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Government pay scuffles and flag design debates discussed
Hearings open on Monday examine the WOC system where executives draw private pay while serving the government and potential favoritism in contracts. The column also revisits Betsy Ross myths, Francis Hopkinson’s flag claim, and notes 48 stars since 1912 with Alaska and Hawaii’s statehood pending. It ends with a history of William Knox D Arcy and Britain’s Iran oil concessions from 60 years ago.
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Specificity urged in moral training by Dr. Crane
Dr. George W. Crane argues for teaching children through specific moral habits rather than vague phrases. He uses cigarets, dessert choices, and real social scenarios to illustrate how precise guidance helps youths resist temptation and act rightly in pressures.
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Washington Happenings on China Lobby and Nationalist Support
David Lawrence notes moral support matters more than material aid as the United States debates investigating citizens and groups backing the Nationalist government in China. He criticizes President Truman and Secretary Acheson for seeming to cast doubt on the Nationalist regime and warns against undermining China policy in the Far East.
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Debaters clash on morals and divorce in radio debate
A Town Meeting of the Air discussion features Dr. Bernard Iddings Bell arguing morals decline unless schools homes and churches teach real life values. Dr. Thomas V. Smith counters with a utopian view and supports divorces over bad marriages as a modern honesty.
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The Stars Say For Tomorrow for Genevieve Kemble Birthday
Genevieve Kemble's star forecast warns of crystallized plans and possible delays due to illness and obstacles. It urges patience and perseverance, noting a lull before better days. A birthday person may face postponed ambitions, health concerns, and a reflective, studious child with quiet temperament.
Pigeon Nest Provokes Pentagon Secrecy In Air Intelligence
In the Pentagon Air Intelligence unit a pigeon family nesting under a desk led to an order forbidding any information release. Navy Capt. Brixner left, pigeons laid an egg, officials debated the species, then Col. Wilcox blocked publication. Also notes Cain and DiSalle politicking at a congressional baseball game and Senate Ladies Club birthdays for Mrs. Borah and Mrs. Ladd with age hints.
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Robert C. Brixner
Air Intelgence
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William Wilcox
Senate Ladies Club
William E. Borah
Idaho
Edwin F. Ladd
North Dakota
Mrs. Ladd
Artist Sees Women as Industrial Age Robotic Standards
In an interview Paul Meltsner argues American women are becoming standardized by fashion and media, hindering authentic portraiture. He criticizes models as lifeless “shadows” and predicts a future where women may be sold as standardized “models” in machines. He plans portraits of Eisenhower and French celebrities while condemning fading individuality. Rep Ruth Thompson mocks a $7750 bronze revolving door in the House office building, noting its weight and cost.
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Ruth Thompson
Michigan
Broadway Gossip and Worldly Plans From Las Vegas to Paris
Dorothy Kilgallen notes Grace Hartman in Las Vegas seeking residency to divorce discuss See How They Run with Sara Lee Harris. Harold Lang and Betty George seen desk side. Xavier Cugat and Abbe Lane also present. Sara Vaughan signs 10 year deal with George Treadwell. Ship of celebrity rumor details cover fights, marriages, and travel to Paris.
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Nevada
Garden of Allah
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Paris
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Broadwayites
Mexico
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Sloan
Yucatan
Harold Lang
Betty George
Kate
Xavier Cugat
Abbe Lane
Betty
Cugie
Lorraine
Abbe
Sara Vaughan
George Treadwell
Treadwell
Earl
Hines
Robert Preston
Peggy Lee
Leaflet Propaganda in Korea Mocked by GI Father
Dave Regan notes a leaflet labeled SAFE CONDUCT PASS issued by supposed Red forces in Korea. He cites pidgin English and warped promises of care for POWs, while highlighting the irony and alleged Soviet backing. The piece references Lt. Bill Henry and a July return for enlisted men, with officers facing no fixed deadline.
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