George Logan and the Logan Act in American history
The piece recounts early tensions between Republicans and Democrats over covert diplomacy with Britain and Russia. It notes Timothy Pickering’s clashes with Logan, the Logan Act’s passage, and later reversals as political power shifted. It mentions Harold E. Stassen in a sardonic closing line.
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Pickering
Massachusetts
England
George Canning
America
Harold E. Stassen
George Logan
Stalin
Russia
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Tobacco Prices Vary On Belts
Mixed price averages greeted farmers on four flue cured tobacco belts. Last week the Carolinas border belt rose, while old belt declined, middle belt was unsettled, and eastern North Carolina belt held fairly steady.
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Raleigh
Carolinas Border Belt
Middle Belt
North Carolina
Barkley Vows End To South Democrats Rift
Vice President Alben Barkley says the southern break with the Democratic Party is past. He notes the party and the South share close economic ties and calls recent friction regrettable but over. Barkley spoke to a private Shreveport dinner for the Jewish Federation honoring Sidney Herond.
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Shreveport
Alben Barkley
Democratic Party
South
Barkley
Louisiana
States Rights Democrats
Shreveport Jewish Federation
Sidney Herond
San Diego
Calif
Stocks Edge Higher as Steel Motors Lead Gains
Stocks extended gains with activity in steel, motors and copper mining shares. Major issues traded fractionally above Saturday’s last prices as the market neared a 1950 high for the week. Leaders included U S Steel Republic Steel General Motors Chrysler Montgomery Ward Admiral Kennecott Anaconda American Can Union Pacific and Standard Oil New Jersey. Lower prices appeared for U S Rubber Zenith Inter Tel Johns Manville Texas Corp.
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New York
U. S. Steel
Republic Steel
General Motors
Chrysler
Montgomery Ward
Admiral Corp
Kennecott Cooper
Anaconda
American Can
Union Pacific
Standard Oil
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Medical pioneer Dr. Percy Brown dies at 74 in Egypt Mass
Dr. Percy Brown, an X ray pioneer and first radio log ist appointed to Harvard Medical School, died at 74 in Egypt Mass after a long scientific career. He began roentgen ray study in 1903 and once compared his exposure to radioactive damage as an experiment with a Bikini goat.
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Egypt
Mass
Percy Brown
Harvard Medical School
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Reds Sweep North Korea Push Deep Toward Wonsan
U S first corps spokesman labels the North Korea offensive as a real push not reconnaissance. North Koreans defend from ridge positions near Wonsan firing artillery and small arms while Allied planes strafe and strike positions. Fires flare in Wonsan and surrounding valleys as villages to the south burn.
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U. S. First Corps
Red Korea
Wonsan
Vallex
Argentine liner Presidente Peron runs aground in Rio harbor
The 73 ton Argentine liner Presidente Peron struck ground in Rio de Janeiro harbor Saturday night and damaged its bow. Officials expect the vessel out of service for one to two weeks.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Presidente Peron
Rio Harbor
Make Every Week Fire Prevention Week
A home fire risk guide stresses careful habits and maintenance. It warns that careless use of matches and inflammables causes about 30 percent of fires, with heating plants and faulty wiring common causes. Advice covers yearly chimney checks, proper heater bases, asbestos shielding, electrical inspections, correct fuses, in-basement alarms, fire extinguishers, and rapid evacuation procedures.
Tidal Wave Hits Amboina Island in Indonesian Crisis
Violent earthquakes and a gigantic tidal wave struck Amboina island triggering pleas for outside aid. An island broadcast reported a wave rising as high as 656 feet with heavy casualties feared, and officials noted widespread damage in coastal districts. Red Cross assistance was requested.
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Jakarta
Indonesia
Amboina
Red Cross
Poona
India
Timor
Duke Launches Medical Panel
A week long medical institute opened at Duke University with about 80 physicians expected to register. The course is sponsored jointly by Duke and the American College of Physicians as the second in a series of nine hosted at leading medical centers nationwide.
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Durham
Duke University
The
University
American College of Physicians
American College
Russians Decline Male Beauty Contest at Weight Lifting Meet
The Russian team refuses to enter the world’s most beautiful athlete contest tied to the world weight lifting championships in Paris. Athletes stay at the Russian embassy to ensure access to traditional food for health and performance.
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Paris
Andrianov
Senator Taylor Denied Supreme Court Review
The Supreme Court refused to review Senator Taylor of Idaho on his disorderly conduct conviction from a Birmingham arrest on May 1, 1948. He was fined 50 and sentenced to 180 days in jail after attempting to enter a Negro youth meeting through a door marked Negro entrance. The case tied to Birmingham segregation laws and Taylor’s challenge through Alabama and federal courts.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Taylor
Idaho
Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
W. W. Casey
Progressive Party
Henry Wallace
Thomas E. Huey, Jr
High Tribunal
Huey
Alabama Court of Appeals
Jewelry affixed to skin via suction announced
New York reports Marianne Ostier unveils a jewel system using suction and a harmless chemical. The wearer could have large jewels on skin without irritation, removable at will from forehead, dimples, shoulder or arm. A blemish might become a beauty patch with a jewel covering it.
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New York
Marianne Ostier
Woman Marries Then Faces Appendectomy at Ceremony
Miss Carol Ann Erdman married in Manitowoc Wisconsin as she faced an appendicitis attack. After the ceremony at First Lutheran church she was taken to Holy Family hospital with her Oak Park Illinois husband. She underwent surgery Sunday morning and is reported in excellent condition.
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Wis
LPI
Carol Ann Erdman
Erdman
First Lutheran Church
Oak Park
Ill
Holy Family Hospital
Stanford Arthur Madison
Justices Split 7-2 Over Taylor Case Review
Justices Black and Douglas urged a review of Taylor's case, producing a 7-2 vote in favor of reconsideration. The decision highlights ongoing disputes over police conduct and criminal procedures in the high court.
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Black
Douglas
Taylor
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