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United States
Canada
Russia
China
Soviet Russia
Europe
Asia
Robert Strausz-Hope
Siberia
Genghis Khan
Timur Lenk
Western Europe
Channel
Vistula
Germany
Ruhr
Saar
France
Belgium
Holland
English Channel
Western
England
Retrospective Columns on Church Life and Local Clergy
A North Carolina column reflects on a Mount Mitchell forest visit and the extensive Methodist conference in a Greensboro area city. It honors Wilson Weldon for six years at First Methodist, notes Rev. W K Goodson joining, and remembers Homer H Leonard with affection and loss.
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Torate
First Methodist Church
High Point
Thomasville
W. K. Goodson
Wadesboro
Wesley Memorial Church
Homer Leonard
Broadway Heartbeat and Celebrity Gossips At 53rd Street Crowd
Winchell’s Broadway Heartbeat highlights Constance Bennett and Col J Coulter at the 53rd and 5th corner with others including Adele Astaire Celeste Holm Carmen Miranda and famous names plotting club appearances film roles and social gigs. Reports mention a lively mix of stars from Madeleine Carroll to Izzy Gillespie reviving big-band nights at the Royal Roost and various party anecdotes from midtown nightlife.
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Broadway
Constance Bennett
Col. J. Coulter
Mmmmadeleine Carroll
Adele Astaire
Ireland
Celeste Holm
Zanuck
Fanny Ward
Fanny
Stork Club
Sande Williams
Danny Kaye
Clark Gable
20Th Century Ltd
Nancy Davis
Macoco
Doris Todd
Sonja Henie
Stanley Theatre
Congressional Brothers
Times
Ivan Curtain
Spirit
14Th Street
Izzy Gillespie
Woody
Paper skull at mountain hootenanny sparks court case
In rural Tennessee a barn dance erupts after a visiting outsider is struck, leaving the victim with a thin skull described as a paper skull. A mountaineer is found guilty of the assault and faces sentence as the judge inquires about a poet skull at the event.
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Tennessee
Homer
Jedge
Broadway Gossip and Showbiz Snippets
A mosaic of backstage chatter and city sightings from New York theaters. Notes on Pecking orders at Palace program nostalgia, Lindy’s empty table posturing, Moss Hart’s play notes, NBBC resumes, and stars like Lena Horne and Paula Bane lighting up venues. Frequent references to clubs, reviews, and social happenings.
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Lindy
Pudith Canova
Judy
NBBC
Lopez
Westmore
WMGM
Manhattan
Jerry Wayne
Connie Sawyer
le Ruban Bleu
Hal McIntyre
Avalon Ballroom
Paula Bane
Belmont Plaza
Henry Youngman
the Diamond Horseshoe
Marie Greene
Intermezzo” Fame
On the Air Waves HORIZONT 1 7 Pictured radio master of ceremonies
Puzzle style list includes clues and answers across categories HORIZONT and VERTICAL with entries like radio MC and various word definitions. Provides a dense crossword style grid of terms such as church part girl s name and tellurium symbol along with many others.
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Tellurium
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