Truman Keeps Them Wondering He Keeps His Plans Secret
A vivid sketch of President Truman toying with political suspense as he delays announcements and remains jovial. The record lists dates of declared and rumored moves, noting responses from allies and rivals while he enjoys the game of keeping rivals guessing.
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Truman
Sen. Douglas
Ike
Taff
Jonathan Daniels
Acheson
Los Angeles
Chicago
Mr. Truman
Oil Industry Up Front During Progress Week in Long Beach
Public relations push marks Oil Progress Week as industry eyes record 1951 capital expenditures predicted to top three billion dollars. A Wall Street Journal survey shows 20 major firms see costs 38 percent higher than 1950 with most funds directed to finding new crude and expanding production. More than 10 thousand wells planned, over forty four thousand total by year’s end, including many wildcat ventures.
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Long Beach
The
Wall Street Journal
Tis
Irrational German Leaders Split Over West Policy
In Bonn two elderly German leaders symbolise a divide in postwar policy. Dr Kurt Schumacher dominates the Social Democrats with a hardened stance and anti French rhetoric, while Dr Konrad Adenauer advocates integration into a continental system. Allied policy risks strengthening Schumacher while weakening Adenauer, unless Germans face a clear Western choice between coercive and cooperative paths for defense and rearmament.
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Bonn
Germany
Kurt Schumacher
Social Democratic Party
Konrad Adenauer
Christian Democratic Yeager
Ebottn Republic
Schumacher
Adenauer
Schumachers
Adenauers
West
Governors Move to Restore State Power From Washington
Governors of all 48 states meet at Gatlinburg Tennessee and unite to curb federal authority. They pledge to end the concentration of political and economic power in Washington, arguing funds and welfare programs have eroded state autonomy, a stance aimed at the 1952 elections.
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Washington
Gatlinburg
Tenn
United States
Soaper Appeals to Voters on Sportsmanship by Wade
Senator Soaper jokes that British voters respond to sportsmanlike lines and cites a Paris cafe scene as a way to reach the public. He quips about a GI Japanesebride and contrasts it with Pearl Harbor imagery to scoff at critics.
Strikes in War Material Plants Rise as Inflation Threat
A New York Herald Tribune editorial calls attention to seriously disturbing strikes in plants making planes and war materials. It links wage demands to inflation and outlines how higher costs raise prices, prolonging the war effort and harming defense. The piece urges direct action to curb inflation and urges talks with labor to avoid strikes in war material plants.
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New York Herald Tribune
The
Herald Tribune
Nés
Korea
United States
South Korea
Washington
One Santa Claus for the city is idea worth trying
A mother decries the parade of countlessly varied Santa Clauses and proposes a single officially sponsored real Santa, chosen and shown by stores to preserve children's faith. The writer shares personal practice of telling children Santa is real through faithful helpers and urges embracing a unified, magical portrayal to protect belief.
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Santa Claus
Santa
Willie
Mama
Wille
General Features Corp
Just Folks by E A Guest
A reflective verse on homemade bread versus store bought. The speaker recalls mothers baking small batches of bread, praising the taste and crust. Questions linger if the craft has faded as modern life moves away from home baking.
Long Beach Officials Win 50600 for Alamitos Bay Plan
Long Beach city officials secured a 50600 commitment from the Board of Supervisors to aid Alamitos Bay development. A council proposal sought 3000 to extend University by the See platform. Southern California Edison adopts five day weeks to boost employment. A Poly versus Wilson postseason football game is urged. Cabrillo anniversary celebrations for San Pedro Harbor began. Trash removal bids opened. A storm sewer system is planned for Ameri can Locust and Pine Aves south of 10th St.
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Long Beach
Board of Supervisors
Alamitos Bay
University
Southern California Edison Company
Poly
Wilson High
San Pedro Harbor
Cabrillo
10Th St
Public Forum letters shape opinion and bias
Readers discuss presidential prospects at a Republican convention. Warren is seen as a potential dark horse, with Eisenhower and others evaluated for photogenic appeal, loyalty, and experience. Letters also praise Press-Telegram for space and critique perceived political influence.
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Warren
Press-Telegram
Taft
Eisenhower
Stassen
California
Warren Jeamis
Ike
Gov
White House
Gov. Warren
Tall
Thoughts on mortality and the catechism in later life
The speaker reflects on aging and eternity, recalling the child’s catechism question What is the chief end of man To glorify God and enjoy Him forever The passage ties a biblical phrase to a musing about life and faith as one stands near eternity
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God
Thomas Carlyle
The Kansas City Spirit Through Floods and Fire
The Kansas City spirit endures as rivers rise and devastate industry homes and fields. Yet even amid water and flames the people unite to rebuild and persevere through hardship. Men and women alike show resolve to reclaim and renew their city across the years.
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Kansas City
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