The British Election and Its Global Aftermath
The piece argues that a Conservative British victory under Churchill would hasten recovery from war and weaken socialism, benefiting Western Europe and the United States. It warns that a Labour upset could entrench socialism, push Europe left, and weaken the U.S. allyship, with Communists cheering a global leftward shift. It notes observers expect a Conservative win, citing Dewey campaign echoes and potential repercussions for U.S. politics.
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Great Britain
United States
J. Winston Churchill
Western Germany
Labor
Churchill
England
Europe
Soviet Russia
Dewey
Labour Party
Herald Tribune backs Eisenhower for Republican nomination
The New York Herald Tribune endorses General Eisenhower, boosting his announced bid and weakening Taft. The piece notes newspapers often fail to shape outcomes, citing Roosevelt and Truman as examples, and suggests old line Republicans prefer Eisenhower for victory despite limited knowledge of his domestic policies.
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New York Herald-Tribune
General Eisenhower
Taft
Roosevelt
Truman
Colonel McCormack
Chicago Tri
Herald-Tribune
Eisenhower
Wisdom and War in a Century of Greed and Power
W A B reflects on why world order remains fragile after 20 centuries of Christian era. The piece blames human greed and thirst for power, contrasts Japan and Russia’s histories, lauds American strength and production, and urges wisdom to avoid a new global war. It warns that Russia’s path could lead to catastrophe and ends with a plea to seek divine guidance to prevent war.
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Tennyson
World Council
Japan
America
Russia
Napoleon
Terloo
Lenin
Politburo
Communist Party
W.a-B
New Breed of American Soldiers Welcomes European Refugees
The Army begins enlisting refugees from Iron Curtain lands under a new law that allows 12,500 aliens into service with citizenship eligibility after five years. Critics say the ceiling is too low as Europe has many eager, able-bodied volunteers ready to join the American Army.
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Iron Curtain
Au Wah
Europe
de Wolf
Dad
Buzzard
Cale
Cale Rush
The Washington tale of Nick Bez and Harry Truman
Bitter commentary portrays Nick Bez as a Washington power broker linked to the RFC loan of 4 180 226 for a floating salmon cannery and 361 344 in losses. It recalls Bez’s ties to Wallgren and Jurich, a Senate hearing quote, and a comic White House exchange about Tito angel vs Vaughan.
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Washington
Nick Bez
Harry Truman
Nick
RFC
Harry
Mon Wallgren
Expool
U. S
Wallgren
Senate
Bez
Truman
Joe Jurich
Allied Fishermen's Union
CIO
Mr. Bez
Yugoslavia
Jons
Tito
Kremlin
Senate Armed Services Committee
Harry P. Cain
Alaska
Seattle
Harry Vaughan
Vaughan
JE Vaughan
White House
Ts Vaughan
W. H
General Wan
Congress Ends First Session in Disorder and Fight Over Policy
In the opening session of the 82nd Congress Democrats clash over sepa ration of powers, with Russell Kefauver McCarran and Fulbright probes drawing sharp attacks on the White House and the Korea war. The Jessup case and Mark Clark Vatican appointment fuel partisan battles, as lawmakers head home to await a contentious next session.
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White House
Russell
McCarran
Korea
State Department
Joe McCarthy
McCarthy
Kefauver
Fulbright
Russell Committee
China
Jesse Jones
Fulbright Committee
RFC
Jessy Jones
82Nd Congress
Jessup
Philip Jessup
Senate
United States
United Nations
Jessups
U. N
Congress
Mark Clark
Vatican
Clark
Walk selects first house in Columbus return
Christian B. Walk Jr. returns to Columbus after eight years and immediately chooses the first house shown, recognizing it as his former honeymoon cottage. In Worcester, Massachusetts, brothers Maurice and Gerald O'Toole announce opposition for a city council seat this year.
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Columbus
Miss
Christian B. Walk, Jr
Walk
Brothers
Worcester. Mass
Worcester
Maurice and
Gerald O'Toole
Taft MacArthur Ticket Rumors Stir NYC Social Buzz
Gossip column notes Joyce Mathews readying a statement that could disappoint many insiders. Milton Berle and others seen close to her circle. Hollywood and political figures figure in rapid-fire mentions from New York society pages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Mathews
Chums
Milton
Berle
Honeychile
Prince
Hohen
Rosemary
Mona
Clooney
D. Garroway
Cliford Odets
Newsweek
New Yorker
H. Ross
Lahey Clinic
Boston
K. Alexanders
Peggy French
Johnny Coys
Candy Montgomery
Philip van Rensselaer
The
Soc. Reg
Brenda Frazier
J. Sims Kelly
Joan Fontaine
Wm. Dozier
Ann Rutherford
Wistful comments on prosperity and fear in High Point trade
A reflective survey notes prosperity yet rising consumer caution in High Point. Merchants fear future cycles, while workers face high prices and taxes, with many in hosiery mills working part time. Cale Rush, a bootlegger, is remembered amid social notes and local anecdotes about courage, humor, and a jailed rotund figure known for selling corn liquor.
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America
High Point
Alexander H. Stephens
Confederate States
Cale Rush
Cale
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New York
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GOP
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Ike
Miami Beach
White
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J. Durante
Shubert Alley
Guys and Dolls
Marguerite Piazza
MGM
Mario Lanza
Sammy Renicks
Col. Hobby
Texas
Mike Cowles
Quick
Larry Steele
Walter Lister, Jr
Herald Trib
Philly
Joan Chandler
Thomas Noyes
J. Wade
Pamela Curran
N. ¥. Hospital
Sat. Review of Literature
W. A. Bivins
Flushing
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