Vote Today on Free Ballot and Voter Duty
An editorial argues that voter apathy endangers freedom as pressure groups influence politics. It notes California growth and union leadership shaping ballots, urging every eligible adult to register and vote to prevent dictatorships and dishonesty. The piece frames voting as a costless insurance against catastrophe.
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Koje Island prison riot fallout and Florida governor probe
Drew Pearson analyzes Koje Island policing failures and Communist strategy during prisoner riots. He notes American officers drifted, highlighting politized troops and South Korean guards. The Florida section details Kefauver findings linking Gov. Fuller Warren to campaign finance abuses and Chicago racketeers influence.
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Truman’s whistle stop attack plan to win in November
President Truman intensifies sharp accusatory rhetoric against steel firms oil lobby doctors and Republicans in recent addresses interviews and conferences. He aims to portray Democrats as guardians of the masses while painting the GOP as privileged. Critics warn the tactics risk national unity and electoral backlash.
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Town Meeting on Morality of Laws and Freedom
Alfred Fe Brighton argues in a town meeting column that many federal laws are morally wrong despite legality, citing Social Security, income tax, and union practices. He calls for freedom to choose work, union status, and fair pay, asserting democracy rests on personal liberty and proportional compensation.
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Memorial Day service figures disputed by veteran group
A reader contests a Memorial Day report noting Spanish American War Veterans deaths. The writer cites Comrade Heidewald claiming 700 deaths per month, correcting the paper's figure of 10,000 per month and urging accuracy based on veterans' figures.
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