China seeks knowledge from busy Japan innovation hub
The article traces Mao Zedong’s post 1949 policy shift toward the Soviet Union and the global Communist strategy. It discusses Lenin’s combined development theory, Trotsky’s influence, and Mao’s later critique of Khrushchev’s great power chauvinism as Beijing recalibrates its open door approach.
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United States
China
Mao Tse-tung
Moscow
N. Lenin
Lenin
Germany
Russia
Leon Trotsky
Joseph Stalin
Nikita Khrushchev
Mao
Khrushchev
Pollution and politics stitch a grim global pattern
A reader letter voices alarm at river and lake poisoning from factories and sewage, tracing mercury and chemical pollution from Delaware to Lake Erie and beyond. The piece links ocean dumping to farming the seas and ties it to broader Cold War dynamics, noting Japan, China, and U S policy shifts shaping Asia’s industrial future.
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Delaware
Lake Erie
Lake Michigan
Mississippi
Pete Donndelinger
Cameron Ave
la Crosse
Freedom and security are not opposites
Freedom and security are paired polarities that sustain human potential. Freedom stems from choice, and greater security increases available choices, enhancing freedom. Without freedom, security becomes slavery. without security, freedom is an illusion. Societies must balance them to prevent anarchy or servitude.
Ban on Cigarette Ads Shifts Blame to Media Giants
Merchandising circles show surprise that radio and TV firms suffer more than tobacco firms from the cigarette ad ban. Advertising aims to sell, but people won’t quit smoking because of a TV spot. Smokers may switch brands, while public anti smoking ads on TV appear scarce after the ban.
Governor Lucey's $30,000 public image gamble sparks critique
The article questions Governor Lucey's decision to spend $30,000 of state funds on Guggenheim Productions for traffic safety radio and TV spots. It notes partisan doubts of payoffs to allies and argues agencies already have writers and PR staff to handle safety messages. It urges that safety impact matters more than the cost.
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Lucey
Washington, D.C
Guggenheim Productions
Patrick J. Lucey
Guggenheim
Wisconsin Association of Broadcasters
Twenty Years Ago in Local Tobacco Leader Dies
Tribune notes from 1951 report the death of W. T. Tefferson, 89, Spar ta, described as the grand old man of the tobacco industry. Also mentions Republican hesitation on MacArthur Korea policy as Chicago eyes a 1952 nominating convention site. Wisconsin Senate apportionment reform, a state aeronautics conference progress, and other regional items.
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W. T. Tefferson
Sparta
Chicago
General MacArthur
State
Senate
Wisconsin
Assembly
Rosenberry
Wisconsin Aeronautics Conference
Wausau
Modest probate reform mishandled by Wisconsin law makers
A Wisconsin public affairs observer argues probate fees and procedures create a major public relations problem for lawyers. He notes statewide discontent, a Dane County election upset of a probate judge, and questions whether bar fee rules reflect work done versus estate size, urging timely reform and clearer public benefit.
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Wisconsin
Dane County
Madison
Bible Verse from I Timothy 6 17 18 on riches and generosity
A concise verse urging the rich not to rely on uncertain riches but on God who provides all good things. It encourages doing good deeds, generosity, and liberal sharing as a Christian virtue.
Sometimes it's fatal our help isnt appreciated
A columnist argues the United States frequently tries to aid other nations yet faces disbelief and resentment. He cites Filipino dissatisfaction after WWII and a China's Cheng-Tu air base project that displaced peasants, ruined villages, and killed residents, explaining the complexities of aid and enemy recognition.
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Greece
Sparta
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Spain
Britain
China
Cheng-Tu
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