Labor's Vote Biggest Fight in 1952 Campaign
Washington report on the 1952 labor vote battle as Republicans map a labor outreach and Democrats organize a PAC effort. GOP aims to win over rank and file union members while stressing differences with labor bosses. Arthur Summerfield chairs the outreach. on the Democratic side George M. Harrison and Eli Oliver lead the labor vote drive.
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Washington
NEA
Adlai Stevenson
Congress of Industrial Organizations - Political Action Committee
Roosevelt
Truman
Taft
Ohio
Cio-Pac
GOP
Republican
Arthur Summerfield
Bill Hutcheson
AFL Carpenters
Democratic
George M. Harrison
Brotherhood of Railway Clerks
Eli Oliver
Sidney Hillman
PAC
Harrison
Soldier's mail call plea from Iraq era to write to Pfc Odie Marsh
A Middletown letter appeals for letters to a young US Army private from Arkansas serving with the 5th Infantry Regiment in Korea, currently hospitalized near the Punchbowl. The sender asks friends and especially girls to write, noting that mail boosts morale and can greatly aid a lonely soldier.
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Acage 3
Arkansas
Journal
Middletown
Korea
5Th Infantry
Pfc
Odie Marsh
Ike Takes A Necessary Risk In Campaign Strategy
Eisenhower pursues a high level, issue light whistle stop tour focusing on faith, clean government and thrift. His aides warn against detailing a bold policy program, betting on his popularity and voter desire for change to offset lack of explicit plans. The candidate avoids specifics, arguing a necessary risk in the election climate.
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Eisenhower
Ike
FEPC
Let Us Repay Our Debt To The Blood Of Others Reflections 1952
In 1952 a civic appeal urges regular blood donations to support the National Blood Program aiding Korea war wounded and civilians. The piece quotes George Washington on repaying debt to those who defend others and calls for steady giving beyond one time gifts. It notes efforts by Defense, Red Cross, and Civil Defense to build a plasma reserve for future emergencies.
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George Washington
Korea
Department of Defense
Red Cross
Federal Civil Defense Administration
National
Advertising Bombardment Too Realistic for Comfort
The piece satirizes a proposed marketing stunt using a volleyball sized rocket and time fuse to drop a product replica on unaware crowds. It argues such methods would terrify the public, prompting panic and flight rather than purchases, and urges advertisers to avoid military style tactics.
Middletown groups name winners and officers in 1992 notices
Middletown Girl Scouts held a flower show at the Girls' Club with winners Mary Schmidt Lehoma Brewer Anne White Dorothy Stubbs and Helen Louise Bruson announced by judges Mrs H D Martin Dale and Mrs W G Palmer. Local political nominations and officers for the Middletown Post American Legion Butler County Republican Women's Club and Middletown Democratic Committee were listed with several named individuals.
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Middletown Girl Scouts
Girls’ Club
H. D. Martindale
W. G. Palmer
Middletown Garden Club
Mary Schmidt
Lehoma Brewer
Anne White
Dorothy Stubbs
Helen Louise Bruson
Purge threat to party loyalty sparks Democratic rift
The piece argues Governor Stevenson claims loyalty to Democratic nominees is optional, urging a one man rule over party choices. It warns such purges risk dismantling national state ties and could lead to reciprocal loyalty oaths, with South Carolina’s Byrnes already backing Eisenhower.
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Washington
Chicago
Stevenson
Roosevelt
Senate
Rodgevelt
Hartford
Conn
Byrnes
South Carolina
Eisenhower
Democratic Party
Captivity as a Political Slogan and Price Comparisons
A Brandeis era speaker lampoons the term captive used in campaigns and questions whether it refers to force or affection. He mocks wartime rhetoric, argues price rises deflate prosperity, and cites personal finances such as earnings and egg costs to expose perceived economic captivity.
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Power
Truman
Stév
Nson
Eisenhower Campaign Train Heads Through Minnesota Dairy Country
Reporter aboard the Eisenhower campaign train observes farmers in Minnesota split views on voting. George Dixon notes farmers prefer change in Washington but may stay loyal to price supports. Mrs Eisenhower’s fashion draws attention as Ike engages locals with bucolic phrases and local topics like butter and hog prices.
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Minnesota
Eisenhower
Washington
America
GOP
Dewey
Ike
Owatonna
Minn
Albert Lea
Kilgallen Organist Tour Tales From Ethel Smith
Dorothy Kilgallen sits out vacation and improvises with organist Ethel Smith on tour. Smith recounts power woes with Hammond in Windsor and Paris, John Wayne co travel, and European gigs amid fluctuating currents and backstage quirks.
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Dorothy Kilgallen
Ethel Smith
London
Palladium
Paree
Paris
Ellen
Cole Porter
Stars Say Tomorrow Brings Quiet Start With Sudden Openings
Minor transits suggest a dull morning but signs of lively developments ahead. Preparedness and inspired ideas may lead to promotions and new contacts as opportunities knock. For birthdays, inertia can yield plans for future objectives, while a child born today may seize sudden chances for advancement.
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Wilam Gade
Fred Raw
Harold B. Cole
P. Lambesis
J. F. McNair
James H. Aubley
Butler Country Republican Women's Club
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Martin V. Coffey
G. W. A. Wilmer
Democratic Committee
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Paul J. Mulligan
Martin Eiser
David Lawrence
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McCarthy
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