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Western rearmament debate shields against Russian threat
The piece argues that Western rearmament aims to defend against the Soviet Union and deter war, not to spark it. It contends US-led plans are for defensive holding until broader war readiness, rejects the idea that strength invites aggression, and warns against defeatist views that favor weakness over peace.
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Belgium Crown Passes to Baudouin as Leopold Abdicates
New King Baudouin becomes ruler in name and in fact after Leopold III formally renounces the throne. Leopold returned from exile but abdicated following divisions over restoration with French and Flemish Belgians, amid postwar strikes and protests.
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Clarice seeks help after a troubled romance and drunken rumors
Dr. George W. Crane counsels Clarice J 18 about a teen romance tainted by a drunken partner who boasted of the affair. He warns alcohol dulls judgment and jeopardizes futures, notes social stigma, and urges readiness to move on. He promotes his bulletin Sex Problems of Young People for more guidance.
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Truman Digs Into Eisenhower Draft Talk Amid 1952 Swift
President Truman hints at Eisenhower’s presidential availability and warns against tying the 1948 disclaimer to a fixed year. The piece weighs Taft, Dewey, and Stassen in a Republican tilt while noting Eisenhower’s stand and MacArthur controversy shaping the race.
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The Stars Say For Tomorrow By Genevieve Kemble
The astrologer notes favorable conditions for a mix of business social domestic and romantic matters tomorrow. Rash temper or violent contact could shatter this state and affect finances and home life. A birthday child with talent may spoil chances through ungoverned temper.
Are We Back Where We Started A Fourth of July Reflection
Erich Brandeis reviews the paradox of Independence Day speeches that praise liberty yet echo the old criticisms of government. He cites underlined passages from the Declaration of Independence and notes how modern orators reuse ancient charges, prompting readers to question if the nation has regressed rather than advanced.
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It Is Easier To Talk Yet Harder To Be Listened To
Hal Boyle argues that television has conditioned people to crave simultaneous visual and audible input. He suggests engaging audiences with eye catching stunts like card tricks, a live puppy, or even a buck and wing routine to hold attention. He warns future color TV may demand even bigger theatrical hooks.
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New York
Broadway gossip and Hollywood chatter flash
Dorothy Kilgallen reports New Orleans word that Montgomery Clift is in the Toura Infirmary for a mysterious operation. Joan Blondell appears with an escort not Mike Todd at Armando’s. Lou Waiters promotes new belles for Latin Quarter show. Truman’s bodyguard on alert amid fears of a martyr attack.
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Dental care for children highlighted by Dr Fulton
Washington notes preview a new Children's Bureau pamphlet on child tooth care. Topics include starting dental visits at age three, fluoride painting at key ages, brushing efficacy, thumb sucking and orthodontic concerns, and when permanent teeth typically require correction.
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Book on James Harrod of Kentucky to be published
The four year research project by Mrs. Mason culminated last February and will appear soon from Louisiana University Press in the University’s southern biography series. She studied libraries societies and universities in several states and England visiting courthouses to gather records. Six Harrod brothers were identified as sons of a widow whose husband died in 1750.
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Butler University
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Jordan Conservatory
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Help Needed For Burned Out Couple As New Baby Nears
A young couple, recently burned out, seeks help from the VFW Rehabilitation Committee. They need household furnishings, clothing for both adults, and a layette for the upcoming child. Donations can be dropped at the VFW on Reynolds Ave or picked up by calling Mrs. Lida Phillips at 25806. Jack Achberger, a Middletown native, shares a wartime poem reflecting the costs of war and requests prayers for safety and peace.
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