Air Power and Bases Tied to Alliances and Ground Forces
The essay argues no single arm can defend the United States. It stresses combined air, sea, and land power with overseas bases and allied security. It notes Russia as a major threat, the need for forward bases, and the role of the Strategic Air Command’s bombers, all tied to political alliances. The text ends with a biblical quote.
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United States
America
Uness
Air
Europe
Middle East
Russia
U. S
Soviet Union
Strategic Air Command
Crosswalks and Auto Lanes: City Traffic Push
The city advances painting intersections to guide pedestrians and separate auto lanes. Officials warn to finish the entire job before paint runs out. The piece also recalls Popski’s Private Army and Peniakoff’s exploits in North Africa and Italy.
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Italy
Popski
Peniakoff
Unfortunate Truman comparison on Korea casualties
The piece criticizes President Truman for equating Korea battle deaths with highway traffic accidents. It argues the analogy is misleading, noting Korea casualties are far higher and not comparable to voluntary highway risks. It warns such remarks offer little comfort to grieving families and highlights congressional concern over wartime casualties.
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Washington
Truman
Korea
Congress
Lawrence
Marshall
Kohler appeals to independents as Wisconsin GOP aims broad appeal
Madison report profiles Walter Kohler pushing independents to back a Republican program. He argues the party must attract unaffiliated voters beyond registered Republicans to win national power, citing Dewey’s loss and the need for concrete reform. The piece notes Kohler’s Madison agenda matches Democratic aims and aims to widen nonpartisan support.
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Madison
Wis
Walter J. Kohler
Republican Party of
Wisconsin
Kohler
Wyngaard
White House
Congress
Milwaukee
Congress Secrets and the Atomic Energy Dilemma
James Marlow discusses whether executive branch secrets should be disclosed to Congress amid leaks and open hearings. He notes the Joint Committee on Atomic Energy keeps tight control, while public sessions reveal little, and cites Johnson and Eisenhower era debates on secrecy and trust in lawmakers.
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Congress
Joint Committee On Atomic Energy
Washington
State
Defense Departments
Congressional
Executive Branch
Pat DaNe
Noes
Johnson
Ten Years Ago Mary Jane Skroch Joins American Airlines
From the La Crosse Tribune files Mary Jane Skroch age 2 of Independence daughter of Mrs Ed Grutzik has been accepted by American Airlines as an air hostess and is in New York City for training. Also notes Wisconsin Federation festival week Aug 17 23 and other old items.
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Mary Jane Skroch
Independence
Ed Grutzik
American Airlines
New York
City
Jaues
Cartellon
Wisconsin Federation of
Washington notes on MacArthur hearings disrupt Senate work
Washington memo notes that MacArthur hearings tie up 25 senators and major committees. Sen Richard Russell also chairs an appropriations subcommittee, complicating defense and agriculture funding, with no clear end in sight. Charles E. Wilson suffers multiple injuries including an infected foot delaying his mobility.
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Armed Services Committee
Sen
Richard Russell
Georgia
Appropriations
Agriculture
House
Defense
Charles E. Wilson
Atlanta
GE Company
Schenectady
Cleveland
Wilson
Four Thousand Five Hundred For General Kiel's Clothes
Washington column notes a $4500 taxpayer cost after Brig. Gen. Emil Kiel flew a B-17 and had his uniforms and civilian dinner clothes sent from Panama to Quito for a formal Ecuadorian dinner. The White House received a report on reception delays for Gen. MacArthur in San Antonio.
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Ecuador
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Pearson
Army
White House
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San Antonio
Jack White
General MacArthur
Walter Krueger
MacArthur
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Big John
Senator Bennett
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Salt Lake City
Senate
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Robert Gros
California
New York
Shirley Temple
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