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The Vote This Year and 1952 Election Views
The Census Bureau reports a record 98 million eligible voters in 1952 with an expected turnout near 55 million. Women outnumber men among eligible voters. turnout varies by year and state. Analysts debate whether high or low turnout benefits Democrats or independents.
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Census Bureau
Georgia
Dr. Gallup
Truman
George
Raymond Moley
F. D. Roosevelt
Moley
Woman's National Republican Club
New York
Bertram M. Gross
Democratic
Gross
Hoover
Roosevelt
California
The Worry Clinic Case D-386 Read by Dr Crane
Thelma P. 36, wife of Howard, seeks to rekindle romance after his infatuation with a younger stenographer. The piece explains male menopause as a mental phase and advises wives to be more seductive to counteract impotence fears, urging readers to request a medico-psychological bulletin.
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Howard
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Understanding Tinnitus and Meniere's Disease
Edwin P Jordan explains tinnitus common in older adults often caused by Meniere's disease. Dizziness spells, hearing loss, and fluid imbalance in the inner ear are discussed with treatment aims to reduce fluid, including lifestyle changes and surgery for severe cases.
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Edwin P. Jordan
M.D
NEA
Meniere
Domestic trust and foreign policy in postwar America
Washington considers how domestic leadership shapes foreign policy from 1945 onward. It argues that public confidence in the president on domestic issues drives support for international policy, warning that losing a congressional majority weakens unity with Europe. It calls for a president with broad, trusted vision to deter another world war.
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Oil of Humanity and the bottle that could move officials
A columnist laments limited government funding for humane acts, arguing that a hypothetical “Oil of Humanity” could improve morale by enabling personal messages to soldiers and their families. The piece riffs on wasteful spending and the need for compassion in public life.
Los Alamos City of Brilliance and Secrecy
Hal Boyle portrays Los Alamos as a unique government town of 13,000 scientists living under secrecy. It lacks a cemetery and homeownership, reflecting a transient, high‑intellect community with strong schools, low crime, and rapid growth while awaiting true ownership and a lasting sense of place.
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Atomic Weapon Research
Jerez’ Mountains
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General Campbell Critique of Mechanical Government Service
The speaker argues that government work has become mechanical and employees act like robots. He notes a lack of smiles in government offices and jokes that perhaps workers pay a tax on smiles or are required to.
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William P. Campbell
Army
Europe
North Africa
United States
Campbell
Senate notes scalping statue debate and Capitol lore
Washington’s Monroney laments the Indian scalping statue on Capitol steps but learns it will stay for dome repairs. The piece recalls Burdick and O’Connor efforts to remove it, Greenough’s sculpture history, and Senate gabs about Frear’s shrieks and Fulbright’s retaliation. Included are quips on Kansan nominees and Forresters Southern gentleman remark.
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Oklahoma
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David Lynn
Lynn
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Usher Burdick
North Dakota
Burdick
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Greenough
Redman
Mamma
Kid
Questions and Answers from the era on science and opera
A quiz style exchange explains why only one lunar face is visible, noting the Moon's synchronous rotation. It recalls Nelson1’s Met debut in Pagliacci in 1924 and marks Defoe as paving the novel path with Robinson Crusoe in the 1700s.
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Earth
Nelson
Metropolitan Opera Company
Met
Neighborhood News Roundup Tells Small Town Tales
A widowed mother and her two 12 year old sons juggle chores and lunch prep. The Neals in Jacksonburg report a Cuba radio sighting via a Sacramento station with distant Spanish talk. Pets seek homes including a cat with kittens and a collie. A piano offer also stands.
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Santiago
Cuba
Neals
Dorothy Kilgallen’s Broadway Buzz Mixed, Juicy Updates
Broadly sourced gossip notes from Dorothy Kilgallen’s column report various diamond monk-like hints. Harry Vaughn’s daughter Janet faces a parental stance over a romance with an Army officer. Hedy Lamarr’s guest list at a hotel grows with orchids while Anita Bjork enters Alexander Korda’s circle. The piece stacks theater, film, and social intrigue across Hollywood and New York.
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Truman
Harry Vaughn
Janet
Arnold Schuster
Hedy Lamarr
Harmon Nelsons
California
Stars Say A Rather Critical State Of Affairs
The text warns of mishaps and poor judgment undermining high aims with hidden dangers and disrupted support. Those with birthdays face a year of conflict and upsets, while a child born now may struggle with conflicting traits and integrity. Postponement is advised in confronting these tensions.
Fishermen’s Tall Tales Shortened by Young Sailors
A brief local note describes several youths sent to missions as a lighthearted slice of community life. The item hints at fishermen sharing stories while keeping them concise, reflecting small town humor and daily routines.
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