Russians Lose French Communists in Peace Offense Collapse
The piece argues Russia’s shift from peace talks to a hard line eroded support among French Communists. It cites dwindling strikes led by the General Confederation of Labor, the arrest of Jacques Duclos, and the Kremlin’s subversive influence as it confronts NATO and European defense plans.
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West Germany
Russia
France
General Confederation of Labor
Paris
Jacques Duclos
Kremlin
Korea War Enters Third Year Amid Uncertain Resolve
Hal Boyle notes Americans face a stark image of the Korea conflict as it nears year three. The war halted communist expansion yet shows no end, raising questions if stronger force could end it or trigger a broader war. The stalemate centers on Russia’s potential moves and Korea's role as a peace bulwark or perilous lab.
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Hal Boyle
Korea
America
Yalu River
Yalu
Siberia
Russia
Siberian
Europe
June Bride Slump Ties To Postwar Low Morale
The June marriage tradition wanes amid a national decline in nuptials. The Federal Security Agency notes 1950 saw 1.7 million marriages, 1951 fell four percent, with 1952 expected lower. The 1952 June bride reflects a generation formed during the 1930s downturn, leaving fewer eligible brides today.
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Federal Security Agency
United States
Women in Industry Awakening and Cycles in Change
Babson Park essay traces cyclical roles of women from homemakers to industry workers and back. It cites war-time equality, historic shifts in Greece and Europe, fashion cycles, and stresses education and adaptability. It notes rising women in business, 4 million births yearly, and questions future freedom.
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Babson Park
Mass
Greece
Europe
America
Florence Nightingale
Jane Addams
Capitol Budget Balances On Current Revenues In Wisconsin
The state can balance its current budget within present tax revenues as inflation adds tax dollars while surpluses for the next legislature seem unlikely. Lawmakers face pressures for higher spending and potential new taxes amid veteran housing, modernization, and social programs, with no bonding changes expected. The piece also notes North Carolina Democrats at Raleigh and a coonskin cap moment involving George Barber influencing delegation instructions.
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Rennebohm
New Republic
North Carolina
Raleigh
Richard Russell
Georgia
Coonskin
Estes Kefauver
Cameron Morrison
Russell
Clyde Hoey
Willis Smith
Kefauver
Carolina
Morrison
Democratic Party
George Barber
3Rd Precinct
Greensboro
Keough Probe Highlights King Committee Tax Inquiry
The King Committee, set to close June 30, quietly examined Congressman Eugene Keough of Brooklyn amid its tax fraud probe. Keough's shifts from Spain to gas policy and $1,500 to $1,000 payments from lobbyist Charles Clark are outlined, with FBI questioning and committee reprimand noted.
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Wahington
King Committee
Congress
House
Senate
Eugene Keough
Brooklyn
Swank Park Avenue
Keough
Spain
Pearson
Franco
Congressman Keough
Charles Patrick Clark
Madrid
Sen
Owen Brewster
Maine
Charley Clark
Kerr
Rizley
Clark
Silas E. Chambers
Miami
Justice Department
FBI
King
Vincent Quinn
New York
Silas Chambers
The
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Washington Rail agency workers face union shop dues shift
Railway Express Agency employees confront mandatory union membership under the new contract effective April 1. Dues range from 13 to 28 dollars with stewards receiving 3 to 4 dollars per new member signed. REA employs 45 000 to 50 000. 90 percent join the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks, with vehicle men in eight cities in Teamsters and about 1 000 shop craft workers in Machinists and Blacksmiths unions.
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REA
Brotherhood of
Teamsters
De Gaulle argues against Western European unification
James Marlow reports that Charles de Gaulle blasts European defense unification while warning France must lead not join. He asserts treaties grant Germany full sovereignty, fears Anglo Saxon influence, and says French policy should dominate Europe, not yield to others. He criticizes US involvement and French leadership doubts.
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Charles DE Gaulle
France
de Gaulle
Germany
Saar
Europe
United States
Ten Years Ago Anniversary for Local Clergy Couple
The Rev. and Mrs. August Vollbrecht of 160212 Wood St. observe their 55th wedding anniversary. They have lived in La Crosse the past two years after his retirement from St. Michael's Lutheran Church in Fountain City.
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August Vollbrecht
Wood St
la Crosse
Vollbrecht
St. Michael’s Lutheran Church
Fountain City
John Matteson
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