Truman Defends Policy and Critics Clash Over Defense
Letters discuss President Truman crediting for halting Soviet advance, while faulting his defense cuts before Korea. They question taxpayers’ role and urge disclosure on Middle East policy, linking Aswan Dam funding to regional outcomes. Mention of Lonely Ascension Island and its strategic history.
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Sens
Fulbright
Mansfield
Humphrey
Middle East
Aswan
Egypt
Directors' bonuses under fire amid rising outsider influence
LA C says directors awarded themselves 5.5 million in bonuses last year despite a 19 million profit drop. The piece argues spending on insiders skews to shareholders and praises more outside directors, noting banks and insurers on boards can protect investors and lenders. It cites AT&T as a model with many outsiders and calls for balanced boards with broader public accountability.
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Aran
Congress
of Symington
Missouri
Air Force
Truman
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Owas
Louis A. Johnson
Defense
Symington
Jackson
White House
Pentagon
Dong
Institute
Bethlehem Steel
American Telephone & Telegraph Co
Great Corporation
LAC
Town Meeting Mackerel Coo Enjoyed Rites
Editorial satire notes a town meeting turnout described with playful phrases and restrained enthusiasm, citing comments from an editor. It frames the event as a light community exercise with limited impact on local affairs.
Radar Cars Debate Sparks Downtown Parking Tensions
In a town meeting, critics argued that since radar cars began patrolling downtown streets, officers have issued more tickets to shoppers who park a few minutes overtime, drawing concerns over fairness and enforcement.
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Jess
Independent newspaper staff and office locations listed
The Independent provides current staff roles including publisher editor and manager positions, with names such as Herman H Aldder Harold M Hines Samuel C Cameron and Larry Colling Jr. Editorial Solumnist Mitts and Managing Editor Washington News Bureau are noted. National Advertising Representatives Ridder Johns Inc lists offices in Chicago Detroit Minneapolis St. Paul Los Angeles and San Francisco with address details.
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Herman H. Aldder
Harold M. Hines
Samuel C. Cameron
Larry Colling Jr
3Ur
L.A. Colling Sr
Solumnist
Mitts
Sines
Washington News
Ess Penue
BOR Albee
National Advertising Representatives
Ridder Johns, Inc
Ghieago Eee Wrigley Bidg
Detroit
I. Uaw
Retreat From Crisis Reflects Calm Mood In America
The era of bland public reaction prompts debate on whether Americans should be more active. After decades of upheaval from the 1929 crash to the Cold War, many seek quiet, while some liberal voices demand action and conflict. Public mood may reflect a democratic preference for stability.
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Cannery
Cannery Workers Union
Intercontinental Missile Field
Com —Amunist
Middle East
America
Eisenhower
Baruch the Prophet’s Helper Through Ancient Judah’s Turmoil
In ancient Judah, Baruch served Jeremiah as secretary and loyal aide. He copied the prophet's words when danger rose, amid kingly wrath and exile threats, enduring hostility for delivering warnings. The fate of both remains uncertain, though Jeremiah’s writings endure.
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Atay
Israel
Jeremiah
Jeremisas
Baruch
Pressent-Ly
Bernard Baruch
Kingdom of
Judah
Palestine
Babylon
Egypt
Red Intercontinental Missiles Saga Stirs Army Air Force Clash
Washington reports misfires on Atlas and Titan tests amid Cold War missile race. X-17 tests blaze trails as Russians deploy Arctic multi stage missiles. Nickerson saga reveals high level friction between Gen. Ogden, Wilson, Brucker, and Gen. Hickey over a classified memo and a looming court martial.
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Washiington
America
Russia
Atlantic
Air Force
Denver
Limehing
Camp Canaveral
Space
Arctic
Nickerson
Army
David Ogden
John Nickerson
Ogden
Drew Yearson
Billy Mitchell
Poser
West Pointer
Col
John Madaris
Army Ballistic Missile Agency
Huntavilly
Ala
Pentagon
Thomas Hickey
Third Army
Madaris
Wickerson
Defense Wilson
Drew Pearson
Brucker
Wilson
Reuben Robertson
Robertson
Secretary of the Army
Wilber Brucker
Bracker
Stern
Hickey
Washington
Gen. Hickey
Meekiny
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Greece
Turkey
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Japan
Senate
Saratoga
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Dulles
Soany
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Ascension Island
Napoleon
Brazil
Africa
La.c
Town Meeting
Waien
Southern California Edison Co
Bechtel Co
Edison Long Beach
United States
Long Beach
Congress of Correction
Municipal Auditorium
Jerry W. Starr
Arthur L. Peterson
American Legion
John M. Larson
Albert G. Motsch
Gladys Apker
Alfred Blencowe
Leslie E. Sul
Jack Bernard
Gerald C. Toms
Ralph Bush
Teliet
John L. Lounsbury
Wilson High School
J.C
Digitaries
Navy
Martha Coast
Editor Independent
Vila
Contest
By Bruce Biossat
Flor
Wily
Knob
Alan Raier
Han
German River
Bennin Ltd
Furitrese
Guido's
Pam
Drew Hearson
Reds
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