Campain Day Shapes Up for Ike Stevenson and Truman
The article notes Labor Day speeches from General Eisenhower and Governor Stevenson aimed at organized labor, while President Truman also plans a campaign address. It discusses potential snubs and gestures as decisive in shaping voter perceptions, including Truman possibly challenging Stevenson in Milwaukee.
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Anti-McCarthyism echoes in Wisconsin primary clash
The piece argues McCarthy harms his campaign by targeting General George Marshall and labels the anti McCarthyism stance as equally objectionable. It critiques Marshall as a diplomat and administrator while blaming Truman for ill fits, and warns against exaggeration on both sides in the heated political feud.
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George Marshall
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State Department
General Marshall
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Elisenhower
Department of State
Trary
China
Korea
Washington
Truman
The Folly of Predicting World Events Too Far Ahead
An analysis of the forecasting habit among experts who publicize predictions about national and world events. The piece argues misjudgments in elections and policy are common, urges more rigorous research, and favors ground work and contact with people over speculative forecasts.
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America
Rankin Loses Seat in Redistricting Battle
Mississippi Democrat Representative Rankin, after 32 years in the House, falls to a redistricting clash with Abernathy. The 1950 census reshaped districts and toppled Rankin, whose exit is painted as a regrettable loss by critics and neutral observers alike.
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The Mystery of the Woman Known as Mike
Washington reports a titillating mystery tied to General Eisenhower. The unidentified woman dubbed Mike gained attention as he marched up New York City’s Fifth Avenue last Tuesday.
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Washington
Eisenhower
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5Th Avenue
Land Speculators Missed Out on Big One in Ohio River Valley
The piece notes the Atomic Energy Commission moved to seize a site near Portsmouth Ohio with limited protections for landowners, then describes the secrecy around site selection and how condemnation or fair compensation is used. It also touches on US diplomacy and a light anecdote about Mamie Eisenhower’s sister Mike at a Legion parade.
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Left Right and Middle of the Road in 1948 Campaign
The piece critiques the overuse of Left Right and Center labels in the Eisenhower Stevenson race. It argues voters want clear programs and concrete proposals, warns of voter apathy, and notes Truman’s straightforwardness as a contrast. It laments political rhetoric over substance and urges candidates to present precise plans.
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Eisenhower
America
United States
Great Britain
U. S
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Roosevelt
Soviet Russia
General Eisenhower
Boise
Joe MacCarthy
Strangers Two Friends and a Poet in High Point Reflections
A reflective piece recalls greetings from strangers in High Point and anecdotes about surnames Burns Beecher Ingersoll and Burns poems. It contrasts Beecher and Ingersoll styles and notes Burns life and death. A concluding meditation on aging and faith follows with memories of companionship and home.
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Burns
Honie
Brent
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