Timely Repeat Warning On Russia With Key Gaps In Speech
The article notes President Truman’s speech criticizes Russia for aggression and pledges help to nations resisting communism while leaving Asia and Wake Island talks vague. It suggests General MacArthur influenced Asia policy, but details on Japan peace or UN plans remain unclear. The columnist questions whether the Wake conference was more political than substantive.
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Russia
Washington
U. S
Truman
General MacArthur
Wake Island
Asia
MacArthur
Europe
Mr. Truman
Japan
Korea
United Nations
America
United States
Time For Dewey To Take To Pasture as Eisenhower Looms
The piece calls for Governor Thomas E. Dewey to end his presidential ambitions in 1952 and promotes nominating a Republican candidate from the rank and file. It supports General Eisenhower as a strong potential candidate but argues Dewey should not be involved in a new draft and warns against old guard control of nominations. It urges party unity and fresh leadership to return Republicans to the White House.
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Thomas E. Dewey
Dewey
Albany
Joe Hanley
U. S
Philadelphia
Harold Stassen
Old Guard Board of Directors
White House
U.S
Moscow seeks peace talks through American channels
The piece analyzes Kremlin hints at peace talks with the United States, noting attempts to use UN dynamics and private conversations with figures like Bernard Baruch and Harold Stassen. It argues Washington resists emissary talks and insists any major shifts would come from official, collective actions rather than informal discussions.
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Russia
United States
Moscow
Great Britain
France
Europe
Asia
General Assembly
Kremlin
Wisconsin Dams Fight Faces Legislature Over Wild Rivers
Advocate conservationists led by Arthur Molstad Ernest Swift and William Aberg push to spare Wisconsin streams from damming by listing remaining natural rivers for permanent protection. The piece notes historical defeats and Aldo Leopold’s critique of progress challenging lawmakers and public service officials to value wild rivers over power interests.
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Wis
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Conservation Commission
Wyngaard
Arthur Molstad
Ernest Swift
William Aberg
Wisconsin
State Utilities Commission
County Boards of Supervisors
Taxpayers fund congressman's daughter's honeymoon pay
Washington column reveals Mrs. Jules de Porre, daughter of Rep Louis Rabaut, continued to draw 643.33 monthly after marriage, while an assistant paid by the house handled Rabaut's Detroit work. The piece questions the source of funds and honesty in reporting time and duties. It also notes Styles Bridges' $35,000 Senate salary as John L. Lewis ally and links to Allied syndicate in a broader pattern of congressional misdirection.
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Louis Rabaut
Grosse Pointe Park
Mich
Marion B. Lacey
House Appropriations Committee
Rabaut
Detroit
Pearson
Congress
Washington
New Hampshire
Styles Bridges
Senate
John L. Lewis
Miners’ Welfare Fund
Lewis
Bridges
State Department
Allied Syndicate
Arthur Reilly
Reilly
United Mine Workers
John L
Senator Bridges
Miners’ Pension Fund
Nation Eyes Long Pull For Defense Controls After Korea
James Marlow reports on Washington sentiment after Korea toward continued defense buildup and stricter government controls. Top officials, including W. Stuart Symington, favor higher taxes, tighter credit, and extended measures, with controls already expanded for housing and credit.
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Washington
Korea
Congress
W. Stuart Symington
Losey boulevard to be upgraded as trunk highway
La Crosse common council moves to have Losey boulevard length upgraded by the Wisconsin highway commission into a state trunk highway. Police Chief Herman Rick opens new city hall offices with a Friday reception for officials. Homecoming events at La Crosse State Teachers College include alumni breakfast a dance and hockey game.
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Common Council
Wisconsin Highway Commission
Herman Rick
la Crosse State Teachers College
Women’s Recreation Association
Always Good Scouts at Camp Williams Regional Meeting
Report from Camp Williams last weekend shows Boy Scout leaders bidding farewell with a statuette given to Col. Harry G. Williams for his cooperation. A Shell station incident highlights activated products and a driverless moment. Army presence grows in the Coulee region with multiple soldiers seen at a local eatery.
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Harry G. Williams
Shell
Coulee
Red River Valley
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