Where Were Liberals When Truman Instituted Censorship
Opinion piece argues government censorship threatens press freedom during Truman era actions. It critiques liberals who defend Bill of Rights rhetoric yet stay silent on executive orders. It explains press duties to inform the public and warns against government overreach and citizen complacency.
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Truman
Karl Marx
Free Hegelians
Germany
Zemstvo's
Russia
Kuime’s
Poland
Communards
France
Landbauer’ Bewegung
Austria
Nicolai Lenin
Knowland Urges Reciprocity With Soviet States
Senator Knowland proposes a concurrent resolution urging the United States to extend courtesies and restrict privileges to foreign representatives as those countries do to Americans. He argues for treating Soviet officials and citizens in kind and cutting diplomatic and trade ties with nations that discriminate against U.S. citizens.
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Knowland
California
Senate
Congress
United States
Russia
Moscow
U. S
Robert A. Vogeler
William N. Oatis
Angus Ward
Unified Europe Turning Point or Distant Dream
Paris reports that Jean Monnet and Eisenhower back a European defense plan centered on a French German-led army. The idea envisions a supranational European authority, foreign ministry, and finance ministry, challenging national sovereignty and risking obstacles from Communists and de Gaulleists. The author questions practicality, noting Benelux’s failure and uncertain Germany support, yet hints the American and Soviet pressures might push Europe toward a federation.
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Paris
Jean Monhet
United States of Europe
Momnet
Schuman
Jessi
Eisenhower
Europe
European Foreign ‘Ministry
European Finance Ministry
Rene Pleven
Russia
Jean Monnet
Western
New York Herald Tribune Tac
Truman hints at Ike political timing in 1952
Political writers read meaning into President Truman and Senator Lodge remarks about General Eisenhower possibly seeking the 1952 presidency. The article notes the 1951 Europe command history, questions whether Ike would bow to political pressure, and says public opinion still favors Ike as a leading figure in either party.
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Truman
Sen
Lodge
Eisenhower
Europe
Supreme Headquarters
Gen. Eisenhower
Henge
Mr. Truman
Truman Secrecy Order Draws Fire From Press
Washington editor David Lawrence argues President Truman overreached with the iron curtain order, calling for explicit guidance on taboo military news. He criticizes centralization, political demagoguery, and warns of creeping suppression of information amid wartime fear.
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Truman
David Lawrence
Washington
Trumman
Mr. Truman
Trueman
Wilson
Franklin Roosevelt
RFC
Fish and Wildlife Service
United States
America
Golden Years: Retirement Happiness Through Change
A 66 year old Missouri retiree, forced to relocate after a flood, finds work and renewed purpose in a Mississippi town. With a pension of under five dollars monthly, he accepts odd jobs and a night shift at a tourist camp and furniture store, discovering life can improve by changing environment and routine. The piece urges elders to consider similar breaks if current circumstances harm well being.
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Clyde R. Perkinson
Mr. Perkingson
Missouri
Pép
Mississippi
Jgb
Perkinson
Hidden Worth in the Clay The Gentle Diamond
A poem about misjudging the plain and ignorant. The untutored may harbor virtue and hidden worth, likening a diamond in clay to a dull stone until its value is revealed.
Long Beach memory snippets span clubs, air base, and bids
Ten years ago the new 7122 bowling greens clubhouse at Recreation Patri nears occupancy as the Long Beach Naval Reserve Air Base flying course extends from one to two months. The city ambulance logs six calls in its first day. Twenty years ago Long Beach ties Peoria for top education among cities over 100000. A Save the Beaches League committee takes charge of beach pollution protection. Thirty years ago bids were to be taken for a city council building at Ocean Blvd and Elm Ave as plans for a sanitarium and the $340000 St Regis apartment project began.
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Recreation Patri
Long Beach Naval Reserve Air Base
New City
Long Beach
Peoria
Ill
United States
California
Save the Beaches League
Ocean’ Blvd
Elm Ave
St Regis
Soaper Says Garbo Photo Sheds Light On Sanity in Sports
A wartime style column notes a Whither-Journalism Society topic on Garbo look alikes and the point of photos. It hails a return to sanity in college football and jokes about wrestling efforts. The piece references Gabrielson as a Republican with influence and hints at corporate counts from the 1920s.
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Whither-Journalism Society
Garbo
Public Readers Opinions on Forum Letters
Readers critique forum letters and anonymous contributors urging disclosure of full addresses. The letter by Bernhard Cannard discusses political ideologies, Marxism, Lenin, World Wars, and calls for honest authorship and peace.
Thoughts on Peaceful Dwellings and Travel Rest
The speaker muses on a balance between moving with travel amusement and the deeper desire for settled rest. They reflect on life as a journey with occasional respite, seeking peaceful, secure places to call home. The tone remains contemplative about movement and stillness.
Prayer Portraits of Metcalfe and the Nation
A short prayer like passage blends a plea for peace and liberty with calls for brotherhood and justice. It references freedom for every living soul, strength to overcome oppression, and respect for others' rights amid contests.
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