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Newspaper
Kenosha Evening News
Location
Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1952
Page
9
Washington details a clash over postmaster appointments as President Truman proposes placing all postmasters under civil service while the Senate resists. The dispute centers on presidential and Senate control versus cabinet led selection and political patronage.
The piece weighs Senate power and political patronage in civil service reform, arguing the plan could be the biggest advance in 70 years. Senator Eastland questions if postmasters would still be politically chosen, even with Senate removal from the process. The Postmaster General could, under the plan, appoint top postmasters without direct presidential or Senate involvement, mirroring current fourth class procedures.
Johnny Johnston and Shirley Carmel announce plans to marry in Mexico on June 28 after Johnston obtains a Mexican decree from Kathryn Grayson. The article also notes that London streetcars will soon be replaced by buses.
Russia charged the United States Britain and France use West Berlin as a spying hub against East Germany. Gen. Vassily Chuikov warned Berlin is a breeding ground for espionage and provocations as he defended East German border measures and cited clashes with allied traffic and communications. Four Barbados stamps mark a separate centennial.
East Germany accelerates remilitarization to 180000 troops by year end with 60 000 already trained. The plan foresees 12 divisions and 375000 men by completion while West Germany must mobilize 400000 for a European army. Western nations await parliaments ratifying a unified force by October at earliest.
Philip E. LaFollette, former Wisconsin governor, said Ike could win the Midwest farm vote if nominated. He cited Wisconsin primary results where Taft took 24 delegates and Warren 6, noting two thirds did not vote for Taft. LaFollette spoke to the Rotary club.
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