Impeachment use outlined by Constitution
Congress and readers review impeachment as a rarely used constitutional device. The piece traces how impeachment works, who can be tried, and the two thirds Senate rule. It notes notable cases, including Johnson and Chase, and emphasizes moderation in Congress across history.
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Senate
Andrew Johnson
Frouse
Supreme Court of the United States
Samuel Chase
U.S
House
William Blount
Tennessee
Blount
District Court For
New Hampshire
John Pickering
West H. Humphreys
Confederate District Court
Commerce Court
Robert W. Archibald
Southern District of Florida
Halsted L. Ritter
Ritter
Congress
Pride of the Fleet returns home after Korean War missions
The U S S Missouri, once mired in Hampton Roads, steamed into Korean waters to back U N forces. It completed 15 firing missions targeting troop concentrations and rail hubs. The homecoming at Long Beach drew a rapturous welcome, underscoring the value of large surface ships in modern warfare.
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Hampton Roads
Missouri
U. N
Inchon
Hungnam
U. S. S. Missouri
Long Beach
U. S
Don’t Swap Horses in Middle of Crisis and War
The speaker argues that the adage used in political campaigns should apply to military leadership during battles. He recalls the maxim from past elections and questions whether changing generals amid critical combat would be prudent, suggesting consistency in leadership during crises.
Statehood bills for Alaska and Hawaii advance again
Senate interior and insular affairs committee reports on Alaska and Hawaii statehood bills favorably. House previously passed similar measures in 1950. past Senate action stalled. Now both chambers urged to act promptly. President Truman supports admission. advocates say statehood unlocks economic progress and stronger national defense representation.
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Alaska
Hawaii
Senate
Committee On Interior and Insular Affairs
House
Congress
Truman
Union
Clash Over Army Command Powers In Early 20th Century Reform
The text recounts a 40 year old dispute involving Maj. Gen. red C. Ainsworth opposing the general staff system under a president and secretary of war. It notes Stimson Taft Root and later Marshall confronting insubordination, confirming the chief of staff’s final authority amid powerful opposition.
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Taft
Stimson
Leonard Wood
Congress
United States
Red C. Ainsworth
General Staff
Bundy
Washington
Gen. Wood
Ment
Ainsworth
Wood
Sen
Elihu Root
Alpsworth
Pershing
Trisman
Deense
Gen
Marshall
Whcn
Chiefs of Staff
Possible Impeachment Talk After Truman MacArthur Move
Washington observers weigh six year milestone since Truman oath as President and Republicans discuss impeachment for alleged war actions without Congress. The piece outlines potential global and domestic repercussions including reactions in Japan China and Europe, plus impacts on Korea policy and UN considerations.
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Washington
Truman
Senate
United States
Korea
China
Congress
Marc Arthur
State Acheson
Far East
MacArthur
Europe
Communist Party
Mac
Canada Says It Will Not Be A Yes Man For U S Policies
Canadian Foreign Minister L. B. Pearson told an audience in Toronto that Canada will not be consulted and will not be a yes man for U S policies. He stressed Canada remains independent and part of the British Commonwealth with its own interests in the Asiatic crisis and in the United Nations debate over MacArthur’s powers.
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China
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For- Tusan
Russia
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Moscow
Iran
Yugoslavia
Turkey
Lc, N
Korea
Chiang Kaishek
Asia
MacArthur
America
Canada
L. B. Pearson
Toronto
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Pearson
Gen. MacArthur
U. S
Warren Austin
Mr. Pearson
British Commonwealth of Nations
Commonwealth
Britain
Far East
U. N
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Australia
India
Japan
Rome
World Movement For World Federal Government
World Conference of Organizations
Washington
D. C
House of Representatives
North Dakota
Oregon
Maryland
Indiana
Minnesota
New Hampshire
Delaware
Maine
New Jersey
Connecticut
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
House of Commons
Ernest Denning
Cedar Ave
Readers' Opinions on Forum Current Affairs
A reader laments government actions from 1945 to Korea, criticizes censorship, and questions U S World Federalism efforts. Letters from Mason Gilmore ERNEST DENNING and others discuss World Government hearings and domestic leadership. Local editorials from Press Telegram readers react to Mac Arthur and Truman actions and urge political change.
Dandelions Seen As Child’s First Bouquet From God
Poem celebrates dandelions as nature’s gift to children who pick bouquets for mothers. While gardeners deem them weedlike and tasteless to markets, the verse affirms their beauty and value, noting their prevalence with spring’s bloom. Children’s gathering of yellow petals symbolizes a simple, cherished ritual.
Long Beach History Snippets: Gaming, Base, Charter Vote
Ten years ago operators of 33 card rooms in Long Beach ceased operations under police orders as all venues closed. Twenty years ago the Army Air Corps base at the Municipal Airport was praised as the finest reserve-flyer setup in the nation by Maj. Gen. Malin Craig after inspection. With under a quarter of voters participating, Long Beach adopted a managerial charter by a vote of 3047 to 2377.
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Long Beach
Army Air Corps
United States
Malin Craig
Ninth Corps
Afraid Portraits by Metcalfe Forewarn of unlucky Friday the 13th
A poem warns readers to stay grounded and ignore superstitions about Friday the 13th. It cites ladders mirrors and cracks as myths and urges resilience, noting that calm will defeats fate and bad luck.
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Prospect Ave
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Rosé Ave
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