German votes shift bloc against rearmament in Bavaria
The Bavarian Social Democrats won a key state election signaling strong opposition to remilitarization. The gains, following victories in Hesse and Württemberg-Baden, threaten Adenauer's push for a remilitarized West Germany and push defense planning toward a Western conference response. No date is given for further elections.
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Adenauer
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Russia
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Europe
Which Way Is Man Moving Today
A private plane in thick Columbus overcast was ferried by a commercial airliner with full passengers to a safe landing. Twin Cities hospitals ordered emergency admissions amid a strike threat by building service workers, sparking public concern over care.
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Tibetan War Fades From Press To Football Scores
Dispatches on Tibet’s frontier show sparse details as Red China’s campaign stalls in steep passes. Observers question progress toward Lhasa and the capital’s government amid negligible daily coverage.
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Daily Press
Babson Dispatch Warns of Tax Hikes and Credit Tightening
In a December outlook from Babson Park Massachusetts the article notes higher taxes and tighter credit will depress consumer demand for autos refrigerators and televisions while defense orders in 1951 may sustain some jobs. It warns of material shortages and uneven profits but points to the Dow Jones average near its 20 year high.
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Kohler
Economic Precautions and Civic Outlook from a Careful Insider
The note discusses shifting from civilian to military production and warns of inflationary risk. It recommends diversifying investments with half cash and half securities, favoring convertible bonds and firms with steady profits, while urging restraint on wage-driven inflation and criticizing subsidies and excessive policy meddling. It ends with a social critique and a jab at political season fatigue.
Capitol Dome could fuse Wisconsin higher ed programs
Governor elect Kohler studies uniting 22 state supported institutions to improve taxpayer efficiency. He hints at decentralizing undergrad training to junior colleges and southern UW for southern residents while Major graduate and research programs stay centralized.
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Postwar Housing Boom Boosts DC Capacity
Washington notes a surge of housing with over 100000 units built in five years including 60000 houses and 40000 apartments. Despite lines for property and ongoing segregation changes, demand remains high and shortages persist as families move into higher priced areas. Military medical staffing rises to strains with 6326 doctors in service and 297?7 doctors drafted or requested, while civilian needs set to 1.2 doctors per 1000 population.
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Washington wartime images and power echoes in 1980 note
Drew Pearson paints a Washington wall of old barracks and temporary World War II structures near the White House. He catalogs public figures and party figures visiting the president, while noting persistent war era scars and the tense mood as Korea headlines loom.
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Price stabilizer pick spurs speculation in Washington
James Marlow reports on the rise of Toledo Mayor Mike DiSalle as price stabilization chief designate. Despite no prior price control experience, DiSalle is praised by business leaders and recommended by figures including Eric Johnston and John D. Biggers. DiSalle’s Toledo tenure and humor noted. he has five children.
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Romania
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Montevideo district promotion for Stuart V Willson
Ten years ago Stuart V Willson of 1127 Cass street was promoted from sales head for Northern States Power Co in La Crosse to manager of the Montevideo Minnesota district. The change was announced Wednesday in the La Crosse Tribune.
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