Cooperation urged for civic center development plan
The Common Council is urged to move quickly on condemnation steps to acquire property for a civic center and auditorium. Officials warn that county land timing must align, and a master plan should integrate a county office building with a new auditorium, stressing cooperative effort and prudent financing. The piece cites Proverbs 19 17 about lending to the poor.
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Common Council
Court House
City Hall
Civic Center
Doughboy Battles in Korea and the Red Threat
A Detroit era column argues the United States leads the UN effort in Korea against Soviet backed North Korea and Chinese allies. It credit American air power but emphasizes the doughboy infantry as decisive and urges full support and rapid aid to sustain the frontline fight.
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United Nations
United States
Manchuria
China
Hal Revie
Korea
America
Pettibone Park Roads Need Attention, Support Urged
Pettibone park roads, badly damaged by spring high water and deteriorating under traffic, have no city maintenance funds. The park commission relies on endowment for upkeep, but advocates say city aid could help restore the roads and invite crowds to Pettibone park shores.
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Pettibone Park
Pettibone Park Commission
City Park Commission
Congress To Blame For Korea Debacle
The David Lawrence Dispatch argues Congress bears primary responsibility for Korea unpreparedness. It cites the House Armed Services Committee led by Rep. Carl Vinson for checks and hearings, but faults the Senate Armed Services Committee led by Sen. Millard Tydings for avoiding scrutiny. A joint bipartisan, two-house committee is urged to prevent scapegoating and ensure proper defense policy.
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Congress
House Armed Services Committee
Carl Vinson
Georgia
House Committee
Senate
Armed Services Committee
Senaator Millard Tydings
Maryland
United States
Senate Armed Services Committee
Tydings
Marine Corps
House
Army
Navy
Johnson
Capitol Dome Crisis Helps Wiley Opponents in Wisconsin
In Madison Wisconsin the Capitol Dome crisis lengthens the session aiding Sen. Alexander Wiley opponents in his bid for renomination. Wiley, 65, campaigns vigorously yet must balance travel and votes as rivals gain momentum. His opponents press an anti administration line highlighting tax and spending criticisms.
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Madison
Wis
Congress
Alexander Wiley
Sen
Wiley
Wyngaard
Sen. Wiley
Washington
Wisconsin
Edward Finan
Bristol
Far East
Report From Around Town Jail-breakers use blanket rope escape noted
Sheriff Vern Lamp cites state fire escape funds while noting a possible need for an iron stairway. Caledonia kitchen chaos features Maggie Hanson and family with pie and ice cream as relatives discuss hospital visits. A Milwaukee soldier, Sgt Ralph W Richter, injured by a backfire during Camp McCoy firing range training after 12 years service. A birthday dinner cobweb remark prompts affectionate homey response. Ray Ping laughs over a speeding ticket and parking violation at Bodega Koffee Klutch.
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Vern Lamp
Ray Ping
Bodega Koffee
MacArthur censorship on criticism shocks U S press
Washington readers learn General MacArthur issued a directive banning criticism of command decisions and allied troops in Korea. The piece contrasts wartime press freedom with MacArthur's approach, cites past censorship, and recounts related incidents from 1946 Tokyo cables to 1950 Korea policy and the Thomas Cullum affair.
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Washington
MacArthur
Columbia Broadcasting System
Homer Bigart
The
New York Herald Tribune
U. S
Bigart
Japan
Walton Walker
Army
Navy
Woodrow Wilson
Korea
Daily Worker
San Francisco Chronicle
Christian Science Monitor
Congress Slow to Grant Truman Economic Controls
James Marlow reports that Congress, in a time of danger, is slow and awkward as it weighs President Truman's request for economic controls. After July 19, leaders from both parties introduced bills, with debates intensifying as Baruch urged broader powers and fits of pressure grew for price and wage controls.
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Congress
Truman
Korea
Capitol
Bernard Baruch
Rep. Kunkel
Pennsylvania
House
Vacation pastor to serve Western Springs church
The Rev. Robert Stubbs the First Congregational church Western Springs Illinois will be the vacation pastor of the First Congregational church here during August. Eleanor Rifenberg of 1018 Zeisser street sails to Baltimore Md for civil service work.
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Robert Stubbs
First Congregational Church
Western Springs
Ill
Eleanor Rifenberg
Zeisser
Baltimore
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