North Atlantic alliance forms to deter Russian expansion
An analysis of the newly agreed North Atlantic pact notes it binds signatories to assist attacked nations, though war requires congressional declaration. It cites UN links, a council, a defense committee, and a looming billion dollar armament bill as the alliance reshapes global power. It discusses Soviet reactions, potential eastern alliances, and the UN’s weakened role as Western hopes turn to regional blocs for a lasting peace.
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Washington
London
Paris
United States Congress
Congress
United States
Republic
Senate
Soviet Union
United Nations
Truman
Russia
Red Army
Kremlin
Molotov
Mikolyan
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Tito
Cominform
Red
Bulgaria
Vishinsky
Western Union
England
France
Benelux
Western Europe
Britain
Portugal
Italy
Judge who feared neither God nor man famed in city
A fragment cites Luke 18:2 about a city judge who feared neither God nor man, reflecting moral critique. The single verse-style line stands as a quotation with religious authority. No additional context or events are provided.
Re Educating Officers for Future Air Force Cadre
Secretary of Defense Forrestal proposed an air force academy to supply officers and a joint board plan to overhaul academy training. The aim is a broad liberal arts style education and stronger inter service teamwork to reduce rivalries. The academy faces cost opposition but would bolster long term officer supply.
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Defense Forrestal
Air Force
U. S. Army
Naval Academies
Congress
West Point
Air Academy
Risks For Freedom From Japan Sails For US Flag
A Russian ex serviceman, born to a Japanese mother and Russian father, fled to seek US protection. He recounts his escape from an island, crossing 30 miles of open water on a six by eighteen inch raft, fending off seals with a knife. He recalls his parents were executed for political reasons.
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Japan
U. S
Siberia
Bandits Halt Utah Streetcar In Likely Late Staging
Bandits held up a street car in a Utah town, prompting reports of a late schedule and a private vigil by passengers. No injuries reported and investigation ongoing.
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Utah
Wire Tappers In High Places Stir New York Mayors Race
In New York a wire tapping scandal spans subpoenas and indictments as Mayor William O Dwyer faces scrutiny ahead of re election. The piece links O Dwyer to historic cases involving Hoover era officials and presidents while noting past taps in city hall and by police insiders.
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S. Burton Heath
NEA
New York
City Hall
William O’dwyer
O’dwyer
LaGuardia
Clendenin J. Ryan
O'Dwyer
Vate
William H. Vanderbilt
Rhode Island
White House
Jimmy Walker
Jimmy
Dwight Eisenhower
Florida
Herbert Bayard Swope
War Department
Eisenhower
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Supreme Court
Cas
Bunhatten
Wage Regwe
New York City Hall
Irving Saypol
U. S
U.S. Pushes Marshall Plan Dutch Aid Amid Indonesia Controversy
Washington reports allege state department spokesmen pressed senators to vote 350 million dollars in Marshall Plan relief for the Dutch, claimed to underwrite the Indonesian army. Senators questioned Dutch integrity and U.S. aims, while internal debates over mine safety leadership and John L. Lewis influence unfolded.
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Drew Pearson
Washington
State Department
United Nations
Indonesia
Senate
U. S
Brewster
Maine
Johnson
Colorado
Malone
Nevada
Hitler
United States
Pearl Harbor
Mr. Truman
U.S. A
Charles Evans Hughes
Answers to Questions from The Haskin Service
Reader questions are answered by The Haskin Service from the La Crosse Tribune reader mail column. Topics cover guard mounting origins Great Salt Lake salt beds oil wood finishing and the name Woodrow Wilson with historical notes and spellings.
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Great Salt Lake
Chiang Kai-shek's 1927 alliance with Soong sisters explained
The note asks about Chiang Kai-shek and the Soong family. It mentions his message to Lu Ling Soong in 1927 and asks how the agreement formed a method or path for him. The wording is garbled but centers on Chiang Kai-shek's political ties in 1927.
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Walker
LaGuardia
Samuel Seabury
Charles Hand
Chiamw Kai-shek
Ioling Soong
Eomate
Kamennoi Ostrow and Other Queries on Music and History
Rubinstein titled Kamennoi Ostrow a set of 24 piano pieces inspired by friends met at Kamennoi island on the Neva. Number 22, Reve Angelique, is linked to Mile. Anna de Friedbourg and many pieces are dedicated to court ladies. Franklin owned a slipper tub heated by fire, with a book rest and ramp for legs.
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Anton Rubinstein
Kamennoi Island
Neva
Reve Angelique
Mile
Anna de Friedbourg
Benjamin Franklin
America
France
Jeremy Belnap
Franklin
Evolution of U.S. Senate election methods
Originally senators were chosen by state legislatures. The 17th Amendment, ratified in 1913, changed the process to election by the people via popular vote, aligning Senate selections with democratic norms.
Geographical note on Switzerland's sea level and Lake Geneva shore
A fragment states that no point in Switzerland is at sea level and mentions the shore of Lake Geneva at about 650 feet above sea level. It references a low point in Switzerland near the lake.
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Switzerland
Lake Maggore
Meaning of Mika and Mikado in Japanese titles
A note explains Mika do meaning exalted door or gate. Mikado is a popular foreign title for the emperor of Japan. Tenno means heavenly sovereign and is the official designation.
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Japan
Lincoln's living rules: simple paths to happiness
J C B A quotes Lincoln advising focus on steady meals, prayers, courtesy to creditors, good digestion, avoiding biliousness, exercise, and moderation. He suggests tailoring rules to the individual while these provide a solid lift for most people.
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Abraham Lincoln
Parliamentary Law booklet sells for just 15 cents
A 36 page handbook explains rules of order for clubs and associations including how to organize preside conduct elections and reorganize. It offers a model constitution and by laws and is available postpaid for 15 cents from The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau in Washington DC.
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Parent-Teachers Association
la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
Eye St. N. E
Washington, D. C
Soap opera musings from a print press agent
FRANK TRIPP riffs on Stella Dallas and Mary Noble soap operas as he drives and listens to dashbord TV. He recalls a time with Regina the poison plot and jokes about how writers stir up trouble, noting past stage dames and a distant Little Tessie Delrose.
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Frank Tripp
Mary Noble
Stella Dallas
Iowa
Mary
Dog House
Stell
Regina
National Biscuit Company
Tessie Delrose
Tessie
South Carolina
Fanny
General Features Corp
Cooler Makes Ice for Office and Recreation Rooms
New type electric water cooler features a two cubic foot storage compartment and can freeze three trays of ice cubes suitable for office or recreation room use.
Political clash over mine safety and Dr Boyd fate
Senate debate heats on immediate action against Boyd. Millikin presses a separate mine safety bureau plan backed by Ed Johnson to split the bureau of mines. O Mahoney argues for stronger federal enforcement. Final vote 5-6 with most Republicans supporting Boyd, Downey silent.
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Senate Interior Committee
John L. Lewis
Bureau of Mines
James Boyd
Sheridan Downey
California
Interior Department
Downey
Lewis
Butler
Nebraska
Edton
Montana
Malone
Nevada
Millikin
Colorado
Boyd
Rocky Mountain
Utah
Arthur Watkins
Watkins
J. R. Bell
Bureau
Krug
Clinton Anderson
New Mexico
Ed Johnson
Joe O’mahoney
Wyoming
Pever Utah
Dr. Boyd
Baltimore Trust Company
Harry Brown
Pearson
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