Johnson Johnson Acheson clash clouds Korea era secrets
A historical opinion piece blames Secretary of Defense Johnson and Secretary of State Acheson for Korea era missteps. It argues both harmed Asia policy, questions Truman’s role, and favors General George Marshall as defense chief if Congress relaxes rules. It also notes Dixon's Johnson resignation scoop and a claimed Truman Marine insult.
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Johnson
Dean Acheson
Acheson
Asia
Truman
Formosa
China
Marshall
George Marshall
Harry Truman
Dixon
White House
Marine Corps
Thomas Is Out J Parenell The Crooked Congressman
Thomas, a convicted fund padding congressman, served eight and a half months in prison for kickbacks and government payroll padding. The columnist critiques lenient handling, noting a hypothetical if he were an unknowing offender or caught stealing a car. The piece questions perceived justice distinctions.
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J. ‘Parnell “Thomas
Thomas
Western Worries Over Governor Scott Fall Plan
Western leaders doubt Governor Scott can help the ticket as they warn his current stance hurts the Democratic cause. They note his unpopularity has risen since the primary fight with Willis Smith for the senate nomination continues.
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Scott
Willis. Smith
Senate
Is Expediency Sufficient Reason For Recognition of Communists
Dr. John A. MacKay of Princeton Theological Seminary argues that expediency cannot justify moral compromise in recognizing governing powers. He compares international expediency to personal ethics, warning that using expediency to justify alliances risks broader moral failures and ongoing conflict.
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John A. MacKay
Princeton Theological Seminary
China
Peiping
Dr. MacKay
Lucky Luciano
Teheran
Yalta
Potsdam
Moscow
Wis
Hartleys Hear From England and Festival Letters
Edgar Hartley and his English relatives exchange letters from Bacup Lancashire dated August 28, 1950 about the Festival of Britain, English stores, sports, and family news. They discuss cricket, football, gardens, and cross Atlantic ties with America, noting English resilience and generational links.
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Hartley
America
Big Water
Massachusetts
Y.W.C.A
Edgar
England
A Clegg
Frank R. Cleeg
Rochdale Road
Bacup
Lancashire
Emily
Frank R. Clegg
Frank
Bacupi Times
London
Lancaster
Co-Operative Society
Bacup Cricket Club
Jack
P. S
Mrs. Hacking
Annie Nuttall
Janie
Mr. Hartley
Thorn
F_R.C
Scotland
Ireland
Wales
Kefauver's probe into organized crime shocks the Senate
Senator Kefauver, 47, leads a sweeping inquiry into nationwide racketeering and vice. The plan targets gambling, narcotics, and syndicate financing while seeking stronger laws and a national crime commission. Strong figures include Lee Mortimer as adviser and Judge Pecora connection.
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Kefauver
Quotes on war and politics attributed to officials
The piece cites Dai Wi Lee predicting inevitable war between Communist nations and democracies. It also notes Austin M. Davies from the American Psychiatric Association observing that a man born a Republican remains one, even if he votes against his party, and feels guilty for breaking away.
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Austin M. Davies
American Psychiatric Association
Mad House Foul Plot Targets Rep. Jenkins of Ohio
Washington scene recounts a near plot to distort Rep. Thomas Jenkins re election by fielding a second Jenkins in Ohio's 10th district. An elderly man signed an X to run before withdrawing when exposed as tool of rogues. Jenkins reflects on rivals and names in politics. Potential international names at the UN also surface in jest.
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Washington
Thomas Jenkins
Ohio
Bourke Hickenlooper
Tallulah Bankhead
Jackson County
Politeal Knaves
Thomas Jenkin
Congress
Caitiff
T. J
Social Security
Rep. Jenkins
William ‘Curry
Jenkins
Estes Kefauver
Harley Staggers
Foster Furcolo
Daffy
Soviet Union
United Nations General Assembly
New York
U.S
U. N
Abdussamat Khanturevich Babakhddzhaev
Tobegen Taghibaevich Tazhibaev
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W. A. Bivins
Merry England
Edgar Hartley
Thomas Hughes
Tom Brown
Labor Party
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George Sokolsky
McKay
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Chinese Communist Party
Mao Tze-Tung
MacKay
de Gaulle
United Nations
Chiang Kai-shek
Chiang
Russia
Manchuria
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Mexico
Winchell
FEPC
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Sesmet
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Sen
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Wiley
Wisconsin
Tobey
New Hampshire
Ferdinand Pecora
Ed Flynn
Rudolph Halley
Hugh Fulton
Truman Committee
Halley
Lee Mortimer
Tom Murphy
Hiss
By Jack Lait
Justice Department
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Kostelanetz
Atlanta
Capone
Morris Shenker
Missouri Democratic Committee
National Democratic
Boyle
GOP
Halpern
Albany
U. S. Bureau of Narcotics
National Crime Commission
Virgil Peterson
F.B.I
The
George Dixon
Republican National Committee
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