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Mossadegh Plays Hard To Get In Oil Settlement Talks
The oil dispute with Iran remains unsettled as Mossadegh resists Western terms amid financial pressure and nationalist tensions. Churchill and Truman push for World Court settlements while Tehran privately hedges, risking economic collapse and broader regional stability.
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Mossadegh
Churchill
Truman
Iran
America
Shewd
Middle East
Stalin Mao swap pleasantries mask pending concessions
Premier Stalin and President Mao exchanged congratulatory messages on September 2 while silent on two Russian pledges due within four months. The talks in Moscow center on the 1950 treaty with China promising military support, but also requiring Russia to transfer control of the Changchun railway and withdraw troops from Port Arthur by year’s end.
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Stalin
Mao Tse-tung
China
Russia
Chou En-lai
Moscow
Japan
Changchun
Port Arthur
Yalta
Few States Always In The Bag In U S presidential politics
The piece notes that only Arkansas and Georgia voted Democratic in 13 straight elections, Vermont voted Republican, and Maine and Vermont backed London in 1936. It discusses how states shift with nominees, citing examples from 1928 to 1952 and warning Stevenson about Texas, Florida, and Virginia.
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Arkansas
Georgia
Vermont
Alfred E. Smith
Florida
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Virginia
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Maine
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Theodore Roosevelt
Taft
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Willkie
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Baseball Tops Politics as Nation Picks Dodgers Over Ike
Hal Boyle observes voters tuning out political broadcasts and turning to baseball. The piece notes Dodger and Giant loyalties shaping conversations, friendships fraying, and women driving much of the political talk at social gatherings as the campaign divides the country. The tone blends humor with social observation on mid campaign tensions.
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Middletown Eagles attend homecoming honor in Akron
Howard Davis and Glenn Pratt of Middletown Aerie 528 F O E joined the homecoming in Akron honoring Henry J. Berodin, newly elected Grand Aerie president. Walter Ralston of Middletown, active in Butler County farming, was elected to the Butler County Agriculture Society, succeeding George Wolverton who resigned weeks earlier. Middletown Drum Corps led a parade as hundreds of Legionnaires marched in Franklin for the dedication of the new Russell McElfred Post American Legion, honoring Franklin’s first World War volunteer and the first battle casualty.
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Howard Davis
Glenn Pratt
Middletown Aerie
Order of Eagles
Akron
Henry J. Berrodin
Grand Aerie
Ler County
Butler County Agriculture Society
Ralston
George Wolverton
Middletown
Franklin
Russell McElfred
American Legion
Truman and Stevenson Retreat on Liberation Policy Debate
Washington debate over the Mutual Security Act of 1951 and the liberation provisions draws sharp attacks on President Truman and Governor Stevenson. The piece argues both leaders may be abandoning the Eisenhower approach to aid behind the Iron Curtain, risking credibility with Congress and jeopardizing Korea-era goals as the Soviet Union uses the dispute for propaganda.
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Poland
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Albania
Lithuania
Germany
Austria
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
North Atlantic
United States
Charles J. Kersten
Wisconsin
Department of State
Free World
Stevension
Kersten Amcent
Congress of the
Korea
Romance Schools and a Daring Manville Marriage Joke
A radio announcer riffs on romance with two schools of thought the Manville and Hayostek. Tommy Manville boasts about nine marriages while Frank Hayostek hopes true love arrives via message in a bottle with two replies.
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Havostek
Hayostek
Tommy Manville
Frank Hagostek
Air travel and TV reshape campaigns warn against whistlestop
George Dixon reports that advisers like James A. Farley urge candidates to rely on cities and media, arguing air travel and television reach millions. Farley, praising the past train campaigns, cautions against discarding the whistlestop approach entirely, noting face to face contact remains crucial for local offices and voters.
Old Time Column Brings Laughs and Street Talk
A Columbus politics tale highlights a bus crowd aboard and a mayor among passengers. The piece then notes city street repairs causing temporary disruption to merchants and drivers, urging patience as new resurfacing methods improve roads for spring.
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Joe Blackmore
Ed Poling
Police and Sheriffs
Columbus
Jumpin
Joe
State Auditor
Institution
Lamour Credits Men Who Helped Her Career
Dorothy Lamour credits a long list of male mentors and allies who shaped her rise from New York days through radio and stage work. She singles out Sherman Billingsley Rudy Vallace John Royal Abe Lastfogel and Sam Mineo among others for crucial support, guidance, and professional help.
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Dorothy Kilgallen
Dorothy Lamour
New York
Sherman Billingsley
Sherman
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Rudy Vallace
John Royal
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Saturnian wisdom tempers youth in Tomorrow Stars reading
Genevieve Kemble the Stars outline a keynote for Tomorrow with youth and elders as players in a potential clash. Mutual benefits and compromise are suggested, with Saturnian conservatism slowing eager action. Social, domestic, and romantic ties bring happiness while markets and contracts gain momentum despite elder opposition. A clever, sociable child born today may thrive.
Political quarrel hints at party leadership plans
The passage notes Ed Flynn as a likely busy successor while criticizing Republicans for laziness in maintaining records of national chairmen. Mr Farley adds a quip about preferring a candidate beyond old-fashioned methods, calling such a candidate “duck soup.”
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