Stalin Signals Bluff on Peace Talks Anew
A scholar notes Stalin's Christmas Day remarks differ in Russian and English versions. He says Stalin read a peace offer as positively as possible, not favorably, and that Korea comments meant collaboration not cooperation. The piece links the move to European neutralism and U.S. war fears, with wider aims in the Cold War context.
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Policy stance risk in Eisenhower Dulles response to Stalin
The piece argues the new administration should stop inviting Stalin to set terms and instead dictate terms. It warns against prolonged Panmunjom style talks and urges Moscow be isolated if it withholds arms from satellites. It urges a shift from begging to decisive action and warns of further Korean War casualties. The column critiques diplomatic timidity and calls for a stronger Western unity and policy.
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Capitol Dome Highway Tax Debate Highlights Budget Push
Madison Wisconsin debates over Highway Department funding reveal pressure for higher road taxes. Harold Plummer, named by Gov Kohler, argues for more automotive tax revenue to fund a larger state road budget, signaling a shift in fiscal policy amid partisan scrutiny.
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Ten Years Ago Chief Dinner and Card Party at Cargill Home
In La Crosse lasting New Year week will be semi festive as some businesses stay open while others close. Front page items recall a Railway Mail Association dinner and auxiliary gathering at the Cargill home Monday evening and notes of local history across decades.
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Possible GOP chair contender Wes Roberts eyed by party factions
Washington notes say Wes Roberts of Kansas, a former Eisenhower and Dewey campaign aide, is discussed as a possible GOP national chairman but may face opposition from Taft supporters who fear a return of the Old Guard. President Eisenhower’s approval remains decisive. Meany argues price controls must stay to prevent inflated costs from rising taxes.
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No Crisis For Sec Humphrey draws Ike team into turmoil
Washington column notes Humphrey’s willingness to take the treasury post for two years, then leave before a crisis. Brewster’s Maine senatorial move to join the State Department faces resistance and politics. Menon’s UN remarks spark U.S. protest. Flanders reports Argentina Nazified comparisons to Peron.
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Stalin’s kitten caper hints at new diplomacy shift
Washington reports Stalin’s answering peace questions via The New York Times seen as a soft move. Dulles urged normal channels for real talks, signaling a possible change from aggressive tactics to a cautious approach in seeking peace talks with Eisenhower.
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