Davis and Churchill in historic battles over government power
A noted constitutional lawyer John W. Davis, age 79, argues before the Supreme Court against unlimited executive authority, likening the struggle to Prime Minister Churchill’s battle against socialism. The piece contrasts veteran leaders and their roles in enduring constitutional crises.
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Policy If German Peace Fails
The article warns weeks ahead are critical for European defense as Germany’s role hangs in the balance. Adenauer faces internal coalition opposition to a Western peace contract with France Britain and the United States. It discusses the risk to a European defense army and Western solidarity if unification or a formal pact stalls.
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No Real Solution Found in Plant Seizure Debate
The David Lawrence Dispatch argues seizure of plants offers no real fix for labor disputes. It cites WWII era no strike pledges and War Labor Board decisions, warns against non economic issues, and calls for binding arbitration focused on economic matters with fair government policies.
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Capitol Dome Court limits county board control of streams
Wisconsin Supreme Court voided the 1947 County Board Law, ruling state public waters belong to people statewide and that stream use should fall under the Public Service Commission. The decision curtails local boards and underscores checks and balances amid farm cooperative influence and political power in 1952 Wisconsin.
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Namekagon Hydro Company
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Dodd's Prison Debacle Harms Truce Efforts in Korea
Washington notes detail Brig. Gen. Francis Dodd's capture at a Korean camp and the Pentagon fury over carelessness that derailed a critical truce moment. The piece also covers the Buy American Act test on nine transformers for a North Dakota dam and Billy Graham's political influence in Alabama.
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How The New Fires In Germany Started
James Marlow explains the postwar split of Germany among the Big Four and the rival proposals from the Soviet Union and the Western Allies. He outlines plans for free elections, a peace treaty, and the fate of German rearmament and alliances as tensions rise.
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Adenauer
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Russia
Removal Of 16th Street Car Tracks Nears Completion
Ten years ago note reports that 65 tons of scrap metal will be reclaimed as street car tracks on 16th Street from Cass to Market Streets are removed this week. A second item notes Felton of Northern States Power elected vice president of Wisconsin Utilities Association.
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Washington News Notebook on steel strike and NATO fears
The April steel strike spurred antiwar rhetoric and a verse urging defense using cars over steel. NATO leaders faced a scare of a possible Soviet west attack in Germany, with a planned tank assault near Hanover. Marines use two helicopters in Korea for desertion hunts and battlefield evacuation to ships.
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