Drew Pearson on the Washington Merry-Go-Round
A Ukrainian refugee in the United States sends a satirical letter to Stalin, praising America yet criticizing its lack of state control and planning. The piece, attributed to Alexander, contrasts Soviet five year plans with American freedoms before shifting to political reform proposals by Congress members Boggs Keating McCulloch Karsten.
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Ends At Home VINTON AP Report Mixes Rescue and Politics
Mrs Albert Ludden reported her daughter Nancy missing prompting police to search the neighborhood. Fire volunteers started from the Ludden home and found Nancy asleep behind a love stuffed chair. The article shifts to politics noting spending limits for Republican and Democratic national committees and proposed reforms to curb dummy committees and lobbying influences on campaigns. It also mentions a survey of small manufacturers in western cities and Ike era business ideas to fight monopoly.
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Small firms seek equal government contracts over big allies
Small business respondents say they do not want special tax relief but call for a revision of federal policies to aid small contractors. They demand more time to bid, an independent agency with authority to remove obstacles, fairer bid screening, and direct funding funnels to small firms. The Chicago to Lake Charles highway noted as 1190 miles.
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Turkish army to open national war college this year
A Turkish official announced plans to establish a new war college in Istanbul for senior officers to study national and international economy. Maj. Gen. William H. Arnold noted 35 major Turkish schools model after the U.S. system as cables and military ties remain a focus.
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New RAF Flying Suits Are Due
New York AP reports RAF pilots will receive updated flying suits combining the existing pressurized gravity suit, pressure waistcoat to sustain life at high altitudes, and flotation gear with padding for protection against forced landings at sea. Parliament Date Australia’s first parliament opened on May 9, 1901.
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