Intelligence Paper in 1945 Shows Pitfalls in Asia Sell-Out Policy
The Navy League highlights a 1945 Military Intelligence Division paper by Brig. Gen. Peabody titled The Chinese Communist Movement. It warned the Chinese Communists were Soviet controlled and that Soviet aims included Manchuria and North China, with dangers if China is divided. The piece argues past policy errors by the State Department risk repeating under Korea era leaders.
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Navy League of the United States Hhas
Military Intelligence Division
P. E. Peabody
Military Intelligence Service
White House
State Department
Moscow
Russia
Manchuria
Korea
China
North China
Europe
Gen. Peabody
U.S
Understanding Heart ED ELLSWORTH BOYLE Clown Dies In Poverty
The obituary honors Bobo the Clown, noting his rich spirit and altruism despite material poverty. He gave time, smiles, and talent to hospitals and benefit shows, loved by children, and carried on after a fall from a tight wire. The curtain fell Saturday with no encore.
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ED Ellsworth Boyle
Bobo
Boyle
Moscow Driving Test Highlights Diplomatic Oddities
American diplomats in Moscow face a strict test to drive their own cars, requiring engine assembly and part functions. Only one American applicant succeeded. others rely on Russian drivers suspected as spies. The piece argues for reciprocal travel policies and cites AP correspondent William N. Oatis, jailed by Czechoslovakia, suggesting selective sanctions risk commerce.
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Moscow
U. S. State Department
Washington
United States
U. S
William N. Oatis
Associated Press
Prague
Oatis
U S Arms Strategy Shifts as Power Balance Changes
Washington reports a rapid shift in U S defense thinking. By July 1952 the conventional force may include about 50 extra full strength divisions and a dominant navy, with a 95 group air force. Atomic potential is rising, with bombs usable by light planes and missiles. Planners question population bombing as the sole deterrent and consider balancing conventional power before changing overall strategy.
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Washington
Defense Department
Marine Corps
Europe
International army under Ike eyed for Europe
The piece envisions a World War II style multinational force under General Eisenhower. It notes past European corps were already mixed and suggests Paris talks could pool arms production among France, West Germany, Italy, Belgium and Luxembourg, while national units remain distinct. It cites MacArthur and Ridgway in Korea as integration references.
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Ike
Europe
MacArthur
Ridgway
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France
Germany
Italy
Belgium
Luxembour
Paris
Inflation Talk and Odd Camp Letters From Soaper
Sen Soaper comments inflation has more to run and notes counterfeit money tricks. A camp letter reveals a family joke about kids being called three times. Scouts report fashion shifts with longer skirts and shorter whisties. A folkloric tale mentions a groom greased before a wedding.
Cleavage in Republican Party Foreseen
President Truman’s recent backing of Gen. Eisenhower sparks talk of a deep split in the Republican Party over internationalism versus nationalism. The piece argues a Taft or Eisenhower nomination could shape future policy and help Democrats, warning of a bitter pre-convention struggle that could redefine the party nationwide.
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Dewey
Willkie
Eisenower
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Sen
Taft
Ohio
League of Nations
Sen. Taft
Great Britain
France
Europe
Justice Vinson
Republican Party
Greatest Mystery of All WASHINGTON
Washington reflects on the MacLean Burgess disappearance and a world spread search led by J Edgar Hoover. A speculative theory suggests Burgess drugged MacLean in Paris and smuggled them to a satellite diplomat for transport to a secret air strip and onward to Czechoslovakia with possible imprisonment in Lubianka.
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Donald D. MacLean
Guy Burgess
Tron Curtain
Percy Sillitoe
J. Edgar Hoover
FBI
MacLean
Burgess
West
Paris
France
Britain
United States
Jorden
Czechoslovakia
Lubianka
Moscow
JUST FOLKS. A tester's rye of everyday goods and golf woes
A humorous verse by E A Guest Tester details exhaustive trials of cigarets razors shampoos golf balls and foods noting the speaker tests everything yet claims no best choice. A Fortun doppelganger tale follows about a departed relative found with cash, surprising relatives who knew he liked his money cold.
Long Beach News Highlights From Ten Years Ago And More
Ten years ago the L. P. St. Clair carried aviation gasoline from Long Beach to Russia. A new outer traffic circle is planned at Hathaway Drive Lakewood Blvd and State St. Long Beach Harbor received a record 9800 tons of rubber from Singapore. Newton Pier Co forfeited its concession after a 1949 franchise vote due to noncompliance. Benny Leonard vs Jimmy Martin fight broadcast deemed a success by CBS. Thirty years ago Long Beach planned a city study under City Manager Hewes after budget matters were settled. A statewide cut in gas prices by 2 to 8 cents per thousand cubic feet was ordered.
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Union
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Long Beach
Vladivestock
Hathaway Drive
Lakewood Blvd
State St
Site. Co
Long Head Harbor
Singapore
Newtune Pier Co
Benny Leonard
Jimmy Martin
Columbia Broadcasting System
Hewes
Press-Telegram
American Avenue
Readers letters urge wartime mail aid and parking reform
A collection of letters discusses supporting service members in Korea through more mail, locating parking revenue for city lots, criticizes public figures, and calls for vigilance in defending democracy. Names include Betty Frank, Arthur L. Frank, Dick Racine, and RG York. Locations cited are Long Beach Crescent City and San Francisco APO.
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Air Corps
Long Beach
Crescent City
A. L. Frank
Arthur L. Frank
Co. B
32Nd Infantry
APO
San Francisco
Betty Frank
Peterson Ave
Pine
Pine Avenue
American Avenue
Dick Racine
Thoughts on prayer and human frailty from church writings
A religious verse excerpt notes Psalms 84:6 praising God for hearing supplications. It reflects on human wretchedness, weakness, and ignorance and suggests mercy may withhold requests to prevent ruin. Quote by E More.
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E. More
Why Not Be Glad Why Not Be Glad A poem urging optimism and cheerful outlook
The verse encourages happiness and a sunny mindset despite rain and worry. It suggests spending today with friends, finding comfort in small joys, and choosing a friendly smile over sorrow.
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