Dinner-pail politics and high prices in 1950s America
A reflective column laments tariff hikes and rising costs, arguing both major parties mishandle the economy. It cites Swift & Co. 1951 profits, rising prices, and the pull toward state socialism as dangers to prosperity, urging cautious politics and attention to consumer pain.
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Mie
Olhter
Ebeatt
America
Republican Party
Herbert Hoover
Luis
Swift & Co
Swift
Aed
Negro Burglar Tied to Walters Job in Hope
Chief Clarence Baker stated Rufus Shaw, 24, jailed for the Dixon Service Station burglary, is also connected to the attempted burglary at Frank Walters Garage. The garage safe was damaged and Shaw’s guilt ties multiple Hope burglaries together, with authorities pursuing further links.
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Frank Walters
Chiek
Clarence Baker
Rufus Shaw
Dixon
Baker
Cow Killed When Truck Forced Off Road Hits Pole
A truck driven by Jess Morris of Hope left the highway on Third Street and was forced into the ditch by an oncoming car. Morris was uninjured but the vehicle was badly damaged. A sow he was hauling was killed in the wreck. City police reported.
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Jess Morris
Hope
Third Street
Morris
Reds Stall Talks as Russia Seeks Armistice Shift
Reported stall today in UN armistice talks as Communist delegates resist proposals for law and a voluntary exchange of prisoners and civilians. Subcommittees clashed over blame for the stalemate while Moscow, Peiping, and Pyongyang press for a high level Security Council discussion. A reference notes Spain's Madjid fort asHistory’s first mention of a site name in archival Moorish records.
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Tanmiajorn
Keres
Russia
Armisstion Negotkilions
Security Council
United Nations
Waoin
Ryon
Libby
Mrongyang
Peiping
Moscow
Aledrei Vishingsky
OGON
General Assembly
Paris
Gibby
Lee Sana Che
U.N. Pliny
Howard MM
Suener
Hsieh Fang
Republic of Korea
Hsieh
Turner
Norea
U. N. Plin
Ement
Madyid
Spain
Madjrd
Diggers Set to Return to Coal Mine Near West Frankfort
In West Frankfort the United Mine Workers report 119 members plan to return to Orient No. 2 mine once it reopens after a deadly explosion that killed and injured workers. About 1,100 were employed, with 200 on the night shift. management says reopening depends on investigators’ report, likely next week. Widows receive compensation through union and state funds as claims proceed.
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West Frankfort
Pet Yan
Shovmany Whitlow
Imioy Wiieb
Whitlow
Orient No
Bure
Ridwin Hair
Benton
Chicag E
Washington
Franklin Coal
Mayer Tate
Mayer
Louis Ehokios
West Proaiklort
United Ming Workers Hurd
Edo
Qnion
State Ingusterall Commission
Mingis
Bus and street car crash kills fifteen in Salvador
Fifteen persons burned to death and twenty others seriously injured in a collision between a bus and a street car occurred today in Salvador the capital of Bahia, according to the Meridional News Agency.
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Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Vidan
Salvador
Baia
Meridional
Airlift to Bring POWs Home in Swift Allied Plan
Reports describe an overarching airlift to repatriate prisoners held by the Communist North Korea regime. Officials say medical care will follow release, with rapid transport via routes to San Francisco or Alaska and onward to Seattle for arrival in the United States.
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Wu Dye
Coneniiists
North Korea
Pest. Acimuc
United States
Central Pacific
San Francisco
Honoluti
Alaska
Ridgways Comune
Ie U. MN
Legee Eunfereove
Pane
Mink Farmers Face Publicity Scandals Across Industry
Western Mink farmers complain of unfounded publicity harming the trade and seek aid from the Mink Association and American Bureau Federation. Leaders condemn false accusations linking political gifts to industry stigma and call for corrective action while offering no concrete solutions.
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Mutiange
American Bureau Federation
Meriid Wo Reed
Wis
Mink Amothers Association
Orgal Dzalians
FBI Jails 500 Seek Others Dope Peddlers
Federal agents swept nationwide dawn raids targeting drug rings led by Anslinger. About 100 peddlers were seized in Texas and New York with 50 in Philadelphia and Washington. 200 civilian helpers aided the operation as officials push to curb narcotics and raise penalties.
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Washingtony
Nyaenes
Anslinger
Toskays
Westizadyan
Tnidereaver
Jeliethin
San Antonio
Texas
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
United States
Soenes
Secret Service
Charles
Lucky) Lucinny
Underworld Code
Senate Crime Investigating Committee
Congress
Crete Romeo and Bride Part Angrily
In Athens to day a Crete Romeo and his wife Tassoula Petra disobey family pressure and stay divided. Police report long running feuds and tensions between the two powerful families as authorities guard against renewed clashes amid the couple’s separation.
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Athens
Greece
Crete
Romeo
Tassoula Petracoxerorgi
Lving
Costa Kephalogurinis
Muracleion
Yassuulu
Mather
Ueding
Herastleian
Little Damage in Two House Fires
Two house fires caused minimal damage early last night according to the Fire Department. A back porch fire at 522 St. Elm was extinguished before serious damage occurred.
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St. Elm
Agent Tells of Splitting $20,000 Fees Huston
A New York man identifying as a ghostwriter and adviser testified in a Boston case that a scheme split a $20,000 fee among parties including a Massachusetts revenue official. He described attempts to influence tax matters and secure additional fees, with related testimony naming the Boorky firm and others.
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Huston
New York
Dornis Bhlelaiey
Enileetor
Iiternad
Yesteeulays
Deetaee
Marathags
Friedman
Pranautigan
Vibe
Euine
Ana Marry Boerky
Massachasetts
Wortester
Friedmann
Delaney
Boerky
New Yorker
Haney Uien
Hind
Red Be
Tugboat Walkout Ends After Contract Approval
Workers at the shipyard return to duties after approval of a new contract. Local leaders including Five eptan, president of the ABL, report restored pay and benefits. Typical wages cited include $100 to $287.50 monthly on various boat assignments and other allowances.
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Norton
Vith
Fuuttediag Walia Wiel
Sonore Shipping
busi+ Wes
Peetat Nortane Weener
Alliekits
Unlor
Conkract
Howe
Pentecost Revival Begins With Nightly Services
A Pentecost revival tent opens with alart churches and local leaders promoting nightly services. The public is invited to attend at Gh Way, conducted by WP and the poster, with Jolly of Houesboro leading.
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Wiest Panteenstab Churety
Sanday
Evacuation of Seoul, Korea Reveals War’s Bitter Endgame
HAL BOYLE recalls the Seoul retreat as Chinese forces seize the city. British and American troops withdraw under fire, fires spread, civilians flee, and a somber mood settles over the shattered capital. An officer recalls his prewar romance in Seoul and wonders if he will ever reunite. The final bridge is crossed, and planners fear a full withdrawal to Japan.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Joan
Seoul
Dwight Martin
Tine Magazzine
Chogun
Korea
Halfan
Hio
City
Sum
Ilan River
U. S. Army
Japan
Mayor and officials to tour engine and electrical plants
Mayor John S. Wilson Jr and six others including two council members and the water and light superintendent embark on a multi city tour to view engine and electric plants. The group will inspect Cooper-Bussmann, Moirbankt-Movac, and Narborg Co facilities to study expansion plans and potential savings.
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Loent
Wo Spratal Committee
Water
Wil Joie Sutlay
Seiy-fiel
Pynt
Clyde al
Wee Trip Feat
Compres
Varios
Elvetehen
Wilson
Werte
Eudefiel Tyne Onglie
Ina
Cooper-Busgom Moirbankt-Movac
Narborg
Palmyra
Lunds
Iron St. Toule
Wirhen
Milwaukee
Chieanga, Rey
Chigage
Cam Kous
Mt. Vernon
Obie
Grove City
Pilluburg
Bo Beni
Rose Locked Out of Home by His Wife
New York story with Lilly Rose locked out of a Beekman Place residence as former comedian Milton Burley Le Miss and Joyce Mathews are linked to a contested separation. Alimony set at 870 weekly while litigation seeks access to a home, art treasures, and a silver collection. Court hearing notes disputed entries and protection orders amid claims of property worth hundreds of thousands.
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New Yorks
Lilly Rose
Hhgla
Beekman JB
Supreme Court
Nose
Olaks
Rose
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Hampshire
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Chubb
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