HUAC and the limits of pre judged witnesses
An opinion piece argues that while HUAC serves national security, pre judging witnesses harms its legitimacy. It defends the committee’s existence and Supreme Court backing, but condemns granting classrooms to Communist advocates at public expense and urges fair, nonhostile inquiry into alleged subversion.
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California
Un-American Activities Committee
Florence Sloat
Teachers Defense Committee
Congressional Committee
House Committee
United States Supreme Court
Truman Advice Aims To Hold Democratic Unity
In Independence Truman receives blunt counsel from former President Truman on party harmony. The meeting focused on keeping the party platform intact and avoiding internal strife as Butler seeks steadying guidance for the Democrats. Separately Nixon’s Poland trip raises State Department fears over a warmer Polish welcome and possible anti Nixon demonstrations. Eisenhower quips about potential Democratic nominees and signals support for Johnson’s ally Rayburn. Mississippi power leader Stellenroth shifts to run for state senate amid TVA clashes and tax disputes. House Republicans push for a hard labor reform with Halleck backing Griffin-Landram plan, while a Senate panel questions Red China trade and Magnuson faces port of entry pressure.
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Sim Rayburn
Lyndon Johnson
Harry Truman
Independence
Truman
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Tere
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Nixon
Poland
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Statesment
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Ike
Spessard Holland
John Stennis
Frank Lausche
Eisenhower
Sen. Holland
Florida
Stennis
Mississippi
Lausche
Ohio
Senate
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Charlie Halleck
Halleck
Howard Smith
Virginia
Griffin
Michigan
Landram
Georgia
White House
Griffin-Landram
China
Warren Magnuson
Miss Universe image tied to postwar aid and world order
A Washington column argues that the selection of a tall Japanese model billed as Miss Universe and Europe’s division into two economic blocs reflect postwar American aid. It links improved manufacturing and health gains to population pressure, food shortages, and rising nationalism, warning of future economic and peace risks.
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Washington
Europe
United States
Draulicma
Tucker Chinery
Geneva
Cuba
Africa
Draper
Eisenhower
France
Britain
Uncle Sam
Town Meeting Frustration Over Smoking At Pageant
A Friday Miss Universe audition in the auditorium drew sharp complaints about two gentlemen who asked to smoke. Spectators, including children and adults, faced secondhand smoke, prompting calls for a stricter no smoking rule or local ordinance enforcement. A. Boyd of 236 Roswell Ave writes to urge protection for non smokers amid concerns of fire hazard and discomfort.
Mixed up layout hides profits amid pets and bias
A reader letter complains about front page emphasis in the newspaper, noting the section split toys a Chihuahua and her pups between a major United States Steel profit story and a Brigitte Bardot censorship squib. The editor cites reader interest shaping story positioning.
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United States Steel Corp
Brigit Bardotfia
Readerhuman
Corporation
Ita
The Lecture We Need Aims Within Us
Americans crave speakers on every topic yet often ignore practical change. A Quaker talk on charity urges three steps: giving, doing, and being. The hardest is becoming a kind person, which may solve issues from schools to Russia and China, and even the atom bomb.
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America
Informaion
Russia
China
Hane
California Legislators Vote In Congress On Maritime and Antitrust Measures
Last week California lawmakers from Long Beach area participated in votes on five federal bills. Merchant Marine Act amendment would cover floating drydocks with ship mortgage insurance, passed 48 to 41. Antitrust documentary evidence bill advanced 61 to 27 with a contested privilege amendment. International Inter-American Development Bank participation plan passed 231 to 87 with Long Beach reps supporting. A large mutual security appropriations bill totaled 3.16 billion for mall security and 5.28 million for Ryukyu Islands administration, with Long Beach sponsors backing.
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Clair Ergle
Dem
Thomas H. Kuchel
Dirksen
R-Wi
District Court
Juste Department
Rachel Against
Engle
United States
International Inter-American Development Bank
Craig Hosmer
Long Beach
Clyde Doyle
South Gate
Cecil King
San Pedro
James B. Art
Santa Ana
Mutual Security
Amy
Ryukyu Islands
Hosmer
Doyle
King
Utt
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