Truman’s tour fuels debate on Democratic future and Trumanism
The piece argues Truman remains active in campaigning though not a candidate, challenging Stevenson and the party’s direction between Fair Deal and Jeffersonian Democracy. It questions Truman’s motives, warns of risks if Stevenson wins, and suggests Eisenhower era prosperity with caution. It cites political stakes, party divisions, and the role of cronyism in government.
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Truman
Congress
Washington
George Sokolsky
Democratic Party
Stevenson
Eisenhower
J. B
Stabilization aims to curb wage price spiral in coal dispute
Walter Reuther argues prices push wages up, but the focus is on stabilizing costs for households. The Wage Stabilization Board rejected 40 cents of a $1.90 raise for coal miners, John L. Lewis threatens a prolonged strike. The nation holds about eighty days of coal supply, delaying impact. The column argues rules must apply evenly, not be bent by one group.
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Walter Reuther
United Automobile Workers
Federal Wage Stabilization Board
John L. Lewis
WSB
Lewis
U. S. Communist Party
Cue Board
Vito Marcantonio
Mossadegh's break with Britain tests Iran US posture
Editorial argues Mossadegh's severed ties formalize a stance he has long preferred relying on the United States to rescue Iran if Britain falters. The piece warns the US must balance preventing Iran's collapse with not undermining Britain, a key ally in global power dynamics.
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Great Britain
Mossadegh
Iran
Britain
United States
America
Russia
Vision and Tele vision Quip Headlines From Various Papers
A collage of brief lines from several papers jokes about vision in politics and Friday moods. References include Here and There formerly a candidate needs tele vision and a pupil’s Friday quip from Shelby North Carolina. The State Department reportedly pessimistic on Korean truce talks from Fort Myers Florida. Principal lectures a student in Memphis Tennessee. Egyptian leader Naguib hints at price controls amid Tommy guns. A doctor oddly notes arthritis relief via bee stings or a bull chase.
True Patriotism and Tolerance of Traitors
Governor Adlai Stevenson told veterans that true patriotism rejects traitors and communists alike. He cited figures like Alger Hiss and the Rosenbergs, arguing a patriot cannot defend enemies or attack loyal public servants such as General Marshall. He warned against political or personal f venality masquerading as patriotism.
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Adlai Stevenson
Alger Hiss
Rosenbergs
Harold Ware
New York Eleven
Hollywood Ten
Stevenson
Querenal Marshall
A. Johnson
Mixed Feelings and Close Elections Across Time
A reflective piece contrasts World War II era politics and Korea era tensions with small town elections over near beer in 1912 Pitt County. It recalls Eisenhower, Marshall, Acheson and patriotism as civic duty, urging vigilance against communism and honoring public servants who put country first.
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Stevenhower
Dallas Chapman
Powerman
Tomlinson’s
Dallas
Ike
Stevenson
Pitt County
Pitt Town
Sol
D. Eisenhower
New York
Ann Whitman
Perry
Mary Burns
Gregg
Citizens For Eisenhower Committee
Ann
Mary
Washington
Korea
Acheson
UN General Assembly
Russia
Eisenhower
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Congress
The
Christian Science Monitor
Harold E. Fey
Christian Century
Germany
High Point
Blair
Sean Blonde
Military training should become college training says director
Quotes suggest universal military training for the majority should resemble college programs. Drafts by director Hershey. South Koreans would push to the Yalu River if they had enough men and arms. S. M. Winecour, ex Korea adviser. Private colleges face a choice between federal or corporate support. Deanne W. Mallett, Cornell University president.
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Lewis B. Hershey
Yalu River
S. M. Winecour
Korea
Deanne W. Mallett
Cornell University
Eisenhowers odds slip in New York satire and memos
Walter Winchell recalls political chatter and showbiz quips as Eisenhower’s odds drift to five percent in New York. The column blends quotes, anecdotes from Lou Swee to Dorothy Gulman, plus barbs about Truman and humorists like Kaufman and Mackaill, ending with a tease about more on page twelve.
Dixie Democrats face Republican push and oil money shift
Washington analysis notes GOP hopes in the South rise as Republican funding from Texas and Louisiana oil men grows while Southern Democratic groups lack opposition. The piece highlights Kerr campaigning for Stevenson and Sparkman, Nixon attacks, and a wave of retirements and upsets reshaping Congress.
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Washington
Dixie
Eisenhower
Texas
Louisiana
South
Robert F. Kerr
Oklahoma
Southwest
Waco
Tex
Nixon
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