Editor's Notebook on Korea War Strategy and Propaganda
The column reviews North Korean advances and South Korean weaknesses, criticizing U S and allied policies, leadership, and propaganda. It argues that Soviet influence, weak democracy efforts, and inconsistent foreign policy undermine efforts in Asia while noting Gen MacArthur's warnings and congressional spending gaps. The piece cites Syngman Rhee, Owen Lattimore, and Sen. Benton, framing the conflict as a test of American democracy and messaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korea
South Korea
U. S
Asia
North Korea
Syngman Rhee
Holmes Alexander
North
Dr. Rhee
Gen
MacArthur
Formosa
Japan-Okinawa
Philippines
Washington
Truman-Acheson
State Department
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Congress
Foster
A Letter Stalin Should Read From Blind Amputee Veterans
A Boston VA staff letter portrays disabled veterans willing to serve if needed in Korea, while preferring peace and fearing war, highlighting shared duty and grit among veterans. It argues Americans back their promises with force if necessary, and suggests Stalin could learn democracy’s resolve. The Lustron housing experiment is urged as a test of American ingenuity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
America
Veterans Administration
Boston
Far East
Korea
United States
Joe Stalin
Kremlin
St Louis Star-Times
Aunt Het T's Quiet Power Sparks Papa Debate
Aunt Het T asserts she keeps the peace by letting Pa argue, saying he dislikes getting his own way too easily. The remark hints at family dynamics and pride in standing firm.
Answers to common questions of interest from readers
Snakes shed causing temporary blurred sight during dog days. Roosevelt made a Malta flight, not a transatlantic voyage. Avenida Julio de 1816 name marks Argentina’s independence. Chips the dog won then lost the Distinguished Service Cross. seeing-eye dogs offer 8 to 10 years of service. Great Lakes roughness varies. wind similar on all five. A light car can tow a heavy trailer but heavier cars improve stability on long trips. Boll weevil entered the U.S. from Mexico via Texas about 50 years ago.
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Great Lakes
U.S
Dating Advice And Criminology Opinions In One Page
A column blends marital companionship questions with sociological findings on crime. It notes what men seek in marriage, cites Schuessler and Cressey on personality and crime, and gives dating tips for teenage girls. An advertisement solicits self addressed stamped envelopes for an etiquette booklet.
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A. B. Wigram
Alo Daya
Bobo
Rich Uncle Dan Marries Much Younger Bride
A readable note reports that wealthy Uncle Dan has married a woman age 50, sparking questions about values and why he wed someone distant from his large income.
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Dan
What Others Are Saying War and Peace in the Cold War Era
A collage of quotes warns of imminent danger to the United States from foreign sources. Prominent figures including Harald Stassen, Gen. George C. Marshall, Winston Churchill, and Dr. Tingju FP Tsang express fears about war, unity among democracies, and the risks of admitting Chinese Communists to the United Nations.
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United National
George C. Marshall
US N
China
Dr. Tingju FP. Tsang
Nationalest Chinesa Delegaia
U.N
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Editor's Notebook
Chicago Deity News
Detroit Free Press
George Weller
Chicago Daily News
Weller
Rhee
William C. Foster
Economic Co-operation Administration
Senate Committee On Appropriations
Appropriations Committee
John S. Knight
Chicago Daily Mews
Knight
Prem-Telegram
Sunday Press-Telegram
Sen
William Benton
Connecticut
Sen. Benton
The
Voice of America
Benton
Western
Germany
Allied High Commission
Tito
Spain
Peron
Bill Benton
Benton and
Bowles
Walter Johnson
University of Chicago
Alfred
By Carl Ryman
Bette
Stalin
Hal Boyle
Singer
Inge
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Europe
Churchill
White House
Roosevelt
Malta
Yalta
Crimea
Avenida Nuevo de Julio
Buenos Aires
SA. E. A
Argentina
Chips
Mexico
Texas
Albert Edward Wiggam
Karl F. Schuessler
Donald R. Cressey
Delea
Harald Stasxen
Univeiversity of Pennsylvania
Winston Churchill
Are Een
Benner Florists
Chase Ie
Military Academy
San Diego 9
Calif
Menor
the Rockie
Department of the Army
von L. Foster
Oxfords
Antioch
Theas
Drew "Arch
East 1St Street
Long Beach
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