Editorial Marshall's Presence Could Shape Future Policy
An editorial argues Gen. George C. Marshall, as Secretary of Defense, could steer United States China policy away from appeasement. It recounts Marshall’s failed 1945 mission to broker unity between Nationalists and Communists, noting the Reds exploited concessions as military gains. It urges Marshall to influence a saner, more honorable policy approach in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Marshall
Defense
Gen. Marshall
China
Truman
Gov. Marshall
Marshall
State Department
Chiang Kai-shek
Chiang
Chihfeng
Manchuria
Telun
Formosa
Washington
Tirebiter the USC Mascot Dies After Car Incident
The USC canine mascot Tirebiter died near an El Centro ranch after attempting to chew car tires. Known for chasing cars on campus, he earned affection from students and left a legacy of tenacity. His pawprint rests beside other Trojan icons at the north entrance of campus.
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George Tirebiter
University of Southern California
Trojan
Tirebiter
el Centro
Senat
5. C
George
Troy
Troyville
Hollywood
Long Beach
Morley Drury
United Nations Dinner Scene With Dewey Audience Refuses Slavery Truth
A New York United Nations dinner features Governor Thomas E. Dewey denouncing Soviet slave labor, prompting a tense response from Andrei Vishinsky and Jacob Malik who depart in silence as the crowd cheers. Farouk of Egypt is briefly noted in a separate aside.
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United Nations
New York
Thomas E. Dewey
New York State
Andrei Y. Vishinsky
Jacob Malik
Russia
Mr. Dewey
Soviet Union
India Holds Key to World Peace
In a sweeping reflection Washington notes that India’s peaceful transition from colonial rule to independence offers hope for Asia and the West. It cites American sympathy rooted in shared struggles for freedom, U S stance on Indonesia and decolonization, and emphasizes Nehru’s alignment against North Korean aggression as central to a stable UN position in Asia.
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Washington
India
Asia
West
Great Britain
England
America
Netherlands
Eelco van Kleffens
Dean Acheson
Europe
Nehru
United Nations
Bee
Is Someone Chuckling at Columbia U
Washington column questions if a military general could be nominated for president in 1952 and examines Truman's call to make defenses civilian led by Gen Eisenhower. It discusses past military candidates, civilian rule, and political hurdles with reference to Columbia and Washington viewpoints.
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Columbia U
David Lawrence
Washington
Columbia University
Truman
Gen. Marshall
Defense
Fisenhower
United States
Leonard Wood
Gen Pershing
Gen
Eisenhower
President Truman
James Roosevelt
White House
Taft
Dewey
Repubican
Congress
Russia
Gen. Eisenhower
Mr. Truman
U S and Britain Plan Large Anti Hunger Drive
A U S and Britain plan a major anti hunger program to boost food production in Asia. The effort targets vulnerable regions including India Pakistan Ceylon Afghanistan Israel and Arab states with potential $300 million annual funding for four to five years.
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America
British Commonwealth
U. S. State Department
Pakistan
India
Ceylon
Afghanistan
Israel
Middles East
Southeast Asia
Oh Dear
A light verse fragment portrays a man at play lamenting misfortune as a near victory evaporates and questions the Costello deportation eligibility raised by citizens a year prior. The piece juxtaposes comedy with public concern and a sailor’s faint hope about a clean miss.
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Costello
Murals for S S President Jackson by Long Beach artists
Long Beach artists Jean Swiggett and Ivan Bartlett were painting murals for the S S President Jackson as it readies for the world trade. Legislators and naval officers inspected Reeves Field to assess defense needs at Terminal Island Air Base.
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Long Beach
Jean Swiggett
Ivan Bartlett
S. S
Jackson
Maritime Commission
Reeves Field
Terminal Island
Readers' Opinions On Forum Current Affairs
A composite letter page shows concerns about world peace kindness over bombing, urging forgiveness and nonviolence. Nora E Geiger and Marie Thormahlen express hope for better understanding. readers discuss transportation petitions on Santa Ana P E line and community projects like Long Beach Fire Department’s Firemen's Ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Press-Telegram
United States of America
Nora E. Geiger
My Soul Is Yours Portraits by Metcalfe
Prayer fragment expresses devotion and desire to serve God at all times. The speaker seeks guidance, forgiveness, and a humble life as a faithful guest to honor the divine name through daily walk and endurance.
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Metcalfe
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U. N. Story
Farouk
Egypt
Marquis Childs
Indonesia
Merle Cochran
U. S
Britain
Dewitt MacKenzie
Associated Press Foreign Affaire Anelist
Indian Subcontinent
Indian
Lesue
British Commion Prenith Nations
E. A. Guest
Anaheim St
Board of Supervisors
U. & Engineer
William H. Lanagan
Southern California Edison Company
George Clark
Niet
Preer
P. B
Bellflower
Santa Ana
Coun Ve
P. E
Santa Ans
Los Angeles
Bloomflld Ave
Lindberg
Municipal Auditorium
Jerome G. Cohen
Newport Ave
Ng Beach
Marie
Thormahlen
Wardlow Rd
Presa-Telegram
Eatey Ormim
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