France election sparks De Gaulle surge amid Communist bloc gains
Paris reports show De Gaulle’s followers winning the largest single party in the assembly while communists capture the largest bloc of the popular vote. Observers warn a De Gaulle led shift could edge France toward dictatorship under the guise of restoring order and new vigor.
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General de Gaulle
National ‘Assembly
Paris
de Gaulle
France
General DeGaulle
DeGaullists
Center Entien
Government control proposal threatens free enterprise
The price officials propose licensing all businesses to be shut down for control violations, a step toward socialism by degrees. The Red Oak Express warns regimentation erodes freedom, urging vigilance against government overreach and reliance on emergency legislation. Ecclesiastes 3:3 cited for moral framing.
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Washington
DiSalle
America
The
Red Oak Express
MacArthur to Address State Legislatures Next
General Douglas MacArthur plans to speak to Massachusetts legislators in July and likely to Ohio thereafter. He will not join private groups, prefers government venues, will live in New York, and rejects a 1952 political path, stressing work for good government and opposition to war as policy.
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Texas
Douglas MacArthur
Boston
Massachusetts
Ohio
Megs
Lawrence
New York City
MacArthur
Senate Committee
Senate
Ags Arée
Wall
Far East
Japan
Pate Ansh
Tokyo
Joint Chiefs of Staff
State Department
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Rep. Martin
Congress
Martin
Walter S. Goodland
Goodland
Rennebohim
Kohler’s tactful leadership shapes Wisconsin 1951 session
John Wyngaard analyzes Walter Kohler’s collaborative approach with the legislature during the 1951 Wisconsin session. Kohler built cordial relations through persuasion and consultation, avoiding pressure while advancing his program. His diplomacy led to broad lawmaker support and a notable farewell address that framed the session’s record.
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Wis
Walter J. Kohler
Wyngaard
Walter Kohler
Kohler
Byrd Leads Push to Cut Government Publicity Spending
Senator Byrd, a Virginia Democrat, heads a drive to trim federal publicity budgets citing 4,199 government press agents costing about 103 million dollars yearly. He cites overreach by agencies and argues for more news and less bull in public communications.
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Congress
Byrd
Virginia
Senate
Joint Committee
ECA
Economic Co-Operation Administration
Burma
Truman
Congressional
GOP
Ferguson
Michigan
the Bell Syndicate, Inc
Ten Years Ago at La Crosse Rev Schuh Elevated
The Rev Alphonse Schuh St Michael s superintendent was named domestic prelate in the Roman Catholic church with the title right reverend monsignor.
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Alphonse Schuh
St. Michael's
Black Hills
Big Horn Mountains
Yellowstone Park
la Crosse
Interesting 1856 date on county milk house doorstep
From La Crosse County notes the date 1856 scratched into a cemented stone step at the county home offers no story for local supervisors. Kohler of the Wisconsin SeeBees recounts delivering Corsairs for navy landings after emailing Rear Adm Doyle. Terpstra decries road conditions, noting his wife’s complaint as final straw. Names Major Mac Freeze Morning Riddle Today round out a brief culled from Tribune items.
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Houston
Harris County
Dallas Morning News
MacArthur
Aor
LA ‘Crosse
Maggie
Howard Potter
Kohler
Wisconsin SeeBees Organization
A. K. Doyle
Terpstra
Highway Committee
la Crosse Tribune
Major
Mac
Freeze
The Washington Merry-Go-Round on Tax Gravy and War Contracts
Drew Pearson describes political oddities around tax amortization and war contracts while noting personnel criticism from the Hardy committee. The column covers figures like Creedon and Wilson, hints at relaxations in wartime controls, and includes warnings about veto threats and broad budget cuts.
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Drew Pearson
The
Washington
Creedon
Tanforan
Columbus
Ohio
Burger Brewing Co
Cincinnati
NPA
Hardy
Wilson
Jack Shelley
California
Dick Bolling
Missouri
Walter Riehlman
New York
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