Austin Turns Tables On Malik at UN Session
Senator Warren Austin led the U S delegation at the United Nations Security Council defending the Korean crisis against Jakob Malik's charges. Austin rebutted Malik’s falsehoods and exposed Russian propaganda while presenting a clear account of events, aided by radio coverage.
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Universal military training clash in Truman era politics
Defense Secretary Johnson urged immediate passage of compulsory training for youths 17 to 20, while President Truman delayed action, signaling political division over Korea War policy. Senate Chairman Tydings planned hearings and a possible September adjournment, leaving Johnson’s push in limbo amid emergency war legislation.
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Truman Faces Test Of Influences In Korean War
The David Lawrence Dispatch discusses President Truman's political trial as Korea impacts national opinion. It argues voters blame the administration for the Korean debacle, tests cabinet changes, and entertains potential reshuffles to restore trust and boost Democratic prospects ahead of elections.
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Constructive speeches urged to more public education focus
Wisconsin voters are urged to demand substantive policy from governors hopefuls not name calling. The essay argues candidates should address higher education highway needs tax policy and public health while criticizing current campaign rhetoric and urging thoughtful leadership.
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FBI Nabs Weisband Subversive Spy Suspect
Washington reports that William Wolfe Weisband of Arlington Virginia was arrested in Los Angeles after months of government surveillance. An analyst in a top secret defense agency Weisband was suspended last May for security risk and later jailed for contempt after failing to appear before a Los Angeles grand jury.
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James Marlow Explains Social Security Tax Increases
Washington outlines rising Social Security tax. Starting 1951 the cap increases to 3600, with a gradual rise through 1954 1960 1965 and 1970. Employers and employees share the tax, self employed face higher rates, and 10 million new workers join the program.
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Social Security
Ten Years Ago Kiwanis Delegates Named For Wisconsin Rapids
From the La Crosse Tribune files ten years ago delegates Emery Leamer J T McGill and Wilbur Molzahn were chosen to attend the Kiwanis district convention in Wisconsin Rapids August 25 26 and 27 with Rev George Schneider and Leon Seemann as alternates.
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Leon Seemann
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Frank Koppelberger
Alma youth reported missing in action after 18th birthday
Around town notes reflect a July to August 1950 mood with an Alma youth turning 18 on August 2 and later reported missing in action. A separate item recalls two area boys from the Class of 1950 enlisting, marking their early move after graduation as the war era deepens.
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