Connally’s independence sparks attack on Asia aid
Senator Tom Connally, long allied with the State Department, lambasted Marshall Plan alums for spending money while signaling a potential policy reversal. He criticized aid to Asia as undermining Western Europe’s defense, urging selective American spending to arm allies and treat the Pacific as an American lake.
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Marshall Plan
Asia
Europe
Mr. Acheson
State Department
Owen Lattimore
Alger Hiss
China
Reds
United States
Western Europe
Sen. Connally
Senate
Chiang Kai-shek
Gen. Marshall
Gen. MacArthur
Sec- Stary Acheson
Texan
Pacific
Corporate Menace: Hill Warns of Federal Overreach
1878 veteran Benjamin Harvey Hill warned that federal power could threaten states and individual rights. The Senate speech warns against a growing corporation of government, urging vigilance as Congress seeks new economic controls and subsidies while defending states’ rights.
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U. S
Benjamin Harvey Hill
United States
Sen. Hill
Ing
Raid Hill
Senate
Beardsley Visit Signals Long Beach Governor Arrivals
Iowa Governor William S Beardsley visits Long Beach with Mrs Beardsley for a harbor tour a naval station lunch and a Recreation Park picnic amid speculation about possible California ties and the Iowa line of succession.
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Iowa
William S. Beardsley
Long Beach
California
Gov
Warren
Gov. Beardsley
Beardsley
Mrs. Beardsley
Naval Station
Recreation Park
Jowan
Long Beach Douglas
Bixby Park
Puget Sound
San Diego
Iran oil crisis tightens world fuel supply tensions
The Iranian crisis disrupts aviation gasoline with Abadan’s refinery idle, triggering shortages in India and Malaya. Venezuela Canada and the US boost output but steel limits hinder expansion. Gulf production rises in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, while Britain holds leverage over tanker movements amid refinery bottlenecks. Negotiations in the Middle East offer guarded optimism.
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Malaya
Abadan
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Middle East
Venezuela
Canada
United States
Secretary of the Interior and Petroleum Administration For Defense
DPA
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Arabia
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Defense
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NATO
Free World
Symbols of Peace stamps by United Nations herald hope
The Handsome new stamps to be issued by the United Nations symbolize more than philatelic interest. They embody a vision of potential futures and the great mechanism that could shape global progress through communication and unity.
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United Nations
Charles E. Hewes
Taslina Island
Stamps as Symbols of Peace and UN Ideals
The piece notes stamps bearing United Nations words in five languages and the motto Peace Justice Security. It argues for ongoing UN peace efforts in Korea and beyond, hoping stamps remain living symbols of world peace rather than obsolete curiosities, and cites past free nations as cautionary examples.
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United Nations
Korea
Poland
Soaper Says and September Rainy Day Wisdom
Sen Soaper Says remarks mix domestic clues with playful comments on September chores and the TV beer ad. The piece mocks demagogues and skeptic July meetings comparing French governments to evaluate value.
Why Congressional Immunity Is Vital
A look at Senator McCarthy whoshowed how congressional immunity shields lawmakers and media from libel suits. The piece argues immunity protects press printings and public accountability during inquiries, while noting risks if abused and suggesting restraint during investigations.
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Joseph Mc_.Carthy
Wisconsin
Congress
Department of State
Department
McCarthy
Broadcasting Company
Royal Hand at Poker IT HAPPENED the other night in the spacious Casino at San Remo
A Royal Hand at poker was seen in the spacious Casino at San Remo on the Riviera di Italian coast. The scene captured the glitter and excitement of a glamorous gambling night in the port city.
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Stone
Canada
White Horse
Dreamy
Farouk I
Egypt
Land of the Nile
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Signor Bussetti
Maghar
Mark Twain
Los Angeles
Board of Supervisors
George H. Rock
Long Beach
West Coast Navy
Crusade for Freedom broadcasts and Farouk poker tale mixed in
The Oakland Tribune notes the Crusade for Freedom using radio broadcasts funded by subscriptions to aid refugees and provide news from behind the Iron Curtain. A contrasting tale describes King Farouk I winning a poker pot in San Remo, with Signor Bussetti reacting to the king's claim.
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Freedom
Crusade For Freedom
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Radio Free Europe
Ast
Free Asia
Public Forum letters on punishment and art debate
Three letters to the editor discuss capital punishment in California, art and modernism at the Hollywood Bowl, and Russian friendship. Charles Cordray argues for life imprisonment to avoid irrevocable errors. Bernhard Cannard questions Soviet mercy and warns against Reds influence. The letters reflect midcentury public concerns about crime, culture, and foreign policy.
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Henry Ford McCracken
California
Bar Association
Charles Cordray
Prospect Ave
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Hollywood Bowl
Symphony Under the Stars
Malipiere
Dmitri Mitropulos
Troyanovsky
Soviet Russia
United States
Red
Reds
Pink
Redussia
Bernhard Cannard
Long Beach Farewell To A Beloved Golfing Era
A nostalgic note bids farewell to the second nine as a longtime golf devotee, who feels too old to continue, urging younger players to enjoy the sport. The piece blends affectionate memory with a wistful wish to join the nine hole gang while saluting golf’s enduring charm.
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Tye
What Makes a Parent James J Metcalfe
A poem arguing that true parenthood goes beyond care, clothes, food, and school. It emphasizes cheerful warmth, love, sacrifice, understanding, daily guidance, and living by God's command as the foundation. The genuine parent acts for the children's sake in every breath.
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