Press secrecy versus public rights in national policy
A MAGAZINE editor argues the atomic energy commission shields secrets and censors the press, hindering scientific progress, while a Washington correspondent notes officials and reporters clash over what foreign affairs should be aired. Both sides urge more openness, especially on core policy issues, despite security risks. The piece urges mature journalism and calls for public discussion before policy shifts are made.
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American Society of
Atomic Energy Commission
Washington
State Department
Congress
Don’t Stifle Our Trade With Japan and Asia
A Far East report claims General MacArthur rejects trading with Red China and opposes Japan joining a Southeast Asia policy. The account questions the wisdom of shutting China out and notes Japan’s industrial capacity and need for markets in Asia. It argues Southeast Asia offers raw materials and food in exchange for Japanese products, noting limited alternatives if China is barred.
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Eports
Far East
General MacArthur
Japan
Churchill on Russia and Japan in Cold War view
In a House of Commons address Churchill argues the Soviet regime fears Western friendship more than hostility and cites a looming need for Japan to strengthen its economy. He warns free global intermingling risks destabilizing the Far East while praising a hard line against despotism and noting that public enlightenment undermines communism.
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Winston Churchill
House of Commons
Russia
Kremlin
No Panic Or Bust In Year Or Two Says Babson Dispatch
The Roger Babson Dispatch argues against a near term bust or panic and foresees a slow erosion of business conditions. It highlights risks from high wages and prices, labor competition, and possible two year crop failures, while noting a potential 1952 low in several long business cycles. The piece discusses cold war effects, housing and stock purchases, and optimism among farmers awaiting Eisenhower.
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Roger Babson
ST. Louis
Russia
Stalin
Europe
Joe Stalin
Wisconsin May Reconsider Annual Legislative Sessions
Madison analysis notes Wisconsin abandoned annual sessions 65 years ago but argues changing conditions could trigger reconsideration. It cites budget forecasting, emergency sessions, adjourned sessions, emergency board, and Legislative Council as signs the state needs more than six months in a two year period. It weighs democracy, cost, staffing, and access implications.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Capitol
Legislative Council
James Marlow on Nation and Spy Trials Across Nations
James Marlow notes U S and British spying cases at home contrasted with satellite countries where communists pursue treason and overthrow. He cites Judith Coplon and Valentin Gubitchev sentences, Hiss perjury conviction, Vogeler and Sanders in Hungary, and various trials in Czechoslovakia Bulgaria Romania Albania and Hungary, with outcomes from long terms to death. adds caution about distorted charges and Russia’s methods.
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Europe
Judith Coplon
Valentin Gubitchev
Marlow
Russia
Alger Hiss
State Department
Department
Whittaker Chambers
Chambers
Hiss
Hungary
Robert Vogeler
Edgar Sanders
Vogeler
Sanders
Romania
Albania
Bulgaria
Czechoslovakia
Poland
Iulius Maniu
National Peasant Party
Joseph Mindszenty
Ten Years Ago La Crosse Police And Fire Commissioner Named
William Layland of 2225 George Street was named to the police and fire commission for a five year term by Mayor J J Verdota at a special council meeting. The Copeland baseball park lights will be used Thursday night for the first time in an intra squad game as Eddie Kenetchy tests his Blackhawks before trimming to 20 players. A two hour council committee meeting followed a special council session discussing sidewalk WPA labor policy.
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William Layland
George Street
Police and Fire Commission
J. J. Verdota
Copeland Baseball Park
la Crosse
Eddie Kenetchy
Blackhawks
Common Council
WPA Labor
Edson’s Washington Notebook on toys and pepper
American Legion’s Tide of Toys program spread goodwill in Europe but upset German toy makers who fear market harm. Legion insists toys target families unable to buy new ones. Munitions Board quietly dropped pepper from critical materials stockpile, prompting blame for wasteful spending. State Department pushes to restore House cuts to Truman Point Four funding, arguing current $15 million is insufficient for initial programs and UN cooperation.
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American Legion
U. S
Europe
Germany
Legion
Munitions Board
Department of Defense
State Department
Senate
House
Truman
Institute of Inter- American Affairs
Point Four
United Nations
McCarthy advisor warns against hasty verdicts in communism names row
Washington columnist Drew Pearson highlights internal clashes as Rep Walter Judd urges Senator McCarthy to wait for witnesses before judging alleged communists. The piece traces the John Maragon-Vaughan-White House network, FBI probing, and past pressure on officials, noting how power influenced investigations and libel cases. It notes Maragon’s influence over inquiries and his reaction to Pearson.
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China Lobby
Judd
McCarthy
Joe
Minnesota
Maragon
District of Columbia
Vaughan
Justice Department
White House
FBI
Mundt
South Dakota
Drew Pearson
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Orient
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Edward R. Dewey
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Capitol Dome
J. J. Kelliher
James Marlow
The
la Crosse Tribune
Pius XI
A. J. McGavick
Diocese of la Crosse
Peter Pape
St. Joseph’s Parish
Robert B. Condon
St. Mary’s Parish
Winand Daniels
Marathon
Bard Brewery
West Avenue
Bennett Street
South Avenue
Farwell Street
la Crosse Street
Joseph C. Houska
A. A. Jorris
Minneapolis
Minnesota State
Osteopathic Association
Nic Lehrbach
Army
YMCA
George W. Burton
Winona
Board of Education
L. P. Denoyer
la Crosse Normal School
Halley
Ux Crosse Tribune
W. T. Burgess
Edson’s
Washington Notebook
Rep. Judd
Sen. McCarthy
S ‘Huey
Long
GOP
Walter Judd
China
John Maragon
Kansas City
Bootblack
Harry Vaughan
Senate Committee
Pearson Vice
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