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Judges in Politics and the Judicial Independence Dilemma
Periodic mentions of Chief Justice Vinson as a White House favorite to head the 1952 ticket raise questions about whether a Supreme Court justice should seek elective office. The article notes past justice candidacies, the tradition of aloofness, and proposals to curb non judicial duties including a 1947 Senate rebuke and a Butler bill. It discusses judicial patronage, delays in vacancies, and ABA calls for conventions to consult its judiciary committee on nominations.
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Brotherhood Week Opens Amid Calls for Harmony
Brotherhood Week opens on Sunday February 17 urging Americans to curb prejudice and build friendship across minority groups. The piece cites racial and religious diversity in the United States and presents demographic shares for Negroes Catholics Jews and foreign-born residents, arguing minorities are as American as the majority.
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Osteomyelitis Through History and Modern Treatment
Dr Edwin P Jordan outlines osteomyelitis from ancient times to today. The disease, a bone infection, was once treated by amputation and magical remedies. Modern therapy uses sulfa drugs and antibiotics like penicillin to reduce hospital stays, though surgery remains sometimes necessary. The correspondent notes advances have saved many patients from prolonged illness.
Truman’s Willingness to Run Seems Driven by Peace Aim
Washington observers report President Truman remains personally inclined to run if world peace and national security demand continuation of his leadership. Sabath quotes reveal a readiness to sacrifice for peace, implying Truman views himself as indispensable to resolving global tensions and securing voter support amid preconvention drafting talk.
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Virginia
The Stars Say For Tomorrow Astrology Note
Genevieve Kemble describes tomorrow as romantic yet risky with undercurrents that may wound. Birthday readers may pursue ambitious plans entailing major changes in aims or location and discreet handling of personal and domestic matters.
Reading About Catsup Becomes Midwest Life Study
A humorous essay notes readers focus on everyday comforts over major world events. The author mocks appetite and domestic details, citing Clementine Paddleford on catsup use and Midwest eating habits, including pumpkin pie, rat cheese, and a chocolate banana rum custard gelatin pie.
Valentine War Thoughts From Korea Divorce of Public Attention
A Tampa correspondent argues that the American fighting man in Korea is largely forgotten as national politics take center stage. He notes waning public interest, calls for drastic action, fears of widening stalemate, and the soldier’s lonely lot on a nameless hill during a long, unresolved conflict.
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Washington Scene Stirs With Senate Protest and Stamp Fraud
George Dixon reports on testimony before the Communist investigating committee. The piece cites Travis Hedrick’s refusal to reveal club affiliations and a sprawling set of scandals involving Harold Ambrose, Joe Adonis, and Robert Ridgeway Rodenberg. It notes Hedrick’s obstruction, Ambrose’s jail term, and Rodenberg’s failed stamp investment amid a deflating post office centennial issue.
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Robert Ridgeway Rodenberg
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Adonis
Ponzi Ambrose
U.S. Post Office
Usiang
Adventure Seeker Born On This Day Sparks Shady Promises
A child born today is described as adventurous, fond of change and daring, with originality and ingenuity. Personal relations may be complex, hinting at risky or questionable dealings in early life.
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Hsieh Fang
Red China
Ruthven Libby
Munsan
Korea
Clementine Paddleford
New York
Mid-West
Times
Barbs on Rope, Stamps, and Post Office Rules
A witty Barbs column comments on people stringing friends along and a house shortage delaying moves. It laments $13,000 worth of loose sheet stamps abandoned, noting the government refuses to reclaim them and the Post Office rule that purchased stamps cannot be returned.
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Love letter of loss from Middletown wife’s polio death
A heartfelt Valentine’s Day note from a widower details his wife’s battle with polio after their 1951 move to Texas City. The letter chronicles plans, travel, hospital care, and her 72 hours of doomed fate, ending with a plea for prayers as the family endures sorrow.
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Sarah Jean
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Janis Ellen
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Texas City
John Sealy Hospital
Galveston
Broadway gossip notes from Dorothy Kilgallen column
Dorothy Kilgallen surveys Gotham nightlife and stage circles. Celebrities including Jimmy Stewart Gloria, Clark Gable, Billy Eckstine, Margaret Truman, Helmut Dantine, Charleen Wrightsman, Humphrey Bogart, Phil Silvers, Judy Garland, Denise Darcel, Jean Sablon, Praline, Elizabeth Crawford, Mainbocher previews, Vivien Leigh, Ruth Gordon, Katharine Nesbitt, Noel Coward, Paulette Goddard, Grover Whalen, Linda Darnell, Rudy Vallee, Lyle Talbot, Hal Webman, Raquel Gordon, Ann Sothern and others appear in social rounds, theatre plans, fashion events, and industry gossip across New York and Hollywood venues.
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All Things
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Robert Sherwood
Constance Collier
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Leland Heyward
William Paley
Noel Coward
Michael Duff
Paulette Goddard
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Winston Churchill
Linda Darnell
California
Rudy Vallee
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Jane Froman
Hal Webman
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Mack Gordon
Ann Sothernis
Bob Neal
Liz Dailey
Anita Loos
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